Episodes

According to counselors, unhealthy marriages struggle because spouses don’t listen to each other very well. Jim Daly shares why building a healthy marriage isn’t about how much or how loudly we speak, but about how deeply we ...

No parent wants their teenager to rebel, but they probably will. Testing boundaries is part of adolescence. Jim Daly shares how you can channel your teenager’s rebellion in a positive direction that will benefit them … and yo...

One thing has always been true about human nature: we don’t want opinions forced upon us. Jim Daly explains why lasting change comes through persuasion, not power. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on ...

Many couples would benefit from a financial budget. Jim Daly explains how couples can each do their part, despite their differences, to get out of debt, live on a budget, and move forward as a team. Support Family Ministry If...

A beautiful life isn’t about perfection; it’s about perseverance. Jim Daly explains how to build a beautiful life by choosing to hold on to hope even when the path forward is difficult. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed ...

If you’re a parent, you already recognize that the word “no” is a vital parenting tool. But it can be over-used. Jim Daly explains why the word “yes” is just as important as the word “no.” Support Family Ministry If you enjoy...

Things aren’t always what they seem at first glance. Jim Daly shares why wisdom is essential if we hope to rise above the confusion that hides the truth from us. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on th...

It’s not easy to connect with someone who doesn’t speak the same language – even if that person is your child. Jim Daly explains how to open a whole new world of connection with your children by learning their language. Suppo...

Weddings don’t always go as planned. Neither do marriages. Jim Daly explains why good marriages aren’t a reward for couples who never face adversity but for couples who keep their marriage their top priority despite problems....

Couples often take their marriage for granted and bury it beneath ordinary, everyday things. Jim Daly shares how to prioritize your marriage and honor it for the treasure that it is. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed lis...

Sports can be fun, but they also teach children a lot about life. Jim Daly shares why one of the most effective ways to help your child build a successful life is to involve them in team sports. Support Family Ministry If you...

No one has got marriage all figured out. That’s why Jim Daly believes being coachable is an absolutely crucial quality for any couple hoping to achieve long-term success in their marriage. Support Family Ministry If you enjoy...

They say, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Jim Daly shares the story of a family who gathered together in the ashes of what used to be their lives, not to lament their loss, but to thank God for His many bles...

For many families, Easter is a day for kids to eat candy and hunt for colorful eggs. But there’s a deeper message to the day that many people overlook. Jim Daly explains why Easter offers real hope, despite the problems of th...

Good Friday is a paradox because life is a paradox. Jim Daly explains why Good Friday is about Life overcoming death and redemption overcoming judgment. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family ...

A lot of parents rely on anger to get their children to behave properly. Jim Daly explains why loving authority energizes children with positivity and goodness for the rest of their lives. Support Family Ministry If you enjoy...

April Fool’s Day is about catching people off-guard with embarrassing surprises they never see coming. Jim Daly shares how you can surprise the people you love with something positive and life-giving. Support Family Ministry ...

Boys and girls are different, which can make raising them a challenge. Jim Daly shares how to adapt your parenting style to accommodate differences between your sons and daughters. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed liste...

A marriage losing its spark is bad enough, but there’s something even worse: choosing to stay that way. Jim Daly explains how to restore the romance your marriage once had by getting back to the basics. Support Family Ministr...

If something valuable gets thrown into the garbage, does it lose its value? Jim Daly shares why you and I are souls with profound value because we bear the fingerprint of the Master himself. Support Family Ministry If you enj...

Details matter. Jim Daly explains why small decisions that seem insignificant in the moment can either stir up big trouble or tremendous success down the road. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the ...

What can you do to heal your relationship with an adult child from whom you’re estranged? Jim Daly encourages you to reconcile by taking the lead, humbling yourself, and reaching out to your child. Support Family Ministry If ...

Love isn’t a feeling; it’s an action. Jim Daly explains why our love for others has the power to go on and on and make a positive difference for generations to come. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus o...

Most couples get married thinking they speak the same language as their spouse. Jim Daly explains why husbands and wives may use the same words, but they don’t always mean the same things. Support Family Ministry If you enjoy...