Episodes
July 15, 2026
A Loving Authority
Jessica Smartt explains how to persevere through tough times with your kids. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Come on Home" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
July 14, 2026
Big Rocks of Families
Jessica Smartt shares some of the top priorities moms and dads need to focus on. Listen to today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "Come on Home" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
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 broadcast Get today's featured resource "The Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You Are" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
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.
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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Bring 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...
July 1, 2026
The American Worldview
Historian and professor Rod Gragg describes the worldview behind many of the Founding Fathers. Listen to the Full Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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.
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 Program Receive 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...