Focus on the Family Minute

Gary Thomas tells a sobering story of a man who had to cut off a relationship with a female coworker.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Making Your Marriage a Fortress and a free audio download of the broadcast "Preventing Heartbreak: Strategies to Stop an Affair Before It Starts" 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.

Kenn Kingston shares how he wanted people to pray for him after major heart surgery.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Every Day is a Bonus and a free audio download of the broadcast "How Heart Surgery Gave Me a New Perspective on Life and Faith" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Les Parrott tells you what the most important love language is.   Receive a copy of The Love Language That Matters Most and an audio download of "How to Speak the Love Language Your Spouse Needs Most" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Les Parrott shares how curiosity is key to success in conversations with your spouse.   Receive a copy of The Love Language That Matters Most and an audio download of "How to Speak the Love Language Your Spouse Needs Most" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Former Olympian Scott Hamilton discusses how being mentored by a pastor softened him toward the gospel.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Finish First and the audio download of the broadcast "An Olympic Champion’s Journey to Real Life and Meaning" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Scott Hamilton talks about the time he won Junior Nationals in figure skating for the first time.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Finish First and the audio download of the broadcast "An Olympic Champion’s Journey to Real Life and Meaning" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Heather Holleman talks about how low self-esteem for women can likely be traced back to a moment in their childhood.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive The Elita Brown Series 3-book bundle – including This Seat’s Saved (Book #1), The Disappearing Seat (Book #2), and The Elite Seat (Book #3) – plus an audio download of "Guiding Your Preteen Daughter to Find Her Identity in Christ" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Juli Slattery shares how our gender and identity were given to us by God.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Surrendered Sexuality and a free audio download of the broadcast "Understanding Sexuality and Intimacy from a Christian Perspective" 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.

Juli Slattery shares about dealing mismatched internals leading to deeper problems in a relationship.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Surrendered Sexuality and a free audio download of the broadcast "Understanding Sexuality and Intimacy from a Christian Perspective" 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.

Lisa Jacobson explains how while motherhood is difficult, it’s also one of the most beautiful experiences.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive 100 Ways to Love Your Daughter, 100 Ways to Love Your Son -- or a bundle of both -- plus an audio download of the broadcast "Simple Ways to Show Your Child Love" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Matt Jacobson shares how he and his wife Lisa prepared for when their kids would become independent adults.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive 100 Ways to Love Your Daughter, 100 Ways to Love Your Son -- or a bundle of both -- plus an audio download of the broadcast "Simple Ways to Show Your Child Love" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

The late Dr. Robertson McQuilkin reminds us that true love toward a spouse is sacrificial.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive Robertson McQuilkin's book A Promise Kept and a free audio download of the broadcast "Love in the Midst of Alzheimer's" 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.

Hobby Lobby founder David Green explains why they’re closed on Sundays.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book The Legacy of Life plus an audio download of the broadcast "How to Build a Strong and Enduring Family Legacy" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Kathy Bush encourages people to read their bibles so they can be a great spouse.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Sex on the First Date plus an audio download of the broadcast "How One Couple Overcame Infidelity and Broke Generational Cycles" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Kathy Bush describes how she tried many things to find fulfillment, but only through knowing Christ did she discover real peace.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Sex on the First Date plus an audio download of the broadcast "How One Couple Overcame Infidelity and Broke Generational Cycles" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer encourages believers to protect themselves from and be honest about their own temptations.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit plus an audio download of the broadcast "Break Free from Bad Habits to Find True Change" 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.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer shares some of the dangers kids are facing today, and why we can’t ignore them.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit plus an audio download of the broadcast "Break Free from Bad Habits to Find True Change" 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.

Dino Petrone shares how he lived for quick fixes early on in his marriage, and why that approach was so bad.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive a copy of Designed to Last and an audio download of "How to Cultivate Lasting Love" for your donation of any amount!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

David Bereit tells a powerful story of a woman, who’d had an abortion, who challenged pastors to be a source of healing.   Listen to the Full Program   You can save a mother and her baby from the tragedy of abortion with your generous and compassionate gift now. Your immediate action will help connect expectant mothers with the resources and encouragement they need to choose life!   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Parental expert, Dr. Kathy Koch, explains how all of us can benefit from struggles we go through.   Listen to the Full Program   Receive the book Resilient Kids plus an audio download of the broadcast "Helping Your Child Develop Resilience" 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.