Episodes

Sept. 19, 2025

Eternity is Set in Your Heart

Annie F. Downs shares a beautiful lesson about eternity. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Chase the Fun and an audio download of "Make Fun a Priority Now – Here's Why!" 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.
Sept. 18, 2025

When it Becomes Too Escalated

Eliza Huie shares how parents can handle stressful moments effectively. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Unoffendable and an audio download of "Speaking Peace into Chaos in a Troubled Culture" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 17, 2025

Provoked Not Offended

Pastor Gabe Lyons reminds us to engage in conversations with people we disagree with. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Unoffendable and an audio download of "Speaking Peace into Chaos in a Troubled Culture" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 16, 2025

The Church Opens Wide Her Doors

Pastor Gabe Lyons encourages Christians to keep speaking the truth. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Unoffendable and an audio download of "Speaking Peace into Chaos in a Troubled Culture" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 15, 2025

This Refining in Your Life

Vanessa Martindale explains why God is more than able to restore your story. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Blended and Redeemed plus a free audio download of “Redeeming Your Blended Marriage” for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 12, 2025

I Call it My Blessing Journal

Kari Stageberg encourages you to remember ways you’ve seen God show up before. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Your Journey from Broken to Blessed and an audio download of "Finding God's Love When You Feel Broken" 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.
Sept. 11, 2025

Deal with the Hurt First

Dr. John Trent encourages people to deal with internal hurt by focusing on God’s love. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Your Journey from Broken to Blessed and an audio download of "Finding God's Love When You Feel Broken" 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.
Sept. 10, 2025

Respect Differing Opinions

You and your spouse can and should learn to respect each other’s differing opinions, as Dr. Randy Schroeder explains. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits For Your Marriage" 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 gi...
Sept. 9, 2025

Quiet Connects

Dr. Randy Schroeder describes a lesson he learned from a couple who practiced something called, “quiet connects,” during a power outage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits For Your Marriage" 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 Famil...
Sept. 8, 2025

When Dad Told My Kids His Testimony

Dr. Josh Mulvihill explains why one of the most effective things a grandparent can do is share his or her testimony with the grandkids. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Grandparenting plus a free audio download of "Making the Most of Time with Your Grandkids" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 5, 2025

I’m Going with the Kids

Katy Faust explains how children intuitively know they need a mother and father. Listen to the Full Program Truth is under attack—but it’s not lost. Truth Rising, a powerful new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the cultural crisis and calls the church into action. Stand firm, engage boldly, and be part of the movement to reclaim truth. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 4, 2025

A Friend Who’ll Cause Faithful Wounds

Pastor Scott Kedersha shares about the need to include others in the dating process of your life. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Ready or Knot? plus a free audio download of "Creating a Strong Foundation for a Healthy Marriage" 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.
Sept. 3, 2025

Amusing an Entire Generation

Dr. Josh Straub tells parents about the dangers of too much screen time for our kids Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Famous at Home at Home plus a free audio download of "8 Ways to Cultivate Relationships and Joy With Your Kids" 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.
Sept. 2, 2025

God is Happy to be With Me

Dr. Josh Straub explains how good parenting must come from us recognizing that we’re first loved by God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Famous at Home at Home plus a free audio download of "8 Ways to Cultivate Relationships and Joy With Your Kids" 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 feedb...
Sept. 1, 2025

I Forgot Socks

Kenn Kington shares a funny moment where he forgot some socks. Listen to the Full Program Get free access to almost four hours of family-friendly comedy from Kenn Kington, Ted Cunningham, Jeremy Nunes, John Branyan, and Chonda Pierce. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 29, 2025

Not a Policeman, a Judge

Instead of letting your teenager manipulate you, Dr. Ken Wilgus gives a powerful reminder about who is really in charge in the home. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and the audio download of the broadcast "Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood" 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, p...
Aug. 28, 2025

When Childhood Ends

Dr. Ken Wilgus explains at what age childhood should officially end for your kid. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and the audio download of the broadcast "Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood" 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.
Aug. 27, 2025

The People I Needed Then

Trisha Davis shares about the people she needed during a rough season in her marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of One Choice Away from Change and an audio download of "Identifying Harmful Patterns to Heal Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 26, 2025

The Marriage We Ultimately Want

Pastor Justin Davis shares about a time where he learned to adjust his expectations in marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of One Choice Away from Change and an audio download of "Identifying Harmful Patterns to Heal Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 25, 2025

Gratitude and the Brain

Dr. Charles Stone explains how being thankful has a really good effect on your brain. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Stress Less and an audio download of "Healthy Habits for Reducing Stress and Anxiety" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 22, 2025

What Dr. Dobson Meant to Me

A listener named Arlene shares the impact that Dr. James Dobson had on her life. Please visit the website to learn more about the founder. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 22, 2025

Respect Differing Opinions

You and your spouse can and should learn to respect each other’s differing opinions, as Dr. Randy Schroeder explains. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits For Your Marriage" 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 gi...
Aug. 21, 2025

Quiet Connects

Dr. Randy Schroeder describes a lesson he learned from a couple who practiced something called, “quiet connects,” during a power outage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits For Your Marriage" 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 Famil...
Aug. 20, 2025

Life Spent Making Pearls

Sheila Walsh shares an inspiring lesson on how her mother handled challenges. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Holding On When You Want to Let Go plus a free audio download of “From Shame to Shine: Inspiring Others in Christ” for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.