Focus on the Family Minute

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...

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...

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 en...

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...

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" fo...

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 enj...

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 feed...

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. Yo...

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.