Episodes

May 31, 2024

Jail Instead of Marriage

You’ve known people with bad marriages, but probably no one like the man who chose to go to jail instead of live another day with his wife. Jim Daly shares how to keep your marriage from feeling worse than a prison sentence.…
May 30, 2024

For Those in the Background

For every star in the limelight, there’s an army of people behind the scenes. Jim Daly explains why every successful organization requires people who believe results are the goal, not recognition. Support Family Ministry If …
May 29, 2024

A Hard Day’s Night

Jim Daly offers this reminder for when life gives you more than you think you can handle: however long and dark the nighttime may seem, morning does eventually come. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our p…
May 28, 2024

Happy Memorial Day

Do you know what Memorial Day is all about? Jim Daly shares our nation’s history of honoring the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please g…
May 24, 2024

Why Not a Good Book?

Most parents would love for their children to spend time reading good books, but that can be a hard sell. Jim Daly offers tips for inspiring children to leave behind technology for a quiet reading nook. Support Family Minist…
May 23, 2024

Into the Light

We lie, hide our flaws, or keep secrets because it helps us pretend that things are better than they actually are. Jim Daly shares how to improve any area of life by moving it out of the darkness and into the light. Support …
May 22, 2024

Something to Look Forward to

Modern society is all about getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible. We don’t like to wait for good things to come to us. Jim Daly explains why joy is often found in the waiting. Support Family Ministry If you…
May 21, 2024

A Cure for the Yawns

Every marriage is at risk of slipping into the doldrums. Jim Daly shares how to ignite a spark in your marriage by fighting boredom before it has a chance to set in. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our p…
May 20, 2024

True of Everyone

What is human life worth? Jim Daly explains why for all people to be equally valuable, something about every single person must be equally true. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give …
May 17, 2024

Build It Up, Not Tear It Down

Will angry protesters ever work as hard at contributing something positive as they do at tearing things down? Jim Daly explains why anybody can destroy something, but it takes a person of character to go out and build someth…
May 16, 2024

Eye of the Beholder

It’s easy to be cynical when people don’t see the world the way we do. Jim Daly explains why things often look different depending on your perspective. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas…
May 15, 2024

Conflict or Connection?

Your kids will make mistakes. You can count on that. And those poor choices can easily become a source of conflict between you and your child. Jim Daly explains how a child’s mistakes can become an opportunity to connect. Su…
May 14, 2024

Break the Elephant Rope

Instead of seeing possibilities, we often see limitations. Jim Daly shares how to break through negative barriers that keep you from reaching your full potential. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podc…
May 13, 2024

Epic Proposal

As marriage proposals go, this one was epic. Jim Daly shares what one young man did across 365 days to ask his wife-to-be, “Will you marry me?” His idea will also help you sustain your marriage for a lifetime. Support Family…
May 10, 2024

Fifty Billion in Grace

Harboring bitterness is like a debt that can never be repaid. Jim Daly shares why grace gives more than it gets in return. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 9, 2024

Just One

On your own, you can’t rescue every child who’s growing up without their parents. So, what can you do? Jim Daly shares how to do for one what you wish you could do for everybody. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to…
May 8, 2024

Take Off the Mask

Most women feel emotions deeply. Most guys don’t. That can cause disconnection between a husband and his wife. Jim Daly offers tips to help guys connect with their wives at a deeper level. Support Family Ministry If you've l…
May 7, 2024

The Joy of Submission

Is freedom found in the absence of rules and discipline, or in submitting to rules and discipline? Jim Daly explains how we discover freedom through submission. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcas…
May 6, 2024

Connect with Your Teen

Teenagers and parents are often so busy they pass through each other’s lives like ships in the night. Find out how to connect with your teen, even when life gets crazy. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of ou…
May 3, 2024

Birthdays or Board Games

Even small moments can connect a family together. Jim Daly shares the story of one family who are connected by a series of events as unlikely as a lightning strike. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our po…
May 2, 2024

Hope in Prayer

Today is the National Day of Prayer. Jim Daly explains why prayer gives us courage and hope in times of fear and uncertainty. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
May 2, 2024

Are You Sleeping Together?

You don’t have to be married for long to know that sleeping in the same bed can be tough. Jim Daly explains just a few of the many benefits of couples sleeping together. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of o…
April 30, 2024

Envy vs. Gratitude

Isn’t it strange that in a nation nicknamed the “land of opportunity” so many struggle to find happiness? Jim Daly explains why the problem is that our society is driven by envy rather than gratitude. Support Family Ministry…
April 30, 2024

Loving Enough to Let Go

What should you do when you’ve raised your children and they see the world differently than you do? Jim Daly shares how to let go of your children and give them space to find their own way through life. Support Family Minist…