Episodes

Feb. 7, 2022

Lost Art of Commitment

The most popular commitment seems to be not to commit … to anything – a career, a marriage, becoming a parent. Jim Daly explains why options can be beneficial, but success comes from commitment. Support family ministry: https...
Feb. 4, 2022

Strength in Community

Many couples report having a good marriage but feel socially cut off from friends and other couples. Jim Daly explains why isolation weakens a marriage, and community strengthens it. Support family ministry: https://store.foc...
Feb. 3, 2022

Love is Stronger

How should parents respond when their teenager rebels? Many lash out in anger. But there is a better way. Jim Daly explains why love is always stronger and more effective than anger. Support family ministry: https://store.foc...
Feb. 2, 2022

Know Your Why

Most people chart a new course through life by asking how, where, and when. Jim Daly explains why the best place to start is knowing your why. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/do...
Feb. 1, 2022

Be the Right Person

Good and bad are both important to understanding our nation’s history. Jim Daly explains why erasing ugly reminders of our past isn’t the secret to a stronger nation. It’s in remembering our mistakes, so we don’t repeat them....
Jan. 31, 2022

Meaning of a Man's Work

For men, work is more than a way to make money. It’s part of their identity. Jim Daly helps wives connect with their husbands more deeply by celebrating their work. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/...
Jan. 28, 2022

Time? Or Money?

Would you rather have more time with your family? Or more money? Jim Daly explains why you may achieve less and own fewer things if you put your family first, but you’ll savor life far more. Support family ministry: https://s...
Jan. 27, 2022

Polishing Everyday Moments Into Gems

Which is more important: quantity time or quality time? Jim Daly offers pointers for turning everyday moments into precious moments that will help your family thrive. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.co...
Jan. 26, 2022

The Drop Box

A lot of people talk about protecting society’s weak and helpless. Jim Daly introduces you to a man named Pastor Lee, who actually saves lives every day. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/...
Jan. 25, 2022

Who Should Take Care of the Kids

When parents bring home their first baby, one of their first challenges is figuring out how to split household responsibilities. Jim Daly offers tips to help new families run as smoothly as possible. Support family ministry: ...
Jan. 24, 2022

Spoiled

This generation has been called the “Entitlement Generation.” Jim Daly explains how to raise kids into adults who have the character and confidence to face life’s challenges head on. Support family ministry: https://store.foc...
Jan. 21, 2022

As Powerful as a Comma

They impact your life at every level – from business to relationships to personal growth. Jim Daly explains why small things often turn into big things somewhere down the road. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonth...
Jan. 20, 2022

Stand By Your Man

Ladies, would you like to see your husband succeed? Jim Daly shares how to easily influence your husband to achieve. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1...
Jan. 19, 2022

Wait No More

Have you ever considered adopting a child? It’s a big decision, but adoption has the power to change someone’s life. Jim Daly shares how to offer hope to one of the 100,000 orphaned children across our nation who are waiting ...
Jan. 18, 2022

Get the Facts

Would you like to create an atmosphere of respect in your home and minimize conflict? Jim Daly explains one simple parenting choice that will make a world of difference: Get the facts before you jump to conclusions. Support f...
Jan. 17, 2022

Dead Sea? Or Sea of Galilee?

What kind of person are you? A Dead Sea? Or a Sea of Galilee? Jim Daly explains why the best approach to life is to enjoy good things while allowing it to bless someone else. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthef...
Jan. 14, 2022

More, More, More

What does wealth look like to you? Many people are financially rich but relationally poor. Jim Daly explains why a wealthy life isn’t about a lot of money in the bank. It’s about the riches of thriving relationships. Support ...
Jan. 13, 2022

Waiting for the Right Time

In the same way that changing weather can interfere with a plant’s growing cycle, changing circumstances can trick us into making decisions that aren’t good for us. Jim Daly will help you decide whether now is the right time ...
Jan. 12, 2022

Fifty Billion in Grace

How do you set yourself free from a debt you can never repay? Jim Daly shares why harboring bitterness is like a debt that can never be repaid, and what to do about it. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily....
Jan. 11, 2022

Fire of Conflict

Have you ever seen a home gutted by fire? The destruction is hard to describe. Jim Daly explains what to do if the fires of conflict are threatening your marriage. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/s...
Jan. 10, 2022

Commute Well

The average American spends almost an hour every day in the car. That’s a lot of wasted time. But it doesn’t have to be. Jim Daly offers practical ways to redeem your time in the car by using every moment wisely. Support fami...
Jan. 7, 2022

Hope Grows Slowly

How do you find hope when your circumstances seem hopeless? Jim Daly explains that when times are tough, hope doesn’t emerge overnight. Hope grows slowly. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem...
Jan. 6, 2022

Take the High View in Life

We often see the pain in our lives from the ground level – the struggles we face seem too severe to be resolved, and we lose heart. Jim Daly explains why when pain is at its worst, we need greater perspective. Support family ...
Jan. 5, 2022

They'll Remember Your Promises

Can you think of a promise that your parents broke? How about a promise they kept? The fact that you still remember illustrates the value of a promise. Jim Daly explains why keeping promises to your children is worth everythi...