Focus on the Family Minute

Dave Willis reminds us of God’s definition of and call to love.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Dave Willis' book The Seven Laws of Love plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Showing Love in Everyday Relationships" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.  

During a difficult moment on their honeymoon, Juli Slattery’s husband reassured her that everything was going to be okay.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book God, Sex and Your Marriage plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Rethinking Godly Sexuality 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.

Dr. Juli Slattery shares how God’s love can impact the relationship with your mate.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book God, Sex and Your Marriage plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Rethinking Godly Sexuality 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.

Dr. H. Norm Wright explains how grief is a natural part of life and that we can learn something through it.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. H. Norm Wright offers a simple way to help someone who has experienced trauma.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Tim Shoemaker explains how a simple coin trick led to spiritual conversations with his boys.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Abby Johnson shares how her parents didn’t discuss taboo topics much when she was growing up.   Listen to the Full Program   Your gift to support our Option Ultrasound program will equip pregnancy medical clinics across the country with ultrasound machines, resources, and sonography training for nurses, so that a mother considering abortion can see her baby, hear that tiny heartbeat . . . and be moved to choose life. Give now, and we’ll say thanks with Abby Johnson's Preborn Life Bundle (her books Unplanned and What’s In Mommy’s Tummy?) plus a free audio download of “Overcoming Abortion and Becoming a Force for Life”   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Ryan Rush shares why it matters for families to have meals together.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Restore the Table and the audio download of the broadcast "Creating Meaningful Mealtimes" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kathi Lipp explains why God wants us to use wisdom to prepare for challenging situations before they come.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Kathi Lipp's book Ready for Anything and the audio download of the broadcast "Preparing Your Family for Any Situation" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Matt Jacobson reminds husbands of the need to pursue their wives, even years into the marriage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the "100 Ways to Love" Book Bundle plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Simple Steps to Improve 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.

Dr. Barry Corey reminds us to be kind to others, even if they’re not nice to us.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Barry Corey's book Love Kindness and the audio download of the broadcast "Using Kindness to Open Doors in the Culture" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Michelle Nietert shares why it’s important to gauge your child’s emotions.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Greg Smalley emphasizes how much work it takes to keep a marriage strong.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You Will Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Practical Advice for Those Getting Ready to Wed" 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.

Greg Smalley uses the example of burning ships to talk about how committed couples should be to their marriage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You Will Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Practical Advice for Those Getting Ready to Wed" 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.

Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan explains how Jesus can redeem our stories.   Listen to the Full Program   Join renowned teacher and Bible scholar Ray Vander Laan as he examines what it means to be a follower of Christ through the cultural, historical, and otherwise contextual lens of Scripture. The Study is a four-season video Bible study for small groups and individuals to consider the question: what did it mean to be one of the original disciples of Jesus, and what does that mean for us today?   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Kathy Koch describes why she thinks God gave her a lower voice and how His purposes are for our good.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Dr. Kathy Koch's book 8 Great Smarts and the audio download of the broadcast "Created by God for a Purpose" 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 explains why serving God is the most important thing we will do   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Every Body Matters and an audio download of "Understanding the Spiritual Impact of Healthy Living" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Author Gary Thomas reminds us why taking care of our bodies matters to God.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Every Body Matters and an audio download of "Understanding the Spiritual Impact of Healthy Living" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Speaking from experience, Amber Lia reminds you to give your parenting burdens to God.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers" 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 very honestly about how God wanted to change her as a mom.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers" 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.

Jade Warshaw talks about when spouses have differing money habits, and how those can influence a marriage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Money is Not a Math Problem and an audio download of "Healthy Budgeting Habits for Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jay Laffoon encourages couples to define the purpose of a date night.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Ultimate Date Night and an audio download of "Tips for Planning Memorable Date Nights" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jenni Graebe reminds parents to savor a moment with your kids and have fun.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Rhythm of Home and an audio download of "Setting a New Rhythm for Your Family" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Comedian Jeremy Nunes tells the hilarious story of getting elected to mayor.   Listen to the Full Program   Listeners have spoken! Jim Daly and John Fuller are your hosts in this collection of the year's most popular episodes from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. You'll hear all of the year's best encouragement on marriage, parenting, and growing your faith, all from a biblical perspective you can trust. The 18 titles in this series feature John Burke, Kevin Leman, Jodie Berndt, Lee Strobel and more. Take a minute to sign up below, and receive this FREE collection!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lee Strobel reminds us that God can take the worst situations in our lives and turn them around for good.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Is God Real? : Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life and an audio download of "Evidence for the Existence of God" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lee Strobel shares how the complexity of our DNA reveals why God exists.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Is God Real? : Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life and an audio download of "Evidence for the Existence of God" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Curtis Chang addresses why it’s good to name your anxieties for what they are and remember the resurrection of Jesus.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Anxiety Opportunity and an audio download of "Handling Anxiety God's Way" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Curtis Chang defines what anxiety is and explains why we must submit it to God.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Anxiety Opportunity and an audio download of "Handling Anxiety God's Way" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Phil Robertson from the tv-show Duck Dynasty, shares how the world changed because Jesus came.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Phil and Kay Robertson's book Exploring the Joy of Christmas and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding True Joy at Christmas" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Reverend J. John tells a funny story that reminds us to see God through a lens of childlike faith.   Listen to the Full Program   Listeners have spoken! Jim Daly and John Fuller are your hosts in this collection of the year's most popular episodes from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. You'll hear all of the year's best encouragement on marriage, parenting, and growing your faith, all from a biblical perspective you can trust. The 18 titles in this series feature John Burke, Kevin Leman, Jodie Berndt, Lee Strobel and more. Take a minute to sign up below, and receive this FREE collection!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Kevin Thompson reminds us about the things God has given us control over, and those that He hasn’t.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Stay in Your Lane and the audio download of the broadcast "Establishing Clear Boundaries in Your Life" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jodie Berndt uses a passage from Nehemiah to remind us that spiritual warfare is a real thing.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens and the audio download of the broadcast "Praying for Your Teen's Heart and Future" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jodie Berndt gives an honest take on how to trust God with your teenager, even when doing so is hard.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens and the audio download of the broadcast "Praying for Your Teen's Heart and Future" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dave Willis talks about how he and his wife struggled financially early in their relationship.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Experience Great Intimacy and Love in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dave Willis discusses why proximity is important for connection in your marriage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Experience Great Intimacy and Love in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Heather Holleman offers advice on how to not assume the worst about people you meet   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Six Conversations and the audio download of the broadcast "Deepening Your Relationships with Thoughtful Conversations" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Tara Lalonde shares about the need to have good boundaries, if your spouse is acting disrespectfully.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Empowered to Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving the Spouse God Gave You" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Bob Paul uses creative illustrations to describe how some of us feel insecure in our marriages.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Empowered to Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving the Spouse God Gave You" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You might face persecution as a Christian, but Dr. Rosaria Butterfield reminds you to keep practicing hospitality.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving People Through the Truth" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield shares how showing hospitality as a Christian can help you form deeper relationships.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving People Through the Truth" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Radio personality Bob Lepine reminds us to not skip over the meaning of Christmas. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Four Emotions of Christmas and the audio download of the broadcast "Managing Emotions During the Holidays" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

John Burke addresses why God gives us free will to make good or bad choices. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences can Make: and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastor John Burke tells a powerful story about a woman who had a near-death experience. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences can Make: and the audio download of the broadcast "Finding Heaven: Knowing God and His Love" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pam Farrel shares how single moms can train their kids to love Jesus. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom can Make and the audio download of the broadcast "Leading Your Family as a Single Mom" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Peggy Sue Wells explains how divorce has a traumatic effect on a mom and her kids. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom can Make and the audio download of the broadcast "Leading Your Family as a Single Mom" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Kevin Leman shares about a time he asked a couple to leave his office and encouraged them to work on their marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Birth Order Book and the audio download of the broadcast "How Your Birth Order Shapes Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

British evangelist J. John reminds us to look at the big picture of the life of Jesus during the Christmas season. Listen to the Full Program Want more wisdom from J.John? This free collection contains over two hours of content featuring his most popular talks on topics like having a godly perspective, accepting your identity in Christ, the proofs of Christianity, and the true meaning of Christmas. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Becky Kopitzke shares about a time when she realized she needed to thank her husband for his hard work. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Love Because and the audio download of the broadcast "Reflecting on Our Blessings at Thanksgiving" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jessica Harris encourages women who’ve relapsed into sin. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Quenched plus a free audio download of “A Woman's Journey Through Pornography Addiction” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jessica Harris offers thoughts on encouraging your kids to guard their bodies. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Quenched plus a free audio download of “A Woman's Journey Through Pornography Addiction” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.