Episodes

We lie, hide our flaws, or keep secrets because it helps us pretend that things are better than they actually are. Jim Daly shares how to improve any area of life by moving it out of the darkness and into the light. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Modern society is all about getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible. We don’t like to wait for good things to come to us. Jim Daly explains why joy is often found in the waiting. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Every marriage is at risk of slipping into the doldrums. Jim Daly shares how to ignite a spark in your marriage by fighting boredom before it has a chance to set in. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What is human life worth? Jim Daly explains why for all people to be equally valuable, something about every single person must be equally true. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Will angry protesters ever work as hard at contributing something positive as they do at tearing things down? Jim Daly explains why anybody can destroy something, but it takes a person of character to go out and build something. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It’s easy to be cynical when people don’t see the world the way we do. Jim Daly explains why things often look different depending on your perspective. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Your kids will make mistakes. You can count on that. And those poor choices can easily become a source of conflict between you and your child. Jim Daly explains how a child’s mistakes can become an opportunity to connect. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Instead of seeing possibilities, we often see limitations. Jim Daly shares how to break through negative barriers that keep you from reaching your full potential. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

As marriage proposals go, this one was epic. Jim Daly shares what one young man did across 365 days to ask his wife-to-be, “Will you marry me?” His idea will also help you sustain your marriage for a lifetime. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Harboring bitterness is like a debt that can never be repaid. Jim Daly shares why grace gives more than it gets in return. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

On your own, you can’t rescue every child who’s growing up without their parents. So, what can you do? Jim Daly shares how to do for one what you wish you could do for everybody. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most women feel emotions deeply. Most guys don’t. That can cause disconnection between a husband and his wife. Jim Daly offers tips to help guys connect with their wives at a deeper level. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Is freedom found in the absence of rules and discipline, or in submitting to rules and discipline? Jim Daly explains how we discover freedom through submission. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Teenagers and parents are often so busy they pass through each other’s lives like ships in the night. Find out how to connect with your teen, even when life gets crazy. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Even small moments can connect a family together. Jim Daly shares the story of one family who are connected by a series of events as unlikely as a lightning strike. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Today is the National Day of Prayer. Jim Daly explains why prayer gives us courage and hope in times of fear and uncertainty. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You don’t have to be married for long to know that sleeping in the same bed can be tough. Jim Daly explains just a few of the many benefits of couples sleeping together. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Isn’t it strange that in a nation nicknamed the “land of opportunity” so many struggle to find happiness? Jim Daly explains why the problem is that our society is driven by envy rather than gratitude. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What should you do when you’ve raised your children and they see the world differently than you do? Jim Daly shares how to let go of your children and give them space to find their own way through life. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In many ways, being a parent is the most natural thing in the world. But there’s a lot to learn as well. Jim Daly offers helpful pointers for understanding how and when to discipline your child. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

According to the National Center for Health, 27% of people suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Jim Daly offers tips for what to do when you feel anxious. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What do you do when the storms of life hit? Do you give yourself time to grieve? Or do you feel pressured to “get on with life”? Jim Daly shares helpful ideas for dealing with heartache. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Life is all about learning from our mistakes. A better tomorrow is created by living as we should today. Jim Daly explains why the best way forward is understanding the past because history is always the best teacher. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Young people these days wonder if they should get married. After all, a lot of things can go wrong. Jim Daly explains why, despite the risks, young people should get married anyway. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.