Episodes

April 5, 2026

Tyranny of Small Decisions

Abdu Murray encourages people to realize the power of AI but also to use it responsibly. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Fake ID and an audio download of "How AI is Shaping Our View of Reality" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
April 2, 2026

That Was My Life

Lee Strobel reminds us that life apart from Christ is very unfulfilling. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of The Case for Easter: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for the Resurrection and an audio download of "Fact Check: Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
April 1, 2026

Your Heart as a Field

Jennifer Dukes Lee shares that winter seasons in life are opportunities to get closer to God. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Growing Slow and an audio download of "Slowing Down to Embrace God" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
April 1, 2026

Think About the Bigger Picture

Ashley Willis shares how she and her husband Dave want to leave a strong marriage legacy. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Do Marriage Better and an audio download of "Transform Your Marriage Through Simple Lifestyle Shifts" 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.
March 31, 2026

Attributes of Love

Dave Willis shares about the types of love that can bless your marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Do Marriage Better and an audio download of "Transform Your Marriage Through Simple Lifestyle Shifts" 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.
March 29, 2026

Cultivate That Ability to Overcome

Dr. Nicole Wilke encourages parents to remember that kids do not need either too little or too much stress. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of the books Overcoming: What Scripture and Science Say About Resilience and Caleb Koala’s Comeback Ride: A Journey to Overcoming -- plus an audio download of "Helping Children Overcome Adversity and Trauma" -- for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 26, 2026

Less Screens is More

Jonathan McKee addresses that many of us are addicted to screens and why it’s best to put them away sometimes. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Parenting Generation Screen and an audio download of this broadcast for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 25, 2026

Half-Truth Is a Whole Lie

Deborah Pegues issues a challenge about taming your tongue and telling the truth. Listen to the Full Program Receive Deborah's book 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue and an audio download of "Controlling Your Tongue" for your donation of any amount! 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.
March 25, 2026

Looking Forward to that Glorious City

Ben Sasse, who used to be a US Senator, shares about the hope of heaven. Listen to the Full Program What does heaven teach us about God? In this collection, you’ll hear amazing stories and biblical insights about heaven from popular episodes of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Featuring guests like John Burke, Lee Strobel, Randy Alcorn and Erwin Lutzer. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 24, 2026

The Final Battle

Former US Senator Ben Sasse explains how he finds hope in Christ, even while facing the possibility of death. Listen to the Full Program What does heaven teach us about God? In this collection, you’ll hear amazing stories and biblical insights about heaven from popular episodes of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Featuring guests like John Burke, Lee Strobel, Randy Alcorn and Erwin Lutzer. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 23, 2026

Main Thing in My Parenting

Dr. Champ Thornton shares what the primary focus of our parenting should be. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of The Really Radical Book for Kids and an audio download of "What Kids Need to Know About God, Faith, and Fun!" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 20, 2026

Jesus Knew the Best on Giving

Joshua Becker shares how he had a change of heart on Jesus’s commands about generosity. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Uncluttered Faith and an audio download of "Simplify Your Life and Open Your Heart to Spiritual Growth" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 19, 2026

They Still Need You There

Amber Lia recalls how they tried to help her son Ollie overcome anxious thoughts Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of You are Seen and an audio download of "How to Help Your Teen Overcome Anxiety" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 18, 2026

Truth or Force

Christian apologist Greg Koukl brings up how force will rule a country if truth does not. Listen to the Full Program Receive Street Smarts and an audio download of "How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith" 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.
March 17, 2026

Questions Keep You Safe

Greg Koukl explains how asking questions is one of the most effective ways to evangelize. Listen to the Full Program Receive Street Smarts and an audio download of "How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith" 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.
March 16, 2026

It’s the Wrong Fight

Karen Leann Murphy encourages married couples that fighting is normal, but to focus on the right battles. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of both Becoming a Husband and Becoming a Wife and an audio download of "Before the Wedding Bells: Essential Pre-Marital Tips for Couples" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 13, 2026

The Most Hope-Filled People

Pastor Kevin Thompson encourages Christians to be filled with hope in a world that dwells on gloomy headlines. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Hope Scrolling and an audio download of "Starting Your Day in a Better Way" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 12, 2026

As I’m Entering This Room

Becky Harling reminds us to focus on others when we enter a room. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of How to Listen So People Will Talk and an audio download of "Learning the Lost Art of Listening" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 11, 2026

You Need Forgiveness in Your Heart

Melanie Shankle reminds us God can still redeem us, even if we had a broken childhood. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Here Be Dragons plus a free audio download of "Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma" 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.
March 10, 2026

Isaiah 61 in Real Life

Melanie Shankle reminds us God can still redeem us, even if we had a broken childhood. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Here Be Dragons plus a free audio download of "Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma" 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.
March 6, 2026

6-Second Hug

Dr. Ken Wilgus recommends spouses hug for 6 seconds to connect with each other. Listen to the Full Program Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests include Dr. Ken Wilgus, Shaunti Feldhahn, Dr. Greg Smalley, Kathi Lipp, Dan Seaborn, Patricia Ashley, and Jay Payleitner! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 5, 2026

During Games, Talk Less

Ed Uszynski encourages dads to really connect with your kids as they play sports, instead of focusing solely on their performance. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Away Game and an audio download of "Teaching Kids Character Through Sports" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
March 4, 2026

Worship vs. Anxiety

Jason Benham explains the differences between anxiety and worship. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Unshakeable and an audio download of "Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life" 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.
March 3, 2026

Projecting Powerlessness

Jason Benham reminds us how Jesus helped His disciples when they felt anxious Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Unshakeable and an audio download of "Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life" 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.