Episodes
June 5, 2025
The Truth We Want
We often assign value to things based on what we want to be true rather than on what is actually true. Jim Daly shares why we should strive to see beyond what we want to believe and find courage to seek truth. Support Family ...
June 4, 2025
Your Dream or Theirs?
Has your child ever experienced a big moment that seemed more important to you than it did to them? Jim Daly explains why parents must guard against fixing their pasts by living their dreams through their children. Support Fa...
June 3, 2025
Channel Your Suffering
Suffering is a harsh reality, and there are no easy answers. Jim Daly explains why pain strengthens our character in ways that would never happen without it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...
June 2, 2025
The Marriage Puzzle
Without the picture on the front of the box, a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle can be a confusing mystery. It’s the same with marriage. Jim Daly shares why successful couples create a vision for marriage they can pursue together. S...
May 30, 2025
Moms and Their Daughters
Mom’s presence plays an important role in helping their daughters become young women of character. Jim Daly helps busy moms stay engaged with their daughter no matter how long their to-do list. Support Family Ministry If you'...
May 29, 2025
When the Majority Is Wrong
How should society make decisions about human worth and dignity? Popular opinion? Majority rule? Jim Daly explains why stable societies rely on a strong moral compass that points true north. Support Family Ministry If you've ...
May 28, 2025
Kids Are Part of the Journey
Parenting can be hard on marriage. Even well-behaved children can be disruptive. Jim Daly shares why kids aren’t separate from your marriage, they’re an integral part of it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any o...
May 27, 2025
Seek Fear
If we don’t challenge ourselves to face real danger and real fear from time to time, our minds will create it out of nothing. Jim Daly explains how facing up to what we fear makes us stronger. Support Family Ministry If you'v...
May 25, 2025
Steps to Teaching Manners
Children won’t develop good manners on their own. They must be taught. Jim Daly shares the most effective way to teach children how to be polite and respectful toward others. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any ...
May 23, 2025
Marriage-Focused Home
A child-focused home seems like a good idea. After all, parenting is one of the most important jobs in life. Jim Daly explains why a marriage-focused home is one of the greatest gifts you can offer your children. Support Fami...
May 22, 2025
Cluttered by Garbage
Are your choices leading you toward greater peace and purpose? Or are they piling up spiritual, emotional, and relational garbage? Jim Daly shares how to reach new heights by pursuing a life rooted in wisdom. Support Family M...
May 21, 2025
Safety in an Online World
The online world is where your child will find the Internet, social media, smart phones, and too many apps to count. And all of it can put them at risk. Jim Daly shares how to keep your children safe in an online world. Suppo...
May 20, 2025
Immediate but Everlasting
Lots of people believe in love at first sight, but how many believe in love that transcends mere emotion? Jim Daly explains how to stay the course together in your marriage and confront adversity together. Support Family Mini...
May 19, 2025
Confidence with Purpose
Children won’t learn good character on their own. It must be taught. Jim Daly shares how to prepare your children for the future by instilling them with confidence. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our pod...
May 16, 2025
Better Off Dead?
Malcolm and his spouse were in such bad conflict that he chose to run for the hills – literally. Jim Daly shares the story of Malcolm’s disappearing act and offers tips for handling conflict in your marriage. Support Family M...
May 14, 2025
Daddy Caddy
Most of us won’t have a front row seat to our child’s greatest success, but Jim Daly explains how we can enter our child’s everyday world, connect with them, and influence their lives forward. Support Family Ministry If you'v...
May 13, 2025
Stop Thinking Like an Adult
It’s no surprise that parents think like adults; they’re focused on structure and responsibility. But the most effective parents play just as hard as they work. Jim Daly shares a great way to create positive memories with you...
May 12, 2025
Bring It into the Light
Light is a common metaphor in the English language. It stands for wisdom, truth, and understanding. Jim Daly shares how to have a better marriage, relationship with your children, or career by bringing them into the light. Su...
May 11, 2025
Let the Love Fog Clear
Just because you’re madly in love, does that mean you should get married? Jim Daly explains why it’s best to let the love fog clear before you decide. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please ...
May 8, 2025
Mom Used to Tell Me
It’s been over 50 years since Jim Daly’s mom died, but he still remembers helpful things she said that shaped the man he became. Jim shares a few of those comments and encourages you to consider how your mother influenced you...
May 7, 2025
All the Marbles
It’s sad but true – we accept hypocrisy within ourselves much more easily than we accept it in others. Jim Daly shares why each of us chooses to create a world that’s broken … or a world that’s filled with love, courage, and ...
May 6, 2025
“Do” Goals Versus “Be” Goals
Achieving goals in life doesn’t mean much if you aren’t becoming a better person along the way. Jim Daly explains why, in addition to “do” goals, we need “be” goals as well. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any o...
May 5, 2025
Imperfect Couples
Every couple is a work in progress. Jim Daly shares how you and your spouse can be intentional about working together to create a “perfectly imperfect” marriage. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcas...
May 4, 2025
Manners for the Long Haul
Teaching manners to kids isn’t always easy. Jim Daly shares a personal story of an incident that taught him and his wife why parents have to stick with teaching manners for the long haul. Support Family Ministry If you've lis...