Episodes

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://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1082904 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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 family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1082904 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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, 2019) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is human connection a necessity, or optional? Jim Daly explains why human relationship is so important to our well-being that we create artificial versions when we don't have the real thing. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you know what kind of parent your son needs you to be? Jim Daly explains why the answer to that question depends on whether you're the child's mother or father. (Original air date: April 7, 2014) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you feel like your to-do list never gets any shorter? Or that every day is a race to keep up? Jim Daly describes one sure sign that you're too busy: the most important people in your life become distractions rather than divine appointments. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What should be the primary goal of your child's education? Jim Daly suggests the goal ought to be strong character because education should not only develop better minds, but better people. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Wouldn't it be wonderful if people couldn't feel pain? Well, not so fast. Jim Daly shares why pain is actually a blessing to our lives. (Original air date: May 24, 2018) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you see a penny on the ground, would you pick it up? Many people would pass it by, believing pennies are basically worthless. Jim Daly explains why pennies – and humans – have deeper value than you can see at first glance. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you see marriage as a contract or a covenant? Jim Daly explains why your view of marriage will make the difference between deeper intimacy or divorce when conflict erupts. (Original air date: Nov. 26, 2014) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Being nice is often a smile with nothing of substance underneath. Kindness requires something deeper. Jim Daly explains why our society needs more than niceness to thrive. We need genuine kindness. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The most precious material on earth is not gold or diamonds. Jim Daly explains your most precious resource and why it ought to be spent wisely. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A poor economy costs many adults their jobs. But it costs our kids, too. Budget cuts to schools means the loss of opportunities to learn important life skills they'll need to become successful adults. Jim Daly explains. (Original air date: Nov. 19, 2015) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Flirting with danger is costly in marriage. Jim Daly shares why to enjoy a healthy, happy marriage the wise choice is avoiding the point of no return. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

So, you're a brand-new dad. Are you ready for the challenges you'll face in the coming years? Well, be encouraged – you don't have to be. Jim Daly explains why you have everything you need right now to be a good father. (Original air date: March 6, 2014) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The so-called "traditional family" is considered "traditional" for a reason. It works. Jim Daly explains why the family is the foundation of any healthy society and the ideal for which our culture should strive. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It's hard to forgive someone who's hurt you. Jim Daly explains why forgiveness becomes easier when you discover that it sets you free, not the person who's wronged you. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ryan is a police officer whose life changed the night he responded to a 911 call. By the time the night was over, he had rescued a young woman on heroin and adopted her baby. Hear the story. (Original air date: May 25, 2018) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you're single and hope to be married, the question to ask yourself is, "What should my life look like while I'm waiting for that special someone?" Jim Daly shares how to maximize your "now" while you anticipate your "later." Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Short-tempered people can be difficult to be around. Jim Daly shares three tips for dealing with a family member who is always upset. (Original air date: Feb. 23, 2017) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/