

Focus on the Family Minute
Focus on the Family
Get the wisdom of an entire 30-minute Focus on the Family broadcast in just 60 seconds! Busy parents can find practical and trustworthy 'nuggets of truth' in these streamlined interviews with a Christian perspective. From potty-training your kids to communicating better in your marriage, you will get the inspiration you need to help your family thrive together in Christ.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 1min
Glad I Learned Grace
John Smoltz, who played professional baseball, explains how he has learned about the grace of God. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Starting and Closing and an audio download of "John Smoltz: A Story of Triumph and Unexpected Turns" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 23, 2025 • 1min
Words from a Baseball Chaplain
MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz explains how he had a life changing conversation with a baseball chaplain. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Starting and Closing and an audio download of "John Smoltz: A Story of Triumph and Unexpected Turns" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 22, 2025 • 1min
Good and Bad Outsiders
Dr. John Townsend encourages people to guard their marriage from people who’d like to harm it. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Boundaries in Marriage– or a bundle of two -- and an audio download of "How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 21, 2025 • 1min
Love, Freedom and Responsibility
Dr. John Townsend goes over three things your marriage needs to succeed. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Boundaries in Marriage– or a bundle of two -- and an audio download of "How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 20, 2025 • 1min
Four Months of Scrutiny
Alisa Childers recalls a time she was in a class that challenged her Christianity. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity plus a free audio download of “Reclaiming My Faith from Modern Skepticism” for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 17, 2025 • 1min
Do Something
Natasha Crain encourages parents to help their kids seek answers to their questions, even if they don’t know where to start. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Ready or Knot? plus a free audio download of "Creating a Strong Foundation for 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.

Oct 14, 2025 • 1min
See a Trigger in Your Life
Debra Fileta shares about dealing with those areas where you feel triggered. Listen to the Full Program Receive the Nourish Your Families Mental Health bundle plus a free audio download of “How to Nourish Mental Health in Your Family” for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 13, 2025 • 1min
We Are Going to Live Somewhere
Dr. Erwin Lutzer brings up the reality of death, and why Christians can still have hope. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book One Minute After You Die plus a free audio download of “What Happens After We Die?” for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 10, 2025 • 1min
Meeting Needs in Marriage
Kathi Lipp challenges you to tell your spouse what your needs are. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Happy Habits for Every Couple and the audio download of the broadcast "Fun Ways to Pep Up Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Oct 9, 2025 • 1min
An Account for Every Careless Word
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs reminds us that we’re accountable to God for the things we say. Listen to the Full Program Get Emerson Eggerichs' book "Speak Your Mind" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.


