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- Change begins with a prayer: Ruminata’s storyby HOPE Intl on June 10, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Ruminata lives in a Batwa community in rural Burundi with her husband Gaspard, their teenage daughter, Pascaline (18), and two sons, Cédric (12), and Régis (10). For many years, their family […]
- It started with a loan—and a wall in front of her houseby HOPE Intl on June 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM
In 2024, Diaconía—HOPE International’s partner in Paraguay—asked the entrepreneurs they serve a simple question: What do you need most? The answer was surprising. Instead of pointing to […]
- How one father’s success is creating jobs and strengthening his communityby HOPE Intl on May 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
When Marc first joined Fraternite (“fellowship”) savings group through his local church in Les Cayes, Haiti in 2019, he expected it to help him grow his business. But when he joined at the […]
- Raising compassionate kids: questions to start conversations about poverty by HOPE Intl on May 26, 2026 at 4:06 PM
God cares deeply about each person living in spiritual and material poverty—and He calls us to love and serve them. Many of you are already responding to that call, but you might also be […]
- How HOPE invests in parents to empower kidsby HOPE Intl on March 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Poverty doesn’t just limit a child’s present—it threatens their future. Around the world, 412 million children are living on less than $3 per day, lacking the essentials they need to grow, […]
- A diagnosis that became an invitation to a brighter future: Liz’s storyby HOPE Intl on March 24, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Liz Fretes is an experienced and talented artisan living in the outskirts of Asunción, Paraguay’s capital city. For 20 years, she’s practiced the craft of Ñandutí (“spider web”) pieces, a […]
- What I longed for—and found—through savings groupsby HOPE Intl on February 20, 2026 at 9:17 PM
by Phil Smith, senior development ambassador For the last decade that I’ve spent serving with HOPE International, I’ve been struck by the breadth of transformation that takes place among savings […]
- The courage to take a $73 loan—and find spiritual renewalby HOPE Intl on February 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
At first, Susan Cabanela didn’t want to join the Center for Community Transformation (CCT), HOPE International’s partner in the Philippines. In fact, when her best friend invited her in 2008, […]
- Hope in wartime: an update from Ukraineby HOPE Intl on February 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM
As Ukraine marks the fourth year since Russia’s full‑scale invasion, the country continues to face incredible pressure. Missile and drone attacks are frequent, including devastating strikes on […]
- Dreams within reach: new data on savings groups in Malawiby HOPE Intl on February 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Before joining a savings group in Malawi, Yamikani dreamed of a better life for his children and family. He imagined always having enough to eat, buying new clothes when needed, and helping […]
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Become a champion for your family in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee! Every episode of the Focus on the Family Christian podcast helps you confidently guide your loved ones through the unique challenges faced by today’s Christian families. With over 40 years of trusted, compassionate stories of redemption, hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller connect you to biblically sound marriage and parenting help that is relatable, practical, and interesting. Listen/Learn/Apply/ThriveInChrist!
- Fortifying Your Marriage for the Storms of Life (Part 2 of 2)
by Focus on the Family on August 7, 2026 at 6:00 AMBased on his book Making Your Marriage a Fortress, Gary Thomas helps couples anticipate and weather the inevitable storms of life. He says that they can grow closer to each other and God through […]
- Fortifying Your Marriage for the Storms of Life (Part 1 of 2)by Focus on the Family on August 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Based on his book Making Your Marriage a Fortress, Gary Thomas helps couples anticipate and weather the inevitable storms of life. He says that they can grow closer to each other and God through […]
- Understanding Your Middle Schooler (Part 2 of 2)by Focus on the Family on August 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Former teachers Sue Acuna and Cynthia Tobias explain the changes middle schoolers experience and their inner struggles. They’ll share advice for parents navigating their children’s transition to […]
- Understanding Your Middle Schooler (Part 1 of 2)by Focus on the Family on August 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Former teachers Sue Acuna and Cynthia Tobias explain the changes middle schoolers experience and their inner struggles. They’ll share advice for parents navigating their children’s transition to […]
- How to Live a Life that Inspires and Draws Others to Jesusby Focus on the Family on August 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
As believers in Christ, we’re called to share our faith—but many of us struggle with how to do that. And yet, sharing what the Lord has done in your life should be as natural as breathing. Ashley […]
- Practical Advice for Helping Kids Through Life Changesby Focus on the Family on July 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM
As adults, we can navigate change pretty well, but younger kids are much more likely to struggle with it. As parents, we need to patiently listen to our children, answer their questions honestly, and […]
- Finding Hope in the Promise of Heaven (Part 3 of 3)by Focus on the Family on July 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM
What will heaven be like? Does everyone go there? Grammy-nominated singer and beloved television host, Sheila Walsh, shares from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes […]
- Finding Hope in the Promise of Heaven (Part 2 of 3)by Focus on the Family on July 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Jim Daly continues his conversation with television host Sheila Walsh, sharing from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes Everything. If you’re looking for […]
- Finding Hope in the Promise of Heaven (Part 1 of 3)by Focus on the Family on July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM
What will heaven be like? Does everyone go there? Grammy-nominated singer and beloved television host, Sheila Walsh, shares from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes […]
- Turning Conflict into Connection in Your Marriageby Focus on the Family on July 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Dr. Greg Smalley and his wife Erin explain that 70% of marital conflict is about ongoing problems, like personality differences, that will never be “solved.” They encourage couples to live with […]
Insight for Living Daily Broadcast Join the millions who listen to the lively messages of Chuck Swindoll, a down-to-earth pastor who communicates God\'s truth in understandable and practical terms—with a good dose of humor thrown in. Chuck\'s messages help you apply the Bible to your own life.
- The Mournful Wail of a Miserable Man, Part 1by Insight For Living on August 7, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Selections from Job 3 Even the godliest men and women experience alien thoughts during dark times. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll look at Job’s misery found in Job 3 when he expressed […]
- Job’s Advice to Husbands and Friends, Part 2by Insight For Living on August 6, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 2:7–13 Job’s wife and friends magnified his suffering with unwise advice and accusations. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll gives wisdom for husbands and offers five observations […]
- Job’s Advice to Husbands and Friends, Part 1by Insight For Living on August 5, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 2:7–13 Job’s wife and friends magnified his suffering with unwise advice and accusations. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll gives wisdom for husbands and offers five observations […]
- Satan vs. Job . . . Round Two, Part 2by Insight For Living on August 4, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 2:1–10 When tragedy strikes, what next? Job lost his livelihood and his children. Now, his health. Dig deeply with Pastor Chuck Swindoll into Job’s faith and integrity through sickness […]
- Satan vs. Job . . . Round Two, Part 1by Insight For Living on August 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 2:1–10 When tragedy strikes, what next? Job lost his livelihood and his children. Now, his health. Dig deeply with Pastor Chuck Swindoll into Job’s faith and integrity through sickness […]
- Reeling and Recovering from Devastating News, Part 2by Insight For Living on July 31, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 1:12–22 How did Job respond when all was taken from him—his children and livelihood? Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the tragedies Job faced and his actions that followed (Job 1). […]
- Reeling and Recovering from Devastating News, Part 1by Insight For Living on July 30, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 1:12–22 How did Job respond when all was taken from him—his children and livelihood? Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the tragedies Job faced and his actions that followed (Job 1). […]
- Setting the Stage for Disaster, Part 3by Insight For Living on July 29, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 1:1–12 Each of us must navigate the pain, brokenness, and injustice of living in this world. The ancient words of Job wrestle with this fact and still pierce our hearts today. Pastor […]
- Setting the Stage for Disaster, Part 2by Insight For Living on July 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Job 1:1–12 Each of us must navigate the pain, brokenness, and injustice of living in this world. The ancient words of Job wrestle with this fact and still pierce our hearts today. Pastor […]
- Setting the Stage for Disaster, Part 1by Insight For Living on July 27, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Job 1:1–12 Each of us must navigate the pain, brokenness, and injustice of living in this world. The ancient words of Job wrestle with this fact and still pierce our hearts today. Pastor […]
