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.