Episodes
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. (Prev...
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://sto...
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: https...
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 ou...
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/checkout...
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: S...
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. Sup...
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 m...
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.focusonthe...
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 se...
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 a...
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://st...
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.focus...
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/donatio...
April 2, 2021
The Paradox of Good Friday
Good Friday is a paradox. Because life is a paradox. Jim Daly explains why Good Friday is about Life overcoming death and redemption overcoming judgment. (Original air date: April 10, 2020) Support family ministry: https://st...
April 2, 2021
The Paradox of Good Friday
Good Friday is a paradox. Because life is a paradox. Jim Daly explains why Good Friday is about Life overcoming death and redemption overcoming judgment. (Original air date: April 10, 2020) Support family ministry: https://st...
April 1, 2021
The Brag Test
There are a lot of ways to evaluate the strength of your marriage. Jim Daly shares a simple idea called "The Brag Test" that can reveal almost everything you need to know about the strength of your relationship. Support famil...
March 31, 2021
Family Warmth
A lot of parents wonder why children don't adopt their most deeply held values. Jim Daly shares research that explains one of the most important factors to transmitting values to your children. (Original air date: Sept. 9, 20...
March 30, 2021
Do Something
Evil is real, and it's everywhere. The question is, "What keeps it in check?" Jim Daly explains what all of us can do to take a stand against evil and to stand up for respect, truth, and justice. Support family ministry: http...
March 29, 2021
How to Ease Anxiety
Anxiety is rampant in our culture. Almost everyone is under some kind of pressure. Jim Daly explains what you can do to better navigate the storms of life when you're under stress. Support family ministry: https://store.focus...
March 26, 2021
Power of Small Choices
Happy marriages don't just happen. They take effort and a willingness to try new things. Jim Daly explains why the quality of your relationship right now is always the culmination of little decisions that stack up over time. ...
March 25, 2021
Big Tech Shutdown
Did you know that only seven percent of human communication is expressed through words? Jim Daly shares how to find moments in your day to turn off technology and to engage with your family. (Original air date: June 27, 2018)...