Focus on the Family Minute

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.

Justin Earley shares how his sons resolved a conflict by hugging each other.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Big Mess plus a free audio download of "How Everyday Messes Can Teach Your Kids to Get Along" for your donation of any amount!     If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Jeff Myers talks about a time he encouraged his son, who was having trouble sleeping. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Kathy Koch emphasizes why it’s important to encourage your child to be the boy or girl God made them to be.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Raising Gender Confident Kids plus a free audio download of "Helping Your Child Thrive with Gender Confidence" 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.

Radio personality Dave Ramsey explains why it’s important to teach your kids about money   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of The Total Money Makeover OR Smart Money, Smart Kids for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Financial expert Dave Ramsey reminds wives why it’s important for them to work together with their husbands when finances are tight.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of The Total Money Makeover OR Smart Money, Smart Kids for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

John Burke brings up common things about the afterlife that lineup with the Bible.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the Imagine Heaven bundle plus a free audio download of “Envisioning What Heaven Will Be Like” for your donation of any amount!     If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kim Meeder encourages you to ask yourself, “What does God want me to do today?”   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Kim Meeder's book Hope Rising plus a free audio download of “Bringing Hope and Healing Through Rescued Horses” for your donation of any amount!     If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kim Meeder reminds us that God will be with us in trying moments.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Kim Meeder's book Hope Rising plus a free audio download of “Bringing Hope and Healing Through Rescued Horses” for your donation of any amount!     If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Doug Fields encourages parents to help their kids have fun.

Doug Fields advises parents to put their identity as a parent over the identity that their career gives them.

Dr. Heather Holleman describes a marriage communication tip that’s helped her.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of The Six Conversations and an audio download of "How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Your Spouse" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you’re frustrated in your marriage, Ann Wilson will offer you a few helpful perspectives.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him and the audio download of the broadcast "Revive Your Marriage by Becoming Your Husband's Biggest Cheerleader" 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.

Ann Wilson describes a moment of desperation in her marriage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him and the audio download of the broadcast "Revive Your Marriage by Becoming Your Husband's Biggest Cheerleader" 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.

John Stonestreet shares about the living hope Christians have.   Listen to the Full Program   The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God’s truth. Join the movement—sign up to watch the global premiere of Truth Rising on September 5th!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

John Stonestreet explains how even in a cultural crisis; Christians can be difference makers.   Listen to the Full Program   The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God’s truth. Join the movement—sign up to watch the global premiere of Truth Rising on September 5th!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jonathan McKee encourages parents to not always say “no,” to your kids.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid plus a free audio download of “Reconnect in Real Life: Tips to Reduce Screen Time” for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lisa Sexton describes how learning that your child has special needs is heartbreaking.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book No Such Thing as Can't and a free audio download of “Overcoming the Obstacles of Cerebral Palsy” 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. Tyler Sexton describes how his parents encouraged him even in the midst of his limitations.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book No Such Thing as Can't and a free audio download of “Overcoming the Obstacles of Cerebral Palsy” 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.’s Les and Leslie Parrott suggest there is such a thing as healthy complaining   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the Parrotts' book The Good Fight and a free audio download of “How to Fight Fair” 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.

Les and Leslie Parrott remind us that during a fight, it's all too easy to say something you'll soon regret   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the Parrotts' book The Good Fight and a free audio download of “How to Fight Fair” 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.

Amber Lia shares about a time she got honest with herself about her eating habits   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Amber's book Food Triggers plus a free audio download of “Breaking Free From Unhealthy Eating Habits” 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 Goeglein explains why trying to cancel great American figures is a bad idea   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Toward a More Perfect Union 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.

Levi Lusko uses the historical figure of General Custer to remind us to live for what matters, not for what doesn’t last.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Blessed Are the Spiraling plus a free audio download of “Finding Your Footing in the Chaos of Life” for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Levi Lusko explains how God has a plan for every stage of your life.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Blessed Are the Spiraling plus a free audio download of “Finding Your Footing in the Chaos of Life” for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Amanda Dykes reminds us that experiencing nature goes a long way in keeping our kids healthy.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book A Pocketful of Wonder plus a free audio download of “Discover the Wonder of Nature 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've listened to any of our podcasts, 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've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.