Episodes
July 14, 2021
Making Career Decisions
A change to your career can be a great opportunity ... or it can be the worst thing that ever happened to your family. It all depends on how you handle the choices you’re facing. Jim Daly shares how to make good career decis…
July 13, 2021
Planned Emancipation
What would you do if your boss asked you to train someone for your job so well that you’d no longer be needed? Jim Daly explains why effective parenting is about allowing good and bad choices to become your child’s responsib…
July 12, 2021
Personal Sound Barriers
Do you need a radical change in your life? There’s a reason such moments are called “breakthroughs.” Jim Daly explains how to break through barriers that keep you from a new and better life. (Original air date: Nov. 28, 2011…
July 9, 2021
“My Sweet One”
Romance is good for a marriage, but romantic feelings eventually fade. Jim Daly shares why unconditional love can not only transform a marriage … it can transform a life. Original air date: December 12, 2018. Support family …
July 8, 2021
Yes and No
If you’re a parent, you already recognize that the word “no” is a vital parenting tool. But it can be over-used. Jim Daly explains why the word “yes” is just as important as the word “no.” Support family ministry: https://st…
July 7, 2021
Never Too Late
Do you have a long-held dream you’ve put off for years? What if going after it isn’t as far-fetched as you once believed? Jim Daly explains why it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. Original air date: August 15, 2014. S…
July 6, 2021
The Heart of Partnership
If you went into business, what kind of a partner would you look for? What about a partner in marriage? Jim Daly shares the characteristics you’ll want in a spouse to have a happy, successful marriage. Support family ministr…
July 5, 2021
Misery Needs Company
Suffering and heartache isolate us from other people. Jim Daly explains why the journey of healing begins with one small step: discovering that we’re not alone. Original air date: April 2, 2012. Support family ministry: http…
July 2, 2021
Strength Out of Weakness
Life can be tough. We all suffer. Jim Daly shares how your greatest strengths can often grow out of your deepest pain. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refc…
July 1, 2021
Parenting with the Same Speech
Do you ever feel like a broken record trying to teach your kids important values? What if that’s not a bad thing? Jim Daly explains why it’s important for parents to consistently define what a life of integrity and character…
June 30, 2021
Beneath the Labels
Our country’s divisions have always run deep. The trouble isn’t that we disagree. It’s that we oppose each other. Jim Daly shares why there’s always room for two people to get beneath negative labels and to connect on a huma…
June 29, 2021
What Are You Making Room For?
In recent years, downsizing has become a popular choice with many families. Jim Daly explains why our choice of lifestyles costs us something beyond the visible price tag. (Original Air Date: March 5, 2013) Support family mi…
June 28, 2021
Parenting is Unpredictable
Most parents would love for the parenting journey to stretch out before them straight and true, so they can see miles ahead with certainty. Jim Daly explains why, if there’s one thing moms and dads can count on, it’s that pa…
June 25, 2021
Tell Your Spouse First
A lot of couples want an intimate, romantic marriage. What they have instead more closely resembles a business relationship. Jim Daly shares how couples can reignite their passion by connecting with each other at a heart lev…
June 24, 2021
Little Notes
One of the biggest troubles with busyness is it keeps family members apart. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to bridge the gap until you can be together again. Jim Daly shares how little notes to one another can keep your f…
June 23, 2021
Summit Fever
Achieving great things requires a can-do attitude. But success is often about knowing when to walk away. Jim Daly shares the story of a West Point graduate who discovered on the face of Mount Everest how bad choices can affe…
June 22, 2021
I'd Do It Again
Have you lost all hope of having a happy marriage? If so, Jim Daly explains why the tough spot you’re in right now doesn’t have to be where you stay. (Original air date: Jan. 28, 2015) Support family ministry: https://store.…
June 21, 2021
Forgive: One Layer at a Time
Forgiveness can be tough. What makes it easier is understanding how to forgive someone who has hurt you. Jim Daly explains how to forgive one layer at a time. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singl…
June 18, 2021
Unsung Heroes
When you get right down to it, kids don’t expect dads to be perfect. They just want dads to be present. Jim Daly explains why being there is how dads can positively influence their children. (Original Air Date: 6/19/15) Supp…
June 17, 2021
Father's Day: Honoring What's Honorable
Father’s Day is a holiday designed to honor fathers. But what if your dad wasn’t a very honorable man? Jim Daly shares how and why to honor a dad who wasn’t all he should have been. (Original Aire Date: 6/14/12) Support Fam…
June 16, 2021
No Cost Divorce
Couples need two things to build a successful marriage. Jim Daly shares why a willingness to stick together when the going gets tough and the support of community are the secrets to a strong relationship. Support Family Mini…
June 15, 2021
Remember the Big Picture
The key to building a relationship with your teenagers is not rules. It’s winning their hearts. Jim Daly explains why when your relationship is strong, obedience will follow – but rules without relationship leads to rebellio…
June 14, 2021
Good and Bad of Feminism
The modern feminist movement has been underway for nearly fifty years. The results have been a mixed bag. Jim Daly explains how both the good and the bad of feminism have impacted the culture. Support Family Ministry: https:…
June 11, 2021
Memories of the Unexpected
The upcoming weekend doesn’t have to be dull or boring. It can become a unique opportunity to create memories your family may never forget. Learn how. (Original Air Date: 1/27/17) Support Family Ministry: https://store.focus…