Focus on the Family Minute

Erin Smalley describes how when you face challenges, you can go through them with your spouse. 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.

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 the book Before Your Tween Daughter Becomes a Woman and a free audio download of “Guiding Your Daughter Into Womanhood” 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.

Marriage expert Dr. Gary Chapman addresses how to respond well when your spouse treats you poorly. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Marriage You've Always Wanted 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.

Dr. Gary Chapman explains how you can use your words to bless your spouse. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Marriage You've Always Wanted 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 being persecuted for her faith, Virginia Prodan chose to love. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Saving My Assassin and a free audio download of “Laying Your Life On the Line for Christ” 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.

Virginia Prodan talks about the day she got saved. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Saving My Assassin and a free audio download of “Laying Your Life On the Line for Christ” 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.

David Murrow shares about a time he was convicted by spending too much time on his phone. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book People Can’t Drive You Crazy If You Don’t Give Them the Keys and a free audio download of “Getting a Handle on Your Screen Time” 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.

R. T. Kendall relives a story of a prayer gathering where they focused on thankfulness. Listen to the Full Program Your gift today will help save marriages, bring restoration to homes in need, rescue moms and babies from abortion, equip parents to raise godly children, bring dignity to children in foster care, impact our culture with truth, and so much more! 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.

Dr. Mike Bechtle talks about why boundaries are necessary sometimes in family relationships. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book People Can’t Drive You Crazy If You Don’t Given Them the Keys and a free audio download of “Healthy Ways to Interact With Extended Family” 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.

Dr. Kathy Koch explains why it’s good for your kids to grow through challenges. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Parent Differently and a free audio download of “Instilling Character In the Heart of Your Child” 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.

Dr. Kathy Koch reminds us that obedience doesn’t come naturally, and we have to teach it to our kids. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Parent Differently and a free audio download of “Instilling Character In the Heart of Your Child” 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.

Heidi St. John explains why she needs time with God to have the strength to be a good mother. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book MomStrong 365 and a free audio download of “Fueling Motherhood Through Spiritual Discipline” 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.

Jillana Goble talks about how she’s needed grace to parent her foster kids well. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Love-Stretched Life and a free audio download of “When God Gives You the Family You Never Expected” 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.

Jillana Goble shares about a simple, yet unforgettable gift she gave to a foster mom in court. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Love-Stretched Life and a free audio download of “When God Gives You the Family You Never Expected” 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.

Kari Trent Stageberg and her husband unpack the techniques to navigate the situation when differences emerge – they call it a “Merge Moment.” Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Merge for Marriage and a free audio download of “Blending Two Lives Into One Flesh” 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.

Chad Robichaux shares a powerful story that convinced him to go on a difficult military mission. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Saving Aziz and a free audio download of “American Heroes: Serving on the Front Line” 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.

Kathi Lipp shares how you can simplify your Christmas by asking your family what traditions are important to them. Listen to the Full Program Receive Kathi Lipp's book Get Yourself Organized for Christmas and a free audio download of “Getting Organized for Christmas” 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.

John Burke addresses why God gives us free will to make good or bad choices. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Imagine the God of Heaven and a free audio download of “Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love” 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.

Pastor John Burke tells a powerful story about a woman who had a near-death experience. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Imagine the God of Heaven and a free audio download of “Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love” 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.

Cheryl Martin encourages single women to pursue a healthy relationship with God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book 1st Class Single and a free audio download of “Encouragement for the Single Life” 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.

NFL Quarterback Kirk Cousins shares 3 big decisions we all have to make as Christians. Listen to the Full Program RVL Discipleship™ The Study has the tools to change how you experience Scripture and view your role as a disciple of Christ — the Rabbi of rabbis, Prince of Peace, Sar Shalom. Watch episode 1 for free! And then have the option to purchase season 1 or the entire series. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Rosie Makinney gives a plan for spouses to respond well of their mate has an addiction relapse. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Fight for Love and a free audio download of “Your Marriage Can Win the Battle Against Pornography” 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.

Rosie Makinney shares what she learned after realizing her husband had a secret addiction. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Fight for Love and a free audio download of “Your Marriage Can Win the Battle Against Pornography” 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.

Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages people to prioritize their marriage, even when they have a struggling teen. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and a free audio download of “How to Talk With Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind” 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 speaks to parents who have a non-believer teen. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and a free audio download of “How to Talk With Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind” 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.

Brad Formsma reminds us to be generous with our attention. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Everyday Generosity: Becoming a Generous Family in a Selfie World and a free audio download of “Modeling Generosity for Your Children” for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Christian apologist Greg Koukl brings up how force will rule a country if truth does not. Listen to the Full Program Receive Street Smarts and an audio download of "How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith" 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.

Greg Koukl explains how asking questions is one of the most effective ways to evangelize. Listen to the Full Program Receive Street Smarts and an audio download of "How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith" 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. Juli Slattery shares about a season she put her dreams aside to dedicate time to her family. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage and an audio download of "Learning to Dream Together" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Matthew Stanford explains that hope and healing are possible for someone with mental illness through holistic treatment. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Grace for the Afflicted and an audio download of "Helping Those Suffering From Mental Illness" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lynsi Snyder explains why being generous is a godly thing to do with your wealth. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger and an audio download of "My Search for a Father's Love" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder describes how God can redeem the most broken places in our lives. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Ins-N-Outs of In-N-Out Burger and an audio download of "My Search for a Father's Love" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dave and Ann Wilson describe ways husbands and wives communicate beyond words we say. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Vertical Marriage and a free audio download of “Improve Your Marriage through Healthy Conflict” 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 provides a few tips for parents whose middle school kids are struggling with homework. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Middle School and an audio download of "Navigating the Middle School Years" 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. Dave Deets offers some practical and compassionate ideas for how a husband can comfort his wife after she’s had a miscarriage. 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.

Jason Jimenez gives a healthy perspective on how to respond if your child is developing ungodly worldviews. 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.

Jason Jimenez gives a healthy perspective on how to respond if your child is developing ungodly worldviews. 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.

Tim Hawkins shares a fun laugh about being lazy. Listen to the Full Program Get Tim Hawkins' DVD Full Range of Motion for your donation of any amount. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Deborah Pegues describes God’s view of money and how we need to look at it as a tool. Listen to the Full Program Receive Deborah Smith Pegues' book The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women and an audio download of "Empowering Women to Take Control of Their Finances" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lee Strobel describes how his wife Leslie’s Christian witness impacted him. Listen to the Full Program Receive Spiritual Mismatch and an audio download of "Surviving a Spiritual Mismatch" 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 his marriage survived a season where he wasn’t a Christian, but his wife was. Listen to the Full Program Receive Spiritual Mismatch and an audio download of "Surviving a Spiritual Mismatch" 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. John Trent shares how finding our identity in Jesus is crucial. Listen to the Full Program Receive Where Do I Go From Here? and an audio download of "Finding Real Purpose in Your Life" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. John Trent explains the benefits of something called life mapping. Listen to the Full Program Receive Where Do I Go From Here? and an audio download of "Finding Real Purpose in Your Life" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Karis Kimmel Murray describes how in parenting you need to balance rules with relationship. Listen to the Full Program Receive Grace Based Parenting and an audio download of "Disciplining Your Kids With Grace" for your donation of any amount! 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.

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield suggests that inviting others into your home is not about your gift of hospitality, but about introducing them to God’s love. Listen to the Full Program Receive Rosaria Butterfield's book The Gospel Comes With a House Key and an audio download of "Sharing the Gospel Through Hospitality" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield suggests opening your home to your neighbors on a regular basis. Listen to the Full Program Receive Rosaria Butterfield's book The Gospel Comes With a House Key and an audio download of "Sharing the Gospel Through Hospitality" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gary Chapman explains how he made time for his kids. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book 5 Traits of a Healthy Family and an audio download of "Five Ingredients You Need for a Healthy 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.

Dr. Gary Chapman shares how three questions he asked provided a much needed turning point in his marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book 5 Traits of a Healthy Family and an audio download of "Five Ingredients You Need for a Healthy 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.

Peter Mutabazi shares how to have a godly perspective while being a foster parent. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Now I Am Known and an audio download of "Showing Your Child Their True Worth" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.