Episodes
Oct. 11, 2021
Settle for Less
Is your marriage a dream come true? Or do you feel like you’re settling? Jim Daly explains how a simple change in perspective can set your marriage on a solid new footing. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefami...
Oct. 8, 2021
Clergy Appreciation Day
October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and this Sunday is Clergy Appreciation Day. Jim Daly offers practical ways for letting those who minister to you know how much you appreciate their faithful service and devotion to God .....
Oct. 7, 2021
Bring Your Bible to School Day
Today is Bring Your Bible to School Day. If you're a person of faith, consider participating. Even if you're not, consider supporting it. Jim Daly explains why Bring Your Bible to School Day is ultimately a celebration of fre...
Oct. 6, 2021
In the Hands of a Master
A thing's value is often rooted in the person who created it. Jim Daly explains why human value isn't rooted in what we're made of, but in who made us. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/ch...
Oct. 5, 2021
When You Live With Frankenstein
Raising a teenager can be tough. When the going gets tough, and you're tempted to pull away, don't. There's important work to be done. Jim Daly offers practical encouragement for struggling parents. Support family ministry: ...
Oct. 4, 2021
Active Listening
To many people, marriage advice like, "listen to your spouse" simply means "don't interrupt while they're talking." Jim Daly how active listening goes so much deeper that it can transform your marriage. Support family ministr...
Oct. 1, 2021
Sparks of Anger
A few wayward sparks is all it takes to create a fire that can burn through an entire city ... or a conflict that can burn through a relationship. Jim Daly explains how to de-escalate conflict when emotions run hot. Support f...
Sept. 30, 2021
The Four Parenting Styles
Many parents wonder where to draw the line between love and discipline. There is no "one size fits all" approach, but Jim Daly explains which of the four styles of raising children is best for balancing love and discipline. S...
Sept. 29, 2021
Unlikely Patriotism
In the 2016 Olympic games, one American athlete expressed his patriotism in the unlikeliest of ways. Jim Daly shares the story. (Original air date: Dec. 19, 2016) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/si...
Sept. 28, 2021
Grace to Become One
No matter how much you and your spouse share in common, you won't mesh in every part of your relationship. Jim Daly explains how couples can allow their differences to bring them together instead of drive them apart. Support ...
Sept. 27, 2021
Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
Do you feel like you don't have enough hours in your day? It's understandable. Life can get busy. Jim Daly explains why problems with time management aren't about the number of hours you have, but how you use them. (Original ...
Sept. 24, 2021
Power of Encouragement
What do you do when you're shopping and the child down the aisle has a meltdown? Do you walk away irritated? Or do you offer the mom encouragement? Jim Daly shares how a simple gesture in a difficult moment can transform a st...
Sept. 23, 2021
When Mom Needs Rest
If you're a mom, the chances are you're really tired. Jim Daly explains why rest is crucial to the rhythm and tempo of motherhood. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/...
Sept. 22, 2021
Ripped Apart
Maybe you feel you've reached the end of your marriage and have decided divorce is the only answer. Jim Daly explains why ending your relationship isn’t the easy solution you may think it is. (Original air date: Jan. 14, 2015...
Sept. 21, 2021
Oppressing Religious Freedom
Religious oppression is emerging in the United States. Jim Daly explains why religious freedom lies at the heart of American freedom. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/it...
Sept. 20, 2021
Setting Up Kids to Succeed
When your kids make poor choices, is your response measured? Jim Daly explains why overreacting reinforces the very misbehavior you’re trying to eliminate. (Previous air date: Aug. 2, 2013) Support family ministry: https://st...
Sept. 17, 2021
National Constitution Day
Today is National Constitution Day. Jim Daly explains why the best way to celebrate is to protect the ideals of the Constitution as rigorously as we protect the document itself. (Previous air date: Sept. 17, 2020) Support fam...
Sept. 16, 2021
Masking Our Souls
Did a year of wearing masks in public during the Covid-19 pandemic teach us anything about human connection? Jim Daly explains why a year of Covid did more than mask our faces, it masked our souls. Support family ministry: ht...
Sept. 15, 2021
Helping Siblings Get Along
Children tend to think everybody ought to be just like them. When they feel that way about their siblings, conflict is likely. Jim Daly shares how parents can teach their kids to respect each other. (Original air date: July 1...
Sept. 14, 2021
Love and Cherish
Guys, there is a difference between loving your wife and cherishing her. Jim Daly shares two simple tips that will help husbands better cherish their wives. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleit...
Sept. 13, 2021
Friend vs. "Unfriend"
Social media can be a great tool for staying in touch with friends. But technology is stripping friendship of its richness. Jim Daly shares how to teach your children the lost art of making a friend and becoming one. (Previou...
Sept. 10, 2021
Someday
A lot of people work hard every day, so they can enjoy a better "someday." But what if our "better days" are right here and now? Jim Daly explains why it's so important to enrich your "now" and your "somedays." (Previous air ...
Sept. 9, 2021
Flames of Individuality
The unity candle is one of the most beautiful symbols in a wedding. It's also one of the most misunderstood. Jim Daly explains why a thriving marriage doesn't erase individuality. It puts each person's uniqueness to work in s...
Sept. 8, 2021
Always Have a Goal
How can you inspire your child to love learning and motivate them to take school seriously? Try this: Help your son or daughter make their primary goal ... having a goal. Jim Daly explains how to help your children plan for s...