Episodes
Sept. 27, 2022
From a Curse into a Gift
If your child has been diagnosed with a disability, don’t lose heart. His or her life can still be filled with possibilities instead of limitations. Jim Daly explains why every child brings beauty, love, and laughter into th…
Sept. 26, 2022
Maximizing Everyday Moments
Spending time together is important for couples who want to have strong marriages. But that can be tough when life is busy. Jim Daly shares ideas for maximizing everyday moments. Support family ministry: https://store.focuso…
Sept. 23, 2022
More Than Just an Old Watch
What can you learn from an old watch that appraised at nearly 2,000 times its original value? Jim Daly shares why you can’t always see something’s true value at first glance. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthe…
Sept. 22, 2022
Love God and Your Neighbor
If you’re stuck in the wilderness and trees are all around you, true north is what gets you out. Jim Daly explains why when you’re navigating the confusion of society, your spiritual and relational true north will guide you.…
Sept. 21, 2022
The Perfect Mom
Is it any wonder that so many moms are stressed out? They’re chasing a standard of perfection no one could possibly meet. Jim Daly explains why to be the “perfect” mom, you don’t have to be perfect at all. Support family min…
Sept. 20, 2022
Step into the Painting
Opportunities to engage with your children are in front of you right now, but you have to harness them. Instead of sitting back and watching your child’s life unfold in front of you, Jim Daly explains how to step into the pa…
Sept. 19, 2022
The Company We Keep
Marriages succeed or fail for a lot of reasons. But a factor that’s often overlooked is the company we keep. Jim Daly explains why it’s important to surround ourselves with friends who inspire us to build a stronger relation…
Sept. 16, 2022
Remember Their Value
If your marriage isn’t all it could be, maybe you’ve forgotten how valuable your spouse really is. Jim Daly explains how to get beyond the grind of everyday life and appreciate your spouse at a deeper, more meaningful level.…
Sept. 15, 2022
More Valuable Than Rembrandt
Rembrandt’s painting The Return of the Prodigal Son is a masterpiece. If you found it in the trash, would it be worth nothing? Jim Daly explains why every human being is a masterpiece who came from the hand of the Master. Su…
Sept. 14, 2022
Thriving Through Symbols
We don’t always live up to our ideals as a nation. When we fail, the answer isn’t to abandon those ideals, but to reinforce them. Jim Daly explains rich, meaningful symbols that ground our culture in the values we need to pr…
Sept. 12, 2022
Patching Holes
Every guy knows what to do with a hole in the wall. You patch it, right? But what do you do when the hole is a dad-shaped wound in your soul? Jim Daly shares advice from his personal experience. Support family ministry: http…
Sept. 8, 2022
Kids Are (Not) Resilient
When married couples decide to divorce, they often defend their decision by saying, “The children will be fine.” Jim Daly explains why children are not as resilient as parents think. Support family ministry: https://store.fo…
Sept. 7, 2022
Women Are Women, Men Are Men
One of the biggest challenges to creating a successful marriage is that men communicate like men, and women communicate like women. Jim Daly shares how that fact can either hinder your relationship or transform it into somet…
Sept. 6, 2022
Fill Your Pockets or Your Soul
Treasure is often thought of as a thing, but it’s also something you do. Jim Daly explains how to look beyond dollar signs to something deeper ... and bless others with it. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefa…
Sept. 5, 2022
Transform Yesterday’s Pain
Although it’s impossible to change the past, Jim Daly explains how to transform yesterday’s pain into something positive today. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/pa…
Sept. 2, 2022
Don’t Marry Who They’ll Become
The question to answer when you’re engaged is, “Can I be content even if my spouse never changes a thing?” Jim Daly explains why you should marry who your spouse is rather than who they’ll become.
Sept. 1, 2022
New Branches of Life
When life gets tough, we seek immediate solutions. Jim Daly encourages you to let healing emerge at its own pace, like a tree sprouting branches of new life.
Aug. 31, 2022
Jackhammer the Foundation
Change can be positive when it’s harnessed and channeled toward our ultimate good. Jim Daly explains why thoughtlessly redefining our culture is like taking a jackhammer to its foundation. Support family ministry: https://st…
Aug. 30, 2022
They Mean Well
What’s the best way to build a happy marriage? Do what happy couples do. Jim Daly explains what research says is the number one thing on that list. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/check…
Aug. 29, 2022
Overcoming Barriers
Jim Daly shares a tragic story from his past that illustrates why it’s important to overcome personal barriers that keep you from being the mom or dad you dream of being. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefami…
Aug. 26, 2022
Nucleus of the Family
After a political revolution in Romania in the 1990s, 170,000 infants, toddlers, and teenagers were housed in government-run institutions known as “child gulags.” Jim Daly shares what happened to those children and what the …
Aug. 25, 2022
Stay on the Path
Success doesn’t come easy. Jim Daly shares the story of the Leatherman Tool – one of the most popular multi-tools money can buy – and encourages you to stay on the path to success until you reach your goals. Support family m…
Aug. 24, 2022
Behind the Cardboard Sign
What does a hero look like to you? Would you recognize one just by looking? Jim Daly shares why there’s more to people than what you can judge about them from the outside. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefam…