How to Break Bad Habits and Cultivate a Healthy Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. Randy Schroeder recommends husbands and wives learn to forgive each other, be solution-focused in conflict, and infuse laughter into their relationship. He also warns about having secrets, interrupting each other, and using sarcasm. Couples can learn better ways to interact and communicate!   Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and a free audio download of “How to Break Bad Habits and Cultivate a Healthy Marriage” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Randy Schroeder recommends husbands and wives learn to forgive each other, be solution-focused in conflict, and infuse laughter into their relationship. He also warns about having secrets, interrupting each other, and using sarcasm. Couples can learn better ways to interact and communicate!   Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and a free audio download of “How to Break Bad Habits and Cultivate a Healthy Marriage” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Tricia Goyer encourages Christians to embrace happiness in the Lord. She describes her painful past as an unmarried teen mom, the dangers of trying to be perfect and striving to do more rather than celebrate all the good God has done. Tricia also shares stories about navigating the trauma of her 7 adopted kids and learning to trust God for the results.   Receive the book Heart Happy and a free audio download of “Finding Happiness in the Chaos of Life” for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

With forty years in the TV business and from personal experience, David Murrow understands the negative effects from overuse of screens. He discusses positive and negative uses of various media and offers great practical advice for you as a parent as you guide your children and manage screens in your home.   Receive the book Drowning in Screen Time and a free audio download of “Getting a Handle on Your Screen Time” for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Every life matters—and every child is a gift from God. When Mauricio and Christin Rosa learned their preborn son had a life-threatening diagnosis, they faced choices no parent ever wants to face. Yet, through fear and uncertainty, they chose to trust God and to choose life. Their story is one of courage, faith, and the unshakable belief that every life has purpose and value.   You can save a mother and her baby from the tragedy of abortion with your generous and compassionate gift now. Your immediate action will help connect expectant mothers with the resources and encouragement they need to choose life! And when you give today, we’ll say thanks by sending you the book, Saving Nate: Choosing Life after a Devastating Prenatal Diagnosis, as well as a free audio download of “Choosing Life After a Devastating Prenatal Diagnosis.”   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

It began with panic attack about having “too much” stuff in her home and schedule — prompting Courtney toward a spiritual journey of saying “no” to shopping, screens, and busyness. As a result, she and her family have more capacity to hear from the Lord and spend time with others.   Receive the book Uncluttered and an audio download of "Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

It began with panic attack about having “too much” stuff in her home and schedule — prompting Courtney toward a spiritual journey of saying “no” to shopping, screens, and busyness. As a result, she and her family have more capacity to hear from the Lord and spend time with others.   Receive the book Uncluttered and an audio download of "Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

For years, Christy Osborne turned to wine to manage grief, a struggling marriage, and the pressures of motherhood, only to feel trapped in her habits. In desperation, she cried out to Jesus—and through His grace, began a journey of healing, finding new strength in Scripture and healthier ways to face life’s challenges. She shares her story as a testimony of God’s peace, redemption, and the lasting hope found in Him.   Receive the Love Life Sober plus a free audio download of “Discovering the Joy of an Alcohol-Free Life” for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more than 45 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial situations. Discussing his book, Your Money Made Simple, he offers practical advice for mastering your finances biblically—and it’s not about how much money you make!    Receive the Your Money Made Simple bundle plus a free audio download of “Transform Your Finances: Smart Steps for a Secure Future” for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Keeping your kids engaged during family devotions can be quite the challenge. The last thing you want is for your kids to think that God’s Word is boring! In this Best of 2025 episode, Mr. Tim Shoemaker shares how he revitalized his devotional time with his sons. You’ll learn how to share important life and spiritual applications through some “kinda dangerous” object lessons, and you’ll be encouraged as you seek to pass down your faith to the next generation.   Receive The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1 plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.