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Marriage

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

The word...

Marriage
Focus on the Family Canada’s position on marriage and divorce
Written by Focus on the Family

Several biblical passages have played an important role in shaping our thoughts about marriage, divorce, and remarriage.

Marriage
Building an Emotionally Healthy Marriage (Part 2 of 2)
May 6, 2026 Ron Deal
Life Challenges
ADHD and marriage: How to handle common conflict patterns
Written by Christy Billings

When Tim and Marcy* started...

Life Challenges
How Focus on the Family Canada helped one single mom through a dark and difficult season
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After Colleen’s marriage...

Marriage
Building an Emotionally Healthy Marriage (Part 1 of 2)
May 5, 2026 Ron Deal
Marriage
Safe and secure in marriage
Written by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

When two people feel safe and secure, they relax and open their hearts. Next to our...

Marriage
Daily Prayer and Positive Habits Can Transform Your Relationship
May 1, 2026 Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg
Life Challenges
How this one pastor and his wife used Focus on the Family resources to help struggling marriages
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Michael and his wife,...

Marriage
God, Sex, and Your Marriage
Dr. Juli Slattery
Marriage
Maintaining a Thriving Marriage in Midlife and Beyond
May 29, 2026 Larry McCall
Marriage
With These Words: Five Communication Tools for Marriage and Life
Rob Flood

Parenting

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Life Challenges
Gary and Joy found safety in their marriage through Hope Restored
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Gary and Joy had been...

Parenting
Teen defiance? Look for emotional wounds
Written by Laura Gallier

If you have been wondering, “Why is my good kid, all of a...

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
The Dragon and the Stone
Kathryn Butler
Parenting
Helping Your Child Approach Anxiety, Bullying, and Identity
May 12, 2026 Melanie Shankle
Life Challenges
How Focus on the Family Canada helped one single mom through a dark and difficult season
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After Colleen’s marriage...

Parenting
What Kids Need to Know About God, Faith, and Fun!
Mar 23, 2026 Dr. Champ Thornton
Parenting
How parents can respond to the subculture of Furries and Therians
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

What are "Furries," and how can parents approach the topic?

Parenting
The Prince and the Blight
Kathryn Butler
Parenting
Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life (Part 2 of 2)
Mar 4, 2026 Jason and Tori Benham
Parenting
Helping Children Overcome Adversity and Trauma
Mar 30, 2026 Dr. Nicole Wilke
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...

Life Challenges

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

The word...

Life Challenges
ADHD and marriage: How to handle common conflict patterns
Written by Christy Billings

When Tim and Marcy* started...

Life Challenges
Nicole and Brandon experienced a miracle at Hope Restored in the midst of a crisis
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Brandon was prepared to...

Life Challenges
Getting Along with Others at Home and Work (Part II of II)
Oct 29, 2025 Cynthia Tobias
Life Challenges
How Heart Surgery Gave Me a New Perspective on Life and Faith
Feb 16, 2026 Kenn Kington
Life Challenges
Hope For Healing From Domestic Abuse
Karen DeArmond Gardner
Life Challenges
Exposing Lies and Uncovering God’s Truth About Anxiety
Episode #23
Life Challenges
Emotional Hoarding
Laurie Davies
Marriage
Focus on the Family Canada’s position on marriage and divorce
Written by Focus on the Family

Several biblical passages have played an important role in shaping our thoughts about marriage, divorce, and remarriage.

Life Challenges
Bernhard Langer: A Champion and Child of the King
Apr 10, 2026 Bernhard Langer
Life Challenges
How Focus on the Family Canada helped one single mom through a dark and difficult season
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After Colleen’s marriage...

Life Challenges
How this one pastor and his wife used Focus on the Family resources to help struggling marriages
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Michael and his wife,...

Faith And Culture

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Faith and Culture
Jim Daly: Conversation of Legacy and Hope Between Focus on the Family Leaders
Episode #46
Faith and Culture
Marvel’s Thunderbolts*: A tale of trauma, loneliness, and hope
Written by Subby Szterszky

Just when it felt like...

Faith and Culture
The Good, Bad, and the Holy of Purity Culture (Part 2 of 2)
Jun 12, 2026 Dannah Gresh
Faith and Culture
Project Hail Mary: A story of wonder, friendship, and sacrifice
Written by Subby Szterszky

At their best, science fiction...

Faith and Culture
Imago Dei and Diversity in Arts and Entertainment
Episode #44
Faith and Culture
Paul and his critics, past and present
Written by Subby Szterszky

“I don’t want to seem as though I am trying to terrify you with...

Faith and Culture
Addressing MAID with truth and grace
Written by Subby Szterszky

When addressing MAID, as with all things, followers of Jesus are called to be compassionate, faithful ambassadors of our Lord...

Life Challenges
Total Money Makeover Updated and Expanded
Dave Ramsey
Faith and Culture
Light and dark, good and evil, and a sovereign God
Written by Subby Szterszky

“May the Force be with you.” Whether you’re a diehard Star Wars...

Faith and Culture
The Good, Bad, and the Holy of Purity Culture (Part 1 of 2)
Jun 11, 2026 Dannah Gresh
Faith and Culture
Putting Your Past Behind You, Revised and Expanded
Erwin W. Lutzer
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...

Clergy Care

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Clergy Care
Love and honour for everyone
Written by Steve Witmer

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with...

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...

Clergy Care
Grasping and reflecting God’s goodness
Written by Doug Meyers

In the last few weeks, something has repeatedly caught my...

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

Becoming the Chief Operating...

Clergy Care
Sabbath: Be still and discover the rest of God
Written by Steve Klassen

As a young, newly commissioned pastor who was scheduled to...

Clergy Care
Anxiety and the mind of Christ
Written by Luke Campbell

“‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord....

Impact Stories

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Testimony
Kerith Retreats helped one woman with burnout and renewed her passion for ministry
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

After three years of...

Testimony
Focus was a guiding light to this widow and her young sons
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Linda’s life took many turns...

Testimony
One woman’s journey out of an abusive relationship and into the freedom of Christ
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Skylar grew up in a...

Testimony
One woman’s story of addiction, recovery and coming back to Christ
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

Carol was raised in a...

Testimony
This pastor, father and husband discovers healthier boundaries at Kerith Retreats
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

When Dave went to Kerith...

Testimony
How one phone call brought hope and encouragement
Written by Focus on the Family Canada

One afternoon, during a particularly stressful time in her...