The Thriving Family

Welcome back to The Thriving Family, a podcast from Focus on the Family Canada. If you’re new to the show, this is the place where family, faith, and culture intersect. Our first season explored communication and conflict in relationships. For season two, we looked at how our Heavenly Father heals our scars. Now, for season three, we are talking about God’s full life for you. 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.

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

For today’s episode, it’s our pleasure to introduce Jason Weening. Jason and his wife, Alli, have been married for 20 years and are blessed with 10 children. He speaks to dads and moms encouraging them to be intentional in their most important organization – their family! He is the author of two books: a fiction adventure book for kids, Danger in the Jungle, and a humorous non-fiction book, Yes, Dear...I’m Watching Them: Stories of Injury and Adventure from the Frontlines of Dadhood. He co-hosts the Helping Men Thrive podcast and supervises the care of hens, ducks, cows, and vegetables on their small hobby farm in southern Saskatchewan. Find him at HeyDads.ca.

Episode notes:

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

For today’s episode, we have the honour of introducing a powerful testimonial of healing scars that were left by dysfunctional family. The family we grew up in – our family of origin – has an undeniable impact on our lives. It can affect how we see ourselves, how we see the world, how we interact with others, and our expectations of marriage and parenting. Tina’s story is told with brutal honesty, and we are grateful for her courage in sharing with us. I hope you are encouraged by Tina’s testimony of finding healing and hope.

Please note that this testimonial mentions abuse and is not suitable for children.

Episode notes:

Understanding Your Family of Origin digital booklet
https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/content/free-booklet-download-understanding-your-family-of-origin

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

© 2025 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 are talking about inevitable stress and necessary self-care following the birth of a first child, but not from the perspective you might expect. When it comes to self-care, new dads may struggle to find information that applies to them. Sadly, this make them feel unprepared and alone if they’re struggling. You’ll hear from several dads about their experiences and discover practical steps for self-care as a new father.

Just a note: Referrals to websites not produced by Focus on the Family Canada do not necessarily constitute blanket endorsement of the sites' content.

Episode notes:

Content series for new parents
https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/content/new-parents

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

© 2016 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.

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

In today’s episode, we are looking at what it means to be in a relationship with a highly sensitive person. By first understanding the characteristics and needs of a highly sensitive person, you can then identify how that’s affecting your relationship – especially when it comes to navigating conflict – so you can create a safe, thriving marriage.

Please note that reference to the individuals and organizations quoted does not constitute a blanket endorsement of either the individuals’ external work or their respective organizations. And all names have been changed to protect their privacy.

Episode notes:

Navigating Conflict in Marriage digital booklet
https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/navigating-conflict-in-marriage

Helping Couples Thrive digital booklet
https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/helping-couples-thrive

Focus Marriage Assessment Tool
https://info.focusonthefamily.ca/marriage-assessment

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

© 2018 Focus on the Family (Canada) Association. All rights reserved.