Episodes

Sept. 22, 2026

Serving Foster Families

Lisa Qualls encourages you to reach out to foster parents through simple service. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Healing for Every Heart in Adoption" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 21, 2026

The Child Still Has to Struggle

Betsy Kylstra offers some encouragement to parents who’ve chosen adoption. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Healing for Every Heart in Adoption" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 20, 2026

Your Child Needs Faithful, Not Perfect

Juan Sanchez explains why your child doesn’t need a perfect parent. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Reaching Your Child’s Heart" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 17, 2026

Anything Between Me & Jesus

Evangelist J. John explains how we need to remove any barriers between us and Jesus. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Jesus Christ – The Truthl" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 16, 2026

Able to Express Grief

Counselor Geremy Keeton offers some constructive thoughts on processing grief. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Hole in My Family Portraitl" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 15, 2026

Releasing a Child to God

Lysa TerKeurst describes how you can trust the Lord with one of your kids. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Making Peace with What I Can't Control" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 14, 2026

A Lesson from Judas

Lysa TerKeurst shares a sobering lesson from Judas in the Bible. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Making Peace with What I Can't Control" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 13, 2026

Content Newlyweds

Michelle Lentz encourages newlyweds to enjoy time with their spouse. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Hey Beginner Wife" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 10, 2026

Darin’s 9/11 Moment

9/11 survivor Darin Kinder tells about rescuing people from the rubble of collapsed buildings. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Bury Me in a Dirty Suit" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 9, 2026

3 Rules for Parenting

Relationship expert, Dr. John Townsend, discusses three rules to help you be a better parent. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Boundaries with Kids" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 8, 2026

How a Kid Reacts to an Outburst

Dr. John Townsend reminds parents to not have an emotional outburst around your kids. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Boundaries with Kids" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 7, 2026

The Work of Marriage

Marriage expert Bill Farrel gives some tips on the basic needs every couple has for making their relationship work Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource Marriage Meet Ups BUNDLE Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 6, 2026

The Verse Popped in My Head

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.
Sept. 3, 2026

The Emotions That Are Deeper

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.
Sept. 2, 2026

Who Do You Want to Become?

Kathi Lipp reminds us that the person we become is more important than the goals we achieve. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Overwhelmed" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 1, 2026

A Magic Key

Kathi Lipp shares how she and her husband have learned to share responsibilities and become better teammates. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Overwhelmed" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 31, 2026

A Little Boy, Gabriel

Kori Pennypacker tells a powerful story of a young boy who became a Christian. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Backpack Faith" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 30, 2026

God’s Plan for Men

The late Dr. Steve Farrar talks about how our culture needs more godly men. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "How to Ruin Your Life By 30" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 27, 2026

What the Bible Calls Success

Russ Crosson explains that success has nothing to do with money and everything to do with following God’s commands. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Your Life...Well Spent" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 26, 2026

Quality Time is Invaluable

Dr. Jim Burns shares a story that demonstrates the power of spending quality time with your children. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "When Your Adult Child Strays" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 25, 2026

Letting Go of the Reins

Dr. Jim Burns shares how parents should relinquish control of their adult children’s lives and try to maintain a good relationship with them. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "When Your Adult Child Strays" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 24, 2026

America, Land of the Free

Tim Goeglein explains how religious freedom is a sacred right in America. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "What Really Matters" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 23, 2026

Meeting Their Emotional Needs

Pastor Kevin Thompson shares how you can meet your spouse’s attachment need. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Love Styles" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 20, 2026

Root Cause of Every Problem

Dr. Holly Brand discusses how kids struggle with finding their identity. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Love Styles" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.