Focus On The Family — November 9, 2026
The episode explores how deep friendships influence health, faith, and family life, offering practical insights on building trust, setting boundaries, and embracing humor.

The episode explores how deep friendships influence health, faith, and family life, offering practical insights on building trust, setting boundaries, and embracing humor.
Laura Petherbridge explains how the biblical stories of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, and Joseph illustrate the emotions and challenges of blended families and offers practical insights for parents and churches.
Laura Petherbridge discusses how step‑parents can navigate the emotional challenges of blended families, drawing on personal experience, research, and biblical examples.
Shanti Feldhan reveals research on what makes marriages happy, showing that couples who wait until morning to address conflict, focus on the good, and treat each other as best friends tend to thrive.
Shanti Feldhahn shares research-backed insights on what makes marriages truly happy, from the power of saying thank you to the importance of believing in a spouse’s good intentions.
Heather Holliman explores how the fear of missing out can lead to comparison, and how Scripture, family stories, and personal rest help believers recognize they are chosen and find space to grow in Christ.
Crystal Payne explains how to move from financial fear to confidence by learning practical habits, mindful budgeting, and a 30‑day no‑spend challenge.
A conversation with author Jen Babakan about how families can navigate grief, find peace, and honor a loved one’s life while facing a terminal illness.
