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Marriage

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Marriage
The power of healthy conflict in marriage
Written by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

What’s happening when your spouse pushes your buttons? Conflict...

Marriage
Embracing God’s Purpose for Your Marriage
Aug 22, 2023 Debra Fileta
Marriage
Five More Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple (Part 1 of 2)
Jun 9, 2025 Greg Smalley, Erin Smalley, Jean Daly
Marriage
Intimate Deception
Dr. Sheri Keffer
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Marriage
100+ great date ideas
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

We’ve come up with some fun, romantic ways to spend time with your spouse. Check back often to see our new date ideas!

Marriage
The Care Cycle
Written by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

How to care for your heart when your buttons are pushed. What should you do when your spouse...

Marriage
Five More Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple (Part 2 of 2)
Jun 10, 2025 Greg Smalley, Erin Smalley, Jean Daly
Marriage
Showing True Love to Your Spouse
Feb 14, 2022 Bob Lepine
Marriage
Why your marriage mindset matters more than you think
Written by Amy Van Veen

Nearly ten years into their marriage, Cristy and Josh have faced their share of valleys, including challenging in-law dynamics, infertility, grief and loss, career changes, and more.

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Marriage
100+ marriage tips
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

We’ve come up with some practical ways to help strengthen your marriage. Check back to see our new ideas!

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Marriage
Free video series
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Helpful and practical advice from noted Christian experts

Parenting

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Parenting
The Unexpected Pitfalls of Teasing in Your Family
Apr 29, 2024 Ginger Hubbard, Danny Huerta
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Parenting
100+ parenting tips
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

We’ve come up with some fun and innovative ways to make parenting your kids easier. Check back often to see our new ideas!

Parenting
Let your kids be bored this summer
Written by Camryn Munday

Summer break: a time for Pinterest-worthy beach vacations, meticulously planned family...

Parenting
ADHD in children and parents: When your child’s diagnosis feels familiar
Written by Amy Van Veen

Sort through your emotions, reactions, and even grief as you grapple with this new reality. 

Parenting
Equipping Your Child to Be On Fire For Jesus (Part 2 of 2)
Jun 26, 2025 Janel Breitenstein
Parenting
Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens
Jodie Berndt
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Parenting
Standing up to covert bullying
Written by Camryn Munday

This invisible mistreatment is widespread, difficult to identify, and immensely damaging – but that doesn’t mean it’s hopeless.

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Parenting
100+ fun family traditions
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Traditions are a valuable way to strengthen families and create lasting memories.

Parenting
Equipping Your Child to Be On Fire For Jesus (Part 1 of 2)
Jun 25, 2025 Janel Breitenstein
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Marriage
Free video series
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Helpful and practical advice from noted Christian experts

Parenting
First-Baby Stress in New Dads
Episode #26
Parenting
A Mind of Their Own
Katharine Hill

Life Challenges

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Life Challenges
Guilt vs. shame: How to tell the difference?
Written by Jenn Hall

Beth* felt defeated. Earlier, a sexually explicit image...

Life Challenges
Narcissism in marriage: What to watch for and how to respond
Written by Amy Van Veen

The word...

Life Challenges
Reducing Drama in Your Relationships (Part II-II)
Nov 26, 2025 Kathi Lipp, Cheri Gregory
Life Challenges
Good Boundaries and Goodbyes
Lysa Terkeurst
Life Challenges
Seeking healthy rhythms instead of work-life balance
Written by Jennifer Antonsen

While the term “work-life balance” is commonly...

Life Challenges
How to Nourish Mental Health in Your Family (Part 1 of 2)
Feb 5, 2026 Debra Fileta
Life Challenges
ADHD and marriage: How to handle common conflict patterns
Written by Christy Billings

When Tim and Marcy* started...

Life Challenges
Reducing Drama in Your Relationships (Part I-II)
Nov 25, 2025 Kathi Lipp, Cheri Gregory
Testimony
Focus on the Family Canada supported this woman through her husband’s autism diagnosis
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Gina* was at an extended...

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Marriage
Free video series
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Helpful and practical advice from noted Christian experts

Parenting
A Mind of Their Own
Katharine Hill
Life Challenges
Overcoming Burnout to Find Balance and Hope
May 12, 2025 Dr. Gregory Jantz

Faith And Culture

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Faith and Culture
Mama Bear Apologetics
Hillary Morgan Ferrer
Faith and Culture
Stories of women in early Christianity, Part Two
Written by Subby Szterszky

In the beginning, God created men and women equally in his...

Faith and Culture
Emotional Confidence
Alicia Michelle
Faith and Culture
Finding Peace of Mind in Christ
Mar 15, 2021 Phil Robertson
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Faith and Culture
God’s sovereignty, national identity, and the Kingdom of God
Written by Subby Szterszky

As Christ’s ambassadors, we have a mandate to seek the shalom of our society and to speak truth into...

Faith and Culture
Sharing Your Faith with Grace and Purpose
Dec 10, 2021 Greg Koukl
Faith and Culture
Imago Dei and diversity in arts and entertainment
Written by Subby Szterszky

God loves diversity. He has woven it into every aspect of his...

Faith and Culture
Finding Joy in a Crazy World (Part 1 of 2)
Nov 20, 2025 Ken Davis
Faith and Culture
God among the gods, ancient and modern
Written by Subby Szterszky

God stands in the divine assembly; he pronounces judgment among...

Faith and Culture
Book review: The Deconstruction of Christianity
Written by Subby Szterszky

Deconstruction remains one of the most controversial and...

Faith and Culture
Repentance and confession: Gifts from a kind, compassionate God
Written by Subby Szterszky

It’s fair to say that...

Faith and Culture
Finding Joy in a Crazy World (Part 2 of 2)
Nov 21, 2025 Ken Davis

Clergy Care

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Clergy Care
How changing our expectations of ministry can help us avoid unnecessary pain
Written by Luke Campbell

You might not think about it...

Clergy Care
Stewarding our health as ministry leaders
Written by Beth Fleming

Thirty years ago this March, Steve and I travelled to Hawaii...

Clergy Care
Self-control: Checking the state of your walls
Written by Steve Klassen

With up to 31 days in a month and the book of Proverbs...

Clergy Care
The value of energizers when you’re dying for a break
Written by Merrie Eizenga

It won’t be a surprise to anyone that at Kerith Retreats we...

Clergy Care
From pastoral to parachurch ministry: Learning new rhythms and a new identity
Written by Len DenBraber

Becoming the Chief Operating...

Clergy Care
Working under a narcissistic pastor: What it means and what you can do
Written by Vicki Hooper

It’s not uncommon to hear...

Impact Stories

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Testimony
Focus on the Family Canada supported this woman through her husband’s autism diagnosis
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Gina* was at an extended...

Testimony
Hope Restored equipped this couple to save their marriage
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Marc and Renita were hanging...

Testimony
This dad turns to Focus for family-friendly content he can trust
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

As a father of eight children,...

Testimony
One woman's personal response to systemic racism
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

While 2020 has been a year of unprecedented change and adapting...

Testimony
Nathan and Sharon experienced a vital time of renewal at Kerith Retreats
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Nathan and Sharon currently...

Testimony
Mary knows where to turn when challenges come
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Mary’s* young adult daughter announced to her...