Focus on the Family Minute

Kathi Lipp challenges you to tell your spouse what your needs are.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Happy Habits for Every Couple and the audio download of the broadcast "Fun Ways to Pep Up Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs reminds us that we’re accountable to God for the things we say. Listen to the Full Program Get Emerson Eggerichs' book "Speak Your Mind" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Rob Parsons shares about a man named Arthur who changed his life. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Rob Parsons' book "Bringing Home the Prodigals" for your donation of any amount!. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Rob Parsons reminds parents to not push their kids away from God over things that don’t matter. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Rob Parsons' book "Bringing Home the Prodigals" plus an audio download of today's broadcast for your donation of any amount!. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Governor Bill Lee describes how he found joy in Christ, even during some very difficult situations. Listen to the Full Program Get Gov. Lee's book "The Road I'm On" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Jason Jimenez describes how affirming your kids goes a long way in making your home a welcoming place. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book "Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child Through a Hostile Culture" and an audio download of "Raising Up Gen Z to Follow 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, 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 the book "Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child Through a Hostile Culture" and an audio download of "Raising Up Gen Z to Follow 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.  

George Gregory talks about the importance of covenant language for your marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of The Marriage Game Plan by George and Tondra Gregory and an audio download of "Build a Winning Game Plan for Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Tondra Gregory explains why you have to think and function as a team in marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of The Marriage Game Plan by George and Tondra Gregory and an audio download of "Build a Winning Game Plan for Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Eryn Lynum reminds us that work is a blessing from God. Listen to the Full Program If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gary Chapman encourages people to work on yourself more than trying to solve your mate’s problems.  Listen to the Full Program Receive Dr. Chapman's book "A Simple Guide for a Better Marriage" and an audio download of today's broadcast 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gary Chapman goes over three questions he asked his wife that took their marriage to the next level.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Dr. Chapman's book "A Simple Guide for a Better Marriage" and an audio download of today's broadcast 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer provides a word of hope to those struggling to believe that God loves them.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Putting Your Past Behind You and an audio download of "How to Break Free from the Pain of Past Experiences" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer reminds us that God’s grace can cover our feelings of guilt.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Putting Your Past Behind You and an audio download of "How to Break Free from the Pain of Past Experiences" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Heather Holleman talks about the need for healthy connections with other people.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of The Six Conversations and an audio download of "Teach Your Child How to Have Meaningful Conversations" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Annie F. Downs shares a beautiful lesson about eternity.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Chase the Fun and an audio download of "Make Fun a Priority Now – Here's Why!" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Eliza Huie shares how parents can handle stressful moments effectively.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Unoffendable and an audio download of "Speaking Peace into Chaos in a Troubled Culture" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Gabe Lyons reminds us to engage in conversations with people we disagree with.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Unoffendable and an audio download of "Speaking Peace into Chaos in a Troubled Culture" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Gabe Lyons encourages Christians to keep speaking the truth.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Unoffendable and an audio download of "Speaking Peace into Chaos in a Troubled Culture" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Vanessa Martindale explains why God is more than able to restore your story.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Blended and Redeemed plus a free audio download of “Redeeming Your Blended Marriage” for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Kari Stageberg encourages you to remember ways you’ve seen God show up before.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Your Journey from Broken to Blessed and an audio download of "Finding God's Love When You Feel Broken" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. John Trent encourages people to deal with internal hurt by focusing on God’s love.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Your Journey from Broken to Blessed and an audio download of "Finding God's Love When You Feel Broken" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

You and your spouse can and should learn to respect each other’s differing opinions, as Dr. Randy Schroeder explains.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Randy Schroeder describes a lesson he learned from a couple who practiced something called, “quiet connects,” during a power outage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Josh Mulvihill explains why one of the most effective things a grandparent can do is share his or her testimony with the grandkids.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Grandparenting plus a free audio download of "Making the Most of Time with Your Grandkids" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Katy Faust explains how children intuitively know they need a mother and father.   Listen to the Full Program   Truth is under attack—but it’s not lost. Truth Rising, a powerful new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the cultural crisis and calls the church into action. Stand firm, engage boldly, and be part of the movement to reclaim truth.   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Scott Kedersha shares about the need to include others in the dating process of your life.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Ready or Knot? plus a free audio download of "Creating a Strong Foundation for a Healthy 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Josh Straub tells parents about the dangers of too much screen time for our kids   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Famous at Home at Home plus a free audio download of "8 Ways to Cultivate Relationships and Joy With Your Kids" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Josh Straub explains how good parenting must come from us recognizing that we’re first loved by God.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Famous at Home at Home plus a free audio download of "8 Ways to Cultivate Relationships and Joy With Your Kids" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Kenn Kington shares a funny moment where he forgot some socks.   Listen to the Full Program   Get free access to almost four hours of family-friendly comedy from Kenn Kington, Ted Cunningham, Jeremy Nunes, John Branyan, and Chonda Pierce.   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Instead of letting your teenager manipulate you, Dr. Ken Wilgus gives a powerful reminder about who is really in charge in the home.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and the audio download of the broadcast "Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Ken Wilgus explains at what age childhood should officially end for your kid.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and the audio download of the broadcast "Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Trisha Davis shares about the people she needed during a rough season in her marriage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of One Choice Away from Change and an audio download of "Identifying Harmful Patterns to Heal Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Justin Davis shares about a time where he learned to adjust his expectations in marriage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of One Choice Away from Change and an audio download of "Identifying Harmful Patterns to Heal Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Charles Stone explains how being thankful has a really good effect on your brain.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Stress Less and an audio download of "Healthy Habits for Reducing Stress and Anxiety" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

A listener named Arlene shares the impact that Dr. James Dobson had on her life.    Please visit the website to learn more about the founder.   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

You and your spouse can and should learn to respect each other’s differing opinions, as Dr. Randy Schroeder explains.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Randy Schroeder describes a lesson he learned from a couple who practiced something called, “quiet connects,” during a power outage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Sheila Walsh shares an inspiring lesson on how her mother handled challenges.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Holding On When You Want to Let Go plus a free audio download of “From Shame to Shine: Inspiring Others in Christ” for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Sheila Walsh shares about a time when she cried for the first time in years.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Holding On When You Want to Let Go plus a free audio download of “From Shame to Shine: Inspiring Others in Christ” for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Leslie Nunnery shares how her daughter learned a powerful lesson after a volleyball accident.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Faith that Sticks and an audio download of "Supporting Your Preteen's Faith Journey" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Os Guinness encourages believers in Jesus to remember three things He taught us to do.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Renaissance and an audio download of "Reviving the Church to Change the World" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Os Guinness reminds us that as Christians we’re called to pray for the world, while being faithful wherever God has us.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Renaissance and an audio download of "Reviving the Church to Change the World" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Wendy Speake reminds moms to rely on God’s grace for whenever you feel shame.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Parenting Scripts and an audio download of "Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children's misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests' recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New.    Receive a copy of Parenting Scripts and an audio download of "Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior" for your donation of any amount!    Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Gary Thomas shares about some of the insecurities men deal with in marriage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the Book A Lifelong Love plus a free audio download of “Four Secrets for a Closer Relationship” with extra content! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Matt Jacobson explains how it’s not easy to forgive your mate sometimes, but it’s what God calls us to do.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of the Loving Your Husband/Wife Well bundle and an audio download of "Learning to Love Your Spouse Well" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Lisa Jacobson tells a powerful story about seeing her husband pray after they got into an argument.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of the Loving Your Husband/Wife Well bundle and an audio download of "Learning to Love Your Spouse Well" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Professional counselor Eliza Huie goes over how to respond well if your child faces trauma.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Trauma Aware and an audio download of "Finding Hope and Healing from Trauma" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Eliza Huie shares an encouraging perspective on how to help someone who’s been through a traumatic experience.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Trauma Aware and an audio download of "Finding Hope and Healing from Trauma" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.