Focus on the Family Minute

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.

Debra Fileta reminds us that it’s in how we respond to our emotions that matters. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Like Me and the audio download of the broadcast "Special Needs and the Imago Dei: Encouragement for Parents" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Debra Fileta describes how taking a few minutes to pause can change our entire lives. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Like Me and the audio download of the broadcast "Special Needs and the Imago Dei: Encouragement for Parents" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Laura Wifler describes some of the questions she’s struggled with while raising a daughter with special needs. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Like Me and the audio download of the broadcast "Special Needs and the Imago Dei: Encouragement for Parents" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Marcus Warner recalls a time his wife disarmed him during a squabble. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Beyond Betrayal and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding Freedom Through the Art of Forgiveness" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Phil Waldrep gives a helpful perspective on how to respond well after you’ve been betrayed. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Beyond Betrayal and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding Freedom Through the Art of Forgiveness" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dave Willis talks about how he and his wife struggled financially early in their relationship. Listen to the Full Program Receive the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Experience Great Intimacy and Love in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dave Willis discusses why proximity is important for connection in your marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Experience Great Intimacy and Love in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Molly DeFrank uses brain science to explain why it’s hard to get our kids off of screens. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Digital Detox and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Take Your Family Through a Digital Fast" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Wendy Speake addresses how many things that are technologically accessible aren’t truly fulfilling. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 40-Day Feast and the audio download of the broadcast "Understanding the Goodness of God's Word" 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. Erwin Lutzer recalls a meaningful thing his oldest daughter said about him. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Practical Guide for Praying Parents and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Be a Prayer Warrior For Your Children" for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lee Strobel uses a fun analogy about vacations to remind us about Heaven. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Case for Heaven and the audio download of the broadcast "Believing in the Hope of Heaven" for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lee Strobel describes how the warmth of our own homes can remind us of the hope of Heaven. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Case for Heaven and the audio download of the broadcast "Believing in the Hope of Heaven" for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Ted Lowe shares something he’s taught at marriage seminars that can take your relationship to the next Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Us in Mind and the audio download of the broadcast "Setting Boundaries in Your Most Difficult Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Bob Hoose gives a dramatic reading of the Christmas tale, “When Mom was Eleven-Foot-Four.” Listen to the Full Program This beautifully written holiday memoir by Jerry Camery-Hoggatt is the story of the author's mother, whose romantic nature and love for Christmas left a lifelong impression on her son. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Chaplain Bill Goodrich shares an encouraging thing he’s witnessed by sharing the gospel with senior citizens. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Nursing Home Ministry and the audio download of the broadcast "Caring for the Forgotten Generation" for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Through the pain of an unwanted divorce, God gave Lysa TerKeurst the strength to keep standing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Good Boundaries and Goodbyes and the audio download of the broadcast "Setting Boundaries in Your Most Difficult Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Popular author Lysa TerKeurst shares how God established boundaries for the sake of our freedom. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Good Boundaries and Goodbyes and the audio download of the broadcast "Setting Boundaries in Your Most Difficult Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

While parenting can be chaotic, Crystal Paine explains how raising kids is a tremendous blessing Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Time Saving Mom and the audio download of the broadcast "Making Time for What Matters Most" for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A simple invitation to Calvary Chapel led to Joe Dallas hearing the gospel for the first time Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Gay Gospel? and a free audio download of “Leaving Pro-Gay Theology for the True Faith” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jodie Berndt provides encouragement to the couples facing hard times. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "Praying For Your Marriage is Essential" for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jodie Berndt provides a helpful perspective on why you and your spouse change over time in marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "Praying For Your Marriage is Essential" for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace breaks down the number of eyewitnesses who claimed Jesus rose from the dead Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Fierce Mercy and a free audio download of “Celebrating the True Meaning of Advent” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

J. Warner Wallace explains how the four Gospels in the New Testament were written by credible witnesses Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Fierce Mercy and a free audio download of “Celebrating the True Meaning of Advent” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kenn Kington shares a funny moment where he forgot some socks. Listen to the Full Program Visit our online store and purchase a CD of today's program, with quite a bit of extra content, for yourself or to share with a friend. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Gary Thomas gives a powerful reminder on how living for God can make a difference in your marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Sacred Pathways and a free audio download of “Celebrating the True Meaning of Advent” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Rhonda Stoppe reminds us that motherhood is not just about having kids, it’s about being the mom God calls you to be. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Moms Raising Sons to Be Men and an audio download of "How Godly Moms Can Raise Godly Sons" 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.

Rhonda Stoppe reminds us that motherhood is not just about having kids, it’s about being the mom God calls you to be. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Moms Raising Sons to Be Men and an audio download of "How Godly Moms Can Raise Godly Sons" 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. Greg Smalley reminds us that marriage communication shouldn’t be serious all of the time. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage and a free audio download of “How to Stay Crazy In Love With Your Spouse” for your donation of any amount! Right now, you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.