Focus on the Family Minute

Kevin Thompson describes his grandparents’ marriage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book A Rebel’s Manifesto plus a free audio download of “Laughing, Loving, and Lasting With Your Spouse” for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sean McDowell encourages parents to set healthy boundaries with their kids   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of People Fuel with free audio download of “Fueling Great Relationships With Others" for your donation of any amount.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sean McDowell shares why asking your kids questions can also create opportunities to influence them   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book A Rebel’s Manifesto plus a free audio download of “Empowering Teens to Navigate Faith in Modern Culture” for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Tatum Green recalls how her faith was tested after losing a child   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Where Did TJ Go? with free audio download of “Navigating Infant Loss as a Family" for your donation of any amount   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. John Townsend, co-author of the popular Boundaries series, shares about the kind of relational needs we all have.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of People Fuel with free audio download of “Fueling Great Relationships With Others" for your donation of any amount.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Chad Robichaux shares about the need to reach out to military families.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Silent Horizons with free audio download of “Supporting Our Heroes: Reaching Out to the Military Community " 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.

Bestselling author, Dr. Gary Chapman gives a powerful and simple prayer you can pray to improve your family relationships.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The 5 Apology Languages and the audio download of the broadcast "Building the Bridge to Forgiveness" 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, author of The 5 Love Languages, describes the first type of fight most married couples get into.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The 5 Apology Languages and the audio download of the broadcast "Building the Bridge to Forgiveness" 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.

Greta Eskridge encourages parents to remind your kids that God made their bodies.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn and an audio download of "How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Eryn Lynum reminds us that work is a blessing from God.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of The Nature of Rest and an audio download of "Experiencing God's Blessings in Our Moments of Rest" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Laura Laffoon shares how an interactive father can point his kids to Christ.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Ultimate Dad Night and an audio download of "Fun and Faith-Based Activities for Dads to do with Their 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.

British evangelist, J. John, explains how Jesus wants to heal our stories, no matter how broken things have been   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with free audio download of “Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus " 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.

Evangelist J. John shares why he always keeps an evangelism tract with him to give to others   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with free audio download of “Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus " 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. Greg Smalley brings up the need for your spouse to feel safe around you.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of The Healthy Marriage Devotional and an audio download of "Five More Ways to 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.

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley share how it can benefit your marriage if you help others.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of The Healthy Marriage Devotional and an audio download of "Five More Ways to 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.

Howard Taylor shares how painful experiences helped prepare him and his wife for their marriage ministry.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of The Fundamentals of Marriage and an audio download of "Discovering God's Design for Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nancy Pearcey goes over the three acts of God’s story of redemption   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Love Thy Body and an audio download of "How Dehumanizing Views Shape Our Culture" 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.

Nancy Pearcey explains how we can do a better job of reaching young people with the gospel   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Love Thy Body and an audio download of "How Dehumanizing Views Shape Our Culture" 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 Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family, explains how parents can strengthen their relationships with their children by reading books together as a family.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Read-Aloud Family and an audio download of "Create Lifelong Memories with Your Kids Through Reading" 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.

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've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Brook McGlothlin shares about how she learned to surrender to God’s will, when her boys became teens.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Praying for Teen Boys and an audio download of "Praying to Protect the Heart of Your Son" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.

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.