Focus on the Family Minute

Dr. Kathryn Butler shares about a time God made Himself real to her Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Glimmers of Grace and the audio download of the broadcast "Seeing God's Goodness During Medical Crises" 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.

Jodie Berndt uses a passage from Nehemiah to remind us that spiritual warfare is a real thing Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens and the audio download of the broadcast "Praying for Your Teen's Heart and Future" 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.

Jodie Berndt gives an honest take on how to trust God with your teenager, even when doing so is hard Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens and the audio download of the broadcast "Praying for Your Teen's Heart and Future" 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.

Robyn Dykstra reminds us that we need to have the courage to ask God for help. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Growing Your Faith and the audio download of the broadcast "Overcoming Obstacles to Pursue God's Direction in 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.

Adam Holz from PluggedIn talks about a time where watching tv with his kids turned into a teachable moment. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family and the audio download of the broadcast "Becoming Screen Savvy As a Family" 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 explains how she turned to God when her marriage became a point of pain. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Marriage Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Identifying Triggers 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.

Amber Lia describes how she felt she had married Mr. Wrong, but God intervened. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Marriage Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Identifying Triggers 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.

Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty quotes a powerful passage from the book of Galatians. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It and the audio download of the broadcast "From Rebellion to Redemption" 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 brings some sobering statistics about how kids are struggling in schools today. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Reclaiming Education and the audio download of the broadcast "Putting Children First in Education" 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.

Chris Coursey explains how brain science validates what the Bible says about joy. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Joy Switch and the audio download of the broadcast "Choosing Joy in Healthy 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.

Leslie Leyland Fields describes a moment where she felt completely overwhelmed as a mom. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Parenting Is Your Highest Calling plus a free audio download of “Never Perfect: Finding More Joy, and Less Guilt, As a Mom" 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.

In a time where she had to choose her faith or her feelings, Laura Perry Smalts decided to follow God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Transgender to Transformed and the audio download of the broadcast "God's Amazing Grace in a Transgendered Person's 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.

Laura Perry Smalts describes how God changed her perspective on what Christianity truly is. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Transgender to Transformed and the audio download of the broadcast "God's Amazing Grace in a Transgendered Person's 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.

Reverend J. John tells a funny story that reminds us to see God through a lens of childlike faith 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.

Sabrina McDonald offers advice on how to talk about an ex-spouse if you’re in a blended family. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Home Built from Love and Loss and the audio download of the broadcast "When Lives Collide: Navigating Remarriage and Stepfamily" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sabrina McDonald addresses some of the tension stepfamilies go through. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Home Built from Love and Loss and the audio download of the broadcast "When Lives Collide: Navigating Remarriage and Stepfamily" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kevin Thompson encourages friendship in your marriage, and to let your spouse be the first person you share anything with. Listen to the Full Program Receive Kevin Thompson's book Friends, Partners & Lovers and the audio download of the broadcast "Embracing Your Role as a 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.

Monica Swanson encourages moms to not give up, even on the hard days. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Raising Amazing and the audio download of the broadcast "Teaching Kids to Love God and Serve Others 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.

Pastor Jeff Simmons shares how many of us want God to work in our lives, but we must look for ways that He is. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Finding the Extra in Ordinary and the audio download of the broadcast "Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Katie Walters remembers how God’s kindness met her at one of her lowest moments. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple and the audio download of the broadcast "Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Josh Walters recalls where God gave him a new perspective on his struggling marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple and the audio download of the broadcast "Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Cynthia Tobias shares a conversation she had with her strong-willed son Robert. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book You Can't Make Me and the audio download of the broadcast "Practical Advice for Parenting Strong-Willed Children" 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 what’s going on inside the mind of a strong-willed child. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book You Can't Make Me and the audio download of the broadcast "Practical Advice for Parenting Strong-Willed Children" 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.

Kristin Hawkins explains how she sees the next generation fighting for pre-born life. 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 preborn baby through our Option Ultrasound program. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gary Chapman tells why he’s thankful for the ways his childhood helped shape him into the man he is. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Life Lessons and Love Languages for Life and the audio download of the broadcast "The Impact of a Life Well Lived" 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.

Lisa Harper relives a powerful moment of reconciliation with her parents. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Life and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding Hope For Lasting Relief From Depression" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Kevin Leman explains his 3-1-1 concept when it comes to conflict resolution. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dr. Kevin Leman's book The Intimate Connection and the audio download of the broadcast "Discovering the Secrets to a Lifelong Romance" 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 offers wives a unique tool to draw their husbands into conversation. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dr. Kevin Leman's book The Intimate Connection and the audio download of the broadcast "Discovering the Secrets to a Lifelong Romance" 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. Danny Huerta talks about a time he encouraged his son to ask people honest questions, to find out how they’re really doing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Seven Traits of Effective Parenting and the audio download of the broadcast "Cultivating a Mentally Healthy Family" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pam Farrel shares how single moms can train their kids to love Jesus. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book True Love Dates and the audio download of the broadcast "Inviting God Into Your Dating Relationship" 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.

Peggy Sue Wells explains how divorce has a traumatic effect on a mom and her kids. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book True Love Dates and the audio download of the broadcast "Inviting God Into Your Dating Relationship" 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. Mike Bechtle explains the team approach to evangelism. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dr. Mike Bechtle's book Evangelism for the Rest of Us and the audio download of the broadcast "Using Your Unique Personality to Share Your Faith" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Ashley Willis talks about how your marriage faces many demands when raising kids. Listen to the Full Program Receive the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Avoid Bad Influences On Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! 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 the book True Love Dates and the audio download of the broadcast "Inviting God Into Your Dating Relationship" 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. Mike Bechtle reflects on how Jesus made Himself known. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dr. Mike Bechtle's book Evangelism for the Rest of Us and the audio download of the broadcast "Using Your Unique Personality to Share Your Faith" for your donation of any amount! 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 the book True Love Dates and the audio download of the broadcast "Inviting God Into Your Dating Relationship" 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.

Anti-depressants can be a helpful thing, as Dr. Gregory Jantz explains. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Healing Depression for Life and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding Hope For Lasting Relief From Depression" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gregory Jantz offers really practical advice for those struggling with depression. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Healing Depression for Life and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding Hope For Lasting Relief From Depression" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lucille Williams describes why it’s not good to bail your kids out when you see them struggle Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Turtle Finds His Talent and the audio download of the broadcast "Teaching Children to Celebrate Their Strengths" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Gary Thomas confronts the false view that God is anti-pleasure. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Listen, Love Repeat and the audio download of the broadcast "Engaging Others With Love, Kindness and Service" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Karen Ehman shares a touching story about a time her family blessed a mailman. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Listen, Love Repeat and the audio download of the broadcast "Engaging Others With Love, Kindness and Service" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Taylor Kovar discusses how he and his wife made financial adjustments in their marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence and the audio download of the broadcast "Abortion Survivors Share the Value of Pre-Born Lives" for your donation of any amount! Your donation will support our Option Ultrasound program to help provide ultrasound machines, resources, and nurses’ sonography training to pregnancy medical centers across the country. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Melissa Ohden shares how her surviving a near death situation impacts future generations. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence and the audio download of the broadcast "Abortion Survivors Share the Value of Pre-Born Lives" for your donation of any amount! Your donation will support our Option Ultrasound program to help provide ultrasound machines, resources, and nurses’ sonography training to pregnancy medical centers across the country. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Melissa Ohden talks about the time she gave a congressional testimony on why pre-born life matters. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Abortion Survivors Break Their Silence and the audio download of the broadcast "Abortion Survivors Share the Value of Pre-Born Lives" for your donation of any amount! Your donation will support our Option Ultrasound program to help provide ultrasound machines, resources, and nurses’ sonography training to pregnancy medical centers across the country. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Erin Smalley explains why we don’t often share deep, personal feelings with our spouses. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Grace Marriage and the audio download of the broadcast "Allowing Grace to Transform Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Greg Smalley encourages couples to watch out for little foxes that cause marriage relationships to drift apart. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Grace Marriage and the audio download of the broadcast "Allowing Grace to Transform Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Shawna Hudson shares how she benefitted from the Focus curriculum, Launch into the Teen Years. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Launch Into the Teen Years Kit for your minimum donation of $60! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kathi Lipp gives a few tips on how to find rest for your soul, even when things are busy. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Accidental Homesteader and the audio download of the broadcast "Homesteading: Embracing a Simpler Life" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Miles McPherson reminds us that true ministry must look beyond race and divisions. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Third Option PLUS a free audio download of the broadcast "Seeing God's Image in All Men" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jonathan Evans explains why you should be persistent in family devotions, even if your teenager doesn’t want to participate. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Kingdom Family Devotional and the audio download of the broadcast "Growing Closer Through Family Devotions" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.