Focus on the Family Minute

Pastor Craig Cooper tells a story that illustrates how the church can be welcoming to outsiders.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Glad You’re Here and an audio download of "The Life-Changing Power of Faithful Friendships" 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.

Even when we’ve made mistakes, Dr. Les Parrott explains how God can use us, because we have value in His eyes.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the Parrotts' book Healthy Me, Healthy Us and an audio download of "Improve Yourself, Improve Your Relationships" 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.

  Lieutenant Colonel Allen West shares a powerful way you can tell your kids about the significance of Memorial Day.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a CD of today's episode for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.  

Ashley Willis shares how she and her husband have to be intentional on creating space for each other   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Counterfeit Climax plus a free audio download of “The Four Seasons of Intimacy in Marriage.” 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. Bill Lile makes the case for why pregnancy centers are helping mothers with an unplanned pregnancy.   Listen to the Full Program   Honor the moms in your life this month by helping to rescue 11,800 babies and their mothers from abortion by May 31. Just $60 saves a life through the Option Ultrasound program.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Randy Schroeder describes how saying “yes” to your child’s request could actually help them to make better decisions as they mature.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting and the audio download of the broadcast "More Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting" 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. Randy Schroeder explains how when your child faces adversity, it’s an opportunity for him or her to grow   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting and the audio download of the broadcast "More Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting" 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.

Russ Crosson encourages you to steward your money wisely.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Your Money Made Simple plus a free audio download of "Transform Your Finances: Smart Steps for a Secure Future" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Becky Harling reminds us why Christ tells us to not judge others.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio download of "How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple" 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.

Stacey Thacker gives an encouraging reminder about God’s character   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio download of "How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple" 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.

Marc Cameron encourages people to make sense of their childhood and reframe negative stories   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio download of "How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple" 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.

Marc Cameron shares how your emotions are rooted in your family of origin.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio download of "How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple" 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.

Gregory Jantz talks about a time when he was working too hard and nearly burned out in the process.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Beyond Burnout and an audio download of "Overcoming Burnout to Find Balance and Hope" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Ted Cunningham shares a word of encouragement for moms about finding your identity in Christ.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Ted's book A Love That Laughs for your donation of any amount, and receive a free audio download of "Encouraging Moms to Laugh.”   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jay Payleitner reminds us to remember those early days of our relationship.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Jay Payleitner's book 52 Things Wives Need From Their Husbands plus a free audio download of "Practical Ideas for Loving Your Wife" 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. Erwin Lutzer talks about the analogy of two trails; one is messy, and the other is well traveled.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Power of a Clear Conscience plus a free audio download of "Experiencing Freedom from Shame" 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. Erwin Lutzer shares a lesson based on a spoiled sandwich.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Power of a Clear Conscience plus a free audio download of "Experiencing Freedom from Shame" 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.

Marci Seither explains why it’s important to allow the Lord to do His work on your children as they grow and reach adulthood.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Marci Seither's book Empty Nest plus a free audio download of "Preparing for the Empty Nest Years" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Wendy Griffith details some of the difficulties those choosing to foster parent might go through.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Fostering Jesus plus a free audio download of "Transforming Lives Through Foster Care" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

U.S. Senator James Lankford tells a story about encountering a man he disagreed with politically.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Turnaround plus a free audio download of "Turning Down the Anger and Turning Up the Light" 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. Josh Straub gives a sobering take on the influence we can have on our kids.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Famous at Home plus a free audio download of "Putting Your Family First During Busy Seasons" 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.

Christi Straub shares what she needed from her husband Josh during a busy season of parenting.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Famous at Home plus a free audio download of "Putting Your Family First During Busy Seasons" 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.

Hillary Ferrer shares how one of her friends will approach having an open dialogue with her kids.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Mama Bear Apologetics plus a free audio download of "Helping Your Children Navigate the Culture" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Melanie Shankle tells an extremely honest story about how God encouraged her to forgive her mother.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Here Be Dragons plus a free audio download of "Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma" 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.

Melanie Shankle reminds us God can still redeem us, even if we had a broken childhood.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Here Be Dragons plus a free audio download of "Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma" 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.

The late Dr. Steve Farrar encourages people to hold on to God, even when doing so feels dark.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Gettin' There and an audio download of "Finding God's Peace by Understanding Psalm 23" 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.

The late Dr. Steve Farrar explains how God can use a setback to help get you back on track again.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Gettin' There and an audio download of "Finding God's Peace by Understanding Psalm 23" 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 brings up how to love your mate well, even if you’re frustrated in him or her.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts and the audio download of the broadcast "How the Love Languages Can Revolutionize 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.

Bob Lepine shares how we can learn from the example of the disciples of Christ.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book 12 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Easter and the audio download of the broadcast "Why Easter is a Bigger Deal Than Most People Realize" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Ryan Frederick offers a helpful perspective for when you’re frustrated with your spouse.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the 40 Prayers for My Spouse bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "Making Prayer a Priority 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.

Popular psychologist, Dr. Henry Cloud, explains why trust is foundational to everything in life.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Trust and an audio download of "Learning to Build Healthy Trust" 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. Henry Cloud tells a humorous story about a man who didn’t trust anyone.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Trust and an audio download of "Learning to Build Healthy Trust" 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.

Aaron Sharp explains how pregnancy mood swings are like fastballs zooming across home base.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Aaron Sharp's book You Got This, Dad and the audio download of the broadcast "Survival Tips for New Dads" 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.

Paul Westbrook shares the hope he discovered after seeking marriage counseling with his wife, Melody.   Listen to the Full Program   Find practical advice and encouragement for your marriage in this free audio collection containing over five hours of content. Guests include Ron and Opal Erickson, Dr. Greg Smalley, Dr. Bob and Jenni Paul, and others.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Alisa Childers encourages parents to not shy away from difficult conversations about God with their children   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Deconstruction of Christianity and the audio download of the broadcast "Nurturing Joy in Your Child" 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.

Alisa Childers explains why some people might be walking away from the Christian faith.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Deconstruction of Christianity and the audio download of the broadcast "Nurturing Joy in Your Child" 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. Marcus Warner reminds us how we can find true joy even in the midst of difficult family situations.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids and the audio download of the broadcast "Nurturing Joy in Your Child" 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 Branyan tells how airports can be a rather funny place to travel for a comedian.   Listen to the Full Program   Get free access to over two hours of family-friendly comedy from John Branyan, Kenn Kington, Jeremy Nunes and Chonda Pierce.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Josh Straub recounts experiences he had growing up that became a connection point for celebrating Easter.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book 10 Days of the Easter Story and the audio download of the broadcast "Inviting Your Child Into the Easter Story" 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. Gregory Jantz talks about loving someone who is struggling with depression or anxiety   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Anxiety Reset and the audio download of the broadcast "Overcoming Anxiety: Finding Peace in a Hectic World" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses how we need to see everyone spiritually and relationally.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Anxiety Reset and the audio download of the broadcast "Overcoming Anxiety: Finding Peace in a Hectic World" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Trey Morgan shares how critical it is for people to model a good marriage for their kids and grandkids.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book 10 Ways to a Stronger Marriage and the audio download of the broadcast "Secrets to a Strong and Happy 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.

Pastor Phil Waldrep gives a healthy perspective for parents of prodigal children   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Reaching Your Prodigal and the audio download of the broadcast "Removing the Barriers Between You and Your Prodigal Child" 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. Patti Giebink explains how reading the Bible helped her to know God.   Listen to the Full Program   Your gift will equip pregnancy medical clinics 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 Dr. Patti Giebink's book Unexpected Choice: An Abortion Doctor’s Journey to Pro-Life. And when you give today, your support will be DOUBLED to Give Families Hope!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Meg Meeker shares how parents can shape your child’s identity.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Boys Will Be Boys and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son" 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. Meg Meeker explains the different stages of life when boys gravitate towards mom and to dad.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Boys Will Be Boys and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son" 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. Os Guinness offers a word of encouragement to those who desire to share the gospel today.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Magna Carta of Humanity and the audio download of the broadcast "Rediscovering Faith in a Culture of Chaos" 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 suggests that while marriage can be difficult, we can still love and cherish our spouse, because God loves and cherishes us.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Cherish plus a free audio download of "Cherishing Your Spouse Every Day" 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.

Rich Griffith talks about how social media has too many voices on it, and why we need to be selective of which ones we let our kids listen to.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Voices and the audio download of the broadcast "Training Kids to Listen to the Right Voices" 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 tells a powerful story of meeting with a theologian who experienced a supernatural event.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Seeing the Supernatural and the audio download of the broadcast "What Does the Bible Say About the Supernatural?" 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.