Focus on the Family Minute

British evangelist Jay-John reminds you that being a Christian is all about Jesus. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Jesus Christ - The Truth plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Reasons to Believe in Jesus" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pam Farrel shares about the need couples have to create an oasis in their own home. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make and the audio download of the broadcast "Navigating Midlife Transitions 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Marriage expert Bill Farrel shares how most marriages are one breakthrough away from a better relationship. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make and the audio download of the broadcast "Navigating Midlife Transitions 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Melissa Hannigan shares about a time she prayed for God to reset the trajectory of her family. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Greater Joy Twogether plus a free audio download of “Encouraging Marriages in Your Sphere of Influence” 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.

Pastor Ted Cunningham provides some ideas for how to be a true friend to your spouse. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Greater Joy Twogether plus a free audio download of “Encouraging Marriages in Your Sphere of Influence” 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.

Cynthia Tobias describes why it’s important to find out what your child’s strengths are. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Way They Learn and the audio download of the broadcast "Discovering Your Child's Learning Style" 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.

Cynthia Tobias shares some of her experience of trying to get a child to learn well. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Way They Learn and the audio download of the broadcast "Discovering Your Child's Learning Style" 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.

Former Olympian Scott Hamilton discusses how being mentored by a pastor softened him toward the gospel. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Finish First and the audio download of the broadcast "An Olympic Champion’s Journey to Real Life and Meaning" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Scott Hamilton talks about the time he won Junior Nationals in figure-skating for the first time. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Finish First and the audio download of the broadcast "An Olympic Champion’s Journey to Real Life and Meaning" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Justin Earley encourages you to ask your kids honest questions about the health of your home environment. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Habits of the Household and the audio download of the broadcast "Creating Spiritual Habits in your Family" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You might face persecution as a Christian, but Dr. Rosaria Butterfield reminds you to keep practicing hospitality. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving People Through the Truth" 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.

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield shares how showing hospitality as a Christian can help you form deeper relationships. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving People Through the Truth" 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.

Dr. Josh Straub and his wife Christi tell how praying together has helped them resolve conflicts. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Famous at Home and the audio download of the broadcast "Becoming Teammates in 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Josh Straub reminds us to use our competitive nature to make our marriage better, not fight against each other. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Famous at Home and the audio download of the broadcast "Becoming Teammates in 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Former gymnast Kim Hamilton Anthony shares when she realized she needed God’s love in her life Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Unfavorable Odds: and the audio download of the broadcast "Catapulting Over a Painful Past." 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.

Tara Lalonde shares about the need to have good boundaries, if your spouse is acting disrespectfully. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Empowered to Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving Your Spouse Unconditionally" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Bob Paul uses creative illustrations to describe how some of us feel insecure in our marriages. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Empowered to Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving Your Spouse Unconditionally" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan shares how all of us represent God’s image in some way. Listen to the Full Program Join renowned teacher and Bible scholar Ray Vander Laan as he examines what it means to be a follower of Christ through the cultural, historical, and otherwise contextual lens of Scripture. The Study is a four-season video Bible study for small groups and individuals to consider the question: what did it mean to be one of the original disciples of Jesus, and what does that mean for us today? If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Monica Swanson describes how homeschooling your kids can lead to flexibility in their daily lives. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Becoming Homeschoolers and the audio download of the broadcast "Home Schooling: Giving Your Child a Strong Foundation" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Laura Laffoon talks about how choosing to enjoy your spouse will naturally lead to more laughter in your relationship. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Celebrate Your Marriage and the audio download of the broadcast "Practical Ways to Celebrate Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Speaking from experience, Amber Lia reminds you to give your parenting burdens to God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers" 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.

Amber Lia shares very honestly about how God wanted to change her as a mom. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers" 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.

Popular author Joni Eareckson Tada shares about a time her husband was exhausted, and how that led to a turning point in their marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Joni & Ken the audio download of the broadcast "When God Allows Suffering" 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.

Joni Eareckson Tada describes why healing for your soul is more important than physical healing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Joni & Ken the audio download of the broadcast "When God Allows Suffering" 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.

Kim Meeder encourages you to surrender your pain to God and trust in His love. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Encountering Our Wild God and the audio download of the broadcast "Pursuing Our Untamable God" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kim Meeder recalls how God showed her His perspective through a woman she encountered. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Encountering Our Wild God and the audio download of the broadcast "Pursuing Our Untamable God" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Arlene Pellicane outlines social skills your kids need to develop. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Screen Kids and the audio download of the broadcast " How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well " 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.

Arelene Pellicane describes something she calls the ABC’s of Screentime. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Screen Kids and the audio download of the broadcast " How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well " 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.

Sheri Mueller describes a time where she didn’t abandon her husband during a difficult time in his life. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book I Want Him to Want Me and the audio download of the broadcast "Pursuing Intimacy with a Reluctant Husband" 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.

Greta Eskridge reminds you that as a parent, you need to pull your teen into you, even if they push away. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Adventuring Together and the audio download of the broadcast "Giving Your Child a Love for Adventure" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Celebrate Independence Day with your family by listening to the exciting Adventures in Odyssey drama, The Midnight Ride. Listen to the Full Program The Adventures in Odyssey Club helps the whole family grow closer to Jesus and to each other. Club membership includes unlimited, on-demand, streaming access to nearly 1,000 Adventures in Odyssey episodes—plus daily devotions, fun videos, faith-building activities and more! Join today and give your kids a virtual home away from home. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Alistair Begg suggests that you should look past the outward appearance when considering a mate. Listen to the Full Program Receive Alistair Begg's book Lasting Love and the audio download of the broadcast "The Search for a Godly Spouse" 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.

Pastor Alistair Begg imagines a scene in the pages of Genesis. Listen to the Full Program Receive Alistair Begg's book Lasting Love and the audio download of the broadcast "The Search for a Godly Spouse" 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 help your kids grow in their faith, Dr. John Marriott shares why prayer must be a fundamental part of your child’s spiritual growth. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Emotionally Healthy Marriage and an audio download of "Celebrating the Journey to Becoming a Dad " for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Bishop Martin calls upon Christians to not just say the right things, but do the right things, for the sake of kids in the Foster Care system. Encourage hurting children with a suitcase bundle today. Your donation will not only support our Wait No More Foster Care and Adoption program efforts, but you’ll also offer a waiting child something comforting that they can call their own! And when you give, we'll say thanks by sending you a book, "Small Town, Big Miracle." Donate here. Listen to the Full Program

Jody Zappia recalls how a pastor helped her see that love was more necessary than trust in her marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive Jody's book "The Marriage Knot" for your donation of any amount!

The late Dr. Steve Farrar encourages people to hold on to God, even when doing so feels dark. Listen to the Full Program Receive Steve's book "Gettin' There" for your donation of any amount!

The late Dr. Steve Farrar explains how God can use a setback to help get you back on track again. Listen to the Full Program Receive Steve's book "Gettin' There" for your donation of any amount!

Alli Worthington shares how being a parent has helped her better understand God’s love for us. Listen to the Full Program Receive Alli's book "Remaining You While Raising Them" for your donation of any amount!

Alli Worthington shares how fixating on social media can increase feelings of guilt for moms. Listen to the Full Program Receive Alli's book "Remaining You While Raising Them" for your donation of any amount!

Chonda Pierce tells how she used humor to cover up what was really going on inside, until God changed her life. Listen to the Full Program Receive Chonda's book "Life is Funny Until It Isn't" for your donation of any amount!

Dr. David Stoop recalls how praying with his wife kept them connected, even when it was hard to pray. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Emotionally Healthy Marriage and an audio download of "Celebrating the Journey to Becoming a Dad " for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. David Stoop suggests improving your communication by verbalizing your emotions. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Emotionally Healthy Marriage and an audio download of "Celebrating the Journey to Becoming a Dad " for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Former NFL player Benjamin Watson describes why it’s good for men to serve and meet the needs of their household. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The New Dad's Playbook and an audio download of "Celebrating the Journey to Becoming a Dad" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Abby Johnson shares how her parents didn’t discuss taboo topics much when she was growing up Listen to the Full Program Your gift to support our Option Ultrasound program will equip pregnancy medical clinics across the country with ultrasound machines, resources, and sonography training for nurses, so that a mother considering abortion can see her baby, hear that tiny heartbeat . . . and be moved to choose life. And your gift today will be DOUBLED — dollar for dollar — to save TWICE THE LIVES! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Danika Cooley explains how to trust God with your kids, even when it feels challenging. Listen to the Full Program Get the book Help Your Kids Learn & Love the Bible and an audio download of "Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Meal planning expert Mary Beth Lagerborg shares how eating together as a family can be a wonderful gift. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Once-a-Month Cooking Family Favorites and an audio download of "Homemade Meals for Busy Families" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Scott Klusendorf reminds us that even small, incremental changes in pro-life legislation can make a big difference. Listen to the Full Program Ultrasound scans make a difference! More than half a million precious lives have been saved since the beginning of the Option Ultrasound Program in 2004. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Scott Klusendorf gives a rundown of what’s happened with pro-life legislation in America since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Listen to the Full Program Ultrasound scans make a difference! More than half a million precious lives have been saved since the beginning of the Option Ultrasound Program in 2004. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jodie Berndt suggests parents relinquish fear and anger for prayer and trust. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children and an audio download of "Trusting God With Your Adult Child" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.