Focus on the Family Minute

Focus on the Family
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Jan 24, 2025 • 1min

Don’t Talk About Something So Unpleasant

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.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 1min

Primary Source of Discipleship

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.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 1min

Wisdom in a Crisis

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.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 1min

Pursue Your Wife

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.
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Jan 20, 2025 • 1min

Kindness is Obedience

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.
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Jan 17, 2025 • 1min

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!   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 1min

Marriage is Not Self-Sustaining

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.
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Jan 15, 2025 • 1min

Dealing with Your Stuff

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.
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Jan 14, 2025 • 1min

He Wants to Redeem and Restore Me

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.
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Jan 13, 2025 • 1min

A Good Creator

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.

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