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Focus on the Family Minute

Focus on the Family Minute

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A Holy Curiosity

Mary DeMuth shares how being an intentional parent when your kids are little helps pay off when they’re adults.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Love, Pray, Listen and an audio download of "Parenting Adult Children When They Walk Away from God" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Nov 18, 20251 min

Thankfulness Bonds You to Your Spouse

Jason Benham explains how being thankful for your spouse can create a stronger bond between you and them.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Marriage A to Z and an audio download of "Practical Tips to Transform Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Nov 17, 20251 min

Nobody Wants a Token

Christian songwriter Tony Wood discusses how the real gifts are deeper than presents under a tree.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Manger Throne and an audio download of "Connect with Christ Through Song This Christmas Season" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Nov 14, 20251 min

When He Won’t Seek Help

Rosie Makinney discusses how a wife can motivate her husband to seek help when he’s enslaved by a pornography addiction.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Rosie Makinney's book Fight for Love and an audio download of "Rescuing Your Marriage from Pornography" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Nov 13, 20251 min

Colonel Karcher

Fox News anchor, Emily Compagno, tells the heroic story of a man who served in the US Army.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Under His Wings and an audio download of "Inspiring Stories of Faith on the Front Lines" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Nov 11, 20251 min

Based on Christian Ideals

Ryan North explains why societies that strive for adoption and foster care are better off.   Listen to the Full Program   A suitcase bundle is a constant and caring reminder for children in foster care they are very loved and a valuable child of God.   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Nov 10, 20251 min

I Made Her on Purpose for You

Pastor Dan Seaborn encourages you to pray for your spouse, instead of fixating on everything you want them to change.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of The Necessary Nine plus a free audio download of "Revitalize Your Marriage Now: Cozy & Connected!" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Nov 7, 20251 min

Because You Were Right

Pastor Dan Seaborn tells a story about a time he lovingly called out a friend.   Receive a copy of The Necessary Nine plus a free audio download of "Revitalize Your Marriage Now: Cozy & Connected!" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Nov 6, 20251 min

How Pervasive Angels Were

Gary Thomas shares how God’s angels are active in our world today.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of The Life You Were Reborn to Live and an audio download of "Rediscovering God's Love, Joy, and Peace" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Nov 5, 20251 min

I Don’t Want to Insult God

Pastor Gary Thomas encourages you to remember why you can trust God’s character.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of The Life You Were Reborn to Live and an audio download of "Rediscovering God's Love, Joy, and Peace" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!     If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Nov 4, 20251 min

It Starts When They’re Four

Mandy Majors offers some practical wisdom on keeping your kids safe when they’re on the internet.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World and an audio download of "Protecting Your Child from Online Dangers" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!     If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Nov 3, 20251 min

Two Things for a Legacy of Prayer

Julie Loos tells how you can build a legacy of praying kids.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Honest Prayers for Mama Bears and an audio download of "Building an Honest Prayer Life as a Mom" 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.

Oct 31, 20251 min

My Heart Kind of Snapped

Camille Cates talks about a time God delivered her from a bad relationship.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Moving Forward After Abortion and an audio download of "Finding Healing After an Abortion" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 30, 20251 min

Quiz at the End

Cynthia Tobias explains that we’re often friends with people who have an opposite learning style than our own.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Cynthia Tobias' book The Way They Learn or The Way We Work and an audio download of "Getting Along with Others at Home and Work" 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.

Oct 29, 20251 min

A Refreshing Perspective

Cynthia Tobias describes how God has wired each of us differently.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Cynthia Tobias' book The Way They Learn or The Way We Work and an audio download of "Getting Along with Others at Home and Work" 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.

Oct 28, 20251 min

A Record of Those Expectations

Rhonda Stoppe reminds us why it’s dangerous to have unrealistic expectations in marriage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of If My Husband Would Change, I’d be Happy and an audio download of "How Reframing Your Perspective Can Transform Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 27, 20251 min

Glad I Learned Grace

John Smoltz, who played professional baseball, explains how he has learned about the grace of God.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Starting and Closing and an audio download of "John Smoltz: A Story of Triumph and Unexpected Turns" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 24, 20251 min

Words from a Baseball Chaplain

MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz explains how he had a life changing conversation with a baseball chaplain.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Starting and Closing and an audio download of "John Smoltz: A Story of Triumph and Unexpected Turns" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 23, 20251 min

Good and Bad Outsiders

Dr. John Townsend encourages people to guard their marriage from people who’d like to harm it.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Boundaries in Marriage– or a bundle of two -- and an audio download of "How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 22, 20251 min

Love, Freedom and Responsibility

Dr. John Townsend goes over three things your marriage needs to succeed.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Boundaries in Marriage– or a bundle of two -- and an audio download of "How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 21, 20251 min

Four Months of Scrutiny

Alisa Childers recalls a time she was in a class that challenged her Christianity.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity plus a free audio download of “Reclaiming My Faith from Modern Skepticism” for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 20, 20251 min

Do Something

Natasha Crain encourages parents to help their kids seek answers to their questions, even if they don’t know where to start.   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.

Oct 17, 20251 min

See a Trigger in Your Life

Debra Fileta shares about dealing with those areas where you feel triggered.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the Nourish Your Families Mental Health bundle plus a free audio download of “How to Nourish Mental Health in Your Family” for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 14, 20251 min

We Are Going to Live Somewhere

Dr. Erwin Lutzer brings up the reality of death, and why Christians can still have hope.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book One Minute After You Die plus a free audio download of “What Happens After We Die?” for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 13, 20251 min

Meeting Needs in Marriage

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.

Oct 10, 20251 min

An Account for Every Careless Word

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.

Oct 9, 20251 min

What Arthur Had

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.

Oct 8, 20251 min

Prodigals Over Tiny Issues

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.

Oct 7, 20251 min

Toward Something Good

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.

Oct 6, 20251 min

Always Make Sure Your Home is Welcoming

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.

Oct 3, 20251 min

What Your Child is Going Through

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.  

Oct 2, 20251 min

Covenant Language

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.

Oct 1, 20251 min

Seeing Us as a Partnership

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.

Sep 30, 20251 min

God Put It Into Us

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.

Sep 29, 20251 min

Where Am I Failing?

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.

Sep 26, 20251 min

Three Questions That Changed My Marriage

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.

Sep 25, 20251 min

People with a Guilty Conscience

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.

Sep 25, 20251 min

Can I Possibly Get Out?

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.

Sep 24, 20251 min

Time for Warm Connections

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.

Sep 22, 20251 min

Eternity is Set in Your Heart

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.

Sep 19, 20251 min

When it Becomes Too Escalated

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.

Sep 18, 20251 min

Provoked Not Offended

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.

Sep 17, 20251 min

The Church Opens Wide Her Doors

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.

Sep 16, 20251 min

This Refining in Your Life

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.

Sep 15, 20251 min

I Call it My Blessing Journal

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.

Sep 12, 20251 min

Deal with the Hurt First

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.

Sep 11, 20251 min

Respect Differing Opinions

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.

Sep 10, 20251 min

Quiet Connects

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.

Sep 9, 20251 min

When Dad Told My Kids His Testimony

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.

Sep 8, 20251 min

I’m Going with the Kids

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.

Sep 5, 20251 min