Focus on the Family Minute

Jim Daly remembers going to a Christian camp after leaving a terrible foster situation with a family named Reil. Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/the-importance-of-fathering-well/ Get Jim Daly's book "The Good Dad" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-10?refcd=1144506 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Pam Farrel reminds wives how simple encouragement can make a big difference in your marriage. Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/thriving-in-the-early-years-of-marriage-part-2-of-2/ Get Pam's book "The First Five Years" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-07?refcd=1144506 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Bill and Pam Farrel humorously describe the different ways men and women process their emotions. Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/thriving-in-the-early-years-of-marriage-part-1-of-2/ Get the Farrels' book "The First Five Years" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-07?refcd=1144506 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Chad Robichaux describes how God saved him from near-suicide when he returned from his deployment. Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/rescue-in-afghanistan-a-veterans-story/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ken Costa reminds us that we can trust God, even in the middle of uncertain situations. Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/finding-gods-purpose-for-your-life/ Get Ken's book "Know Your Why" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-06?refcd=1144506 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Our lives are similar to a plate at a buffet line, as Pastor Kevin Harney explains. When you add too many things, something will fall off. Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/learning-to-say-no/ Get Kevin's book "No is a Beautiful Word" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-03?refcd=1144506 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mary Owen remembers when she realized she can only work on her own heart, not others. (Previous air date: Nov. 7, 2018) Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/offering-hope-to-families-experiencing-drug-addiction-part-2-of-2/ Get Mac and Mary Owen's book "Never Let Go" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-01?refcd=1144506 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mac Owen shares a moment of revelation when he was trapped in drug addiction. (Previous air date: Nov. 6, 2018) Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/offering-hope-to-families-experiencing-drug-addiction-part-1-of-2/ Get Mac and Mary Owen's book "Never Let Go" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-09-01?refcd=1144506 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

As a young parent, Sally Clarkson felt unqualified to take care of her kids. With time, her perspective changed, and she realized God had equipped her for the job. Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/nurturing-your-childs-heart-and-mind/ Get Sally's book "Awaking Wonder" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-08-31?refcd=1131802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Amy Ford shares that a baby is a plan and a gift from God. Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-you-can-join-the-pro-life-movement/ Give a gift to help save a baby's life today and we'll say thanks with Amy Ford's book "Help Her Be Brave: Discover Your Place in the Pro-Life Movement": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-08-30?refcd=1131802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Kathi Lipp explains why God wants us to use wisdom to prepare for challenging situations before they come. Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/preparing-your-family-for-any-situation/ Get Kathi's book "Ready for Anything" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-08-27?refcd=1131802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Pastor Kevin Thompson explains why submission doesn’t have to be a bad thing for Christians. Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/building-courage-in-your-family/ Get Kevin's book "Fearless Families" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-08-26?refcd=1131802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

LeRoy Wager describes how choosing humility is sometimes painful, but it will help your marriage. (Previous air date: March 17, 2017) Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/loving-and-leading-your-strong-woman-part-2-of-2/ Get LeRoy's book "Men Who Love Fierce Women" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-08-24?refcd=1131802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Kimberly Wagner discusses the qualities of a healthy and strong woman. (Previous air date: March 16, 2017) Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/loving-and-leading-your-strong-woman-part-1-of-2/ Get Kimberly's book "Men Who Love Fierce Women" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-08-24?refcd=1131802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jack Phillips describes how his faith has remained strong, even when it meant going to the Supreme Court. Listen to the full program: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/loving-others-while-standing-by-my-beliefs/ Get Jack's book "The Cost of My Faith" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2021-08-23?refcd=1131802 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/