Focus on the Family Minute

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'v...

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 famil...

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 famili...

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...

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...

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'...

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....

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 thriv...

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...

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.  ...

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. &n...

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 re...

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 help...

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 listene...

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...

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...

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 ou...

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 supp...

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 th...