

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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Sep 12, 2025 • 1min
I Call it My Blessing Journal
Kari Stageberg encourages you to remember ways you’ve seen God show up before. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Your Journey from Broken to Blessed and an audio download of "Finding God's Love When You Feel Broken" 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.

Sep 11, 2025 • 1min
Deal with the Hurt First
Dr. John Trent encourages people to deal with internal hurt by focusing on God’s love. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Your Journey from Broken to Blessed and an audio download of "Finding God's Love When You Feel Broken" 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.

Sep 10, 2025 • 1min
Respect Differing Opinions
You and your spouse can and should learn to respect each other’s differing opinions, as Dr. Randy Schroeder explains. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits For 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Sep 9, 2025 • 1min
Quiet Connects
Dr. Randy Schroeder describes a lesson he learned from a couple who practiced something called, “quiet connects,” during a power outage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and the audio download of the broadcast "Forming New Habits For 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 enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Sep 8, 2025 • 1min
When Dad Told My Kids His Testimony
Dr. Josh Mulvihill explains why one of the most effective things a grandparent can do is share his or her testimony with the grandkids. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Grandparenting plus a free audio download of "Making the Most of Time with Your Grandkids" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Sep 5, 2025 • 1min
I’m Going with the Kids
Katy Faust explains how children intuitively know they need a mother and father. Listen to the Full Program Truth is under attack—but it’s not lost. Truth Rising, a powerful new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the cultural crisis and calls the church into action. Stand firm, engage boldly, and be part of the movement to reclaim truth. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Sep 4, 2025 • 1min
A Friend Who’ll Cause Faithful Wounds
Pastor Scott Kedersha shares about the need to include others in the dating process of your life. 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.

Sep 3, 2025 • 1min
Amusing an Entire Generation
Dr. Josh Straub tells parents about the dangers of too much screen time for our kids Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Famous at Home at Home plus a free audio download of "8 Ways to Cultivate Relationships and Joy With Your Kids" 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.

Sep 2, 2025 • 1min
God is Happy to be With Me
Dr. Josh Straub explains how good parenting must come from us recognizing that we’re first loved by God. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Famous at Home at Home plus a free audio download of "8 Ways to Cultivate Relationships and Joy With Your Kids" 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.

Sep 1, 2025 • 1min
I Forgot Socks
Kenn Kington shares a funny moment where he forgot some socks. Listen to the Full Program Get free access to almost four hours of family-friendly comedy from Kenn Kington, Ted Cunningham, Jeremy Nunes, John Branyan, and Chonda Pierce. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.