Month: January 2023

Pastor Doug Fields shares humorous stories about his own parenting journey, and offers nuts-and-bolts ideas on how to raise children who display confidence, good moral character and convictions, compassion, and competence. (Part 2 of 2) Receive Doug and Cathy Fields’ book “Intentional Parenting” and a free audio download of this two-part presentation for your donation...

How an enslaved Old Testament woman’s trials gave me insight into raising the “strawberry generation.” You’re reading the English translation of the winner of Christianity Today’s second annual essay contest for Christians who write in Indonesian. Learn more about the competition and CT’s multilingual work, and check out the winning essays written originally in Portuguese,...

We may flinch at seeing the revered patriarch nearly end his own son’s life. But what do we miss when viewing this story through contemporary eyes? You’re reading the English translation of the winner of Christianity Today’s second annual essay contest for Christians who write in Spanish. Learn more about the competition and CT’s multilingual...

It’s not necessary to condone her exhortations to curse God. But we should seek to understand them. You’re reading the English translation of the winner of Christianity Today’s second annual essay contest for Christians who write in French. Learn more about the competition and CT’s multilingual work and check out the winning essays written originally...

Will we be remembered for our political aspirations or for feeding the famished? You’re reading the English translation of the winner of Christianity Today’s second annual essay contest for Christians who write in Portuguese. Learn more about the competition and CT’s multilingual work and check out the winning essays written originally in Chinese, French, Indonesian,...

Pastor Doug Fields shares humorous stories about his own parenting journey, and offers nuts-and-bolts ideas on how to raise children who display confidence, good moral character and convictions, compassion, and competence. (Part 1 of 2) Receive Doug and Cathy Fields’ book “Intentional Parenting” and a free audio download of this two-part presentation for your donation...

Q&A with evangelical organizer Tori Goebel on the difference 10 years makes and how a rising generation of Christians is looking for “avenues for action.” More than one-third of American evangelicals believe that climate change is a pressing problem, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. One of the groups mobilizing believers on this...

A panel of parents join with Jim Daly and John Fuller to discuss preparing their children for the teen years and adulthood, providing a biblical perspective on sexuality, peer relationships and technology. Receive the “Launch Into the Teen Years Kit” for your minimum donation of $60: .https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-01-27?refcd=1603206 Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/investing-in-your-child-for-the-teen-years/#featured-resource-cta If you’ve listened...

Wisdom, perspective, and theological understanding from Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese, and Indonesian writers. Hagar’s unhappiness helps one Indonesian father become a better parent. A Mexican mother reflects on the parallels between Abraham nearly sacrificing Isaac and the false idols that tempt families to sacrifice their children today. A Chinese writer ponders the ramifications of Joseph’s...

His response to his treacherous siblings invites us to reevaluate similar relationships in our lives. You’re reading the English translation of the winner of Christianity Today’s second annual essay contest for Christians who write in Chinese. Learn more about the competition and CT’s multilingual work and check out the winning essays written originally in Portuguese,...