Episodes

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, please give us your feedback.
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 listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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 Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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 listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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, please give us your feedback.
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 any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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 to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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 you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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 any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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 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.
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 2, 2025

The Danger of Success

Success can be a blessing and a burden. Jim Daly explains how to view success as a stepping stone rather than a finish line. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 2, 2025

The Danger of Success

Success can be a blessing and a burden. Jim Daly explains how to view success as a stepping stone rather than a finish line. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 1, 2025

Don't Flush Your Marriage

Cars. Houses. Jewelry. The stuff you own enriches life, but not if it’s a bigger priority than your marriage. Jim Daly shares how you can guard your relationship with the same care you’d give a beautiful diamond ring. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
April 1, 2025

Don't Flush Your Marriage

Cars. Houses. Jewelry. The stuff you own enriches life, but not if it’s a bigger priority than your marriage. Jim Daly shares how you can guard your relationship with the same care you’d give a beautiful diamond ring. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 31, 2025

Loved, Not Fooled

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. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 31, 2025

Loved, Not Fooled

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. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 31, 2025

A World without Heroes

How sideways would a culture’s thinking have to be to decide that superheroes were bad instead of good? Jim Daly explains why we ought to anchor ourselves in transcendent values, not push them out. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 30, 2025

Compensation Learning

How are your children’s grades? Jim Daly shares why a strong report card has its place, but the true depth of your child’s abilities may not always be reflected in the classroom. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 27, 2025

Immutable Value

Jim Daly explains why every single person has profound worth simply because they are a human being created with a divine spark. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 25, 2025

Chess, Not Checkers

Many people think of parenting like checkers – every piece is the same. It’s actually more like chess – each piece is unique and plays a particular function. Jim Daly shares how that concept can revolutionize your parenting. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 24, 2025

Trash Your Trophies

Most of what you and I accomplish will be forgotten within a generation or two. So, why do it? Jim Daly explains why we should ask ourselves each day, “Am I investing myself in things that transcend the temporary?” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.