Focus on the Family Minute

Debra Fileta shares how her grandmother learned sacrifice and selflessness in marriage isn’t ever convenient. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Choosing Marriage and an audio download of "Embracing God's Purpose 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..

Janel Breitenstein gives a wonderful perspective on how to approach evangelizing to others. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Permanent Markers" and an audio download of "Cultivating Your Child's Habits for a Relationship With God" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback..

Victor Torres offers a helpful perspective to those who have a family member struggling with an addiction Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Reaching Your Addicted Loved One" and an audio download of "Helping Your Loved One Find Freedom From Addiction" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback..

Kim Trobee shares how women who’ve been hurt by their dads can find healing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "What a Difference a Daddy Makes" and an audio download of "A Father's Influence On His Daughter's Life" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Kevin Leman talks about something he did at his daughter’s wedding that made an impression on his son-in-law. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "What a Difference a Daddy Makes" and an audio download of "A Father's Influence On His Daughter's Life" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Benjamin Watson addresses how many women in the church have ended a pregnancy, and how God can still redeem their stories. Listen to the Full Program Your gift will equip pregnancy medical centers 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. Give now, and we'll say thanks with Benjamin’s book The New Fight for Life and the audio download of the broadcast "Justice for the Pre-born and Their Mothers." If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sharon Jaynes tells how a family in her neighborhood took her to church before she became a Christian. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "When You Don't Like Your Story" and an audio download of "Getting Real With God and Finding Salvation For My Family" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. David Gudgel shares how practicing self-giving love leads to us being more happy. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Enjoy Your Marriage More" and an audio download of "Three Kinds of Love You Need For Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Ron Welch shares about the dangers of neglecting to tell your spouse how much you love them. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "10 Choices For a Better Marriage" and an audio download of "Making Positive Choices for a Stronger Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

J. Warner Wallace shares a touching story about how his grandfather impacted him as a young teen. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "So the Next Generation Will Know" and an audio download of "Reaching the Next Generation For Christ" 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.

Using the story of Jesus, Gil Stuart shares how a stepfather can play a vital role in a child’s life. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "Restored & Remarried" and an audio download of "Encouragement for Remarried Couples" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Brant Hansen tells a powerful story of a doctor who performed surgery and connects that story to God’s love for us. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Uncluttered" and an audio download of "Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule" 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.

Gil Stuart shares where you can find hope if you have gone through a painful divorce. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "Restored & Remarried" and an audio download of "Encouragement for Remarried Couples" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Courtney Ellis reminds us why it’s dangerous to fill out lives up with too many activities, which won’t allow us to hear from God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Uncluttered" and an audio download of "Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule" 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.

Courtney Ellis tells how letting go of her childhood table wasn’t easy. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Uncluttered" and an audio download of "Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule" 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.

Ken Swarner shares two things that have helped him connect with his adult kids. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Blessed are the Misfits and an audio download of "Learning About God's Mercy" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Robyn Dykstra recalls a moment she felt God’s love speak to her in a powerful way. Listen to the Full Program Get a CD and bonus audio download of today's broadcast "Twice Widowed, Always Blessed" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Robyn Dykstra shares part of how an early job would eventually lead her down a difficult journey. Listen to the Full Program Get a CD and bonus audio download of today's broadcast "Twice Widowed, Always Blessed" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Author Rhonda Stoppe tells how her son Brandon’s health struggles eventually led to him finding his calling as a musician. 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.

Ted Lowe shares something he’s taught at marriage seminars that can take your relationship to the next level. Listen to the Full Program Receive Larnelle Harris' booReceive the book "Us in Mind" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a $1.4 MILLION matching opportunity provided by generous friends of the ministry.k Shaped Notes and an audio download of "A Legacy of Music and Trusting the Lord" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Robin Jones Gunn reminds us that parenting a teen daughter is not just having one difficult conversation, it’s about inviting her into a series of discussions. Listen to the Full Program Receive Larnelle Harris' book Shaped Notes and an audio download of "A Legacy of Music and Trusting the Lord" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Toni Nieuwhof shares how counseling helped her find hope when her marriage was struggling. Listen to the Full Program Receive "Before You Split" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a $1.4 MILLION matching opportunity provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Carey Nieuwhof tells a convicting story of when he went to marriage counseling. Listen to the Full Program Receive "Before You Split" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a $1.4 MILLION matching opportunity provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Larnelle Harris describes how his relationship with God helped him walk through some tough times. Listen to the Full Program Receive Larnelle Harris' book Shaped Notes and an audio download of "A Legacy of Music and Trusting the Lord" for your donation of any amount!ation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a $1.4 MILLION matching opportunity provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Arlene Pellicane explains why being an authority in your child’s life is more important than trying to be their friend. Listen to the Full Program Receive Arlene Pellicane's book "Parents Rising" and an audio download of "Raising Godly Children in Today's Culture" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you and an in-law are facing tension in your relationship, Dr. Gary Chapman encourages you to engage in their world. Listen to the Full Program Receive "Happily Ever After" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a $1.4 MILLION matching opportunity provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

While you may have good intentions to help your in-laws, Dr. Gary Chapman reminds us that it’s best to ask them what they need first. Listen to the Full Program Receive "Happily Ever After" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a $1.4 MILLION matching opportunity provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Ron Welch reminds you that it’s a choice to honor, respect, and love your spouse. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dr. Welch's book "10 Choices Successful Couples Make" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a $1.4 MILLION matching opportunity provided by generous friends of the ministry. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

While recovering from a surgery, Karen Wingate learned to appreciate the simple things in the world. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of With Fresh Eyes and an audio download of "Seeing Life with New Vision" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Matt Bell reminds us about the significance of teaching our kids to be generous with money. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality and an audio download of "Talking to Your Kids About Sexuality and Gender" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Ken Wilgus offers parents a solid way to discipline teens—by taking away their stuff! Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Feeding the Mouth That Bites You" 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. Ken Wilgus explains why teenagers experiment with grown-up activities. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Feeding the Mouth That Bites You" 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.

Historian and professor Rod Gragg describes the worldview behind many of the Founding Fathers. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of By the Hand of Providence and an audio download of "Revolutionary Faith in the Birth of America" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Chris Marlow shares how his daughters impacted the world through a lemonade stand. Listen to the Full Program Receive Chris Marlow's book "Doing Good is Simple" and an audio download of "Changing the World Through a Lemonade Stand" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kenn Kington tells an amazing story of a friend who cut his grass the summer after his daughter was diagnosed with leukemia. Listen to the Full Program Receive a CD of “Using Humor to Get Through the Best and Worst of Times” – including additional content that wasn’t heard on air -- for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kenn Kington shares a funny story of when he watched his kids for a weekend. Listen to the Full Program Receive a CD of “Using Humor to Get Through the Best and Worst of Times” – including additional content that wasn’t heard on air -- for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Tony Evans encourages single people to embrace community by giving of their talents and serving others. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "Kingdom Single" and an audio download of "Cultivating a Healthy Life as a Single" 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 offers a new perspective for single men and women Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "Kingdom Single" and an audio download of "Cultivating a Healthy Life as a Single" 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 reminds moms about the need to take care of yourself amidst the busy demands of raising kids. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "More Than a Mom" and an audio download of "Mom's are Human, Too: Why Self-Care is a God Thing" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kay Yerkovich shares why communication is key in your relationship with your spouse. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "How We Love" and audio downloads of "Growing Your Marriage in Times of Stress" and “Questions to Ask When Stressed” 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.

Milan Yerkovich reminds us that Jesus sought support from his disciples when He faced difficulties, so we should, too. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "How We Love" and audio downloads of "Growing Your Marriage in Times of Stress" and “Questions to Ask When Stressed” 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.

Eryn Lynum tells how our kids can learn about God’s character as we take them outside to enjoy life. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Rooted in Wonder and an audio download of "Helping Kid's See God's Glory in Nature" 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 simple invitation to Calvary Chapel led to Joe Dallas hearing the gospel for the first time. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "The Gay Gospel?" and an audio download of "Leaving Pro-Gay Theology For True Faith" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Paul White compares a toxic work environment with a bad physical environment. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "Rising Above a Toxic Workplace" and an audio download of the broadcast "What to Do When Your Job is Killing You" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lisa Jo Baker reflects on some rough moments while growing up, and that she’s proud of the dad she has today. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "The Good Dad" and an audio download of "Honoring Dad's Impact on My Life" for your donation of any amount! 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 a copy of "The Case for Heaven" and an audio download of "Believing in 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.

Lee Strobel describes how the warmth of our own homes can remind us of the hope of Heaven. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "The Case for Heaven" and an audio download of "Believing in 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.

Dr. Os Guinness reminds us about the importance of our families. 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! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Bob Lotich talks about a financial principle called Assets Under Management. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of "Simple Money, Rich Life" and an audio download of "Finding Financial Freedom Together as a Couple" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.