Focus on the Family Minute

Abby Johnson shares how her parents didn’t discuss taboo topics much when she was growing up. Listen to the Full Program Your gift to support our Option Ultrasound program will equip pregnancy medical clinics across the country with ultrasound machines, resources, and sonography training for nurses, so that a mother considering abortion can see her baby, hear that tiny heartbeat . . . and be moved to choose life. Give now, and we’ll say thanks with Abby Johnson's Preborn Life Bundle (her books Unplanned and What’s In Mommy’s Tummy?) plus a free audio download of “Overcoming Abortion and Becoming a Force for Life” If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Ryan Rush shares why it matters for families to have meals together. Listen to the Full Program Receive Restore the Table and the audio download of the broadcast "Creating Meaningful Mealtimes" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Kathi Lipp explains why God wants us to use wisdom to prepare for challenging situations before they come. Listen to the Full Program Receive Kathi Lipp's book Ready for Anything and the audio download of the broadcast "Preparing Your Family for Any Situation" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Matt Jacobson reminds husbands of the need to pursue their wives, even years into the marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the "100 Ways to Love" Book Bundle plus a free audio download of the broadcast "Simple Steps to Improve 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've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Barry Corey reminds us to be kind to others, even if they’re not nice to us. Listen to the Full Program Receive Barry Corey's book Love Kindness and the audio download of the broadcast "Using Kindness to Open Doors in the Culture" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Greg Smalley emphasizes how much work it takes to keep a marriage strong. Listen to the Full Program Receive Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You Will Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Practical Advice for Those Getting Ready to Wed" 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've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Greg Smalley uses the example of burning ships to talk about how committed couples should be to their marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive Ready to Wed: 12 Ways to Start a Marriage You Will Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Practical Advice for Those Getting Ready to Wed" 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've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan explains how Jesus can redeem our stories. Listen to the Full Program Join renowned teacher and Bible scholar Ray Vander Laan as he examines what it means to be a follower of Christ through the cultural, historical, and otherwise contextual lens of Scripture. The Study is a four-season video Bible study for small groups and individuals to consider the question: what did it mean to be one of the original disciples of Jesus, and what does that mean for us today? If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Kathy Koch describes why she thinks God gave her a lower voice and how His purposes are for our good. Listen to the Full Program Receive Dr. Kathy Koch's book 8 Great Smarts and the audio download of the broadcast "Created by God for a Purpose" 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've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Gary Thomas explains why serving God is the most important thing we will do Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Every Body Matters and an audio download of "Understanding the Spiritual Impact of Healthy Living" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Author Gary Thomas reminds us why taking care of our bodies matters to God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Every Body Matters and an audio download of "Understanding the Spiritual Impact of Healthy Living" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Speaking from experience, Amber Lia reminds you to give your parenting burdens to God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers" 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've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Amber Lia shares very honestly about how God wanted to change her as a mom. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers" 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've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jade Warshaw talks about when spouses have differing money habits, and how those can influence a marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Money is Not a Math Problem and an audio download of "Healthy Budgeting Habits for Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jenni Graebe reminds parents to savor a moment with your kids and have fun. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book The Rhythm of Home and an audio download of "Setting a New Rhythm for Your Family" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Comedian Jeremy Nunes tells the hilarious story of getting elected to mayor. Listen to the Full Program Listeners have spoken! Jim Daly and John Fuller are your hosts in this collection of the year's most popular episodes from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. You'll hear all of the year's best encouragement on marriage, parenting, and growing your faith, all from a biblical perspective you can trust. The 18 titles in this series feature John Burke, Kevin Leman, Jodie Berndt, Lee Strobel and more. Take a minute to sign up below, and receive this FREE collection! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lee Strobel reminds us that God can take the worst situations in our lives and turn them around for good. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Is God Real? : Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life and an audio download of "Evidence for the Existence of God" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Lee Strobel shares how the complexity of our DNA reveals why God exists. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Is God Real? : Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life and an audio download of "Evidence for the Existence of God" for your donation of any amount! Your Gift DOUBLES to Give Families Hope! Save 2X the marriages and families this Christmas with your life-changing gift today! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.