Reducing Drama in your Relationships (Part 1 of 2)

When you feel overwhelmed by others this holiday season there are things you can do to find hope. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory talk about how to quiet the chaos and find peace. They share what being overwhelmed by others feels like, how we can “pre-decide” and set boundaries before we interact with family, how to practice self-care, and how to deal with “crisis creators.” They also share how to determine if something is a “big deal” or a “deal breaker.” A final reminder is given that with God’s help you can find peace at the holidays and throughout the year.   Receive the book Overwhelmed and an audio download of "Reducing Drama in Your Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

When you feel overwhelmed by others this holiday season there are things you can do to find hope. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory talk about how to quiet the chaos and find peace. They share what being overwhelmed by others feels like, how we can “pre-decide” and set boundaries before we interact with family, how to practice self-care, and how to deal with “crisis creators.” They also share how to determine if something is a “big deal” or a “deal breaker.” A final reminder is given that with God’s help you can find peace at the holidays and throughout the year.   Receive the book Overwhelmed and an audio download of "Reducing Drama in Your Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

As a believer in Christ, you want to effectively communicate and spread God’s love. And that starts with a spirit of hospitality. Annie McCune shares amazing stories to give you some great ideas on how to show hospitality towards neighbors and strangers as a way of loving like Christ. You’ll be inspired to open your heart and your home!   Receive a copy of Practicing Hospitality and an audio download of "Inviting Strangers into God's Family" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Humorist Ken Davis will encourage you to find joy by embracing a lighthearted attitude, even when your life isn’t perfect. He explains how God helped him overcome his own physical disabilities and find self-acceptance by understanding that he only had to be the best version of himself – just the way God made him to be.   Get free access to almost four hours of family-friendly comedy from Ken Davis, Ted Cunningham, Kenn Kington, Jeremy Nunes, John Branyan, and Chonda Pierce.   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Humorist Ken Davis will encourage you to find joy by embracing a lighthearted attitude, even when your life isn’t perfect. He explains how God helped him overcome his own physical disabilities and find self-acceptance by understanding that he only had to be the best version of himself – just the way God made him to be.   Get free access to almost four hours of family-friendly comedy from Ken Davis, Ted Cunningham, Kenn Kington, Jeremy Nunes, John Branyan, and Chonda Pierce.   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

One of the most challenging stages of parenting is transitioning to the empty-nest season, especially when our adult children make decisions we disagree with. Mary DeMuth guides us on this journey of finding joy regardless of our wayward adult kids, sharing practical and spiritual tips on how to stay connected with children who have left the Christian faith.   Receive a copy of Love, Pray, Listen and an audio download of "Parenting Adult Children When They Walk Away from God" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

One of the most challenging stages of parenting is transitioning to the empty-nest season, especially when our adult children make decisions we disagree with. Mary DeMuth guides us on this journey of finding joy regardless of our wayward adult kids, sharing practical and spiritual tips on how to stay connected with children who have left the Christian faith.   Receive a copy of Love, Pray, Listen and an audio download of "Parenting Adult Children When They Walk Away from God" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Jason and Tori Benham provide a series of practical, Bible-based principles to help couples experience stronger, healthier, and more godly marriages. They describe better ways to handle conflict, deal with expectations, and develop a “team” mindset with your spouse.   Receive the book Marriage A to Z and an audio download of "Practical Tips to Transform Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Christmas is often a chaotic season with much that can distract us from celebrating quiet moments and God’s blessings. Award-winning songwriter Tony Wood shares heartwarming reflections on the holiday season, related to our emotions, relationships, and God’s gift of Jesus Christ.   Receive a copy of Manger Throne and an audio download of "Connect with Christ Through Song This Christmas Season" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Rosie Makinney knows firsthand the devastation pornography can bring to a marriage. She provides startling research about how porn negatively impacts the brain, and the pervasiveness of porn use even in the Christian community. Rosie rescued her own marriage from pornography and wants to help you do the same.   Receive Rosie Makinney's book Fight for Love and an audio download of "Rescuing Your Marriage from Pornography" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.