Episodes
Aug. 29, 2022
Overcoming Barriers
Jim Daly shares a tragic story from his past that illustrates why it’s important to overcome personal barriers that keep you from being the mom or dad you dream of being. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamil...
Aug. 26, 2022
Nucleus of the Family
After a political revolution in Romania in the 1990s, 170,000 infants, toddlers, and teenagers were housed in government-run institutions known as “child gulags.” Jim Daly shares what happened to those children and what the d...
Aug. 25, 2022
Stay on the Path
Success doesn’t come easy. Jim Daly shares the story of the Leatherman Tool – one of the most popular multi-tools money can buy – and encourages you to stay on the path to success until you reach your goals. Support family mi...
Aug. 24, 2022
Behind the Cardboard Sign
What does a hero look like to you? Would you recognize one just by looking? Jim Daly shares why there’s more to people than what you can judge about them from the outside. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefami...
Aug. 23, 2022
Look Back to Move Forward
Should we cancel our past? Jim Daly explains why for America to move into the future with our liberty intact, we must look backward and remember the freedom upon which our country was built. Support family ministry: https://s...
Aug. 22, 2022
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
For a household to function smoothly, parents need rules. Jim Daly shares a helpful suggestion for knowing where the lines should be drawn. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donat...
Aug. 19, 2022
True American Greatness
Although it’s become controversial to take pride in America, Jim Daly shares why – despite our troubles – our nation is worth celebrating. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donati...
Aug. 18, 2022
Hungry for Humanity
Jim Daly shares the story of Japan’s self-proclaimed “do-nothing guy,” who illustrates why human-to-human interaction fills our souls in ways that something artificial never will. Support family ministry: https://store.focuso...
Aug. 17, 2022
Aim in the Same Direction
Poet Maya Angelou once said, “In diversity, there is beauty and there is strength.” Is she right? Jim Daly explains why diversity is only a positive when we aim in the same direction. Support family ministry: https://store.fo...
Aug. 16, 2022
The Slow Burn of Romance
How do you know when your marriage is romantic enough? Although romance is too weak to sustain a relationship, Jim Daly explains how to turn it into a strong force that will carry your relationship through the ups and downs o...
Aug. 15, 2022
Tether of Love
Do you remember playing tetherball back in grade school? Jim Daly explains how this familiar playground activity can help you become a more effective parent and give your children a balanced and well-rounded life. Support fam...
Aug. 12, 2022
If You Only Knew
Research shows that a father’s presence has a tremendous positive impact on children. So does personal experience. Jim Daly shares the difference a dad’s presence would have made in his life. Support family ministry: https://...
Aug. 11, 2022
Redeemed Through Apocalypse
The word “apocalypse” usually brings to mind catastrophic end-of-the-world scenarios. But Jim Daly explains why if you’re struggling in some area of life, then an apocalypse is what you need. Support family ministry: https://...
Aug. 10, 2022
More Than a Bag of Bones
There’s no easy way for doctors to tell patients they’re going to die. But some ways are better than others. Jim Daly shares a true story that illustrates how easily technology can become more important than people. Support f...
Aug. 9, 2022
Scratches, Cuts, and Lacerations
Married couples often think about conflict with each other in black and white terms. But there’s a better way. Jim Daly shares why to view marital conflict in terms of scratches, cuts, and lacerations. Support family ministry...
Aug. 8, 2022
Give Your All
Football and family life have a lot in common. Maybe the most important connection is this: half-hearted effort isn’t good enough. Jim Daly shares how when it comes to a man’s wife and kids, he has to give it his all. Support...
Aug. 5, 2022
The Joy of Anticipation
When was the last time you were happy to wait for something? Jim Daly shares about a study revealing that much of the joy we associate with an event is actually found in the anticipation leading up to it. Support family minis...
Aug. 4, 2022
Let Them Do What They Can
Parenting boundaries can easily blur. Jim Daly explains why, as your children grow older, your role in their lives day-to-day should decrease. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/do...
Aug. 3, 2022
As Lucky as a Lightning Strike
Sometimes you need a little luck – like the man who holds the record for surviving more lightning strikes than anyone. Jim Daly shares his story and why, along with hard work, you also need things to break your way. Support f...
Aug. 2, 2022
Stuck in Marriage
Jim Daly shares about a groom who got stuck inside a broken elevator on the way to his wedding and explains why challenges on the way to marriage are good practice for your future together as a couple. Support family ministry...
Aug. 1, 2022
Learn!
When kids have trouble with their grades, most parents consider the typical reasons, like social influences and study habits. But they overlook one crucial area. Jim Daly shares what it is and what to do about it. Support fam...
July 29, 2022
Seeds into Flowers
If you’re getting married soon, you might describe your love like a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Jim Daly explains why your relationship is actually more like a packet of seeds. Support family ministry: https://store.focuson...
July 28, 2022
The Truth of the Two Laura's
How many strokes of good luck does it take for a coincidence to become a miracle? Jim Daly shares the story of two girls named Laura whose story is too remarkable to be dismissed as coincidence. Support family ministry: https...
July 27, 2022
When You Need Each Other the Most
Who can understand the pressure moms face better than another mom? Jim Daly shares why every mom can be a force for good in the lives of other moms. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/check...