Maintaining a Thriving Marriage in Midlife and Beyond

One Teen Mom's Journey to Making a Difference

Teen moms face tremendous challenges – from difficulties finding housing, education, and childcare to dysfunctional families and generational poverty. Lisa Steven shares her story of becoming a mom at 17. After becoming involved with MOPS, Lisa realized there were no resources for parenting teen moms who needed a place to live. She started Hope House. Over the last twenty years, God provided in miraculous ways. Hope House now serves over 280 women with GED classes, self-sufficiency programs, residential facilities, and childcare. An amazing story of God’s provision and faithfulness! Receive a copy of "A Place to Belong " and an audio download of "One Teen Mom's Journey to Making a Difference" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-17?refcd=2502408] Get more episode resources [https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/one-teen-moms-journey-to-making-a-difference]Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!  [https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0] If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback. [https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&utm_campaign=podcastsurvey]

How Tiny Changes Can Build a Stronger Family (Part 2 of 2)

What’s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it’s not perfection – it’s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You’ll be encouraged to create a home where your kids feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. Because as Jessica reminds us, “Your family doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong.” Receive a copy of "Come On Home" and an audio download of "Tiny Habits Can Build a Stronger Family" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-15?refcd=2502907] Get more episode resources [https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/tiny-habits-can-build-a-stronger-family] Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!  [https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0] If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback. [https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&utm_campaign=podcastsurvey]

How Tiny Changes Can Build a Stronger Family (Part 1 of 2)

What’s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it’s not perfection – it’s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You’ll be encouraged to create a home where your kids feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. Because as Jessica reminds us, “Your family doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong.” Receive a copy of "Come On Home" and an audio download of "Tiny Habits Can Build a Stronger Family" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-15?refcd=2502907] Get more episodes resources [https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/tiny-habits-can-build-a-stronger-family] Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!  [https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0] If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback. [https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&utm_campaign=podcastsurvey]

Understanding How Birth Order Impacts Your Marriage

Generally speaking, firstborns are leaders, middle children are peacemakers, and the babies of the family are playful. And while it’s challenging to understand your children’s dynamics when it comes to their birth order, these traits hold true for you and your spouse, as well. Dr. Kevin Leman helps you understand how birth order plays a role in the way you interact as a married couple and shares advice on how to manage challenges in your relationship that often stem from your placement in your family of origin. Receive a copy of The Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You Are and an audio download of "Understanding How Birth Order Impacts Your 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. [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-14?refcd=2502604] Get more Episode Resources [https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/understanding-how-birth-order-impacts-your-marriage] Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! [https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0] If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback. [https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&utm_campaign=podcastsurvey]

How to Change Your Perspective on Life

British evangelist J.John brings encouragement for anyone who needs to change their perspective on their circumstances. He suggests that we try to see things from God’s perspective by looking up, looking in, looking back, looking around, and looking ahead. Receive a copy of Jesus Christ - The Truth and an audio download of "How to Change Your Perspective on Life" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-13?refcd=2502304] Get more Episode Resources  [https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-to-change-your-perspective-on-life] Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! [https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0] If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback. [https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&utm_campaign=podcastsurvey]