Episodes
March 7, 2022
Pennies and Pettiness
For good or for bad, a man’s character is revealed when it’s tested the most. Jim Daly explains how men can make tough choices that serve their loved ones’ best interests – not their own. Support family ministry: https://sto…
March 4, 2022
Background Singers
With the divorce rate hovering near 50 percent, a majority of marriages are clearly facing immense pressure. Jim Daly explains why the couples who make the most beautiful music together are those who surround themselves with…
March 3, 2022
Strong as an Oak
Are you growing a strong family tree, like an oak with deep roots? If not, Jim Daly shares how to grow a legacy that will bless your children and your grandchildren for generations. Support family ministry: https://store.foc…
March 2, 2022
Walk the Plank
Do your children heed your advice? Jim Daly explains a great activity called “Walk the Plank” that will teach your children how to trust your wisdom in difficult circumstances. Support family ministry: https://store.focusont…
March 1, 2022
Be the Right Person
Do you ever worry that you’ve married the wrong person? Jim Daly explains why the secret to a happy marriage isn’t finding the right person, it’s being the right person. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamil…
Feb. 28, 2022
Disability, Not Disaster
A troubling diagnosis can stir up fear for a couple who is pregnant. Jim Daly explains why a worrisome prognosis doesn’t have to mean disaster for your marriage or for your family. Support family ministry: https://store.focu…
Feb. 25, 2022
Regrets of the Dying
Many people wonder how to live with more purpose and less regret. Jim Daly explains why if you want to live a great life now … live with the end in mind. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem…
Feb. 24, 2022
Only a Change of Heart
Racism is a complex problem with no simple answers. Jim Daly explains one solution that lies at the center of all the others. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/pane…
Feb. 23, 2022
Gateway to Romance
Is physical attraction the most important quality of a romantic relationship? Jim Daly explains why physical attraction is good for a relationship, but it’s not durable enough to sustain one. Support family ministry: https:/…
Feb. 22, 2022
The Good and Evil in Us All
We’ll never solve problems like racism by pointing accusing fingers at one another. Jim Daly explains why we can only create a world of love and hope by becoming people of love and hope ourselves. Support family ministry: ht…
Feb. 21, 2022
Happy? Or Healthy?
Adversity is a great teacher, but only children who learn to overcome hardship will benefit from its lessons. Jim Daly explains why an unhappy child is a healthy child. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily…
Feb. 18, 2022
What's it For?
G.K. Chesterton said, “Every high civilization decays by forgetting obvious things.” Jim Daly reminds us of some obvious things that society is forgetting about marriage. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefami…
Feb. 17, 2022
All the Money in the World
How much money is enough? Jim Daly explains the difference between being rich and living a truly wealthy life. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=132110…
Feb. 16, 2022
Two Kinds of People
Two kinds of people influence the quality of your life: those who support you … and those who don’t. Jim Daly explains why you can trust criticism from a friend, even when their advice hurts. Support family ministry: https:/…
Feb. 15, 2022
Gracism
Although there are no easy solutions to racism, Jim Daly explains gracism, a revolutionary concept that makes it possible to respect other people regardless of their color, class, or culture. Support family ministry: https:/…
Feb. 14, 2022
"Good Enough" for Valentine's Day
Are you looking for a good way to celebrate your marriage for Valentine’s Day? Jim Daly shares an idea that won’t sound romantic, but it may take your relationship to the next level. Support family ministry: https://store.fo…
Feb. 11, 2022
Irregardless
Some things aren’t what they seem. Jim Daly explains why a culture can only be strong when it seeks out truth, embraces it, and conforms itself to it. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/ch…
Feb. 10, 2022
Don't Try This at Home
Sometimes a happy marriage is about knowing what not to do. Jim Daly explains how to build a thriving marriage by not comparing your spouse to other people. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singlei…
Feb. 9, 2022
Stronger Than You Think
Scientists say that people tap into their deeper abilities when they’re put under extreme pressure. Jim Daly shares how each of us is stronger than we think when it comes to conquering life’s challenges. Support family minis…
Feb. 8, 2022
Know Your Kids
Sooner or later, every parent discovers that what’s effective with one child may not work well with another. Jim Daly explains why effective parenting is about raising children according to their own individual personality. …
Feb. 7, 2022
Lost Art of Commitment
The most popular commitment seems to be not to commit … to anything – a career, a marriage, becoming a parent. Jim Daly explains why options can be beneficial, but success comes from commitment. Support family ministry: http…
Feb. 4, 2022
Strength in Community
Many couples report having a good marriage but feel socially cut off from friends and other couples. Jim Daly explains why isolation weakens a marriage, and community strengthens it. Support family ministry: https://store.fo…
Feb. 3, 2022
Love is Stronger
How should parents respond when their teenager rebels? Many lash out in anger. But there is a better way. Jim Daly explains why love is always stronger and more effective than anger. Support family ministry: https://store.fo…
Feb. 2, 2022
Know Your Why
Most people chart a new course through life by asking how, where, and when. Jim Daly explains why the best place to start is knowing your why. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/d…