The Thriving Family

Focus on the Family Canada
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    Political Homelessness: Charting a Path to a Better Country

    Navigating today’s political landscape can feel overwhelming, but we don’t need to lose hope in our pursuit of a better country. Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. In our highly polarized and divided world, we feel immense pressure to encamp ourselves on one side and with one tribe. This is leading many to claim political homelessness. While that may cause despair for some, as Christians, we can actually find encouragement in this position. In today’s faith-filled episode, you’ll understand why being politically homeless reminds us to seek the good of the city we’re living in while keeping our eyes and hearts on God’s Kingdom. Article: Political homelessness: Charting a path to a better country Focus on Faith and Culture e-newsletter Free, one-time phone consultation with a registered counsellor at Focus on the Family Canada. Give our team a call at 1.800.661.9800 to book a consult. Support the podcast Sources from today's episode: Amy Julia Becker, “For those of us who feel politically homeless,” author’s blog, February 15, 2022. Chelsea Langston Bombino and Katie Thompson, “Hope for the politically homeless,” The Banner, September 14, 2020. Olivia Elder, “Sincerely, a politically homeless Christian,” Gordon Review, May 10, 2022. Matt Forde, Politically Homeless, Quercus Publishing, 2022. David French, “The spiritual blessing of political homelessness,” The Dispatch, October 18, 2020. John Ivison, “Do we need a new party for the politically ‘homeless’?” National Post, February 11, 2022. Leah MarieAnn Klett, “Scott Sauls on embodying Christ’s gentleness in culture; why Christians should feel politically ‘homeless’,” Christian Post, September 17, 2020. Aaron Schafer, The Politically Homeless Christian: How to Conquer Political Idolatry, Reject Polarization, and Recommit to God’s Greatest Two Commandments, Foundation Publishing House, 2020. Sarah Styf, “The politically homeless Christian,” Red Letter Christians, February 4, 2020. Tish Harrison Warren, “Black, Christian and transcending the political binary,” New York Times, October 28, 2022. © 2023 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

    Political Homelessness: Charting a Path to a Better Country

  2. Aug 11

    Jamie and Jessica Harris: Reaching a Generation Through Video Games

    Video games often get a bad reputation as isolating and a waste of time. But what if we looked at how gaming can build deep, meaningful connection and discipleship between youth and mentors? Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. For today’s episode, you’re in for a fascinating conversation with Jamie and Jessica Harris, founders of the ministry Satellite Gaming. Satellite Gaming points students to Jesus Christ by building relationships through video games. Jamie is so passionate about video games, but this passion is eclipsed by his heart for youth and teens, and reaching this often overlooked demographic through discipleship. Join us for an in-depth conversation about faith, family, parenting, and the bright side of video games. Note: This episode does not constitute an endorsement of aforementioned video games, television shows, or movies by Focus on the Family Canada. Check out reviews at Plugged In to help you determine what is appropriate for you or your family. Satellite Gaming Plugged In Free, one-time phone consultation with a registered counsellor at Focus on the Family Canada. Give our team a call at 1.800.661.9800 to book a consult. Support the podcast © 2026 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

    Jamie and Jessica Harris: Reaching a Generation Through Video Games

  3. Aug 4

    Made in the Image of God: What Does it Mean and Why Does it Matter?

    In an increasingly divisive world, the most radical thing we can do is seeing our fellow humans as made in the image of God. Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. For today’s episode, we’ll dive deep into a phrase that may be familiar to you: “made in the image of God.” But what does this actually mean? And how does this impact how we view the world and live our lives? Focus on Faith and Culture e-newsletter Free, one-time phone consultation with a registered counsellor at Focus on the Family Canada. Give our team a call at 1.800.661.9800 to book a consult. Support the podcast © 2018 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

    Made in the Image of God: What Does it Mean and Why Does it Matter?

  4. Jul 28

    Tim Schindel: Leading by Ministering to Leaders

    Strong leaders help guide effective teams, but even the strongest, most impactful leaders need to be led. Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. For today’s episode, you’ll hear from Tim Schindel, who took the time to sit down for an inspiring conversation. He loves to cast vision, build teams, set goals, and reach them while having a lot of fun along the way. Seeing the need and an opportunity to serve, Tim founded Leading Influence in 2006 to fulfill the vision of providing excellence in pastoral care to politicians across Canada. Join us for an exciting, faith-filled conversation. Leading Influence Free, one-time phone consultation with a registered counsellor at Focus on the Family Canada. Give our team a call at 1.800.661.9800 to book a consult. Support the podcast © 2026 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

    Tim Schindel: Leading by Ministering to Leaders

  5. Jul 21

    Women in the Book of Acts: Real, Diverse, and Essential

    Followers of Christ are widely familiar with the 12 disciples in the Bible, but another group made a significant impact worthy of the spotlight: the women in the book of Acts. Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. For today’s episode, we’re going to look at a few stories of prominent women in Scripture, specifically in the book of Acts. These women are not the stuff of Sunday School picture books. They’re real, they’re diverse, and more than anything, they help us understand God’s plan for his church. Article: Recovering the stories of silenced women in ancient literature Focus on Faith and Culture e-newsletter Free, one-time phone consultation with a registered counsellor at Focus on the Family Canada. Give our team a call at 1.800.661.9800 to book a consult. Support the podcast © 2017 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved. Sources from today's episode: Darrell L. Bock, Acts, (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament), Baker Academic, 2007. F.F. Bruce, The Book of the Acts, (New International Commentary on the New Testament), Eerdmans, 1988. R. Kent Hughes, Acts: The Church Afire, (Preaching the Word), Crossway, 2014. I. Howard Marshall, Acts, (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries), IVP Academic, 1980. Ben Witherington III, The Acts of the Apostles, (Socio-Rhetorical Commentary), Eerdmans, 1997.

    Women in the Book of Acts: Real, Diverse, and Essential

  6. Jul 14

    Andrea Mrozek and Peter Jon Mitchell: Finding Hope Through Research And Data

    In a world that says marriage and monogamy are outdated, these words are radically countercultural: “I do.” Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. Today, you’re in for an inspiring conversation with Andrea Mzorek and Peter Jon Mitchell from Cardus, where they discuss the research that shows why marriage still matters. Cardus is a non-partisan think tank dedicated to clarifying and strengthening, through research and dialogue, the ways in which society’s institutions can work together for the common good. Andrea has worked in journalism and think tanks in Europe and Canada. She writes and speaks about marriage, childcare, and women's issues. Prior to joining Cardus, she was executive director of the Institute of Marriage and Family Canada. Peter Jon is program director of Cardus Family. He has been researching and writing about Canadian families and public policy for nearly two decades. Join us as Andrea and Peter Jon talk about their fascinating new book I Do: Why Marriage Still Matters. I…Do? Why Marriage Still Matters Cardus Free, one-time phone consultation with a registered counsellor at Focus on the Family Canada. Give our team a call at 1.800.661.9800 to book a consult. Support the podcast © 2026 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

    Andrea Mrozek and Peter Jon Mitchell: Finding Hope Through Research And Data

  7. Jul 7

    God’s Redemptive Love for Orphans, Widows, and Outsiders

    Society’s most vulnerable can hold on to this hope: they are loved, valued, and known by our Heavenly Father. Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. For today’s episode, we’ll take a deep dive into God’s care for the vulnerable. Why does our Heavenly Father care so deeply about orphans, widows, and outsiders? The simple answer is that it reflects his own loving and just character. As you’ll hear, there’s more to it than that. Focus on Faith and Culture e-newsletter Free, one-time phone consultation with a registered counsellor at Focus on the Family Canada. Give our team a call at 1.800.661.9800 to book a consult. Support the podcast © 2024 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

    God’s Redemptive Love for Orphans, Widows, and Outsiders

  8. Jun 30

    Jim Daly: Conversation of Legacy and Hope Between Focus on the Family Leaders

    Any conversation is a chance to share from the heart, and what a joy it was to do this with Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs. Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast. Today’s episode features a special guest and friend of our ministry: Jim Daly. Jim is a husband, father, author and broadcaster. He is the president of Focus on the Family in the U.S. and host of its beloved audio program which is heard by more than 5.6 million listeners a week and has been honored as Program of the Year by the National Religious Broadcasters. Jim and his wife, Jean, have two sons and live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Free, one-time consultation with a registered counsellor at Focus on the Family Canada over the phone. Give our head office a call at 1-800-661-9800 to request a consult. Support the podcast Focus on the Family With Jim Daly © 2026 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

    Jim Daly: Conversation of Legacy and Hope Between Focus on the Family Leaders
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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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  • Creator
    Focus on the Family Canada
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Focus on the Family Canada
  • Show Website
    The Thriving Family

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