Episodes
May 7, 2021
Signs of an Unhealthy Marriage
Do you know how to tell if your marriage is unhealthy? Jim Daly shares three tips for forming a plan of action that will move your marriage in a new, healthy direction. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily…
May 6, 2021
The National Day of Prayer
Today is the National Day of Prayer. Jim Daly shares about the history of this national observance and where to find organized events in your community. (Previous Air Date: May 3, 2018) Support family ministry: https://store…
May 5, 2021
Patient as Jell-O
Success rarely happens overnight. Jim Daly shares the story of Jell-O to explain why most goals can only be reached by keeping the big picture in mind and staying the course until you achieve them. Support family ministry: h…
May 4, 2021
How to Share Your Wisdom
Some moms and dads struggle with how best to teach their children important lessons about life. Jim Daly offers helpful suggestions for sharing wisdom with your children. (Previous Air Date: Aug 12, 2014) Support family mini…
May 3, 2021
Gracism
There are no easy solutions to racism. Jim Daly explains “Gracism,” a concept that combines a negative word – racism – and a positive word – grace – into a new, redemptive word that expresses how to respect other people rega…
April 30, 2021
The Hope in Rememberance
Most of us would rather forget painful memories. Jim Daly explains why remembering bad things is just as important as remembering good things. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/d…
April 29, 2021
Honor Them for Your Success
One of the secrets to happiness is a life of gratitude. Jim Daly shares why gratefulness is not simply an emotion that you feel, but a choice that you make. Learn how to see the goodness in your life. (Previous Air Date: Feb…
April 28, 2021
When Things Aren't What They Seem
Things aren’t what they seem if you’re having marriage problems and believe there is no hope of repairing the damage. Jim Daly explains why you shouldn’t believe the lie that your marriage is too broken to be restored. Suppo…
April 27, 2021
The Just Want to Be With You
Have you ever felt like parenting is about filling your kids’ every waking moment with fun? Although ball games and trips to the zoo are great, that’s not what kids want most from you! Jim Daly shares what they do want. (Pre…
April 26, 2021
Power of Positive Words
It’s impossible to overstate the power of encouragement. Jim Daly explains the beautiful changes that can happen in a person when you fill their heart with love, approval, and affirmation. Support family ministry: https://st…
April 23, 2021
The Farce of Overpopulation
Global overpopulation has been debated for years. Jim Daly explains why a growing population is actually the answer to a future in which more people are living healthier, longer lives. Hear why. Support family ministry: http…
April 22, 2021
Strategy to Get Out of Debt
For a lot of people, a simple budget is enough to keep their finances on track. But what do you do when your spending is out of control? Jim Daly describes a great tool for living within your means and for getting yourself o…
April 21, 2021
Living Your Bucket List
Have you created a bucket list? Jim Daly shares why thinking about what you’d like to do before you die can be great inspiration for how to live. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkou…
April 20, 2021
Encouragement for Life
Have you ever thought of sharing a kind word with someone but held back? Jim Daly shares the story of a high school teacher who complimented a struggling student … and saved her life. Hear what happened. (Previous air date: …
April 19, 2021
Names Have Power
Names have power. For good or for bad, names influence what you believe about almost everything. Jim Daly explains how positive names can infuse your children with confidence and empower them to stretch beyond themselves. Su…
April 16, 2021
Curses Into Sweetness
It’s hard to speak words of blessing to the people you love if you weren’t taught how growing up. Transforming your words into blessings begins with transforming your mind. Jim Daly shares how. Support family ministry: https…
April 14, 2021
Stop, Look, and Listen
We’re all racing to keep up with our busy schedules. But are we missing what’s most important along the way? Jim Daly shares why we miss life’s true riches when we don’t slow down enough to see and hear them. Support family …
April 13, 2021
Peace From the Inside Out
When the world around you is out of control, is it possible to find peace within yourself? Jim Daly shares why peace doesn’t work from the outside in, but from the inside out. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonth…
April 12, 2021
Epic Love in Marriage
In the blockbuster movie "Titanic," the love story between Jack and Rose was so epic it could only exist in the movies, right? Not so fast. Jim Daly shares the actual story of the couple upon which Jack and Rose were modeled…
April 9, 2021
Influence, Not Instruction
It's difficult to have a close relationship when you disagree with someone. It's even harder when that someone is your adult child. Jim Daly explains how to maintain a good relationship with your adult child when you don't s…
April 8, 2021
Don't Duct Tape Your Marriage
When things break, do you pull out the duct tape for a temporary fix, or do you seek a permanent solution? That's an important question to ask yourself if the broken thing is your marriage. Jim Daly explains why a quick-fix …
April 7, 2021
The Value of a Good Attitude
Someone once said, "Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond." Jim Daly shares why no matter what the circumstance, a good attitude is always the best response. Support family ministry: https://s…
April 6, 2021
Do Stuff Together
Building a healthy family isn't always easy. Jim Daly shares how strengthening your family can be as simple as finding activities to do together. (Original air date: Oct. 21, 2019) Support family ministry: https://store.focu…
April 5, 2021
The Danger of Comparison
Comparing your real life against what other people post on social media is dangerous. Jim Daly explains how to avoid the comparison trap. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donati…