Episodes

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

What is love? To many people, it’s all happy faces, roses, and rainbows. Jim Daly explains why love is also like fire. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The most important parenting principles are usually the simplest. Like this one: pay attention to your parenting radar. You will likely pick up on dangers that your kids will never see coming. Support Family Ministry If you'v...

No one gets to where they hope to be without overcoming challenges along the way. Jim Daly explains why winning in the game of life means finishing well. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea...

Have you ever played “hide and seek”? It’s a fun game for kids, but it can also teach moms and dads a lot about effective parenting. Jim Daly explains how Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple...

Jim Daly shares how couples can significantly improve their odds for a successful marriage by avoiding what Dr. John Gottman calls the Four Horsemen of Divorce. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcast...

A lot of ideas in our culture seem fun and colorful ... until adversity comes. To endure, we need a worldview that anchors us in truth. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe...

Would you spend another day with your parents if you had the chance? Learn how to create memories with your child now that they’ll carry throughout their lives. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcast...

Whatever you hope to achieve in life, one principle will be key to your success: Don’t quit – even when the odds seem against you. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac...

Divorce has been described as the “death of a small civilization.” Jim Daly explains why the breakdown of the family is one of the most overlooked reasons for the high poverty rate in America. Support Family Ministry If you'v...