Focus on the Family Minute

Gary Thomas reminds us how God still wants a relationship with us, even after we mess up. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Sacred Pathways plus a free audio download of the program "Discovering Your Spiritual Temperament" 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.

Lynne Jackson explains how God changed her perspective and strengthened her relationship with her son. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Discipline That Connects With a Child's Heart plus a free audio download of the program "Conveying God's Love Through Discipline" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Jackson recalls a moment his son taught him a valuable lesson. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Discipline That Connects With a Child's Heart plus a free audio download of the program "Conveying God's Love Through Discipline" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Marcus Warner recalls a time his wife disarmed him during a squabble. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages and the audio download of the broadcast "Filling Your Marriage With Joy" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Cyndie Claypool de Neve explains why it’s important to help your child develop the language of emotion. Listen to the Full Program Receive book God-Confident Kids plus a free audio download of the program "Nurturing Your Child's Purpose and Passion" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Bill Lile explains how some laws are more protective of a sea turtle than they are a pre-born child in the womb. 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gary Chapman reminds you that you can love your unlovely spouse with the love of God. Listen to the Full Program Receive Gary Chapman's book Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away plus a free audio download of the program "Finding Hope for Your Desperate Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Katherine Hill speaks on why all of us need to rest and not give in to busyness. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Born Free: A Call to Be Still, Know God and Flourish in a Hectic World plus a free audio download of the program "Overcoming Busyness to Focus on God and Family" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Artistic inspiration may be difficult to describe, but artist Morgan Weistling explains how an idea came to him. Listen to the Full Program Award-winning artist Morgan Weistling has created a tender scene just for you that is perfect for the holidays. In “Kissed by God,” Jesus shows love as only a child can with a sweet gesture for his mother Mary. This beautiful and moving depiction represents the love God has for all of us. “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10 ESV). If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gary Chapman encourages a desperate spouse to consider being a positive influence in their marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive Gary Chapman's book Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away plus a free audio download of the program "Finding Hope for Your Desperate Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Deb DeArmond reminds you to make an intentional choice to see all the things your spouse does for your marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive Deb DeArmond's book I Choose You Today plus a free audio download of the program "Making Daily Choices to Love Your Spouse" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Listen to the Full Program Receive the book I Want to Trust You, but I Don't plus a free audio download of the program "When Trust is Hard: Overcoming Betrayal and Broken 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.

Lysa Terkeurst reminds us that while love is unconditional, trust is not. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book I Want to Trust You, but I Don't plus a free audio download of the program "When Trust is Hard: Overcoming Betrayal and Broken 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.

Heather Avis challenges you to step into the messy spaces to engage with other humans in order to get to know God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Scoot Over and Make Some Room plus a free audio download of the program "Shouting the Worth of Every Person" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Janel Breitenstein reminds us to have age-appropriate conversations about Jesus with our kids as they’re growing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Permanent Markers plus a free audio download of the program "Equipping Your Child to Be On Fire For Jesus" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Janel Breitenstein encourages parents to find out what your kids love doing. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Permanent Markers plus a free audio download of the program "Equipping Your Child to Be On Fire For Jesus" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jerry Jenkins reminds men to put up “hedges,” (or boundaries) where they are weak to temptation. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Hedges plus a free audio download of the program "How to Guard Your Marriage from Temptation" 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.

Author Jerry Jenkins describes a rule he has for himself when he interacts with women. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Hedges plus a free audio download of the program "How to Guard Your Marriage from Temptation" 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 explains how when you vote for a presidential candidate, it impacts so many other things in government. Listen to the Full Program Receive your choice of either A Practical Guide to Culture or American Restoration for your donation of any amount! You’ll also receive a free audio download of the program "Understanding the Importance of Voting" If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Barb Rosberg explains our need to read God’s Word daily. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 5 Sex Needs of Men and Women for a pledge or donation of any amount plus a free audio download of “Experiencing True Intimacy with Your Spouse I-II.” 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.

Barb Rosberg explains how most women are too exhausted at the end of a day for romance with their husbands. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The 5 Sex Needs of Men and Women for a pledge or donation of any amount plus a free audio download of “Experiencing True Intimacy with Your Spouse I-II.” 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. Kevin Leman suggests using encouragement to reach your hurting child. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dr. Kevin Leman's book When Your Kid is Hurting plus a free audio download of the program "Supporting Your Kids When Life is Tough" 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. Kevin Leman offers a practical tip to help your hurting child. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dr. Kevin Leman's book When Your Kid is Hurting plus a free audio download of the program "Supporting Your Kids When Life is Tough" 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 Burke describes how God wants a relationship with you. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Imagine Heaven plus a free audio download of the program "Remembering the Hope of Heaven" 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.

Joni Eareckson Tada reminds us of the importance of making eternal investments. Listen to the Full Program Receive A Spectacle of Glory plus a free audio download of the program "The Value of A Life Worth Living" 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.

Cyndie Claypool de Neve explains why it’s important to help your child develop the language of emotion. 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. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer encourages parents to remember that God is still on the throne, even amid these tumultuous times in our culture. Listen to the Full Program Receive The Eclipse of God plus a free audio download of the program "Standing Firm for Christ in a Postmodern 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've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer encourages parents who are questioning what the best education option for their children is. Listen to the Full Program Receive The Eclipse of God plus a free audio download of the program "Standing Firm for Christ in a Postmodern 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've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Financial Coach Chuck Bentley shares about when God called him to prioritize his marriage over money. Listen to the Full Program Receive Chuck and Ann Bentley's book Money Problems, Marriage Solutions plus a free audio download of the program "Getting on the Same Page Financially in Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

John Branyan shares why he thinks God matched him with his wife. Listen to the Full Program Get free access to over two hours of family-friendly comedy from Kenn Kington, Jeremy Nunes, John Branyan, and Chonda Pierce. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gregory Jantz explains what forgiveness is, and what it is not. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Triumph Over Trauma plus a free audio download of the program "Understanding and Overcoming Trauma" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Gregory Jantz reminds us to not give up on our teenagers, even when it’s difficult. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Triumph Over Trauma plus a free audio download of the program "Understanding and Overcoming Trauma" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nancy Rue offers parents some ideas for teaching your kids to deal with bullies. Listen to the Full Program Get the Collection If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kay Wyma explains how simple acts of kindness toward those in need can make you feel better. Listen to the Full Program Get the book The Peace Project plus a free audio download of the program "Finding Peace in Your Everyday Life" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Susan Alexander Yates describes how her grandkids made her house messy when she had them over. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Cousin Camp plus a free audio download of the program "Making Lasting Memories with Your Grandkids" 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.

Jim Turner shares a tip for husbands called, “taking your wife’s heart on a walk.” Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Disconnected Man plus a free audio download of the program "Dealing with Emotional Disconnection in Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

To help us not overload our schedules, Debra Fileta reminds us to focus on doing what God has called us to do. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Soul Care plus a free audio download of the program "Godly Rhythms to Help You Live Life to the Full" 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.

Becky Harling recalls a moment where her daughter had a meltdown, and her husband handled it very well. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk plus a free audio download of the program "Listening to the Heart of Your Kids" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Counselor Debra Fileta provides a few warning signs that indicate you’re heading toward burnout. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Soul Care plus a free audio download of the program "Godly Rhythms to Help You Live Life to the Full" 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. Jim Burns explains why sometimes you need to let your young adult child make their own bad decisions. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Doing Life with Your Adult Children plus a free audio download of “Learning Your New Role as the Parent of an Adult 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.

Brant Hansen talks about how memorizing Scripture can calm your mind. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Life Is Hard. God Is Good. Let's Dance plus a free audio download of the program "Living with Contagious Joy" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Radio personality Brant Hansen reminds us that Jesus can help heal the brokenness of the world. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Life Is Hard. God Is Good. Let's Dance plus a free audio download of the program "Living with Contagious Joy" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Actor Dennis Quaid shares how God’s Word drew him into relationship. Listen to the Full Program From Hollywood to the White House, Reagan's life story is a testament to the American Dream. The film explores the challenges and triumphs faced by the former president as he navigated the complexities of both domestic and international politics. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Opal Erickson describes how God began to work in her life to restore her broken marriage. Listen to the Full Program This free audio collection contains over 5 hours of content featuring Ron and Opal Erickson, Dr. Greg Smalley, Dr. Bob and Jenni Paul, and others. Find practical advice and encouragement for your marriage. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kristi Clover encourages you to cut yourself some slack when it comes to organizing your home and keeping clutter in check. Listen to the Full Program Receive Kristi Clover's book M.O.M.: Master Organizer of Mayhem plus a free audio download of the program "Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Authors Matt and Lisa Jacobson describe how seemingly minor decisions can impact on your marriage and offer practical suggestions to help your marriage thrive. 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. Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Sara Clime describes how she was angry at God while raising a child who has special needs. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Other Side of Special plus a free audio download of the broadcast "The Beauty of Raising a Child with Special Needs" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Carrie Holt explains the emotions she faced regarding her daughter with special needs. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Other Side of Special plus a free audio download of the broadcast "The Beauty of Raising a Child with Special Needs" for your donation of any amount! 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 plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Deepening Your Relationships with Thoughtful Conversation" 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 Jay-John reflects on the numerous Biblical prophecies about Jesus. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Jesus Christ - The Truth plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Reasons to Believe in Jesus" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.