Episodes

Oct. 17, 2025

Give It to Him Straight

Ladies, if you want your husband to know your expectations about romance, about money, about anything, communicate in a way he understands. What way is that? Jim Daly shares why you should “give it to him straight.” Support F...
Oct. 16, 2025

Hijacking a Language

Culture warriors are hijacking words in the English language like “mother” and “father” and replacing them with generic, ultimately meaningless terms. Jim Daly explains why whoever controls the language controls the culture. ...
Oct. 15, 2025

Choices, Not Fate

Is it up to fate whether or not men become good fathers? Some guys believe so, especially if they didn’t have a good father growing up. Jim Daly sheds light on what really makes men good dads. Support Family Ministry If you e...
Oct. 14, 2025

Dewey Defeats Truman

How do you overcome a broken marriage, an addiction, or a career setback? Jim Daly shares a story about Harry S Truman that demonstrates the importance of staying true to what you believe even when you face impossible odds. S...
Oct. 13, 2025

In Sickness and in Health

Few things illustrate the meaning of marriage like circumstances that require us to put sacrificial love into action. Jim Daly pays tribute to couples who endure a terminal illness together. Support Family Ministry If you enj...
Oct. 10, 2025

More Important Than “Stuff”

While we all have the opportunity to chase the American Dream, Jim Daly shares a story about a moment that taught him not to get so hung up on the “stuff” of life that it became more important than the people in life. Support...
Oct. 9, 2025

You Can't Quit

The road to success is littered with obstacles. Every day is an opportunity to move forward or to step backward. Jim Daly says when times get tough, don’t quit; grow. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus ...
Oct. 8, 2025

Adult Child's Poor Choices

When a young adult makes poor choices, it can leave even the most confident parents scratching their heads and asking, “What should we do?” Jim Daly offers some helpful suggestions. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed list...
Oct. 7, 2025

Three Questions to Improve Your Marriage

You and your spouse are like gears in a machine. How can you better mesh and propel your relationship forward? Jim Daly shares three simple questions a couple can ask each other to improve their marriage. Support Family Minis...
Oct. 6, 2025

Soar Like a Bird

Are you struggling to get your life off the ground? A better marriage? Help with your parenting? An improvement in your career? Jim Daly shares how the Wright brothers’ first flight can lift you to new heights of success. Sup...
Oct. 3, 2025

Grab the Hammer

If you want a strong marriage, Jim Daly has an important tip for you: don’t use a shovel … grab a hammer. Find out what he means and how his advice will build a marriage that lasts a lifetime. Support Family Ministry If you e...
Oct. 3, 2025

Grab the Hammer

If you want a strong marriage, Jim Daly has an important tip for you: don’t use a shovel … grab a hammer. Find out what he means and how his advice will build a marriage that lasts a lifetime. Support Family Ministry If you e...
Oct. 2, 2025

Take Your Best Shot

Nobody’s perfect, which can make life challenging. Jim Daly explains why a successful life isn’t about perfection. It’s about moving forward, even in the wake of failure. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Fo...
Oct. 2, 2025

Take Your Best Shot

Nobody’s perfect, which can make life challenging. Jim Daly explains why a successful life isn’t about perfection. It’s about moving forward, even in the wake of failure. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Fo...
Oct. 1, 2025

Not Sinking In

Have you ever talked to your teenager and thought, “Nothing I say is sinking in”? According to research, that might literally be true. Jim Daly shares why and what you can do about it. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed l...
Oct. 1, 2025

Not Sinking In

Have you ever talked to your teenager and thought, “Nothing I say is sinking in”? According to research, that might literally be true. Jim Daly shares why and what you can do about it. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed l...
Sept. 30, 2025

Cone of Silence

They say the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships. Jim Daly shares why the quality of your relationships is defined by the quality of your communication. Support Family Ministry If you enjoy...
Sept. 29, 2025

Get Scrubbing

Men, Jim Daly shares a simple tip that’ll help you improve your marriage as soon as tonight … but you have to be willing to get your hands dirty. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Comment...
Sept. 26, 2025

Words Are Like Nails

The best course of action through life isn’t always the one we plan for. It’s often the one that catches us by surprise. Jim Daly shares why the more we see beyond failure to new possibilities, the more success we’ll find. Su...
Sept. 25, 2025

Soaked in Success

The best course of action through life isn’t always the one we plan for. It’s often the one that catches us by surprise. Jim Daly shares why the more we see beyond failure to new possibilities, the more success we’ll find. Su...
Sept. 24, 2025

Win Any Argument

In a marriage disagreement, is your goal to win? Jim Daly shares a list of simple ways that you can win every argument you have with your spouse – but there is an important catch. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listen...
Sept. 23, 2025

Bored by Luxury

Modern Americans live in luxury that past generations could only dream about. And, yet, more of us feel lonely, lost, and unhappy than ever before. Jim Daly explains why it’s not luxury that brings our souls to life but purpo...
Sept. 22, 2025

Action the First Time

How many times have you said, “My kids have to be told five times to do something before they obey”? Jim Daly offers a simple tip for getting your kids to mind you on the first try. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed list...
Sept. 19, 2025

Don’t Split the House

Bitterness makes us want to hurt the person who’s hurt us. There’s a better way. Jim Daly shares how to let go of anger and move forward in peace. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give...