Focus on the Family Minute

Using the story of Jesus, Gil Stuart shares how a stepfather can play a vital role in a child’s life.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of "Restored & Remarried" and an audio download of "Encouragement for Remarried Couples" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Gil Stuart shares where you can find hope if you have gone through a painful divorce.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of "Restored & Remarried" and an audio download of "Encouragement for Remarried Couples" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Courtney Ellis reminds us why it’s dangerous to fill out lives up with too many activities, which won’t allow us to hear from God.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book "Uncluttered" and an audio download of "Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps famil...

Courtney Ellis tells how letting go of her childhood table wasn’t easy.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book "Uncluttered" and an audio download of "Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule" 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, pl...

Ken Swarner shares two things that have helped him connect with his adult kids.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Blessed are the Misfits and an audio download of "Learning About God's Mercy" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Robyn Dykstra recalls a moment she felt God’s love speak to her in a powerful way.   Listen to the Full Program   Get a CD and bonus audio download of today's broadcast "Twice Widowed, Always Blessed" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Robyn Dykstra shares part of how an early job would eventually lead her down a difficult journey.   Listen to the Full Program   Get a CD and bonus audio download of today's broadcast "Twice Widowed, Always Blessed" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Author Rhonda Stoppe tells how her son Brandon’s health struggles eventually led to him finding his calling as a musician.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book "Moms Raising Sons to Be Men" and an audio download of "How Godly Moms Can Raise Godly Sons" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support help...

Rhonda Stoppe reminds us that motherhood is not just about having kids, it’s about being the mom God calls you to be   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book "Moms Raising Sons to Be Men" and an audio download of "How Godly Moms Can Raise Godly Sons" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps fami...

Ted Lowe shares something he’s taught at marriage seminars that can take your relationship to the next level.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Larnelle Harris' booReceive the book "Us in Mind" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to imp...

Robin Jones Gunn reminds us that parenting a teen daughter is not just having one difficult conversation, it’s about inviting her into a series of discussions.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Larnelle Harris' book Shaped Notes and an audio download of "A Legacy of Music and Trusting the Lord" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your f...

Toni Nieuwhof shares how counseling helped her find hope when her marriage was struggling.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive "Before You Split" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a $1.4 MILLION...

Carey Nieuwhof tells a convicting story of when he went to marriage counseling.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive "Before You Split" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a $1.4 MILLION matching o...

Larnelle Harris describes how his relationship with God helped him walk through some tough times.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Larnelle Harris' book Shaped Notes and an audio download of "A Legacy of Music and Trusting the Lord" for your donation of any amount!ation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored ma...

Arlene Pellicane explains why being an authority in your child’s life is more important than trying to be their friend.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Arlene Pellicane's book "Parents Rising" and an audio download of "Raising Godly Children in Today's Culture" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you and an in-law are facing tension in your relationship, Dr. Gary Chapman encourages you to engage in their world.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive "Happily Ever After" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many m...

While you may have good intentions to help your in-laws, Dr. Gary Chapman reminds us that it’s best to ask them what they need first.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive "Happily Ever After" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact t...

Dr. Ron Welch reminds you that it’s a choice to honor, respect, and love your spouse.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Dr. Welch's book "10 Choices Successful Couples Make" for your donation of any amount! Through your support of Focus on the Family, you’ll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives. And right now, DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many ma...

While recovering from a surgery, Karen Wingate learned to appreciate the simple things in the world.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of With Fresh Eyes and an audio download of "Seeing Life with New Vision" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Matt Bell reminds us about the significance of teaching our kids to be generous with money.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality and an audio download of "Talking to Your Kids About Sexuality and Gender" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Ken Wilgus offers parents a solid way to discipline teens—by taking away their stuff!   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book "Feeding the Mouth That Bites You" 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 feedbac...

Dr. Ken Wilgus explains why teenagers experiment with grown-up activities.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book "Feeding the Mouth That Bites You" 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.

Historian and professor Rod Gragg describes the worldview behind many of the Founding Fathers.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of By the Hand of Providence and an audio download of "Revolutionary Faith in the Birth of America" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Chris Marlow shares how his daughters impacted the world through a lemonade stand. Listen to the Full Program   Receive Chris Marlow's book "Doing Good is Simple" and an audio download of "Changing the World Through a Lemonade Stand" for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kenn Kington tells an amazing story of a friend who cut his grass the summer after his daughter was diagnosed with leukemia.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a CD of “Using Humor to Get Through the Best and Worst of Times” – including additional content that wasn’t heard on air -- for your donation of any amount!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.