Episodes

May 5, 2025

Imperfect Couples

Every couple is a work in progress. Jim Daly shares how you and your spouse can be intentional about working together to create a “perfectly imperfect” marriage.

May 4, 2025

Manners for the Long Haul

Teaching manners to kids isn’t always easy. Jim Daly shares a personal story of an incident that taught him and his wife why parents have to stick with teaching manners for the long haul. Support Family Ministry If you've lis...
May 1, 2025

The Gift of Not Giving

Buying gifts for children can be fun, but parents can overdo it. Jim Daly shares why letting children earn the things they want will help them develop the maturity they’ll need throughout adulthood. Support Family Ministry If...
April 30, 2025

Hope Like a Diamond

Goodness is often hidden beneath the surface of our bad circumstances, but we’re blind to it. Jim Daly explains why, though hardship is never easy, it can sometimes become the source of something better in our lives. Support ...
April 29, 2025

Harder and Faster

Life is busy, but when we get out of balance, we often miss out on the very things that make life worth living. Jim Daly shares a timely story that explains why it’s so important to make room for the important people in our l...
April 28, 2025

What Will Your Legacy Be?

What kind of legacy would you like to leave for your children? Jim Daly explains why, for bad or for good, your influence will ripple through the lives of your children long after you’re gone. Support Family Ministry If you'v...
April 27, 2025

Cracks of Busyness

Busyness keeps the ground beneath a marriage shaky, which leads to cracks in the relationship. Jim Daly shares how couples can overcome busyness together. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple...
April 24, 2025

Art of Husbandry

Things are rarely black and white in marriage. Even when a husband thinks he knows what to do, uncertainty can rise up. Jim Daly shares why being a good husband isn’t rocket science, but there is an art to it. Support Family ...
April 23, 2025

Present in Our Suffering

“Where is God when we suffer?” is one of the most common questions people ask. Jim Daly explains why it’s in the darkness that God’s light shines the brightest. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcast...
April 22, 2025

Miscarriage: Finding Hope in the Midst of Loss

According to the March of Dimes, between 10 and 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage. And yet, most people don’t understand how to come alongside a loved one who has suffered one. Jim Daly shares helpful advice. Suppo...
April 21, 2025

Top Gun Marriage

Hollywood gets a lot wrong. Like romance. True love is portrayed as a one-time flash of passion. Jim Daly shares why real love stories are built out of trust, commitment, and shared purpose. Support Family Ministry If you've ...
April 20, 2025

See Long Term

Jim Daly shares a personal story that illustrates why teaching children to take responsibility today enables them to live as successful adults tomorrow. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas...
April 17, 2025

More Valuable Than Vomit

If you’re thinking about divorce, take a deeper look at your marriage. Your relationship might have more value than you think. Jim Daly illustrates why – with a true story about whale vomit. Support Family Ministry If you've ...
April 16, 2025

Irreducible Complexity

Tough realities are overcome by pursuing the right things. Jim Daly explains why the future of our country depends on stable homes with moms and dads who work hard to cultivate thriving relationships. Support Family Ministry ...
April 15, 2025

Temperament and Obedience

Many parents feel frustrated that they teach their children the same values, but one seems to “get it” and another doesn’t. Jim Daly explains how a child’s personality can impact his or her reception of values. Support Family...
April 14, 2025

A Beautiful Lawn, A Beautiful Life

The secrets to living a good life are everywhere. You just need to recognize them when you see them. Jim Daly explains how to achieve success in any area of life by becoming a student. Support Family Ministry If you've listen...
April 13, 2025

Mending the Holes in Your Marriage

A fishing net with gaping holes in it is useless. So is a marriage. Jim Daly shares how to mend your marriage in a similar way as fishermen mend their nets. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...
April 10, 2025

Mistakes in Parenting

Every parent is human, so we all fail our kids. Jim Daly shares a personal story that will encourage you to believe that you don’t have to be perfect to be an effective parent. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to an...
April 9, 2025

Intelligence and Character

Although good education and technology are important to our country’s well-being, Jim Daly explains why society can only thrive if our culture is guided by a moral compass as well. Support Family Ministry If you've listened t...
April 8, 2025

Spring Marriage

Some marriages feel as cold as winter. Jim Daly shares how couples can get their relationship out of the deep freeze and into the warmth of spring, a season of growth, renewal, and new beginnings. Support Family Ministry If y...
April 7, 2025

Everest-Sized Influence

Do you recognize your influence on others? Jim Daly explains why success isn’t always a measurement of personal achievement but of our willingness to influence others to achieve. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to ...
April 6, 2025

Consistency in Parenting

Inconsistency is one of the most common problems in raising children. Jim Daly explains why it’s so important for parents to say what they mean and to mean what they say. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of o...
April 3, 2025

People You Call Family

Jim Daly shares how we discover life’s deepest riches when we’re surrounded by a group of people that we call family. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 3, 2025

People You Call Family

Jim Daly shares how we discover life’s deepest riches when we’re surrounded by a group of people that we call family. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.