The Thriving Family
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The Thriving Family

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.

Latest Episodes

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Life Challenges
Testimonial: Rest And Renewal Through Healthy Boundaries
Episode #41
Faith and Culture
Dave Phillips: Seeking Purpose And Finding Belonging
Episode #40 Dave Philips
Marriage
5 Steps To Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
Episode #39
Life Challenges
Christin Rosa: Choosing Life When Hope Seemed Lost
Episode #38 Christin Rosa
Parenting
Arlene Pellicane: Creating A Happy Home
Episode #37 Arlene Pellicane
Parenting
10 Ways to Boost Your Child's Academic Potential
Episode #36
Life Challenges
Matt Menzel: Leading Through Limitations
Episode #35 Matt Menzel
Life Challenges
Learning The Sabbath: One Mom’s Story
Episode #34
Faith and Culture
Daniel Im: Neighbouring Well By Living Our Faith
Episode #33 Daniel Im
Parenting
Mike And Kim Anderson: Blending Families With Grace
Episode #32 Mike and Kim Anderson
Parenting
Jenni Colwell: Changing The World One Table At A Time
Episode #31 Jenni Colwell
Marriage
7 team-building games for a winning marriage
Episode #30
Parenting
Jason Weening: Fatherhood, Calling And Influence
Episode #29 Jason Weening
Faith and Culture
The Thriving Family Podcast Season 3: God's Full Life For You
Episode #28
Life Challenges
Testimonial: Healing the Scars From Your Family of Origin
Episode #27
Collection

Start Here: Faith & Life Challenges

May 5, 2026

Life is never short of challenges. This Faith & Life Challenges collection addresses difficult topics with biblical wisdom to strengthen your faith.

Life Challenges
Testimonial: Rest And Renewal Through Healthy Boundaries
Episode #41
Life Challenges
Matt Menzel: Leading Through Limitations
Episode #35 Matt Menzel
Faith and Culture
Daniel Im: Neighbouring Well By Living Our Faith
Episode #33 Daniel Im
Parenting
Jenni Colwell: Changing The World One Table At A Time
Episode #31 Jenni Colwell
Life Challenges
Shirley Thiessen: A Mother’s Journey Through Grief
Episode #24 Shirley Thiessen
Faith and Culture
Carissa Youssef: Restoring Relationships Through Dignity and Service
Episode #21 Carissa Youssef
Life Challenges
Bonnie and Bryan Pue: Finding Freedom From Sexual Brokenness and Shame
Episode #19 Bryan and Bonnie Pue
Collection

Start Here: Parenting

Apr 14, 2026

Hear heartfelt conversations with Canadian parents, inspiring stories, practical advice, and biblically sound guidance you can trust.

Life Challenges
Christin Rosa: Choosing Life When Hope Seemed Lost
Episode #38 Christin Rosa
Parenting
Arlene Pellicane: Creating A Happy Home
Episode #37 Arlene Pellicane
Parenting
Mike And Kim Anderson: Blending Families With Grace
Episode #32 Mike and Kim Anderson
Parenting
Jason Weening: Fatherhood, Calling And Influence
Episode #29 Jason Weening
Parenting
Sex Trafficking: What Parents Need to Know
Episode #22
Collection

Start Here: Marriage

Dec 9, 2025

Be part of conversations on resolving conflict and navigating relationship dynamics in a Christ-centred marriage.

Marriage
Highly Sensitive Spouses: What You Need to Know
Episode #25
Marriage
Building Bridges in Intimate Loneliness
Episode #17
Marriage
Love And Communication: 11 Expert Tips For a Better Marriage
Episode #12
Marriage
Testimonial: This Couple Found Safety in Their Marriage Through Hope Restored
Episode #11
Marriage
Silent Storm: When Your Spouse Won't Talk
Episode #7
Season 3 Theme

God's Full Life For You

May 5, 2026

We sat down with ministry leaders, coaches, entrepreneurs and content creators from across Canada, and I’m so excited for you to hear these conversations.

Life Challenges
Testimonial: Rest And Renewal Through Healthy Boundaries
Episode #41
Faith and Culture
Dave Phillips: Seeking Purpose And Finding Belonging
Episode #40 Dave Philips
Marriage
5 Steps To Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
Episode #39
Life Challenges
Christin Rosa: Choosing Life When Hope Seemed Lost
Episode #38 Christin Rosa
Parenting
Arlene Pellicane: Creating A Happy Home
Episode #37 Arlene Pellicane
Parenting
10 Ways to Boost Your Child's Academic Potential
Episode #36
Life Challenges
Matt Menzel: Leading Through Limitations
Episode #35 Matt Menzel
Life Challenges
Learning The Sabbath: One Mom’s Story
Episode #34
Season 2 Theme

Healing Scars

Dec 23, 2025

You’ll hear sound bites on how to navigate relationships and experience restoration from brokenness. And we sat down with ministry leaders as well as followers of Christ who work in a variety of sectors – all who are passionate about the restorative work of our Heavenly Father.

Life Challenges
Testimonial: Healing the Scars From Your Family of Origin
Episode #27
Parenting
First-Baby Stress in New Dads
Episode #26
Marriage
Highly Sensitive Spouses: What You Need to Know
Episode #25
Life Challenges
Shirley Thiessen: A Mother’s Journey Through Grief
Episode #24 Shirley Thiessen
Life Challenges
Exposing Lies and Uncovering God’s Truth About Anxiety
Episode #23
Parenting
Sex Trafficking: What Parents Need to Know
Episode #22
Faith and Culture
Carissa Youssef: Restoring Relationships Through Dignity and Service
Episode #21 Carissa Youssef
Marriage
Words That Bruise: How to Know You’re in an Emotionally Abusive Marriage
Episode #20
Season 1 Theme

Communication & Conflict

Sep 16, 2025

This is one of the most common topics that people come to us about, whether in relation to marriage, parenting or our neighbours that God has called us to love. Each season features insights and stories from a variety of voices and thought leaders.

Faith and Culture
Special Guest Katie Leigh: The Voice of Connie from Adventures in Odyssey
Episode #15 Katie Leigh
Parenting
Mental And Emotional Health: Ongoing Conversations With Your Children
Episode #14
Marriage
3 Qualities Necessary For Overcoming Marital Distress
Episode #13
Marriage
Love And Communication: 11 Expert Tips For a Better Marriage
Episode #12
Marriage
Testimonial: This Couple Found Safety in Their Marriage Through Hope Restored
Episode #11
Parenting
What Sets Them Off? Understanding Your Strong-Willed Child
Episode #10
Life Challenges
What is a Family of Origin?
Episode #9
Faith and Culture
Special Guest Andrew Montgomery: A Conversation of Vulnerability, Team Culture And Fatherhood
Episode #8 Andrew Montgomery

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