Episodes
Sept. 21, 2023
Raising Peacemakers - 2
Children become peacemakers by learning healthy ways of dealing with conflict when someone else makes a mistake. They also pursue peace by learning healthy ways to behave when they’re in the wrong. Support Family Ministry If ...
Sept. 20, 2023
Raising Peacemakers - 1
When siblings engage in conflict, some parents swoop in and settle the argument. A better approach is to teach children how to be peacemakers in the home and to solve their own disagreements. Support Family Ministry If you've...
Sept. 19, 2023
Change What You’re Looking for
Jim Daly shares a story about a hunter whose bird dog walked on water as an illustration for how to improve your marriage, your parenting, and your career by changing what you’re looking for. Support Family Ministry If you've...
Sept. 18, 2023
Space in Marriage
Marital intimacy is all about closeness. It’s also all about separateness. Jim Daly shares a personal story that taught him why healthy marriages have the right balance between being together and being apart. Support Family M...
Sept. 15, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month – observed September 15 through October 15 – celebrates the contributions of the Hispanic community to American society, including the importance of family. Support Family Ministry If you've listened t...
Sept. 14, 2023
Life at a Funeral
Atheists say they don’t believe in God because they can’t see Him. The truth is they see God more than they think they do. The evidence is all around us. We just need the eyes to see. Support Family Ministry If you've listene...
Sept. 13, 2023
Break Your Dreams Free
At one point, Henry Ford’s greatest invention become trapped by the very shelter he’d built to protect it. If you have ambitions you’ve kept hidden, maybe it’s time to break your dreams free and share them with the world. Sup...
Sept. 12, 2023
Sharenting
It’s so common for moms and dads to share personal information about their children online that there’s a term for it. It’s called “sharenting.” Jim Daly shares how to keep your children safe online by modelling good digital ...
Sept. 11, 2023
Abe and Mary Todd
Historians say President Abraham Lincoln’s marriage to his wife, Mary Todd, was difficult. Nevertheless, what he learned in his relationship contributed to his success as president of the United States. Hear the story. Suppor...
Sept. 8, 2023
Coupled in Grief
In grief, we hide – even though that’s when we need other people the most. In suffering, even small moments of connection can infuse us with new life. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please ...
Sept. 7, 2023
Faith of an Atheist
It was Shakespeare who said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” That explains why each of us, even an atheist, is born with a beautiful rose in our souls called faith. Support Family Ministry If you've listened ...
Sept. 6, 2023
Stranded on a Deserted Island
Emotional walls may be helpful protection in childhood, but they don’t contribute to a healthy life as an adult. Jim Daly shares how to let down your defenses despite your troubled past. Support Family Ministry If you've list...
Sept. 5, 2023
Earn Your Success
Achieving great things takes talent, skill, and hard work. But it also takes character. To be successful at anything, we must be willing to dig deep and struggle through challenges. Support Family Ministry If you've listened ...
Sept. 4, 2023
Ending the Blame Game
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably played the “blame game” in your house. Jim Daly shares tips for helping children learn to take responsibility for their own behavior. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of ou...
Sept. 1, 2023
Conscientious Cooperator
Jim Daly shares the story of Private First Class Desmond Doss, who was an inspiring example of living by your convictions in the midst of tremendous adversity. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts...
Aug. 31, 2023
Bad Feeling with a Good Meaning
Not every negative feeling is bad. In fact, a bad emotion can often point to something good. Jim Daly shares about a negative feeling that actually shows your marriage is thriving. Support Family Ministry If you've listened t...
Aug. 30, 2023
Stumbles into Stepping Stones
Adversity doesn’t determines our ultimate success or failure in life. We do. Jim Daly shares how you can turn your stumbles into stepping-stones on the pathway to success. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of ...
Aug. 29, 2023
A Revolutionary Miracle
If you don’t believe in miracles, maybe you should. Without one, America as we know it probably wouldn’t exist. Jim Daly shares the story of the miraculous moment that became a turning point in American history. Support Famil...
Aug. 28, 2023
Help Your Child Thrive at School
The new school year is starting up all over the country. Are your children ready? Are you ready? Jim Daly offers helpful ideas for getting the new school year off to a positive start. Support Family Ministry If you've listene...
Aug. 25, 2023
Can’t We All Get Along?
Why does our society seem so incapable of treating each other with love and respect? Jim Daly explains why before the world can change, we must change. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...
Aug. 24, 2023
Parenting a Strong-Willed Child
Strong-willed children often grow up to be self-motivated, independent adults. But they can sure be a challenge to raise. Jim Daly shares helpful and important tips. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our po...
Aug. 23, 2023
Every Cup of Cold Water
How do we know when God shows up in our lives? Is it through lightning and thunder? Or is it through ordinary people who give out of their abundance to help someone in need? Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any o...
Aug. 22, 2023
Can Your Spouse Meet All of Your Needs?
Is it possible for one person to meet our every need? On a cross-country trip he took with his wife in the first years of their marriage, Jim Daly discovered why the answer to that question is no. Hear his story. Support Fami...
Aug. 21, 2023
Know Their Nature
Jim Daly shares an important lesson for dealing with negative people: never overlook their true nature. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.