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Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, Wife Adopt Two Children

Gold-medal-winning Olympian Scott Hamilton and his wife, Tracie, recently doubled the number of children in their family. The couple, who already have two biological children, adopted a brother and sister from Haiti, reports The Today Show.

The Hamiltons first learned of Evelyne, 11, and Jean Paul, 13, two years ago in the wake of the devastating earthquake that hit the island nation through Tracie’s volunteer work. Tracie quickly fell in love with the pair after visiting one particular Hatian orphanage.

Topics: Current Events Tags: adoption, faith, pop culture November 28, 2014 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Interview Exclusive with Jill (Duggar) Dillard and Husband Derick on Being Expectant Parents

When a couple is expecting their first baby, it doesn’t matter that pregnancy and childbirth have happened billions of times before to other people – what matters is that it’s their first time. Just ask Jill (Duggar) Dillard and her husband, Derick.

They’re expecting their first baby, a boy, in March.

Fans of the popular show have watched Jill, 23, grow up for the past ten years on her family’s reality show “19 Kids & Counting.” Jill and Derick’s wedding episode was the series’ most-watched at 4.4 million viewers, and the night’s No.

Topics: Focus Events Tags: broadcast, parenting, pop culture November 14, 2014 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Focus’ Latest Movie: Saving Babies in a Broken World

Imagine you’re out walking one night. The cold wind penetrates your coat and you can see your breath in the air.

As you step forward under the moonlight, you stumble on a newborn baby that has been abandoned, alone and vulnerable, in an alley.

What do you do?

The scenario I laid out might seem improbable, but it’s exactly what happened to Pastor Lee Jong-rak of Seoul, South Korea.

Pastor Lee scooped up the baby, and the baby – and that experience – changed his life.

Topics: Focus Events Tags: events, family, pop culture, pro-life, promos November 12, 2014 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

An Open Letter About Halloween

Peanuts creator Charles Schulz made a habit of dispensing advice through the mouths of cartoon characters, especially the blanket-carrying Linus van Pelt.

Like any offering of counsel, some of it is to be heeded and some of it is not.

“There are three things you must never discuss with people,” the comic strip’s philosopher/theologian once said, “religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin.”

Since we regularly wade into the first two topics anyway, we might as well go for broke and address the latter.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: faith, pop culture October 31, 2014 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Is Duck Dynasty’s John Luke Robertson Too Young to Get Married?

America’s favorite duck-hunting family is in the news again.

John Luke Robertson, the son of Duck Commander CEO Willie Robertson and wife, Korie, proposed to girlfriend Mary Kate McEacharn on his Oct. 11 birthday. According to John Luke, both families are supportive and “thrilled.”

While it seems most people are happy with the couple’s plans to wed, there is one thing some people seem to be criticizing: the couple’s tender age.

John Luke is only 19 years old.

Topics: Current Events Tags: marriage, pop culture October 29, 2014 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Adrian Peterson: A Good Parent?

Adrian Peterson was back in court yesterday, but the USA Today headline from last week jumped out at me:

“Associates of Adrian Peterson only see evidence of ‘a good parent’”

The embattled former Minnesota Vikings star running back was indefinitely suspended last month after charges of child abuse against him were made public. He’s admitted to disciplining his son with a switch, although he suggests he never intended to harm the boy.

The pictures of the bruises suggests a much different and sordid story.

Topics: Current Events Tags: news, parenting, pop culture October 9, 2014 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Friday Night Football Inspiration

We’re back in football season, and as a former high school quarterback, I couldn’t be happier. I have great memories of playing the game.

That’s why I relate to Apollos Hester, a high school wide receiver from Texas, so well. His post-game interview was probably even more exciting than the 42-41 victory his team had just earned.

And to all of you going to football games tonight – I hope your team wins!

Topics: Family and Home Tags: pop culture October 3, 2014 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

“The Cosby Show” versus “Modern Family”

As you know, the term “rose-colored glasses” is used to describe someone who sees the world in an optimistic fashion. It provides a good word-picture because the lens we use to see the world certainly impacts how we perceive it.

In the same way, our worldview influences how we see culture and life around us.

In today’s broadcast, we’re featuring a conversation I recently had with John Stonestreet, who works as the executive director of the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, family, marriage, parenting, pop culture October 2, 2014 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Too Many People Miss this Fact About Love

Sometimes you find good relationship advice in the strangest places – like an online review for a film.

Time magazine recently highlighted “112 Weddings,” a documentary by filmmaker and wedding videographer David Block. In it, he follows up on about a dozen of those couples whose weddings he has filmed over the years to see how those marriages fared.

The review includes Block’s best advice on marriage. His take?

“Pick wisely.” He also advises husbands and wives to stay flexible and accept imperfections.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, marriage, pop culture September 22, 2014 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Guest Post: Is Spanking Child Abuse?

It seems like, more and more, the use of spanking as a form of child discipline is being questioned by parents. Focus on the Family recently had an opportunity to address the issue in TIME Ideas. Dr. Jared Pingleton, the director for our counseling department, wrote the piece. –JD

Spanking Can Be an Appropriate Form of Child Discipline

NFL running back Adrian Peterson’s recent arrest for allegedly abusing his 4-year-old son has once again sparked the debate over whether spanking is an appropriate form of discipline.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: discipline, family, parenting, pop culture September 17, 2014 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

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