Focus on the Family Minute

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 help...

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 sup...

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 recu...

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 qu...

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...

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. &nbsp...

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...

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 perspec...

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 Christ...

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...

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-c...

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 listene...

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 Chri...

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 f...

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 wi...

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 wi...

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 Chris...