Focus on the Family Minute

Marriage expert Ryan Frederick tells how to use familiarity to your advantage in marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How a Husband Speaks and an audio download of "Loving Your Wife With Your Words" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

J. John encourages you to have a positive attitude about your difficult circumstances. Listen to the Full Program Receive complimentary access to our exclusive collection of encouraging broadcasts from J.John. Just click the link, fill out the form, and you’re in! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Kevin Leman describes how to use action and not words to effect change in your child. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Why Your Kids Misbehave, and What To Do About It 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. Kevin Leman explains how a simple remark of praise from you can make a world of difference to your child Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Why Your Kids Misbehave, and What To Do About It 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.

Jessica Manfre describes some of the challenges she had to overcome growing up, and how God has brought her redemption. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Never Alone and an audio download of "Hope and Encouragement for Military Families" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In honor of Memorial Day, Linda Gibson, shares about the bravery of her late son, Sergeant Brennan Gibson. Listen to the Full Program Visit our online store and purchase a CD of today's program for yourself or to share with a friend. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Comedian Jeremy Nunes tells the hilarious story of getting elected to mayor. Listen to the Full Program Receive complimentary access to our exclusive collection of encouraging broadcasts from J.John. Just click the link, fill out the form, and you’re in! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Tracy Strawberry remembers how she blamed her husband Darryl for all their troubles, when the Lord challenged her to look at herself. Listen to the Full Program Receive Darryl and Tracy Strawberry's book The Imperfect Marriage and an audio download of "Examining Your Part in a Difficult Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Darryl Strawberry describes how he had money and fame…but he strayed from Christ and was searching to find his true identity. Listen to the Full Program Receive Darryl and Tracy Strawberry's book The Imperfect Marriage and an audio download of "Examining Your Part in a Difficult Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Justin Holcomb explains why it’s good to encourage your kids that they’re made in the image of God Listen to the Full Program Get the book God Made Babies and an audio download of "Where Do Babies Come From?" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gregory Jantz tells how his wife kept a gratitude journal, even after she’d received a cancer diagnosis. Listen to the Full Program Get the book Find Your Purpose in Life and an audio download of "Understanding Your Purpose and God's Plan" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Julie Bagamary describes a moment where a little boy named Austin thought he was being left alone Listen to the Full Program Receive book Foster Parenting Matters and an audio download of "What You Can Do to Help Kids in Foster Care" 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. Kevin Leman shares about a time he asked a couple to leave his office and encouraged them to work on their marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive The Birth Order Book and an audio download of "How Your Birth Order Shapes 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.

Ruth Graham explains why we need solitude sometimes. Listen to the Full Program Get the book Transforming Loneliness and an audio download of "How Loneliness Can Draw You Closer to Jesus" 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.

Ruth Graham recounts how her father, the Reverend Billy Graham, showed her tremendous grace after she went through a divorce. Listen to the Full Program Get the book Transforming Loneliness and an audio download of "How Loneliness Can Draw You Closer to Jesus" 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. Randy Schroeder tells how asking your kids one simple question can make a big difference in your parenting. Listen to the Full Program Get Dr. Randy Schroeder's book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting and an audio download of "Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting" 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.

Kirsten Watson describes a time she felt overwhelmed as a homeschool mom, and how God taught her a powerful lesson. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Sis, Take a Breath and an audio download of "Hope and Encouragement for Moms" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Curtis Chang addresses why it’s good to name your anxieties for what they are and remember the resurrection of Jesus. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Anxiety Opportunity and an audio download of "Handling Anxiety God's Way" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Curtis Chang defines what anxiety is and explains why we must submit it to God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Anxiety Opportunity and an audio download of "Handling Anxiety God's Way" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Brant Hansen encourages men to own areas they need to work on so they can be the protectors their families need. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The (Young) Men We Need and an audio download of "How Young Men Can Cast a Bigger Vision" 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 Rob Flood reminds us of why it’s important to let the gospel be the center of your marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive Rob Flood's book With These Words and an audio download of "Better Ways to Communicate With Your Spouse" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Even when we’ve made mistakes, Dr. Les Parrott explains how God can use us, because we have value in His eyes. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Parrotts' book Healthy Me, Healthy Us and an audio download of "Improve Yourself, Improve Your 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.

Sarah Holmstrom shares a funny story about a time her daughter Brinley didn’t feel like praying. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Shawn and His Amazing Shrinking Sister plus an audio download of the broadcast "The Unexpected Pitfalls of Teasing in Your Family" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jean Marie Davis relives the moment God gave her an opportunity to promote the value of life. 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.

Ginger Hubbard reminds parents why it’s good to train your kids to be outward-focused. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Shawn and His Amazing Shrinking Sister plus an audio download of the broadcast "The Unexpected Pitfalls of Teasing in Your Family" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Popular novelist, Jerry Jenkins, describes how Jesus was quick to tell His disciples the truth. Listen to the Full Program Receive The Chosen Novels 1-3 plus an audio download of the broadcast "Sharing God's Love Through Storytelling" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Author Deborah Pegues encourages us to remember that God will use our most painful moments for good. Listen to the Full Program Receive Deborah Pegues' book Forgive, Let Go, and Live plus an audio download of the broadcast "Forgiving the Past, Embracing the Future" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Parental expert, Dr. Kathy Koch, explains how all of us can benefit from struggles we go through. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Resilient Kids plus an audio download of the broadcast "Helping Your Child Develop Resilience" 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. Kathy Koch outlines some of the qualities of godly, resilient people. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Resilient Kids plus an audio download of the broadcast "Helping Your Child Develop Resilience" 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.

Luke Smallbone from For King and Country explains why forgiveness is a mark of a healthy family. Listen to the Full Program You don’t have to move your family across an ocean to experience many of the same issues the Smallbone family did in Unsung Hero. Helping families navigate through life’s challenges is at the heart of what Focus on the Family does. Though the Smallbone family didn’t have our incredible resources available to help them through, you do! Journey through scenes from the movie and see what Focus on the Family would have shared with them in that moment. We hope it helps you too. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Connie and Euguene from Adventures in Odyssey have a spat in the drama, “The War of the Words.” 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.

Ray Vander Laan shares why your life should be a testimony of God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Cultures in Conflict DVD and Discovery Guide for your donation of any amount. And today, your gift will be doubled thanks to a match! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Debra Fileta shares how a moment of vulnerability revolutionized the relationship with her husband. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Love in Every Season plus an audio download of the broadcast "Loving Your Spouse Through the Seasons of 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.

Scarlet Pepin and her daughter, Lindsay Pepin Ophus, share about the moment they realized their family was facing an unplanned pregnancy. 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. Give now, and we’ll say thanks with a copy of the book Joy Will Come: Exchange Shame for Redemption plus free audio download of “The Surprising Blessings of an Unplanned Pregnancy” If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kristi Clover describes the need for having a good attitude, and taking time to pause as a mom, even when life is chaotic. Listen to the Full Program Receive Kristi Clover's book M.O.M.: Master Organizer of Mayhem plus an audio download of the broadcast "Organizing the Chaos in Your Home" 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 explains how preaching truth without grace to our kids can lead to them getting discouraged. Listen to the Full Program Receive What Am I Feeling?, What Do I Do with Worry?, What Do I Do With Anger? and an audio download of "Encouraging Your Kids to Discuss Their Feelings" 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.

Ruth Graham explains why we need solitude sometimes.

Ruth Graham recounts how her father, the Reverend Billy Graham, showed her tremendous grace after she went through a divorce.

When you and your spouse feel distant, Dr. Randy Schroeder offers a simple tip for reconnecting with each other Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness plus an audio download of the broadcast "Simple Habits to Embrace 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.

Shaunti Feldhahn describes how money can spark fear between spouses. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Thriving in Love & Money plus an audio download of the broadcast "Game-Changing Marriage and Money Insights" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Amy Ford shares how church should be the first place where expectant teen moms can find help, love, and support. 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. Give now, and we’ll say thanks with a copy of the book Help Her Be Brave plus a free audio download of “Showing God’s Love to Women with Unplanned Pregnancies.” If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lee Strobel reminds us that God can take the worst situations in our lives and turn them around for good. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Is God Real? plus an audio download of the broadcast "Evidence for the Existence of God" 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.

Lee Strobel shares how the complexity of our DNA reveals why God exists. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Is God Real? plus an audio download of the broadcast "Evidence for the Existence of God" 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. Tony Evans explains how Jesus has given us spiritual authority to defeat Satan. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Kingdom Focus plus an audio download of the broadcast "Jesus and His Power" 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.

Kari Kampakis describes why it’s not good parenting to be obsessed with rules, if they aren’t cultivated by a relationship with your kids. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Love Her Well plus an audio download of the broadcast "Loving Your Teen Daughter 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.

Jeff Becker and his father Brian explain how men need to be fierce like a lion, but also have a tender side. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Tender Lions and the audio download of the broadcast "Building Strong Father-Son 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.

Sean Reed talks about a moment where he learned to think about leaving a godly legacy. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Marriage in Transition and the audio download of the broadcast "Creating a Shared Vision for 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.

During a difficult pregnancy for his wife Lanette, Sean Reed found an incredible perspective. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Marriage in Transition and the audio download of the broadcast "Creating a Shared Vision for 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.

Pastor Kevin Thompson reminds us about the things God has given us control over, and those that He hasn’t. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Stay in Your Lane and the audio download of the broadcast "Establishing Clear Boundaries in Your Life" 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.

Ted Cunningham recalls a funny moment with his wife and how they bring laughter into their marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive Ted Cunningham's book A Love That Laughs and the audio download of the broadcast "Bringing Laughter to 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.