Focus on the Family Minute
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Rhythm of Serving
Jenni Graebe sat down with experienced couples to learn the secret to a thriving marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Rhythm of Us plus a free audio download of “Creating Sustainable Rhythms in Your Marriage” for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Never Going to Not Love You
If you have a child who’s far from God, Dr. Gary Chapman provides some perspective for you. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children plus a free audio download of “How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Disappointed in Ourselves
Dr. Gary Chapman tells a sobering story about some parents who apologized to their daughter for not training her like she needed. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Your New Life with Adult Children plus a free audio download of “How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Simplest Things We Do
Jean Daly and Dr. Greg Smalley explain how doing simple things together can help you avoid a marital drift. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional plus a free audio download of “Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Better Because They Married Us?
Dr. Greg Smalley asks men a super honest question that will help gauge if you’re a good husband or not. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional plus a free audio download of “Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Renew Your Mind
Sarah Smith describes how she prayed Romans 12:2 as she walked a difficult road with her elderly mom. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Broken Beauty plus a free audio download of “Helping or Hurting: Understanding the Power of Your Words” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
What She Grew Up With
Dave Willis tells a funny story about how his family found out working with tools wasn’t his thing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Seven Laws of Love: Essential Principles for Building Stronger Relationships by Dave Willis plus a free audio download of “Helping or Hurting: Understanding the Power of Your Words” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
It Gives Our Kids a History
Kathi Lipp describes how taking time to have dinner with our kids is so life-giving to them. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest plus a free audio download of the program "How to Plan Ahead for a Day of Rest" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Here’s the Consequence for It
Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents of teens to be consistent in the consequences you give them if they don’t do their schoolwork. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Mission Without Borders plus a free audio download of the program "A Military Veteran's Mission to Ukraine" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
How You’d Talk to a Responsible Adult
Dr. Ken Wilgus explains how your expectations change for your teenagers compared to when they’re kids. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites plus a free audio download of the program "Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
It Doesn’t Have to Be Worth It
Chad Robichaux shares about how he responded when a woman criticized him for helping people in Ukraine. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Mission Without Borders plus a free audio download of the program "A Military Veteran's Mission to Ukraine" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
If You Want Kids to Flourish …
Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace shares about what gives our kids the best chance at life. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Truth in True Crime plus a free audio download of the program "True Crime: Learning About Life Through Studying Death" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
What Does That Worldview Give You?”
J. Warner Wallace describes why we need to teach our kids that worldviews have consequences. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Truth in True Crime plus a free audio download of the program "True Crime: Learning About Life Through Studying Death" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
It Was Worth It
Ann and Dave Wilson describe how marriage is a picture of God’s love for us. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dave and Ann Wilson's book Vertical Marriage and an audio download of "Never Stop Looking Up in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Look Vertical
Dave Wilson explains how every married couple faces disappointment. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dave and Ann Wilson's book Vertical Marriage and an audio download of "Never Stop Looking Up in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Can I Stay Up?
Kenn Kington shares a funny story that reminds us that children can bring us priceless laughter and give a much-needed break in life. Listen to the Full Program Get free access to over two hours of family-friendly comedy from Kenn Kington, Jeremy Nunes, John Branyan, and Chonda Pierce. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Where Sorrow and Joy Meet
Dr. Laurel Shaler shares how her journey of adoption has been difficult, but worth it. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Loving Adopted Children Well and an audio download of "Speaking Your Adopted Child's Love Language" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Compliment Him
Patricia Ashley offers insight about the power of encouraging words in marriage. Listen to the Full Program Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests include Patricia Ashley, Dr. Greg Smalley, Shaunti Feldhahn, Kathi Lipp, Dan Seaborn, and Jay Payleitner. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Be His Friend
Patricia Ashley shares how she felt disconnected from her husband, but then noticed how much time he spent with their daughter. Listen to the Full Program Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests include Patricia Ashley, Dr. Greg Smalley, Shaunti Feldhahn, Kathi Lipp, Dan Seaborn, and Jay Payleitner. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
80% Would See Results If …
Pastor Brady Boyd shares about a sobering meeting he had with a mental health professional on a simple cure for depression. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Life-Minded and an audio download of "Creating Peace in a Polarized Culture" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Don’t Miss the Miracle
Wendy Speake describes a moment with her family that she would have missed if she had been too distracted by her phone. Listen to the Full Program Receive Wendy Speake's book The 40-Day Social Media Fast plus a free audio download of the program "Logging Off to Focus on Your Real-Life Relationships" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Recognizing What Fires Us Up
Popular author Gary Thomas encourages people to find a way to spend time with God that works for them. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Sacred Pathways plus a free audio download of the program "Discovering Your Spiritual Temperament" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
The Question God Asked
Gary Thomas reminds us how God still wants a relationship with us, even after we mess up. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Sacred Pathways plus a free audio download of the program "Discovering Your Spiritual Temperament" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
An Intense Mom
Lynne Jackson explains how God changed her perspective and strengthened her relationship with her son. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Discipline That Connects With a Child's Heart plus a free audio download of the program "Conveying God's Love Through Discipline" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
A Different Dad
Jim Jackson recalls a moment his son taught him a valuable lesson. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Discipline That Connects With a Child's Heart plus a free audio download of the program "Conveying God's Love Through Discipline" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
My Relational Circuits
Dr. Marcus Warner recalls a time his wife disarmed him during a squabble. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages and the audio download of the broadcast "Filling Your Marriage With Joy" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
The Language of Emotion
Cyndie Claypool de Neve explains why it’s important to help your child develop the language of emotion. Listen to the Full Program Receive book God-Confident Kids plus a free audio download of the program "Nurturing Your Child's Purpose and Passion" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Do Not Disturb Sea Turtles
Dr. Bill Lile explains how some laws are more protective of a sea turtle than they are a pre-born child in the womb. Listen to the Full Program Your gift will equip pregnancy medical clinics across the country with ultrasound machines, resources and nurses' sonography training so abortion-vulnerable mothers can see their babies ... and be moved to choose life. Every $60 you donate will help save the life of one pre-born baby through our Option Ultrasound program. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
An Unlovely Spouse
Dr. Gary Chapman reminds you that you can love your unlovely spouse with the love of God. Listen to the Full Program Receive Gary Chapman's book Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away plus a free audio download of the program "Finding Hope for Your Desperate Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Traveler in the Himalayas
Katherine Hill speaks on why all of us need to rest and not give in to busyness. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Born Free: A Call to Be Still, Know God and Flourish in a Hectic World plus a free audio download of the program "Overcoming Busyness to Focus on God and Family" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Put Into Words
Artistic inspiration may be difficult to describe, but artist Morgan Weistling explains how an idea came to him. Listen to the Full Program Award-winning artist Morgan Weistling has created a tender scene just for you that is perfect for the holidays. In “Kissed by God,” Jesus shows love as only a child can with a sweet gesture for his mother Mary. This beautiful and moving depiction represents the love God has for all of us. “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10 ESV). If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
A Positive Influence
Dr. Gary Chapman encourages a desperate spouse to consider being a positive influence in their marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive Gary Chapman's book Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away plus a free audio download of the program "Finding Hope for Your Desperate Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
O-I-C
Deb DeArmond reminds you to make an intentional choice to see all the things your spouse does for your marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive Deb DeArmond's book I Choose You Today plus a free audio download of the program "Making Daily Choices to Love Your Spouse" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
I Don’t Have to Pick it Up
Listen to the Full Program Receive the book I Want to Trust You, but I Don't plus a free audio download of the program "When Trust is Hard: Overcoming Betrayal and Broken Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Wise Trust vs. Blind Trust
Lysa Terkeurst reminds us that while love is unconditional, trust is not. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book I Want to Trust You, but I Don't plus a free audio download of the program "When Trust is Hard: Overcoming Betrayal and Broken Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Step into Spaces
Heather Avis challenges you to step into the messy spaces to engage with other humans in order to get to know God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Scoot Over and Make Some Room plus a free audio download of the program "Shouting the Worth of Every Person" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Age-Appropriate Conversations About God
Janel Breitenstein reminds us to have age-appropriate conversations about Jesus with our kids as they’re growing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Permanent Markers plus a free audio download of the program "Equipping Your Child to Be On Fire For Jesus" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
What Was Your Kid Born to Do?
Janel Breitenstein encourages parents to find out what your kids love doing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Permanent Markers plus a free audio download of the program "Equipping Your Child to Be On Fire For Jesus" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
What Are Your Hedges?
Jerry Jenkins reminds men to put up “hedges,” (or boundaries) where they are weak to temptation. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Hedges plus a free audio download of the program "How to Guard Your Marriage from Temptation" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Take Care of How Things Look
Author Jerry Jenkins describes a rule he has for himself when he interacts with women. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Hedges plus a free audio download of the program "How to Guard Your Marriage from Temptation" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Positions that Have Impact
John Stonestreet explains how when you vote for a presidential candidate, it impacts so many other things in government. Listen to the Full Program Receive your choice of either A Practical Guide to Culture or American Restoration for your donation of any amount! You’ll also receive a free audio download of the program "Understanding the Importance of Voting" If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
The Word Changes Me
Barb Rosberg explains our need to read God’s Word daily. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 5 Sex Needs of Men and Women for a pledge or donation of any amount plus a free audio download of “Experiencing True Intimacy with Your Spouse I-II.” Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
When Wives Get Home from Work
Barb Rosberg explains how most women are too exhausted at the end of a day for romance with their husbands. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 5 Sex Needs of Men and Women for a pledge or donation of any amount plus a free audio download of “Experiencing True Intimacy with Your Spouse I-II.” Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
That Vitamin E
Dr. Kevin Leman suggests using encouragement to reach your hurting child. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dr. Kevin Leman's book When Your Kid is Hurting plus a free audio download of the program "Supporting Your Kids When Life is Tough" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
A Rough Day
Dr. Kevin Leman offers a practical tip to help your hurting child. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dr. Kevin Leman's book When Your Kid is Hurting plus a free audio download of the program "Supporting Your Kids When Life is Tough" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
What Love Looks Like
John Burke describes how God wants a relationship with you. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Imagine Heaven plus a free audio download of the program "Remembering the Hope of Heaven" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Treasure in Heaven
Joni Eareckson Tada reminds us of the importance of making eternal investments. Listen to the Full Program Receive A Spectacle of Glory plus a free audio download of the program "The Value of A Life Worth Living" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
The Language of Emotion
Cyndie Claypool de Neve explains why it’s important to help your child develop the language of emotion. Listen to the Full Program Your gift will equip pregnancy medical clinics across the country with ultrasound machines, resources and nurses' sonography training so abortion-vulnerable mothers can see their babies ... and be moved to choose life. Every $60 you donate will help save the life of one pre-born baby through our Option Ultrasound program. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
The Throne in Heaven
Dr. Erwin Lutzer encourages parents to remember that God is still on the throne, even amid these tumultuous times in our culture. Listen to the Full Program Receive The Eclipse of God plus a free audio download of the program "Standing Firm for Christ in a Postmodern World" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
To Guide My Children in Truth
Dr. Erwin Lutzer encourages parents who are questioning what the best education option for their children is. Listen to the Full Program Receive The Eclipse of God plus a free audio download of the program "Standing Firm for Christ in a Postmodern World" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.