Focus on the Family Minute

Christi Straub recounts a fun story of when she learned about celebrating the birth of Jesus.  Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/celebrating-advent-as-a-family/ Receive the book "25 Days of the Christmas Story" and the audio download of the broadcast "Celebrating Advent as a Family" for your donation of any amount! And now through a special matching op...

Chaplain Bill Goodrich shares an encouraging thing he’s witnessed by sharing the gospel with senior citizens. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/caring-for-the-forgotten-generation/ Receive the book "Nursing Home Ministry" and the audio download of the broadcast "Caring for the Forgotten Generation" for your donation of any amount! And now through a spe...

Becky Kopitzke shares about a time when she realized she needed to thank her husband for his hard work.  Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/reflecting-on-our-blessings-at-thanksgiving/#featured-resource-cta Receive the book "Love Because" and the audio download of the broadcast "Reflecting on Our Blessings at Thanksgiving" for your donation of any amoun...

Pastor Phil Waldrep gives a healthy perspective for parents of prodigal children.  Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/removing-the-barriers-between-you-and-your-prodigal-child/ Receive the book "Reaching Your Prodigal" and the audio download of the broadcast "Removing the Barriers Between You and Your Prodigal Child" for your donation of any amount! And...

It’s good to always work on your communication as a leader, as Dr. Mike Bechtle explains.  Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/making-helpful-changes-in-your-communication-part-2-of-2/ Receive the book "It's Better to Bite Your Tongue Than Eat Your Words" and the audio download of the broadcast "Making Helpful Changes to Your Communication" for your dona...

Dr. Mike Bechtle gives an amazing perspective about adding value to when you communicate with others.  Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/making-helpful-changes-in-your-communication-part-1-of-2/ Receive the book "It's Better to Bite Your Tongue Than Eat Your Words" and the audio download of the broadcast "Making Helpful Changes to Your Communication" f...

Levi Lusko explains why you need to invest in your marriage. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/filling-your-marriage-with-gods-best/#featured-resource-cta Receive the book "The Marriage Devotional" and the audio download of the broadcast "Filling Your Marriage With God's Best" for your donation of any amount! And now through a special matching opportun...

Greg Stier shares the incredible story of leading his mother to Jesus.  Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-a-dysfunctional-street-kid-became-a-radical-discipline-of-jesus-part-2-of-2/ Receive the book "Unlikely Fighter" and the audio download of the broadcast "How a Dysfunctional Street Kid Became a Radical Discipline of Jesus" for your donation of...

Greg Stier recalls a powerful moment when God became his father.  Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-a-dysfunctional-street-kid-became-a-radical-discipline-of-jesus-part-1-of-2/ Receive the book "Unlikely Fighter" and the audio download of the broadcast "How a Dysfunctional Street Kid Became a Radical Discipline of Jesus" for your donation of any am...

Dr. Randy Schroeder explains how when your child faces adversity, it’s an opportunity for him or her to grow.  Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/more-effective-habits-to-embrace-in-parenting-part-2-of-2/ Receive the book "Simple Habits for Effective Parenting" and the audio download of the broadcast "More Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting" for y...

Dr. Randy Schroeder explains how when your child faces adversity, it’s an opportunity for him or her to grow.  Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/more-effective-habits-to-embrace-in-parenting-part-1-of-2/ Receive the book "Simple Habits for Effective Parenting" and the audio download of the broadcast "More Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting" for y...

A veteran shares a story of a Marine that died with his men. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/honoring-americas-veterans/ Receive the book "Faith, Hope, Love and Deployment" and the audio download of the broadcast "Honoring America's Veterans" for your donation of any amount! And now through a special matching opportunity, your gift will be DOUBLED, d...

It can be easy to see what’s wrong with your child, but Brandon Miller offers a better approach. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/identifying-your-strengths-as-a-parent/ Receive the book "Incredible Parent" and the audio download of the broadcast "Identifying Your Strengths as a Parent" for your donation of any amount! And now through a special matchi...

Through the pain of an unwanted divorce, God gave Lysa TerKeurst the strength to keep standing. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/setting-boundaries-in-your-most-difficult-relationships-part-2-of-2 Receive the book "Good Boundaries and Goodbyes" and the audio download of the broadcast "Setting Boundaries in Your Most Difficult Relationships" for your d...

Popular author Lysa TerKeurst shares how God established boundaries for the sake of our freedom. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/setting-boundaries-in-your-most-difficult-relationships-part-1-of-2 Receive the book "Good Boundaries and Goodbyes" and the audio download of the broadcast "Setting Boundaries in Your Most Difficult Relationships" for your...

Natasha Crain distinguishes between what the world tells us is right, vs. what God says. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/defending-your-faith-in-a-secular-culture/ Receive the book "Faithfully Different" and the audio download of the broadcast "Defending Your Faith in a Secular Culture" for your donation of any amount! And now through a special match...

Pat Linnell explains how unexpected ways of being loved on by others is so powerful. Listen to the full program: h ttp:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/the-beautiful-impact-of-loving-your-neighbor/ Receive the book "Grace Bomb" and the audio download of the broadcast "The Beautiful Impact of Loving Your Neighbor" for your donation of any amount! And now through a special matching opp...

If your child wants to go to an event, Dr. Kevin Leman offers a helpful way for you to respond well. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/practical-advice-for-parenting-powerful-kids-part-2-of-2/ Receive the book "Parenting Your Powerful Child" and the audio download of the broadcast "Practical Advice for Parenting Powerful Kids" for your donation of any...

Dr. Kevin Leman explains how teaching your kids true maturity might mean making them uncomfortable every once in a while. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/practical-advice-for-parenting-powerful-kids-part-1-of-2/ Receive the book "Parenting Your Powerful Child" and the audio download of the broadcast "Practical Advice for Parenting Powerful Kids" for...

Ryan Bomberger describes how his parents treated him well after he was adopted.

Kevin Thompson describes his grandparents’ marriage. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/laughing-loving-and-lasting-wtih-your-spouse/#featured-resource-cta Receive the book "Happily" and the audio download of the broadcast "Laughing, Loving and Lasting With Your Spouse" for your donation of any amount: https://donate. focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broa...

Erin Smalley suggests that while the role of a wife is unique, your worth needs to come from your relationship with God, not your spouse. Listen to the full program: https:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/becoming-a-wholehearted-wife-part-2-of-2 Receive the book "The Wholehearted Wife" and the audio download of the broadcast "Becoming a Wholehearted Wife" for your donation of any amo...

Erin Smalley shares how anger can be a smoke signal. Listen to the full program: https:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/becoming-a-wholehearted-wife-part-1-of-2 Receive the book "The Wholehearted Wife" and the audio download of the broadcast "Becoming a Wholehearted Wife" for your donation of any amount: https://donate. focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2022-10-27?refc...

Brant Hansen uses a powerful quote from C.S. Lewis about the importance of having a healthy trajectory in life. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/being-the-man-your-family-needs-part-2-of-2 Receive the book "The Men We Need" and the audio download of the broadcast "Being the Man Your Family Needs" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-e...

Even though it wasn’t easy, Brant Hansen worked to prioritize his family over his career. Listen to the full program: http:// www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/being-the-man-your-family-needs-part-1-of-2 Receive the book "The Men We Need" and the audio download of the broadcast "Being the Man Your Family Needs" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when...