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Stress and burnout: Free booklet to help

Do you feel stressed? Does burnout seem like it’s just around the corner? Focus on the Family Canada is here for you with a free booklet to springboard your way back from burning out.How are you doing? If your initial reaction is, “Fine,” I encour...

New video series to strengthen blended families

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President’s Picks: Give your kids unlimited entertainment with Adventures in Odyssey Club

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/10/2020

You can make a difference this Christmas

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 12/7/2020

President’s Picks: Christmas fun with Adventures in Odyssey

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/5/2020

Fresh changes to our broadcast app!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/3/2020

A Letter from the Chairman of the Board

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/2/2020

Help your children manage their tricky emotions

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 11/27/2020

President’s Picks: Christmas gifts to create new family traditions

Content Recap • Content Recap • 11/19/2020

In case you missed it: November articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 11/6/2020

Count down to Christmas with our digital Advent Calendar!

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 10/28/2020

Dear pastors: We want to help you help your flock

Content Recap • Content Recap • 10/21/2020

In case you missed it: October articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 10/18/2020

Digital format of our magazine is back!

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 10/15/2020

President’s Picks: Inspiring gifts for any occasion

Ministry News • Ministry News • 10/7/2020

Free video series: Raising Your Kids to Defend Their Faith

Content Recap • Content Recap • 9/21/2020

In case you missed it: September articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 9/21/2020

Ministry Leader Renewal Retreats have safely reopened

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 9/9/2020

President’s Picks: Back to school, back to study, wherever you are

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 8/27/2020

Facing an uncertain future with a confident hope

Ministry News • Ministry News • 8/21/2020

Ease back-to-school uncertainties with this free tool kit

Content Recap • Content Recap • 8/21/2020

In case you missed it: August articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 8/21/2020

[email protected]: A free online streaming service for you!

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 8/13/2020

President’s Picks: Offerings to nurture your kids’ relationship with Christ

Content Recap • Content Recap • 7/20/2020

In case you missed it: July articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 7/17/2020

You’re invited to the Global Leadership Summit!

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 7/7/2020

President’s Picks: 9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage

Content Recap • Content Recap • 6/24/2020

In case you missed it: June articles

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 6/11/2020

President’s Picks: Stay home and grow your faith with Summer Value Packs

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 6/8/2020

Racism and prejudice

Ministry News • Ministry News • 6/5/2020

Digital magazine: Creative ways to bring you the same trusted content

Ministry News • Ministry News • 6/1/2020

NEW DATE: Facebook Live with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

Content Recap • Content Recap • 5/22/2020

In case you missed it: May articles

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 5/21/2020

President’s Picks: A Blessing for Canada

Ministry News • Ministry News • 5/15/2020

Free video series: Discovering God’s Freedom from Pornography

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 5/7/2020

President’s Picks: Grow your faith in uncertain times

Content Recap • Content Recap • 4/22/2020

In case you missed it: April articles

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 4/20/2020

Prayer for the community of Portapique, Nova Scotia

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 4/15/2020

BC Christian leaders respond to the COVID-19 crisis

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 4/9/2020

President’s Picks: Resources for days at home

Content Recap • Content Recap • 3/20/2020

In case you missed it: March articles

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 3/14/2020

Reflections, inspiration and prayers regarding COVID-19

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 3/10/2020

President’s Picks: Faith-building resources for the family

Content Recap • Content Recap • 2/20/2020

In case you missed it: February articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 2/13/2020

Did you know we have a ministry to French families?

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 2/4/2020

President’s Picks: A Love That Laughs

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 2/4/2020

How does Focus respond to abuse victims?

Content Recap • Content Recap • 1/23/2020

In case you missed it: January articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/18/2020

A new way to explore topics on our website

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/16/2020

We’re here for you

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 1/8/2020

President’s Picks: Kingdom Stewardship

Content Recap • Content Recap • 12/27/2019

In case you missed it: December articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/16/2019

Give families the hope of Christ this Christmas

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/10/2019

Event: Gary Thomas is coming to Toronto!

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 12/9/2019

President’s Picks: Christmas gifts to strengthen the family

Content Recap • Content Recap • 11/29/2019

In case you missed it: November articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 11/25/2019

Help families pass on their faith for generations

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 11/21/2019

President’s Picks: Advent family devotionals

Content Recap • Content Recap • 10/31/2019

In case you missed it: October articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 10/15/2019

Date Night Tour

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 10/10/2019

President’s Picks: Launch into the Teen Years

Content Recap • Content Recap • 9/30/2019

In case you missed it: September articles

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 9/28/2019

Spiritual disciplines devotionals: A video series

Ministry News • Ministry News • 9/18/2019

Focus presents: Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 9/10/2019

President’s Picks: Shine God’s light on Halloween

Content Recap • Content Recap • 8/30/2019

In case you missed it: August articles

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 8/28/2019

President’s Picks: Free Back-to-School Tool Kit for parents

Ministry News • Ministry News • 8/13/2019

Build a thriving relationship with your teen

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 8/9/2019

President’s Picks: Pass along the adventure of knowing Christ

Content Recap • Content Recap • 7/31/2019

In case you missed it: July articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 7/16/2019

Gary Chapman returns for Canadian tour

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 7/12/2019

President’s Picks: Fill your summer adventures with faith and fun

Content Recap • Content Recap • 6/30/2019

In case you missed it: June articles

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 6/13/2019

President’s Picks: Encourage reading, expand imagination and build faith

Content Recap • Content Recap • 5/31/2019

In case you missed it: May articles

Ministry News • Ministry News • 5/28/2019

Exciting changes to our website!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 5/17/2019

A reliable source of hope

Content Recap • Content Recap • 4/30/2019

In case you missed it: April articles

One of the ways we support families here at Focus is through our series of original articles, which we publish for free online each month. In case...

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 4/20/2019

President’s Picks: Share the Adventure of Following Christ

Ministry News • Ministry News • 4/12/2019

Event: Alive from New York

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 4/5/2019

President’s Picks: Marriage Assessment Tool

Content Recap • Content Recap • 3/29/2019

In case you missed it: March articles

One of the ways we support families here at Focus is through our series of original articles, which we publish for free online each month. In case...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 3/20/2019

You can save a marriage in crisis

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 3/13/2019

President’s Picks: Exciting changes coming to Brio magazine

Content Recap • Content Recap • 2/28/2019

In case you missed it: February articles

One of the ways we support families here at Focus is through our series of original articles, which we publish for free online each month. In case...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 2/15/2019

When our children hurt, we hurt

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 2/13/2019

President’s Picks: Share the Blessing of Life in Christ

Content Recap • Content Recap • 1/31/2019

In case you missed it: January articles

One of the ways we support families here at Focus is through our series of original articles, which we publish for free online each month. In case...

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 1/22/2019

President’s Picks: Pause and Renew Your Perspective

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/20/2019

Kids and online gambling: 3 resources for parents

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/18/2019

Together, we can help ministry leaders thrive

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/1/2018

Give the gift of family

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 11/14/2018

President’s Picks: The Read-Aloud Family

Content Recap • Content Recap • 11/1/2018

In case you missed it: October articles

One of the ways we support families here at Focus is through our series of original articles, which we publish for free online each month. In case...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 10/24/2018

Eugene Peterson: November 6, 1932 - October 22, 2018

Ministry News • Ministry News • 10/23/2018

A tribute to Reverend H.B. London

Ministry News • Ministry News • 10/17/2018

We’ve launched our Marriage Enrichment conferences and retreats!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 10/4/2018

Cannabis legalization: 3 resources to help your family navigate potential challenges

Content Recap • Content Recap • 9/30/2018

In case you missed it: September articles

One of our ways to support families here at Focus is through our original articles, which we publish free of charge online each month. In case you...

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 9/24/2018

President’s Picks: Trick or Treasure

Ministry News • Ministry News • 9/17/2018

Children and parents are confused by today’s culture. Are you as well?

Content Recap • Content Recap • 8/31/2018

In case you missed it: August articles

Here at Focus, one of the many ways we support families is through our original articles, which we make available for free online each month. In...

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 8/29/2018

President’s Picks: for kids and teens

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 8/20/2018

President’s Picks: The Language of Love

Ministry News • Ministry News • 8/15/2018

Equipping you for difficult conversations with your kids

Content Recap • Content Recap • 7/30/2018

In case you missed it: July articles

One of the ways we support families here at Focus is through our series of original articles, which we publish for free online each month. In case...

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 7/24/2018

President’s Picks: Adventures in Odyssey

Ministry News • Ministry News • 7/18/2018

Do you know that your story can inspire other families?

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 6/26/2018

President’s Picks: Our Newlywed Kitchen

Ministry News • Ministry News • 6/16/2018

We’ve launched a new ministry to save marriages

Ministry News • Ministry News • 6/15/2018

TWU Law School: The Supreme Court’s Decision

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 5/15/2018

The legalization of marijuana

Ministry News • Ministry News • 4/20/2018

Focus is coming to TV!

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 4/10/2018

Can we pray for you?

Ministry News • Ministry News • 4/9/2018

Our hearts unite for the families of Humboldt

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 4/3/2018

Pornography doesn’t have to win

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 4/3/2018

Canada Summer Jobs Program

Ministry News • Ministry News • 2/21/2018

Remembering Billy Graham

I immediately felt sad when I heard the news that Rev. Billy Graham, a North Carolina farmer’s son who became one of the most widely known pastors...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 2/17/2018

Find Easter gift ideas and more in our new catalogue!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 2/14/2018

A new Valentine's Day tradition

Looking for a new family tradition for Valentine's Day? Cut out large paper hearts and tape one to each family member's bedroom door. Then you and...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 2/12/2018

Free Valentine's Day cards and activities!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 2/8/2018

Date Night Comedy Tour starts tonight!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 2/3/2018

Catch this hilarious comedian at the Date Night Comedy Tour!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/30/2018

52 free devotions for your family

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/27/2018

How can we serve you this year?

We'd love to help you and your family get off to a great start in 2018! Browse our new brochure to explore all the ways we're...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/26/2018

How to talk to your teens about cutting, sexting, rape and suicide

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/23/2018

Free guide to having "the talk" with your kids

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/18/2018

Share your love this Valentine's Day!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/15/2018

Tickets still available for the Date Night Comedy Tour!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/13/2018

Mully now available on DVD

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/11/2018

Save $5 on your Date Night Comedy Tour ticket!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/2/2018

Date Night Comedy Tour coming this February!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 1/1/2018

Happy New Year!

Wishing you and your family a blessed New Year!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/28/2017

Enjoy this free Bible Detectives activity with your kids!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/27/2017

Five days left to give!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/25/2017

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

We pray you and your family will experience the joy and peace of Christ this Christmas season as you gather together with...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/22/2017

Read this year's Christmas story for free!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/19/2017

Share the joy and peace of Christ with families this Christmas

President’s Picks • President’s Picks • 12/15/2017

Find up-to-date media reviews at Pluggedin.ca!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/11/2017

Find out how you can make a difference

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/7/2017

Order today for Christmas!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 12/5/2017

It's not too late to download this free Advent wreath!

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 11/28/2017

TWU Law School: religious freedom before the Supreme Court

Ministry News • Ministry News • 11/24/2017

Join us on November 26 to pray for religious freedom in Canada

On November 30 and December 1, our friends at Trinity Western University (TWU) will be bringing their arguments before the Supreme Court of Canada...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 11/23/2017

Free Advent activity calendar!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 11/16/2017

Encore showings of Mully!

This October, we invited you to see the incredible true story of Charles Mully in theatres – and the response has been overwhelming! Thousands...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 10/23/2017

Browse our new Christmas catalogue today!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 10/13/2017

Only 3 days left to order Trick or Treasure!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 10/11/2017

Tomorrow is the last night to see Mully in theatres!

Did you miss seeing Mully in theatres last Wednesday? Good news! There's still one more night to see this incredible true story on the big...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 10/5/2017

Another family has offered to match your donation!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 9/30/2017

Exciting news on doubling your donation!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 9/22/2017

Plugged In reviews of movies now in theatres

There are lots of new movies in theatres and maybe your child has mentioned one or two of them to you. But what are these movies really about and...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 9/14/2017

Your donation will be matched – dollar for dollar

Ministry News • Ministry News • 9/12/2017

Tell us what you think!

Welcome to our new website! As you've probably noticed, we've made changes to our website to reach more people and make it easier for visitors like...

President’s Commentary • President’s Commentary • 9/11/2017

The fall 2017 TV season: trends to watch

Ministry News • Ministry News • 9/9/2017

Trick or Treasure is just around the corner!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 9/5/2017

Become a Prayer Partner today!

Did you know we have a team of Prayer Partners dedicated to lifting up the needs of not only Focus on the Family Canada, but families across the...

Ministry News • Ministry News • 9/2/2017

Watch how Mully saved one little girl's life

Mully, a new documentary coming to theatres October 4 and 12, tells the incredible true story of Charles Mully’s journey from street child to...

President’s Commentary • Content Recap • 8/30/2017

When Christian celebrities falter

Ministry News • Ministry News • 8/22/2017

Mully coming to theatres October 4 and 12!

Ministry News • Ministry News • 8/1/2017

Adventures in Odyssey Bible now available!

Marriage and Family advice delivered in your inbox weekly

Stress and burnout: Free booklet to help

In case you missed it: March articles

New video series to strengthen blended families

Resources for Christ-filled adventures

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President’s Commentary

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Latest from the blog

In case you missed it: February articles

New video series to strengthen relationships

Making Your Marriage a Fortress

In case you missed it: January articles

New resources for difficult circumstances

Resources to build strength and hope

In case you missed it: December articles

Free video series: Reigniting Your Passion for Jesus

Give your kids unlimited entertainment with Adventures in Odyssey Club

Navigating end-of-life decisions

In case you missed it: November articles

A tool to celebrate Advent as a family

Inspiring Christmas gift ideas that build faith

In case you missed it: October articles

Real answers to big questions from our counsellors

Meaningful gifts for Christmas

In case you missed it: September articles

Marriage Enrichment events are here!

Faith-building resources for your family

In case you missed it: August articles

August ministry offerings

A tool to help raise resilient kids

In case you missed it: July articles

An open letter to weary parents

Free video resources for your journey

Resources for a faith-nurturing summer

In case you missed it: June articles

Celebrate Adventures in Odyssey’s 35th birthday!

Fill your summer with biblically sound entertainment

In case you missed it: May articles

Speak into our survey!

Resources and encouragement for facing addiction

Hand-picked resources to build your faith

In case you missed it: April articles

Faith-building resources created by Focus

In case you missed it: March articles

You can help pass along faith to the next generation

Free video series: Navigating a Toxic Culture With Your Daughter

Inspiration for purpose-filled golden years

In case you missed it: February articles

Free video series: Enrich Your Marriage

Faith-building resources for kids and youth

Please join me in prayer

In case you missed it: January articles

Free booklet: Dealing with depression

Resources to build a resilient faith

In case you missed it: December articles

A Christmas story for you

Give your kids unlimited entertainment with Adventures in Odyssey Club

Prayer and practical help for BC flood victims

In case you missed it: November articles

Free faith-building resources for you

The Chosen season two

In case you missed it: October articles

Meaningful gifts for Christmas

Focus on the Family Canada president Jean-Paul Beran’s story

Pray for your pastor

Hope is being restored to marriages

In case you missed it: September articles

Praying for the federal election

Gifts to build faith in kids and teens

In case you missed it: August articles

Announcement from the Chairman of the Board: Meet our new president!

In case you missed it: July articles

3 free faith-building resources for you

Adventures in Odyssey download sale

In case you missed it: June articles

Free: Adventures in Odyssey Fun-Packed Activity Booklet

A Response to the 215 from the Chairman of the Board