Episodes

Disengaging a Fight in Marriage
July 13, 2026

Disengaging a Fight in Marriage

Dr. Kevin Leman gives an example of how to phrase your words to avoid conflict with your spouse.Listen to today's broadcastGet today's featured resource "The Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You Are"Explore more episode resourcesIf you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Presence, Proximity & Permanence
July 10, 2026

Presence, Proximity & Permanence

Rebekah Lyons reminds couples that you need to be intentional about cultivating community.Listen to today's broadcast.Get today's featured resource, "The Fight For Us."Explore more episode resources.If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Difficult to Discuss
July 9, 2026

Difficult to Discuss

Rebekah Lyons addresses when you and your spouse need to address difficult topics in your relationship.Listen to today's broadcast.Get today's featured resource, "The Fight For Us."Explore more episode resources.If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Leading as a Man of God
July 8, 2026

Leading as a Man of God

Steve Farrar shares how it’s important to be a man of integrity who leads your family well.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of Point Man and an audio download of "Being There For Your Son" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Our Most Important Work
July 7, 2026

Our Most Important Work

The late Dr. Steve Farrar explains how men sometimes get distracted from what’s truly important in life.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of Point Man and an audio download of "Being There For Your Son" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Can Still Lead With Grace
July 6, 2026

Can Still Lead With Grace

Pastor J.D. Greear explains why we need a balance of convictions and grace.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of Everyday Revolutionary and an audio download of "How to Represent Christ in Today's Culture" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today.If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Looking for Buried Treasure
July 2, 2026

Looking for Buried Treasure

In celebration of Independence Day, you can hear the Adventures in Odyssey drama, “The Day Independence Came.”Listen to the Full ProgramBring God's Word to life for young readers with this beautiful children's Bible, packed with over 1,000 engaging elements and beloved characters from Adventures in Odyssey to help kids ages 6-12 read, understand, and apply Scripture every day. Receive a copy for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gi...
The American Worldview
July 1, 2026

The American Worldview

Historian and professor Rod Gragg describes the worldview behind many of the Founding Fathers.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive 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! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
My Tone of Voice
June 30, 2026

My Tone of Voice

Tori Benham shares how to pay attention to your tone of voice around your spouse.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of Marriage A to Z and an audio download of "Simple Yet Profound Ways to Transform Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
A Hug When You’re at Odds
June 29, 2026

A Hug When You’re at Odds

David Benham addresses how 20-seconds of hugging your spouse can improve your relationship immensely.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of Marriage A to Z and an audio download of "Simple Yet Profound Ways to Transform Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
When Kids Think God is Distant
June 28, 2026

When Kids Think God is Distant

Dannah Gresh encourages parents to respond well when your kids sin against God.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of 8 Great Dates for Moms and Daughters and an audio download of "Cultivating a Strong Mother-Daughter Bond" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Jesus’s Unanswered Prayer
June 25, 2026

Jesus’s Unanswered Prayer

Dr. Erwin Lutzer explains why God didn’t answer one of Jesus’s prayers.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? A Biblical Guide to God’s Hidden Purposes and an audio download of "Trusting God When He Doesn't Answer Your Prayers" for your donation of any amount!If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Treating Prayer Like an Oxygen Mask
June 24, 2026

Treating Prayer Like an Oxygen Mask

Dr. Erwin Lutzer explains why Christians need to take prayer more seriously.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? A Biblical Guide to God’s Hidden Purposes and an audio download of "Trusting God When He Doesn't Answer Your Prayers" for your donation of any amount!If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
3 Rules for Parenting
June 23, 2026

3 Rules for Parenting

Relationship expert, Dr. John Townsend, discusses three rules to help you be a better parent.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of Boundaries with Kids and an audio download of "Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
How a Kid Reacts to an Outburst
June 22, 2026

How a Kid Reacts to an Outburst

Dr. John Townsend reminds parents to not have an emotional outburst around your kids.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of Boundaries with Kids and an audio download of "Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
If You Forgot Your Anniversary
June 21, 2026

If You Forgot Your Anniversary

Dr. Gary Chapman shares how you can make things right with your spouse, even if you forgot your wedding anniversary.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of The 5 Apology Languages plus a free audio download of “Transform Your Marriage with the Power of a Sincere Apology.” Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
You’re on This Trajectory
June 21, 2026

You’re on This Trajectory

Brant Hansen uses a powerful quote from C.S. Lewis about the importance of having a healthy trajectory in life.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of The Men We Need and an audio download of "Being the Man Your Family Needs" for your donation of any amount!If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
I Know My Kids
June 17, 2026

I Know My Kids

Even though it wasn’t easy, Brant Hansen worked to prioritize his family over his career.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of The Men We Need and an audio download of "Being the Man Your Family Needs" for your donation of any amount!If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
The Bills Will Get Paid
June 16, 2026

The Bills Will Get Paid

Matt Bell recalls a time where he realized his kids were more important than the amount of money he made.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of Starting Strong and an audio download of "Unlock the Secrets to a Financially Secure Marriage" for your donation of any amount!If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
A Bold Act of Leadership
June 15, 2026

A Bold Act of Leadership

Matt Bell encourages husbands to take responsibility for the financial side of the marriage.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of Starting Strong and an audio download of "Unlock the Secrets to a Financially Secure Marriage" for your donation of any amount!If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
In the Same City Where
June 14, 2026

In the Same City Where

U.S. Senator Tim Scott reminds us of how God’s grace is evident in the American story.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of One Nation Always Under God and an audio download of "Faith, Freedom, and the Future of America" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Jesus is Pure
June 11, 2026

Jesus is Pure

Dannah Gresh explains how all of us have fallen short of God’s standards for purity, and that’s why we need Christ.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of And the Bride Wore White and an audio download of "The Good, Bad, and the Holy of Purity Culture" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedbac...
Decide or Slide
June 10, 2026

Decide or Slide

Dannah Gresh shares how couples who are more intentional about romance tend to have higher satisfaction rates.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive a copy of And the Bride Wore White and an audio download of "The Good, Bad, and the Holy of Purity Culture" 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Am I Enough?
June 9, 2026

Am I Enough?

During a difficult time in his ministry, the Lord asked Pastor John Burke a life-changing question.Listen to the Full ProgramReceive the book Soul Revolution for your donation of any amount! and an audio download of "Staying Connected to God: A 60-Day Challenge" for your donation of any amount!If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.