Episodes

June 12, 2025

Fingerprint of the Master

If something valuable gets thrown into the garbage, does it lose its value? Jim Daly explains why we are souls with profound value because we bear the fingerprint of the Master himself. Support Family Ministry If you've liste...
June 11, 2025

Affirm Your Husband

Ladies, could you use some ideas for creating a happier marriage? Jim Daly shares a simple way to open your husband’s heart and fill his soul with love … for you. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podca...
June 10, 2025

Wounds in Sand, Grace in Stone

Extending grace to people who hurt us is never easy to do. But Jim Daly shares why forgiveness won’t erase your suffering, it will make it possible for you to move forward toward peace. Support Family Ministry If you've liste...
June 9, 2025

Dimmer Switch

Moms and dads often parent like a light switch – all one way or all the other. Jim Daly explains why what kids really need are parents who act like a dimmer switch with a range of responses that meet kids at their point of ne...
June 6, 2025

Earn This!

Jim Daly shares the story of Ray Lambert, who survived the D-Day invasion in 1944 and spent the rest of his life demonstrating the power of a life rooted in faith, freedom, and humility. Support Family Ministry If you've list...
June 5, 2025

The Truth We Want

We often assign value to things based on what we want to be true rather than on what is actually true. Jim Daly shares why we should strive to see beyond what we want to believe and find courage to seek truth. Support Family ...
June 4, 2025

Your Dream or Theirs?

Has your child ever experienced a big moment that seemed more important to you than it did to them? Jim Daly explains why parents must guard against fixing their pasts by living their dreams through their children. Support Fa...
June 3, 2025

Channel Your Suffering

Suffering is a harsh reality, and there are no easy answers. Jim Daly explains why pain strengthens our character in ways that would never happen without it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...
June 2, 2025

The Marriage Puzzle

Without the picture on the front of the box, a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle can be a confusing mystery. It’s the same with marriage. Jim Daly shares why successful couples create a vision for marriage they can pursue together. S...
May 30, 2025

Moms and Their Daughters

Mom’s presence plays an important role in helping their daughters become young women of character. Jim Daly helps busy moms stay engaged with their daughter no matter how long their to-do list. Support Family Ministry If you'...
May 29, 2025

When the Majority Is Wrong

How should society make decisions about human worth and dignity? Popular opinion? Majority rule? Jim Daly explains why stable societies rely on a strong moral compass that points true north. Support Family Ministry If you've ...
May 28, 2025

Kids Are Part of the Journey

Parenting can be hard on marriage. Even well-behaved children can be disruptive. Jim Daly shares why kids aren’t separate from your marriage, they’re an integral part of it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any o...
May 27, 2025

Seek Fear

If we don’t challenge ourselves to face real danger and real fear from time to time, our minds will create it out of nothing. Jim Daly explains how facing up to what we fear makes us stronger. Support Family Ministry If you'v...
May 25, 2025

Steps to Teaching Manners

Children won’t develop good manners on their own. They must be taught. Jim Daly shares the most effective way to teach children how to be polite and respectful toward others. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any ...
May 23, 2025

Marriage-Focused Home

A child-focused home seems like a good idea. After all, parenting is one of the most important jobs in life. Jim Daly explains why a marriage-focused home is one of the greatest gifts you can offer your children. Support Fami...
May 22, 2025

Cluttered by Garbage

Are your choices leading you toward greater peace and purpose? Or are they piling up spiritual, emotional, and relational garbage? Jim Daly shares how to reach new heights by pursuing a life rooted in wisdom. Support Family M...
May 21, 2025

Safety in an Online World

The online world is where your child will find the Internet, social media, smart phones, and too many apps to count. And all of it can put them at risk. Jim Daly shares how to keep your children safe in an online world. Suppo...
May 20, 2025

Immediate but Everlasting

Lots of people believe in love at first sight, but how many believe in love that transcends mere emotion? Jim Daly explains how to stay the course together in your marriage and confront adversity together. Support Family Mini...
May 19, 2025

Confidence with Purpose

Children won’t learn good character on their own. It must be taught. Jim Daly shares how to prepare your children for the future by instilling them with confidence. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our pod...
May 16, 2025

Better Off Dead?

Malcolm and his spouse were in such bad conflict that he chose to run for the hills – literally. Jim Daly shares the story of Malcolm’s disappearing act and offers tips for handling conflict in your marriage. Support Family M...
May 14, 2025

Daddy Caddy

Most of us won’t have a front row seat to our child’s greatest success, but Jim Daly explains how we can enter our child’s everyday world, connect with them, and influence their lives forward. Support Family Ministry If you'v...
May 13, 2025

Stop Thinking Like an Adult

It’s no surprise that parents think like adults; they’re focused on structure and responsibility. But the most effective parents play just as hard as they work. Jim Daly shares a great way to create positive memories with you...
May 12, 2025

Bring It into the Light

Light is a common metaphor in the English language. It stands for wisdom, truth, and understanding. Jim Daly shares how to have a better marriage, relationship with your children, or career by bringing them into the light. Su...
May 11, 2025

Let the Love Fog Clear

Just because you’re madly in love, does that mean you should get married? Jim Daly explains why it’s best to let the love fog clear before you decide. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please ...