Episodes
Jan. 27, 2026
A Wall for Your Weakness
Dr. Erwin Lutzer encourages believers to protect themselves from and be honest about their own temptations. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit plus an audio download of the broadcast "Break Free from Bad Habits to Find True Change" 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...
Jan. 26, 2026
Burden for Kids Today
Dr. Erwin Lutzer shares some of the dangers kids are facing today, and why we can’t ignore them. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit plus an audio download of the broadcast "Break Free from Bad Habits to Find True Change" 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 fe...
Jan. 23, 2026
Dino’s Need to Mature
Dino Petrone shares how he lived for quick fixes early on in his marriage, and why that approach was so bad. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Designed to Last and an audio download of "How to Cultivate Lasting Love" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 22, 2026
Sat in the Same Pew 20 Years
David Bereit tells a powerful story of a woman, who’d had an abortion, who challenged pastors to be a source of healing. Listen to the Full Program You can save a mother and her baby from the tragedy of abortion with your generous and compassionate gift now. Your immediate action will help connect expectant mothers with the resources and encouragement they need to choose life! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 21, 2026
Almost Every Hand Goes Up
Parental expert, Dr. Kathy Koch, explains how all of us can benefit from struggles we go through. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Resilient Kids plus an audio download of the broadcast "Helping Your Child Develop Resilience" 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.
Jan. 20, 2026
Most Resilient People
Dr. Kathy Koch outlines some of the qualities of godly, resilient people. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Resilient Kids plus an audio download of the broadcast "Helping Your Child Develop Resilience" 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.
Jan. 19, 2026
You Need the Team
Carey Casey shares a lesson his father taught him about the need to have others in our lives. Listen to the Full Program We all love rooting for our favorite sports teams, but the stadium is only part of a larger arena in life: God’s kingdom. What does faith look like both on and off the playing field? In this special collection, you’ll hear powerful testimonies from athletes with memorable track records in sports and an even greater legacy in faith. Featuring guests like John Smoltz, Darrell ...
Jan. 16, 2026
Coming Back to Church
Justin Brierley explains why so many people are returning to church today. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Why I’m Still a Christian and an audio download of "Providing Hope to a Doubting Culture" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 15, 2026
We Need to Pause, Pause, Pause
Randy Schroeder shares the importance of pausing to strengthen the relationship. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and a free audio download of “How to Break Bad Habits and Cultivate 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.
Jan. 14, 2026
The Nurse Who Forgave Her Husband
Randy Schroeder shares about a couple he counseled, where the husband had been unfaithful, and the wife chose to forgive. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and a free audio download of “How to Break Bad Habits and Cultivate 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 Minu...
Jan. 13, 2026
A Lightness & Happiness Came
Tricia Goyer talks about the moment she gave her life to Jesus, even after she’d made some poor decisions. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Heart Happy and a free audio download of “Finding Happiness in the Chaos of Life” for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 12, 2026
Fallen Into a Screen Trap
David Murrow shares about a time he was convicted by spending too much time on his phone. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book People Can’t Drive You Crazy If You Don’t Give Them the Keys and a free audio download of “Getting a Handle on Your Screen Time” for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 9, 2026
Deuteronomy 31:7-8
Mauricio Rosa tells a powerful story about how God gave him a Scripture to cling to, during his wife’s challenging pregnancy. Listen to the Full Program You can save a mother and her baby from the tragedy of abortion with your generous and compassionate gift now. Your immediate action will help connect expectant mothers with the resources and encouragement they need to choose life! And when you give today, we’ll say thanks by sending you the book, Saving Nate: Choosing Life after a Devastating...
Jan. 8, 2026
Are We Listening, Can We Hear?
Courtney Ellis reminds us why it’s dangerous to fill out lives up with too many activities, which won’t allow us to hear Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Uncluttered and an audio download of "Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule" 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.
Jan. 7, 2026
My Childhood Table
Courtney Ellis tells how letting go of her childhood table wasn’t easy. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Uncluttered and an audio download of "Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule" 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.
Jan. 6, 2026
God Forgave My Bad Habit
Christy Osborne shares how God forgave her after she realized she’d been drinking too much. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Love Life Sober plus a free audio download of “Discovering the Joy of an Alcohol-Free Life” for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.
Jan. 5, 2026
Spend Less Than You Make
Russ Crosson encourages you to steward your money wisely. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Your Money Made Simple bundle plus a free audio download of “Transform Your Finances: Smart Steps for a Secure Future” 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.
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...