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5 unusual facts about Focus on the Family


Dale Jackaman

During the 2006 federal election, Jackaman chose to start a third party attack campaign against the evangelical Conservative candidate, Darrel Reid, former President of Focus on the Family.

Eric Abetz

Throughout his political career he has been variously associated with conservative groups, including the Association of Christian Parent Controlled Schools, Salt Shakers, Focus on the Family, Lyons Forum, Endeavour Forum, Family Council of Victoria, Fatherhood Foundation, Australian Christian Lobby, Australian Family Association and Right to Life Australia.

TBC Radio

TBC Radio airs a variety of Christian programs including programs that are locally produced and syndicated programs such as Focus on the Family, Back to the Bible, and Unshackled!, as well as the Children's program Adventures in Odyssey.

The Family Leader

The Family Leader is loosely affiliated with the national social conservative organization Focus on the Family.

WJIV

Some of the most popular national programs include The Dave Ramsey Show, Back to the Bible, and Focus on the Family.


Christopher Castile

His well-known roles include Ted Newton in Beethoven and Beethoven's 2nd, the voice of Zachary Sellers and Nick Mulligan in Focus on the Family's Adventures in Odyssey, Mark Foster on the sitcom Step by Step, and the voice of Eugene Horowitz in Hey Arnold!.

David Helvarg

Helvarg attracted nationwide US attention in early 2005 for a syndicated newspaper article debunking comments by conservative Christians (particularly James Dobson of the Focus on the Family) on the perceived homosexual tendencies of SpongeBob SquarePants, a cartoon character, by explaining the sexual biology of ocean life (Los Angeles Times January 26, 2005).

KGRV

Christian talk and teaching programs heard on KGRV include; Turning Point with David Jeremiah, Focus on the Family, Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee, In Touch with Charles Stanley, In the Market with Janet Parshall, Insight for Living with Chuck Swindoll, Truth for Life with Alistair Begg, Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers, Unshackled!, and Grace to You with John MacArthur.

KJIL

Christian talk and teaching programs heard on KJIL include; In Touch with Charles Stanley, Focus on the Family, Family Life Today with Dennis Rainy, Break Point with Chuck Colson, Living On the Edge with Chip Ingram, and Family Talk with James and Ryan Dobson.

KTLW

As part of the network, KTLW runs religious programming produced by the ministry, along with syndicated shows such as "Focus on the Family", "Joni and Friends", "Insight for Living", among others.

Susie Shellenberger

She has taken more than 5,000 teens on mission trips around the world and instigated the Brio Mother/Daughter cruise for Focus on the Family, a tradition that has continued with the SUSIE brand.

Trey Grayson

In late April, Focus on the Family's founder James Dobson endorsed Grayson saying saying he was the only candidate with the conviction to lead Kentucky.

WGLY-FM

Christian Talk and Teaching shows heard on The Light Radio network include; Focus On The Family, Turning Point with David Jeremiah, Truth for Life with Alistair Begg, Enjoying Everyday Life with Joyce Meyer, Grace to You with John MacArthur, Insight For Living with Chuck Swindoll, Revive Our Hearts with Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Joni and Friends, and In The Market with Janet Parshall.

WMVV

Christian Talk and Teaching programs heard on WMVW include Focus On The Family, Back to the Bible with Woodrow Kroll, Running to Win with Erwin Lutzer, Turning Point with David Jeremiah, and Revive Our Hearts with Nancy Leigh DeMoss.

WRGN

Christian Talk and Teaching shows heard on WRGN include; Breakpoint with Chuck Colson, Joni and Friends, Turning Point with David Jeremiah, Focus On The Family, The Alternative with Tony Evans, Insight For Living with Chuck Swindoll, In The Market with Janet Parshall, and Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers.

WRJZ

Among the syndicated programs airing on Joy 620 are Focus on the Family, Chuck Swindoll's Insight for Living, In Touch with Charles Stanley, and Harold Smith's Radio Bible Hour.


see also

David N. Weiss

Mr. Weiss also co-wrote the family hit, Are We There Yet, starring Ice Cube, Paramount Pictures’ adventure film, Clockstoppers and served as co-executive producer/show-runner on Focus on the Family’s popular StoryKeepers video series.

Focus on the Family Canada

A former member of the board of directors of Focus on the Family Canada is Sharon Hayes, who from 1993 to 1997 was a Member of Parliament belonging to the Reform Party of Canada.