Focus on the Family Minute

Ruth Graham explains why we need solitude sometimes.

Ruth Graham recounts how her father, the Reverend Billy Graham, showed her tremendous grace after she went through a divorce.  

When you and your spouse feel distant, Dr. Randy Schroeder offers a simple tip for reconnecting with each other   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness plus an audio download of the broadcast "Simple Habits to Embrace in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your mont...

Shaunti Feldhahn describes how money can spark fear between spouses.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Thriving in Love & Money plus an audio download of the broadcast "Game-Changing Marriage and Money Insights" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Amy Ford shares how church should be the first place where expectant teen moms can find help, love, and support.   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 heart...

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? plus an audio download of the broadcast "Evidence for the Existence of God" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.  ...

Lee Strobel shares how the complexity of our DNA reveals why God exists.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Is God Real? plus an audio download of the broadcast "Evidence for the Existence of God" 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 ou...

Dr. Tony Evans explains how Jesus has given us spiritual authority to defeat Satan.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Kingdom Focus plus an audio download of the broadcast "Jesus and His Power" 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...

Kari Kampakis describes why it’s not good parenting to be obsessed with rules, if they aren’t cultivated by a relationship with your kids.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Love Her Well plus an audio download of the broadcast "Loving Your Teen Daughter Well" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly su...

Jeff Becker and his father Brian explain how men need to be fierce like a lion, but also have a tender side.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Tender Lions and the audio download of the broadcast "Building Strong Father-Son Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families...

Sean Reed talks about a moment where he learned to think about leaving a godly legacy.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Marriage in Transition and the audio download of the broadcast "Creating a Shared Vision for 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.  ...

During a difficult pregnancy for his wife Lanette, Sean Reed found an incredible perspective.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Marriage in Transition and the audio download of the broadcast "Creating a Shared Vision for 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 thr...

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! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps fami...

Ted Cunningham recalls a funny moment with his wife and how they bring laughter into their marriage.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Ted Cunningham's book A Love That Laughs and the audio download of the broadcast "Bringing Laughter to Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps fami...

Dr. Kathryn Butler shares about a time God made Himself real to her   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Glimmers of Grace and the audio download of the broadcast "Seeing God's Goodness During Medical Crises" 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 a...

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! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps...

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! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly suppor...

Robyn Dykstra reminds us that we need to have the courage to ask God for help.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Growing Your Faith and the audio download of the broadcast "Overcoming Obstacles to Pursue God's Direction in Life" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.  ...

Adam Holz from PluggedIn talks about a time where watching tv with his kids turned into a teachable moment.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family and the audio download of the broadcast "Becoming Screen Savvy As a Family" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps...

Amber Lia explains how she turned to God when her marriage became a point of pain.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Marriage Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Identifying Triggers 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 list...

Amber Lia describes how she felt she had married Mr. Wrong, but God intervened.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Marriage Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Identifying Triggers 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 listene...

Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty quotes a powerful passage from the book of Galatians.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book I Could Be Wrong, But I Doubt It and the audio download of the broadcast "From Rebellion to Redemption" 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 y...

Cynthia Tobias brings some sobering statistics about how kids are struggling in schools today.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Reclaiming Education and the audio download of the broadcast "Putting Children First in Education" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   I...

Chris Coursey explains how brain science validates what the Bible says about joy.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Joy Switch and the audio download of the broadcast "Choosing Joy in Healthy 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...

Leslie Leyland Fields describes a moment where she felt completely overwhelmed as a mom.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Parenting Is Your Highest Calling plus a free audio download of “Never Perfect: Finding More Joy, and Less Guilt, As a Mom" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps f...