The Thriving Family

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Focus on the Family Canada Visit website › Religion & Spirituality · EN · 64 episodes · latest 2026-11-10

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Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. This brand new show brings you episodes on marriage, parenting, faith and culture from a Christian perspective. We also share conversations with Canadian ministry and community leaders. This is the space where family, faith and culture intersect. All of this is made possible by generous donors across our vast country who are passionate about supporting Canadian families.

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Teaching Teens About Love and How to Recognize a Toxic Relationship

2026-11-10 · 14 min

Every parent wants to see their child thrive, and to experience respect and care in their relationships. But how do parents teach their teens to recognize a dangerous relationship? Today’s episode unpacks the many sides…
Fern Buszowski: Holding on to Hope in a Cancer Diagnosis

2026-11-03 · 46 min

The grief, pain, and shock of a cancer diagnosis is a heavy burden to carry – whether it’s you or a loved one. In today’s episode, you’ll hear a personal story of how one woman leaned on God.Today’s episode features…
Disappointing, Difficult, and Destructive Marriages: What’s the Difference?

2026-10-27 · 11 min

Many couples struggle in their marriage at one time or another. But what’s the difference between a marriage with understandable challenges, and one with destructive qualities? Today’s episode explores the differences…
Lori Patrick: When Someone You Love Is in Recovery

2026-10-20 · 45 min

While addiction is a tragic cycle for the individual who suffers from the disease as well as for their loved ones, these seemingly hopeless cycles can be broken and replaced with hope and healing.For today’s episode,…
The Thriving Family Season 5: Tough Talks

2026-10-13 · 2 min

Welcome to The Thriving Family: a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. I’m your host, Jean-Paul Beran. This is the space where family, faith, and culture intersect. Whether you’re new to the show or have followed since…
Divorce, Hard Hearts, and the Image of God

2026-10-13 · 22 min

God’s heart is with the brokenhearted, and that includes those who are struggling with the pain of divorce.Today’s episode explores the topic of divorce, hard hearts, and being made in the image of God. If you or…
The Story of Esther, Where Sacred and Secular History Meet

2026-09-15 · 13 min

Esther plays a pivotal role in the Bible. But who is the woman behind the story?Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. For today’s episode, we will look at Esther, one of the better known…
Dr. Laura Lewis: Supporting Women and Families Through Pregnancy Care Canada

2026-09-08 · 41 min

Unexpected pregnancies can leave women and their partners with questions, fears, and feelings of isolation. Today’s guest saw this, which is why she’s so passionate about her role in which she walks alongside those who…
Paul at Athens: A Model for Engaging a Secular World

2026-09-01 · 11 min

As followers of Christ, it can sometimes feel like we are a minority in a secular world, and struggle to engage culture. But we can learn a great deal from someone who walked this road: the apostle Paul.Welcome to The…
Graeme Schnell: A Cross-Cultural Conversation About Family and Ministry

2026-08-25 · 45 min

Focus on the Family has offices in countries all across the globe. When we get together, it’s truly like a family reunion.Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. For today’s episode, host…

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Oldest episode in feed: 05/2025 · over a year
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