

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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Aug 25, 2025 • 1min
Gratitude and the Brain
Dr. Charles Stone explains how being thankful has a really good effect on your brain. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Stress Less and an audio download of "Healthy Habits for Reducing Stress and Anxiety" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Aug 22, 2025 • 1min
What Dr. Dobson Meant to Me
A listener named Arlene shares the impact that Dr. James Dobson had on her life. Please visit the website to learn more about the founder. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Aug 22, 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.

Aug 21, 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.

Aug 20, 2025 • 1min
Life Spent Making Pearls
Sheila Walsh shares an inspiring lesson on how her mother handled challenges. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Holding On When You Want to Let Go plus a free audio download of “From Shame to Shine: Inspiring Others in Christ” for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Aug 19, 2025 • 1min
Such a Kindness in Her Eyes
Sheila Walsh shares about a time when she cried for the first time in years. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Holding On When You Want to Let Go plus a free audio download of “From Shame to Shine: Inspiring Others in Christ” for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Aug 18, 2025 • 1min
A Volleyball Accident
Leslie Nunnery shares how her daughter learned a powerful lesson after a volleyball accident. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Faith that Sticks and an audio download of "Supporting Your Preteen's Faith Journey" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Aug 15, 2025 • 1min
He Called Us to Three Things
Dr. Os Guinness encourages believers in Jesus to remember three things He taught us to do. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Renaissance and an audio download of "Reviving the Church to Change the World" 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.

Aug 14, 2025 • 1min
Think Globally, Act Locally
Dr. Os Guinness reminds us that as Christians we’re called to pray for the world, while being faithful wherever God has us. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Renaissance and an audio download of "Reviving the Church to Change the World" 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.

Aug 13, 2025 • 1min
Hey God, Am I Off?
Wendy Speake reminds moms to rely on God’s grace for whenever you feel shame. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of Parenting Scripts and an audio download of "Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior" for your donation of any amount! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.


