Episodes

Oct. 4, 2026

A Visit to Calvary Chapel

A simple invitation to Calvary Chapel led to Joe Dallas hearing the gospel for the first time. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "The Gay Gospel?" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Oct. 1, 2026

Building Up the Church

Pastor Gary Thomas talks about how we should be building up the church - Christ's body. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "The Life You Were Reborn to Live" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 30, 2026

The Act of Obedience

Pastor Gary Thomas explains the importance of being obedient. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "The Life You Were Reborn to Live" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 29, 2026

Get Out of the List

Michelle Nietert encourages parents to not hold on to lists too rigidly. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Strong and Secure" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 28, 2026

When My Kids Know God

Michelle Nietert shares about the joy of seeing her daughter walk with God. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Strong and Secure" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 27, 2026

If She Never Reciprocates

Jim Ramos shares about a life-changing decision in his marriage. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Dialed In" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 24, 2026

God is With the Betrayed

Jodie Berndt provides encouragement to the couples facing hard times. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage BUNDLE" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 23, 2026

Caring for the Stranger You Married

Jodie Berndt provides a helpful perspective on why you and your spouse change over time in marriage. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage BUNDLE" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
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.