Episodes

How big is the “joy gap” in your marriage? Jim Daly explains why joy doesn’t appear by accident; rather, it grows when it’s cultivated, moment by moment, choice by choice. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to F...

Do you have big goals? If so, Jim Daly shares what you can do to dramatically increase your odds of success. But be warned: there is a catch. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary,...

You can’t change your spouse, but you can influence him or her. Jim Daly shares why affirmation, not criticism, is the best way to produce positive change in your marriage. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to ...

What do Sputnik and the four-minute mile have to do with a successful marriage and kids with character? They illustrate why success or failure often lies in what we believe is possible. Jim Daly explains. Support Family Minis...

Children learn to do what they’re taught, not what they’re told. Jim Daly explains why it’s so important that parents say what they mean and mean what they say to shape their child’s behavior properly. Support Family Ministry...

Jim Daly shares the story of “Dads on Duty,” who volunteered at a local school to mentor students, protect school grounds, and demonstrate that men of good character raise boys of good character. Support Family Ministry If yo...

Many wives believe they’re helping their husband by pointing out his flaws when, really, they’re pushing him away. Jim Daly says, “To draw your husband closer and to influence him to change, cheer him on.” Support Family Mini...

It’s a lie that “words can never hurt me.” Words can be devastating. Jim Daly shares the story of two female sportswriters and a series of hate-filled tweets that illustrate the real and present danger of digital bullying. Su...

Is America in trouble? Jim Daly says why it’s easier than we think for a powerful civilization like ours to disappear from history and explains what you and I can do today to prevent it. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed...

If you want your marriage to be better, move your relationship in a positive direction. How? Jim Daly shares how to improve your marriage through the wisdom of dance. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus ...

Sometimes we get a good life through goals. Sometimes we have to take our hands off the wheel and see where life takes us. Jim Daly shares why the best course of action is often the one that catches us by surprise. Support Fa...

Adult maturity is largely developed in childhood. But parents don’t always have to make life lessons so serious. Jim Daly shares fun ideas for helping your children mature while having some fun along the way. Support Family M...

The world can feel like solving the Boolean Pythagorean Triples problem. What’s that? Jim Daly explains and shares why life’s most complex questions are answered by life’s most basic building blocks. Support Family Ministry I...

Do you repeatedly remind your children to complete their chores or do their homework? If you’re tired of repeating yourself, Jim Daly shares a practical idea for helping you motivate your children to take responsibility for t...

Things that offer momentary escape often cost us more than they’re worth in the end. Jim Daly explains why life’s greatest rewards belong to those who know when to let go and when to stay steady. Support Family Ministry If yo...

Do you ever feel like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day? Jim Daly shares how to escape the endless repetition of Groundhog Day by remembering that each day is a blank canvas that you get an opportunity to fill. Support F...

Would you stop mentioning homework to your children if that commitment improved your kids’ grades and prepared them to be responsible adults? Jim Daly shares the principle beneath this strategy and why it works. Support Famil...

Jim Daly shares the legend of Margorie McCall, one of the wildest second-chance stories you’ll ever hear, and explains why it’s so important to take advantage of second chances when we get them. Support Family Ministry If you...

Anything can lead a marriage into conflict if we allow it. Jim Daly shares how to strengthen marriage by minimizing selfishness and maximizing sacrifice. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family...

The Holocaust is not only an important event in Jewish history; it’s an important event in human history. Jim Daly explains why the human race must remember the past, so tragedies like the Holocaust never happen again. Suppor...

Healing from emotional pain can be tough, but it’s the ticket to personal freedom. Jim Daly shares how to set yourself free by finding the courage and strength to forgive a person who has wounded you. Support Family Ministry ...

A t-shirt designer stirred up controversy when he printed one that asked whether dads were babysitters or parents? It got a lot of people talking. Jim Daly shares his own thoughts on the role of fathers in the lives of their ...

Things often have more value than they first appear. Jim Daly explains why, if you look closely, you’ll discover the divine spark of people’s humanity and value that’s impossible to calculate. Support Family Ministry If you e...

There are twists and turns in every marriage. Jim Daly shares why good marriages aren’t good because a couple never faces obstacles but because they keep their marriage a priority … even when things don’t go as planned. Suppo...