Focus On Marriage https://thrivecast.com/series/focus-on-marriage/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Focus on the Family false No yes 20227db6-047e-5c06-b602-b514b041bee0 How AI is Shaping Our View of Reality https://thrivecast.com/podcast/how-ai-is-shaping-our-view-of-reality/ https://thrivecast.com/podcast/how-ai-is-shaping-our-view-of-reality/ Abdu Murray explains the threat Artificial Intelligence poses to our cultural idea of what it means to be human. Hear his insights into the positive uses of AI, and his warnings against dangerous uses of AI such as chatbots. He’ll help you navigate the cultural noise and root yourself and your family in the truth that humans are defined by being made in the image of God.

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]]> Abdu Murray explains the threat Artificial Intelligence poses to our cultural idea of what it means to be human. Hear his insights into the positive uses of AI, and his warnings against dangerous uses of AI such as chatbots. He’ll help you navigate the cultural noise and root yourself and your family in the truth that humans are defined by being made in the image of God.

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]]> https://cdn.thrivecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpg How AI is Shaping Our View of Reality false no 00:27:24 No no Fact Check: Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? https://thrivecast.com/podcast/fact-check-did-jesus-really-rise-from-the-dead/ https://thrivecast.com/podcast/fact-check-did-jesus-really-rise-from-the-dead/ If you know someone who questions the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, it may be that they don’t have all the facts. In this fascinating message, former atheist Lee Strobel shares his story of coming to faith after years of study, and then examines extra-biblical evidence that proves three key points: Jesus was truly dead on the cross, the tomb was really empty, and hundreds of people interacted with Jesus after Resurrection Sunday!

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]]> If you know someone who questions the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, it may be that they don’t have all the facts. In this fascinating message, former atheist Lee Strobel shares his story of coming to faith after years of study, and then examines extra-biblical evidence that proves three key points: Jesus was truly dead on the cross, the tomb was really empty, and hundreds of people interacted with Jesus after Resurrection Sunday!

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]]> https://cdn.thrivecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpg Fact Check: Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? false no 00:27:20 No no Slowing Down to Embrace God https://thrivecast.com/podcast/slowing-down-to-embrace-god/ https://thrivecast.com/podcast/slowing-down-to-embrace-god/ Life seems to be moving faster and faster, so it requires intentionality to slow down. Jennifer Dukes Lee ran so hard that she reached a breaking point, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. She and her husband decided to leave the hurry sickness behind and go back to farm life, where they could learn a different pace and discover a deeper relationship with God and family through the seasons of life. In this discussion, Jennifer will help you “grow slower” to refresh your mind, body, and soul.

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]]> Life seems to be moving faster and faster, so it requires intentionality to slow down. Jennifer Dukes Lee ran so hard that she reached a breaking point, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. She and her husband decided to leave the hurry sickness behind and go back to farm life, where they could learn a different pace and discover a deeper relationship with God and family through the seasons of life. In this discussion, Jennifer will help you “grow slower” to refresh your mind, body, and soul.

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]]> https://cdn.thrivecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpg Slowing Down to Embrace God false no 00:27:21 No no Transform Your Marriage Through Simple Lifestyle Shifts (Part 2 of 2) https://thrivecast.com/podcast/transform-your-marriage-through-simple-lifestyle-shifts-part-2-of-2/ https://thrivecast.com/podcast/transform-your-marriage-through-simple-lifestyle-shifts-part-2-of-2/ Marriage isn’t built in a single defining moment—it’s formed in the everyday choices couples make with their words, their attitudes, and their actions. Dave and Ashley Willis join us to explore how small, intentional shifts in marriage can lead to lasting change. Drawing on Scripture and decades of family ministry experience, they offer practical tools to help you strengthen your connection and build a marriage that reflects Christ’s love.

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]]> Marriage isn’t built in a single defining moment—it’s formed in the everyday choices couples make with their words, their attitudes, and their actions. Dave and Ashley Willis join us to explore how small, intentional shifts in marriage can lead to lasting change. Drawing on Scripture and decades of family ministry experience, they offer practical tools to help you strengthen your connection and build a marriage that reflects Christ’s love.

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]]> https://cdn.thrivecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpg Transform Your Marriage Through Simple Lifestyle Shifts (Part 2 of 2) false no 00:27:11 No no Transform Your Marriage Through Simple Lifestyle Shifts (Part 1 of 2) https://thrivecast.com/podcast/transform-your-marriage-through-simple-lifestyle-shifts-part-1-of-2/ https://thrivecast.com/podcast/transform-your-marriage-through-simple-lifestyle-shifts-part-1-of-2/ Marriage isn’t built in a single defining moment—it’s formed in the everyday choices couples make with their words, their attitudes, and their actions. Dave and Ashley Willis join us to explore how small, intentional shifts in marriage can lead to lasting change. Drawing on Scripture and decades of family ministry experience, they offer practical tools to help you strengthen your connection and build a marriage that reflects Christ’s love.

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]]> Marriage isn’t built in a single defining moment—it’s formed in the everyday choices couples make with their words, their attitudes, and their actions. Dave and Ashley Willis join us to explore how small, intentional shifts in marriage can lead to lasting change. Drawing on Scripture and decades of family ministry experience, they offer practical tools to help you strengthen your connection and build a marriage that reflects Christ’s love.

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]]> https://cdn.thrivecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpg Transform Your Marriage Through Simple Lifestyle Shifts (Part 1 of 2) false no 00:27:01 No no Helping Children Overcome Adversity and Trauma https://thrivecast.com/podcast/helping-children-overcome-adversity-and-trauma/ https://thrivecast.com/podcast/helping-children-overcome-adversity-and-trauma/ Approximately one in five children struggles with some form of mental illness. Dr. Nicole Wilke helps parents to create a safe, supportive space for their kids where they can develop resilience and heal from trauma. Growing up with over 70 foster siblings in her lifetime, Nicole has extensive experience with vulnerable kids. Using biblical principles and scientific research, she’ll offer practical advice for overcoming adversity to thrive in life.

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]]> Approximately one in five children struggles with some form of mental illness. Dr. Nicole Wilke helps parents to create a safe, supportive space for their kids where they can develop resilience and heal from trauma. Growing up with over 70 foster siblings in her lifetime, Nicole has extensive experience with vulnerable kids. Using biblical principles and scientific research, she’ll offer practical advice for overcoming adversity to thrive in life.

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]]> https://cdn.thrivecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpg Helping Children Overcome Adversity and Trauma false no 00:27:13 No no Screen Time: Less is More https://thrivecast.com/podcast/screen-time-less-is-more/ https://thrivecast.com/podcast/screen-time-less-is-more/ Screens…they’re everywhere! In fact, you’re using one right now. Here’s an important question: are the screens that you’re using improving your connections with other people? Or are you becoming more isolated? What about the screens that your children use?Join us to hear Jonathan McKee’s perspective on how to trim down the screen usage that is distracting us from better things, like spending time with our family and the Lord.

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]]> Screens…they’re everywhere! In fact, you’re using one right now. Here’s an important question: are the screens that you’re using improving your connections with other people? Or are you becoming more isolated? What about the screens that your children use?Join us to hear Jonathan McKee’s perspective on how to trim down the screen usage that is distracting us from better things, like spending time with our family and the Lord.

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]]> https://cdn.thrivecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpg Screen Time: Less is More false no 00:26:53 No no Facing Mortality: Embracing Eternity (Part 2 of 2) https://thrivecast.com/podcast/facing-mortality-embracing-eternity-part-2-of-2/ https://thrivecast.com/podcast/facing-mortality-embracing-eternity-part-2-of-2/ Former Senator Ben Sasse shares about his recent cancer diagnosis, addressing human frailty and the reality of death, while accepting that God allows suffering. He also shares about redeeming the time by worshipping Jesus and loving your family in the time God has given you.

What does heaven teach us about God? In this collection, you’ll hear amazing stories and biblical insights about heaven from popular episodes of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Featuring guests like John Burke, Lee Strobel, Randy Alcorn and Erwin Lutzer.

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]]> Former Senator Ben Sasse shares about his recent cancer diagnosis, addressing human frailty and the reality of death, while accepting that God allows suffering. He also shares about redeeming the time by worshipping Jesus and loving your family in the time God has given you.

What does heaven teach us about God? In this collection, you’ll hear amazing stories and biblical insights about heaven from popular episodes of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Featuring guests like John Burke, Lee Strobel, Randy Alcorn and Erwin Lutzer.

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]]> https://cdn.thrivecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpg Facing Mortality: Embracing Eternity (Part 2 of 2) false no 00:26:51 No no Facing Mortality: Embracing Eternity (Part 1 of 2) https://thrivecast.com/podcast/facing-mortality-embracing-eternity-part-1-of-2/ https://thrivecast.com/podcast/facing-mortality-embracing-eternity-part-1-of-2/ Former Senator Ben Sasse shares about his recent cancer diagnosis, addressing human frailty and the reality of death, while accepting that God allows suffering. He also shares about redeeming the time by worshipping Jesus and loving your family in the time God has given you.

What does heaven teach us about God? In this collection, you’ll hear amazing stories and biblical insights about heaven from popular episodes of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Featuring guests like John Burke, Lee Strobel, Randy Alcorn and Erwin Lutzer.

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]]> Former Senator Ben Sasse shares about his recent cancer diagnosis, addressing human frailty and the reality of death, while accepting that God allows suffering. He also shares about redeeming the time by worshipping Jesus and loving your family in the time God has given you.

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]]> https://cdn.thrivecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpg Facing Mortality: Embracing Eternity (Part 1 of 2) false no 00:26:38 No no What Kids Need to Know About God, Faith, and Fun! https://thrivecast.com/podcast/what-kids-need-to-know-about-god-faith-and-fun/ https://thrivecast.com/podcast/what-kids-need-to-know-about-god-faith-and-fun/ Dr. Champ Thornton wants to inspire children – and their parents – with fascinating Bible facts, biographies of great Christians, humor, trivia, and more!He believes kids need to integrate their faith with the “real world” all around them and learn how to discern between godly truth and cultural perspectives.

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]]> Dr. Champ Thornton wants to inspire children – and their parents – with fascinating Bible facts, biographies of great Christians, humor, trivia, and more!He believes kids need to integrate their faith with the “real world” all around them and learn how to discern between godly truth and cultural perspectives.

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]]> https://cdn.thrivecast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/image-scaled.jpg What Kids Need to Know About God, Faith, and Fun! false no 00:27:15 No no