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Marriage

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Marriage
Loving your spouse with kids in the house
Written by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk

When my wife, Ruth, texted to tell me I needed to meet her at...

Life Challenges
When your spouse goes through a faith crisis
Written by Dr. Greg Smalley

Bzzzdt. Carrie Oliver’s pager buzzed again, and I smiled...

Marriage
Intro: Conversations on Communication, Conflict, Faith, and Stronger Relationships
Season 1 Episode #1
Marriage
Celebrating God Through Marriage, Faith and Music (Part 2 of 2)
Apr 27, 2017 Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman
Marriage
Q&A: My wife wants me to help more with the kids
Written by Focus on the Family

Question: If you ask me, I spend a lot of time with my kids....

Life Challenges
Q&A: When visits with a step-parent disrupt kids' behaviour
Written by Jennifer Antonsen

Question: When my...

Testimony
Relevant, God-centred resources continue to empower this woman’s faith
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Like many newlyweds, Layla...

Marriage
Celebrating God Through Marriage, Faith and Music (Part 1 of 2)
Apr 26, 2017 Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman
Faith and Culture
Does faith reduce divorce risk?
Written by Glenn T. Stanton

This article examines research on the relationship between faith and the divorce rate in the...

Parenting

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Parenting
How to help your overscheduled and busy kids
Written by Ann Ordway

My 7-year-old son climbed into the car with a scowl on his face...

Parenting
Adventures in Odyssey teaches these children real-life lessons for living out their faith
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Focus on the Family Canada held a contest giving away an Adventures in Odyssey prize pack. Mauricio and Christin were one of over 4,500 entrants and won!

Parenting
Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life (Part 2 of 2)
Mar 4, 2026 Jason and Tori Benham
Parenting
Work-life balance: Nurturing families in today’s world
Written by Dr. Richard A. Swenson

Futurists of the 1960s...

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Parenting
Caring for Kids from Hard Places
David & Jayne Schooler
Parenting
Teaching Kids Character Through Sports
Mar 5, 2026 Dr. Ed Uszynski, Brian Smith
Parenting
Compassionate conversations about homelessness with your kids
Written by Camryn Munday

Give kids a better informed, more compassionate perspective on homelessness.

Parenting
Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life (Part 1 of 2)
Mar 3, 2026 Jason and Tori Benham
Parenting
What Kids Need to Know About God, Faith, and Fun!
Mar 23, 2026 Dr. Champ Thornton
Parenting
The Really Radical Book for Kids
Champ Thornton
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
Answering kids’ questions about LGBT friends
Written by Focus on the Family

This article was originally published...

Life Challenges

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Life Challenges
Fierce Faith
Alli Worthington
Life Challenges
Porn and our kids: What parents need to know
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

For most parents, whether we realize it or not, it’s no...

Life Challenges
Navigating Faith Deconstruction with Your Loved Ones (Part 2 of 2)
Apr 10, 2025 Alisa Childers, Tim Barnett
Life Challenges
How Heart Surgery Gave Me a New Perspective on Life and Faith
Feb 16, 2026 Kenn Kington
Life Challenges
When your spouse goes through a faith crisis
Written by Dr. Greg Smalley

Bzzzdt. Carrie Oliver’s pager buzzed again, and I smiled...

Life Challenges
Navigating Faith Deconstruction with Your Loved Ones (Part 1 of 2)
Apr 9, 2025 Tim Barnett, Alisa Childers
Life Challenges
Navigating divorce: Your needs versus your kids' needs
Written by Catherine Wilson

When's Daddy coming back? Why is Mommy staying at...

Life Challenges
The Thriving Family Podcast Season 2: Find Healing in Your Life, Faith, and Relationships
Episode #16
Life Challenges
How a faithful friendship and the simple offer of Focus resources changed one woman’s life 
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

You’re helping empower women...

Life Challenges
Danette’s daughter is constantly learning lessons of faith through Adventures in Odyssey
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Adventures in Odyssey is...

Testimony
Relevant, God-centred resources continue to empower this woman’s faith
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Like many newlyweds, Layla...

Faith And Culture

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Testimony
The radio broadcasts prepared one tween to stand strong in her faith 
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

You make it possible for...

Faith and Culture
Growing Your Faith
Robyn Dykstra
Faith and Culture
The A-list of theologians who shaped the Christian faith
Written by Subby Szterszky

According to historian Sarah...

Faith and Culture
The Life-Changing Power of Faithful Friendships (Part II of II)
Sep 17, 2025 Walker Hayes, Craig Cooper
Faith and Culture
Black History Month: People of colour, people of faith
Written by Subby Szterszky

February is Black History Month. It’s an annual...

Faith and Culture
Apologetics for everyone: Some notes on defending the faith
Written by Subby Szterszky

“But in your hearts...

Faith and Culture
How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith (Part 2 of 2)
Mar 18, 2026 Greg Koukl
Faith and Culture
Anti-heroes of the faith in the book of Judges
Written by Subby Szterszky

Sometimes flawed faith can be as powerful, in its own way, as...

Faith and Culture
How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith (Part 1 of 2)
Mar 17, 2026 Greg Koukl
Faith and Culture
Does faith reduce divorce risk?
Written by Glenn T. Stanton

This article examines research on the relationship between faith and the divorce rate in the...

Faith and Culture
Reclaiming My Faith from Modern Skepticism
Oct 20, 2025 Alisa Childers
Faith and Culture
Faith Embodied
Stephen Ko

Clergy Care

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Clergy Care
What pastors’ kids need from their parents
Written by Luke Campbell

Most of my memories from childhood involve waiting around an...

Clergy Care
Pastors parenting preacher’s kids
Written by Stephen Johnson

Like many of you, I have parented differently than my parents...

Clergy Care
Faithfulness in friendship, even in the most difficult times
Written by Roxy Meyers

This day has become etched...

Clergy Care
Adopted kids in your youth program
Written by Wendy Kittlitz

Adolescence can be a tumultuous time for teens as they wrestle with many deeply personal issues....

Clergy Care
Raising “drafted” kids on the mission field
Written by Shari Lau

My mum has always said, “We were called; they were drafted.”...

Clergy Care
What my parents taught me about faithfulness
Written by Pauline Doerksen

My mom and dad have taught me a profound lesson on what...

Impact Stories

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Testimony
Relevant, God-centred resources continue to empower this woman’s faith
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Like many newlyweds, Layla...

Testimony
The radio broadcasts prepared one tween to stand strong in her faith 
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

You make it possible for...

Testimony
How this mom and her kids are growing in godly character together
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Mihaela started to...

Testimony
How a foster couple uses Odyssey to share God’s love with their foster kids
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Karen has been a fan of...

Testimony
How Adventures in Odyssey helped a tween learn about God and share his faith 
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Thanks to you, children are...