Episodes

April 29, 2022

Parenting From the Inside Out

Parents, how do you handle your children when they misbehave? Do you focus mostly on their outward behavior? Or do you deal with the root of the problem? Jim Daly explains the difference. Support family ministry: https://stor...
April 28, 2022

Seasons of Marriage

Is your marriage enjoying the excitement of spring? The heat of summer? The change of fall? Or the chill of winter? Jim Daly explains why couples who understand the season they’re in can turn problems into opportunities for g...
April 27, 2022

Who Needs Notre Dame?

When fire engulfed the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, some people asked, “Who cares about some old building?” Jim Daly explains the profound reason why we all should. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.co...
April 26, 2022

Holocaust-Sized Forgiveness

Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom once said, “Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred.” Jim Daly explains how Jesus empowered her to forgive the people responsible for her terri...
April 25, 2022

My Spouse Has Changed

Did your spouse begin acting like a different person after you got married? If so, the question to answer is, “Did my spouse change, or did my perception of my spouse change?” Jim Daly explains. Support family ministry: https...
April 22, 2022

People You Call Family

Jim Daly shares how we discover life’s deepest riches when we’re surrounded by a group of people that we call family. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=...
April 21, 2022

Live It

Someone once said that values aren’t taught, they’re caught! Jim Daly explains why a parent’s actions speaker louder than their words. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/i...
April 20, 2022

Humility of a Champion

Jim Daly shares the story of a college athlete who illustrates why anyone with talent can be a winner, but it takes humility to be a champion. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/do...
April 19, 2022

Garden Parenting

Parenting children isn’t always a bed of roses. Sometimes there are thorns and weeds to contend with as well! Jim Daly offers helpful advice for raising kids with character and maturity. Support family ministry: https://store...
April 18, 2022

Not One Mile but Two

Jesus doesn’t usually get credit for coining the phrase “go the extra mile,” but it’s true. Jim Daly explains the blessings we find in walking with people out of love instead of obligation. Support family ministry: https://st...
April 15, 2022

Ten Seconds to Love

Although the number 13 may cause bad luck, Jim Daly explains how the number 10 can completely transform your marriage for the better. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/it...
April 14, 2022

Parenting as a Team

It’s been said that if two people are exactly the same, one of them is unnecessary. Jim Daly explains why that saying bears special significance for moms and dads who want to parent as a team. Support family ministry: https:/...
April 13, 2022

Be a Blessing to Others

Jim Daly shares about a young couple who began secretly hiding money in baby supplies at their local grocery store. Why? To find small ways to make a big difference in people’s lives. Support family ministry: https://store.fo...
April 12, 2022

Lose to Win

Every relationship is filled with paradoxes. Like this one: if you want to win at marriage, you have to be willing to lose. Confused? Jim Daly explains. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/c...
April 11, 2022

Morality of Shopping Carts

Jim Daly explains a humorous take on shopping carts that reveals – for good or for bad – your true moral character. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=13...
April 8, 2022

A Girl's Greatest Hope

The social world for teen girls is so toxic that an increasing number are suffering emotional trouble. What’s the solution? Jim Daly explains why Mom is a teen girl’s greatest hope for navigating her social world successfully...
April 7, 2022

Cut Yourself Some Slack

One of the greatest barriers to success is an “all or nothing” attitude. Jim Daly shares why success requires giving yourself room to fail. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donat...
April 6, 2022

Domino Chain Choices

If you want a great life, then live every day with the end in mind. Jim Daly explains why today’s choices determine tomorrow’s outcomes. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation...
April 5, 2022

Learning to Overlook

Every marriage has conflict. But how much of what you and your spouse disagree about really matters? Jim Daly explains why the best thing to do may be to overlook the problems you ordinarily fight about. Support family minist...
April 4, 2022

Tell Me a Story

Humans have told each other stories since ancient times, sharing over campfires, backyard fences, and cubicle walls. Jim Daly explains why stories connect us as humans in a way that transcends mere animal instinct. Support fa...
April 1, 2022

Saying No for Margin

The world is hectic and fast paced. Some days it’s tough to keep all of the plates spinning. Jim Daly explains how to create margin by saying no to things that don’t matter … and yes to things that do. Support family ministry...
March 31, 2022

It Takes a Community

The Hugenots, a community of villagers in the French alps during World War II, stood up to the Nazis. Jim Daly shares how good things happen when people deny themselves and stand together. Support family ministry: https://sto...
March 30, 2022

Coupled in Grief

In grief, we hide. But that’s the time we need to let other people in the most. Jim Daly shares why even small moments of connection can infuse you with new life. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/si...
March 29, 2022

How Much Should We Save?

Married couples have healthier relationships when they agree about money. Jim Daly helps couples find common financial ground. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/pane...