Focus on the Family Minute

Marriage expert Gary Thomas gives a few ideas for how to invest in your marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive A Lifelong Love and an audio download of "Drawing Closer to God and Each Other" 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.

Gary Thomas reminds us how doing lots of simple things can make your marriage better. Listen to the Full Program Receive A Lifelong Love and an audio download of "Drawing Closer to God and Each Other" 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.

Mark Gregston reminds us that being a grandparent to teens is essential as they’re maturing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Grandparenting Teens and an audio download of "Being an Intentional Grandparent to Teens" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Linda Seiler recounts how she struggled with her identity even as a little girl. Listen to the Full Program Receive Trans-formation and a bonus audio download of "How Jesus Redeemed My Gender Confusion" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Safa Grey reminds us how all of have issues going into marriage, and what the true point of marriage is. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Godly Dating 101 and an audio download of "Aiming For a Godly Marriage in the Dating Years" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Tim Goeglein explains why trying to cancel great American figures is a bad idea. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Talking With Your Kids About God and an audio download of "A Hopeful View of America's Future" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Rather than denying the darkness of depression, Sarah Robinson found breakthrough when she faced it for what it was. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die and an audio download of "Clinging to God Through the Pain of Depression" 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 Robinson shares a lesson she learned while fighting depression. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Talking With Your Kids About God and an audio download of "How to Raise Strong Believers" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Natasha Crain explains how your child can make his beliefs his own when you help him explore his questions and doubts. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Talking With Your Kids About God and an audio download of "How to Raise Strong Believers" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Becky Baudouin shares what happened when she asked moms on social media some really honest questions. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Enjoy Every Minute and an audio download of "The Truth Behind Mommy Platitudes" 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 reminds us to keep our focus on the Lord, and not to pay too much attention to the news cycle. Listen to the Full Program Receive Kingdom Focus: Rethinking Today in Light of Eternity and an audio download of "Having a Kingdom Mindset In Our Walk With God" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Tony Evans explains why now is not the time to cower in fear, amidst cultural pressure we feel sometimes. Listen to the Full Program Receive Kingdom Focus: Rethinking Today in Light of Eternity and an audio download of "Having a Kingdom Mindset In Our Walk With God" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Ted Cunningham shares when he realized he wasn’t giving his wife his very best. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Greater Joy TWOgether and an audio download of "Rediscovering the Joy 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.

Vicki from Wisconsin talks about the influence one of her teachers had on her. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Molder of Dreams DVD and bonus audio download of today's broadcast "How My Teacher Made a Difference" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Greg Smalley talks building a spiritual relationship with your spouse. Listen to the Full Program Receive The Wholehearted Wife and an audio download of "Connecting Spiritually With Your Spouse" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Michael Anderson shares how your child will likely meet your expectations - and the power of a compliment. 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.

Michael Anderson shares what might be happening if your child’s behavior seems to change dramatically. 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.

Hansi Hirschmann explains how God started changing her story, while she was still a young Nazi leader. Listen to the Full Program Get a CD and bonus audio download of today's broadcast "Lord, Keep Us Free" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Hansi Hirschmann addresses how she dealt with indoctrination from Nazi Germany. Listen to the Full Program Get a CD and bonus audio download of today's broadcast "Lord, Keep Us Free" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jonathan Catherman has some encouragement for you as your child launches into the teen years. Listen to the Full Program Receive The Manual to Middle School and an audio download of "Braving Middle School Like a Boss" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Michele Cushatt shares how Jesus is close to those who are brokenhearted. (Part 2 of 2) Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Faith That Will Not Fail and an audio download of "Walking With God Through Trials" 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.

Michele Cushatt shares how Jesus is close to those who are brokenhearted. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book A Faith That Will Not Fail and an audio download of "Walking With God Through Trials" 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..

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.

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.

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.

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.