Episodes
July 7, 2022
Out of the Blue Fun
Ever heard of a school closing because of good weather? The story of one school that did it may inspire you to surprise your kids with unexpected moments of joy. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/sin...
July 6, 2022
The Good of Adversity
Tough times can make us better or bitter. Jim Daly explains why adversity isn’t what determines our success or failure. We do. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/pane...
July 5, 2022
Fight for the Right Things
Building a marriage that lasts a lifetime isn’t easy. You have to fight for it. Most of all, as Jim Daly explains, you have to fight for the right things. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleite...
July 4, 2022
Independence Day
Is this day simply the fourth of July? Or is it Independence Day? Jim Daly reminds you to remember the tremendous courage and sacrifice that made our liberties possible. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily...
July 1, 2022
Safe in the Digital World
Parents, there are two realities: the real one and the digital one. Jim Daly shares how to keep your children safe in both. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?...
June 30, 2022
When a Loved One Is Deployed
Staying emotionally connected when a loved one is deployed for months at a time can be difficult. Jim Daly shares how couples can keep their relationship healthy while they’re apart. Support family ministry: https://store.foc...
June 28, 2022
Talking to Kids About Sex
Children don’t naturally develop a healthy understanding of sex on their own or from messages they see and hear in music and on television. Jim Daly shares why it’s up to parents to teach them. Support family ministry: https:...
June 27, 2022
Good Fathers
America is only as strong as its fathers. Jim Daly explains why dads are built out of boys who’ve had strong men who show the way. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/...
June 24, 2022
The Fragrance of Wisdom
The consequences and rewards of our choices both linger – sometimes long after the decision is made. Jim Daly explains why bad choices create a terrible stink, and wise choices leave behind a beautiful fragrance. Support fami...
June 23, 2022
It’s the Memories That Last
“Parting is such sweet sorrow,” Shakespeare once wrote. Jim Daly reminds parents it’s not the “stuff” we own that our kids will cherish when they leave the nest, it’s the memories we’ve created. Support family ministry: https...
June 22, 2022
Quick to Judge
Are you quick to judge people’s motives? Jim Daly shares why we’ll avoid snap judgments if we truly believe in justice. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refc...
June 21, 2022
Is Your Marriage Worth Saving?
Are you struggling to keep your marriage afloat? Jim Daly shares why your marriage is worth saving no matter how deep your relationship problems run. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/chec...
June 20, 2022
Men, Rise Up!
Do fathers matter? To children? To society? To anyone? Jim Daly explains why America can only be as strong as our families – and our families can only be as strong as our fathers. Support family ministry: https://store.focuso...
June 17, 2022
Humble Custodian
Too many people are filled with their own self-importance. Jim Daly shares why successful people achieve great things through leadership, vision, and humility. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singl...
June 16, 2022
Your Spouse Is Not the Enemy
Do you ever feel like an enemy with your spouse, like you’re pitted against one another? Jim Daly explains the benefits that will come to your marriage when you work together as a team. Support family ministry: https://store....
June 15, 2022
Better Than Average
Because of something called the “Better-Than-Average Effect,” we think of ourselves more highly than we ought to. Jim Daly shares what two things we need to become in actuality the people we hope to be. Support family ministr...
June 14, 2022
Home Alone
So your kids say they’re ready to be home without a babysitter. But you’re not so sure. Jim Daly shares how you can know when it’s time to let your kids stay home by themselves. Support family ministry: https://store.focusont...
June 13, 2022
Gift of Eden
When historians look back a hundred years from now, what will they say about how we treated our children? Jim Daly explains why the healthiest societies have always been those who celebrate children. Support family ministry: ...
June 10, 2022
The Math Is Simple
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: ...
June 9, 2022
Helping Kids Become Entrepreneurs
Do your kids think of you as an ATM machine? Jim Daly shares a few tips for helping your children earn their own spending money ... maybe even start their own business. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily....
June 8, 2022
As Remarkable as Ancient Treasure
You can’t always see a thing’s true value at first glance. Jim Daly explains how what appears unremarkable on the surface could be hiding something amazing underneath. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.c...
June 7, 2022
Surviving Unemployment
Unemployment can impact more than your wallet. It can upset the well-being of your entire family. Jim Daly shares how to keep your household strong while you look for a new job. Support family ministry: https://store.focusont...
June 6, 2022
Why Would You?
Whether you’re facing a career challenge or a family crisis, knowing why you’re fighting for success is key to achieving it. Jim Daly shares a story from Jerry Seinfeld that illustrates how why motivates you to achieve your g...
June 3, 2022
Your Kids’ Love Language
It’s not easy to connect with someone who doesn’t speak the same language – even if that person is your child. Jim Daly explains how to open a whole new world of connection with your children by learning their language. Suppo...