The Thriving Family

Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast.

For today’s episode, we’re talking about how to help boost your child’s academic potential. We recognize that every child learns differently, and many children require tailored support to thrive in the classroom. But regardless of where and how they learn, a child’s parents will always be their biggest academic supporter. Here are some ways to increase your child’s learning potential!

Episode notes:

The Potential of Children video series
https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/potential-of-children

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: https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/podcastgiving

© 2020 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast.

For today’s episode, you’ll hear from Matt Menzel. Matt is the lead pastor of Centre Church in downtown Vancouver. He and his wife, Melissa, are completely caught up in a vision for the renewal of Jesus’ church in their city. Matt’s greatest joy is to experience the presence of Jesus in daily life and to see Christ do the things that only he can do. Matt truly is making this happen, and you’ll understand how when you hear this beautiful and inspiring conversation.

Episode notes:

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
https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/podcastgiving

© 2026 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast.

For today’s episode, we have the joy of introducing Dede Nicholson, a team member at Focus on the Family Canada. Dede shares her journey of rediscovering the importance of the Sabbath and how she truly experienced God’s rest as a busy mother.

Episode notes:

Work-Life Balance digital booklet
https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/work-life-balance-free-pdf

Drawing Closer to God Through Spiritual Disciplines video series
https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/spiritual-disciplines

Kerith Retreats
https://kerithretreats.ca/

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: https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/podcastgiving

© 2020 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast.

Today, you’re in for an inspiring conversation with Daniel Im. Daniel is a pastor, Bible teacher, writer, and podcast host with a passion for the local church. He serves as the lead pastor of Beulah Alliance Church and is the author of several books, including his latest, The Discipleship Opportunity: Leading a Great-Commission Church in a Post-Everything World. He is currently undertaking a Doctorate of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Relational Neuroscience. Daniel and his wife, Christina, lives in Edmonton, AB, and their three children.

Episode notes:

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
https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/podcastgiving

© 2026 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

Welcome to The Thriving Family, a Focus on the Family Canada podcast.

Today’s episode features Mike and Kim Anderson. Mike and Kim jumped into blended family life back in 2001 after dating for a short time. They knew roadblocks would pop up along the journey, but they didn’t anticipate how challenging it would be. They began supporting blended family couples shortly after their wedding and have had the privilege of supporting hundreds of couples for more than two decades. Mike and Kim are trained by Ron Deal, one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the United States. Through their podcast, Blended Family Breakthrough, and their work as life coaches, they empower and equip blended families on both sides of the border.

Today’s conversation is facilitated by Len DenBraber, chief operating officer at Focus on the Family Canada.

Episode notes:

Blended Family Breakthrough
https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com

Blended family resources
https://focusonthefamily.ca/blendedfamilies

Parenting in a Blended Family video series
https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/parenting-in-a-blended-family

Helping Blended Families Thrive digital booklet
https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/helping-blended-families-thrive

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: https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/podcastgiving
© 2026 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.