Episodes

Jan. 2, 2026

This Little Coin Trick

Tim Shoemaker explains how a simple coin trick led to spiritual conversations with his boys. Listen to the Full Program Receive The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1 plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on...
Jan. 1, 2026

Voices at the Airport

John Branyan tells how airports can be a rather funny place to travel for a comedian. Listen to the Full Program Get free access to almost four hours of family-friendly comedy from John Branyan, Kenn Kington, Jeremy Nunes and Chonda Pierce. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 31, 2025

Make Sense & Reform

Marc Cameron encourages people to make sense of their childhood and reframe negative stories. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio download of "How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 30, 2025

A Definition of Emotional Intelligence

Marc Cameron shares how your emotions are rooted in your family of origin. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How We Love plus a free audio download of "How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 29, 2025

Put All the Commonalities Together

John Burke brings up common things about the afterlife that line up with the Bible. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Imagine Heaven bundle plus a free audio download of “Envisioning What Heaven Will Be Like” for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 26, 2025

Romantic and Adventure Dates

Jay Laffoon encourages couples to define the purpose of a date night. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Ultimate Date Night and an audio download of "Tips for Planning Memorable Date Nights" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 25, 2025

Go Through Them All Again

Remembering her story of redemption, Lisa Robertson shares how God has been faithful in spite of their family’s mistakes. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Exploring the Joy of Christmas and the audio download of the broadcast "Helping Kids Navigate Worry in Healthy Ways" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedbac...
Dec. 24, 2025

The Heart of Being a Christian

British evangelist, J. John, explains how Jesus wants to heal our stories, no matter how broken things have been. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with a free audio download of “Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus " for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give ...
Dec. 23, 2025

May I Give You This Cross?”

Evangelist J. John shares why he always keeps an evangelism tract with him to give to others. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth with a free audio download of “Three Ways to Introduce Your Friends to Jesus " for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 22, 2025

Heartwarming Ways to Love the Elderly in Your Family

Isabel Tom discusses why caregiving takes commitment, but it’s worth it. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Value of Wrinkles and the audio download of the broadcast "Heartwarming Ways to Love the Elderly in Your Family" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 19, 2025

She Saw Angelic Beings

Lee Strobel shares about how near-death experiences confirm the reality of heaven. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Seeing the Supernatural and the audio download of the broadcast "What Does the Bible Say About the Supernatural?" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 18, 2025

Expectation of the Supernatural

Lee Strobel tells a powerful story of meeting with a theologian who experienced a supernatural event. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Seeing the Supernatural and the audio download of the broadcast "What Does the Bible Say About the Supernatural?" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us...
Dec. 17, 2025

Instead of Going to the Negative

If you’re frustrated in your marriage, Ann Wilson will offer you a few helpful perspectives. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him and the audio download of the broadcast "Revive Your Marriage by Becoming Your Husband's Biggest Cheerleader" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enj...
Dec. 16, 2025

God, I Can’t Do This

Ann Wilson describes a moment of desperation in her marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him and the audio download of the broadcast "Revive Your Marriage by Becoming Your Husband's Biggest Cheerleader" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the ...
Dec. 15, 2025

Frequency and Intensity

Michelle Nietert shares why it’s important to gauge your child’s emotions. Listen to the Full Program Receive Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your f...
Dec. 12, 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! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 11, 2025

Such a Kindness in Her Eyes

Sheila Walsh shares about a time when she cried for the first time in years. 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! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 10, 2025

Parents Shape Identity

Dr. Meg Meeker shares how parents can shape your child’s identity. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Boys Should Be Boys and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 9, 2025

Watching Mom, Watching Dad

Dr. Meg Meeker explains the different stages of life when boys gravitate towards mom and dad. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Boys Should Be Boys and the audio download of the broadcast "How to Provide a Healthier, Happier Childhood for Your Son" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us ...
Dec. 8, 2025

Believing the Best About My Husband

Dr. Heather Holleman describes a marriage communication tip that’s helped her. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of The Six Conversations and an audio download of "How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Your Spouse" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Dec. 5, 2025

The Midwestern Farmer Story

Dr. Gary Chapman tells a hilarious story that illustrates why couples need to get out of the house sometimes. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Five Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together and the audio download of the broadcast "Transform Your Family with These 5 Vital Traits" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with ...
Dec. 4, 2025

One Act of Service I Did

When you’re having dinner with your family, Dr. Gary Chapman encourages you to share ways you’ve served others today. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Five Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together and the audio download of the broadcast "Transform Your Family with These 5 Vital Traits" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christm...
Dec. 3, 2025

Look at the Whole Person

The late Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses how we need to see everyone spiritually and relationally. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Anxiety Reset and the audio download of the broadcast "Overcoming Anxiety: Finding Peace in a Hectic World" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your fee...
Dec. 2, 2025

When Someone Has Anxiety

The late Dr. Gregory Jantz talks about loving someone who is struggling with depression or anxiety. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Anxiety Reset and the audio download of the broadcast "Overcoming Anxiety: Finding Peace in a Hectic World" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Help Deliver Hope and Joy! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us you...