Michelle Ablard discusses a pivotal moment in her journey as a foster parent. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Faith Builds a Family" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Michelle Ablard was content with her life as a schoolteacher, with 3 dogs and a mortgage. But then God nudged her into foster care, which began an unlikely journey of fostering two kids from her school and eventually adopting them. Michelle simply obeyed God’s prompting and credits her community of friends and family who made her miracle family possible! Receive a copy of the "Faith Builds a Family" bundle and an audio download of "How Foster Care Brought Me My Miracle Family" for your donation

Most parents don’t give their children gifts on Labor Day, but Jim Daly has a unique idea that will set your children up for success as adults in the workforce, in their marriage, and in their own parenting. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

The Minions get predictably chaotic in Minions & Monsters, but this time, they decide to conjure up monsters via a spellbook. Read our full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the Manosphere and the “Christian Manosphere." This is a program that you want to share with all the men in your life. Greg shares research from months of reading forums and explains the first three of six lies that many men are believing. We also go into what submission means for women. Part two is coming up next week, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts after listening to these programs. Bearded Gospel Men: The Epic Quest for Manliness & Godliness Check ou

Former country artist Granger Smith shares how devastating loss, biblical truth, and the grace of Jesus transformed his life from nominal faith to wholehearted surrender. Granger exposes the toxic beliefs that keep Christians stuck in self-help, cultural compromise, and comfortable religion instead of the living hope found in Christ. Listeners will be encouraged to go deeper in God’s Word, stand courageously for their faith, and share the hope of the Gospel with a hurting world. GRANGER'S BOOK:

Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren, shares insights about the powerful connection between neuroscience and the Christian faith. He explains how our thoughts can physically reshape our brains. By intentionally choosing what we think about—especially gratitude, truth, and hope—we can form new neural pathways that influence our emotions, behaviors, and even future generations. Drawing from personal tragedy, including the loss of his son, Dr. Warren shares how people can better heal from trauma, anxiety, a

Want to hear your voice on season 10 of Christmas Stories? Hear from John Fuller about a special way you could be on the upcoming season! Send Us a Voicemail

Eliza Huie shares how to look beneath the surface of your child’s emotions and learn what’s really going on. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Count Yourself Calm" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

What happens when Average Boy spends more time talking than listening? You get an award-winning podcast! Just kidding. In this episode, AB shares the surprising lesson he learned during a school field trip to an art museum. After a day filled with shushing classmates, blurry-photo comparisons to Monet and one sandwich-stealing dog, AB discovers he may need to listen better. Join Bob and Jesse for art museum antics, ninja turtle trivia, French painter flops, flying distractions and some practical