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How Better Questions Help Us Love Our Neighbor
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June 28, 2026

How Better Questions Help Us Love Our Neighbor

In this engaging conversation, JR Briggs unpacks how asking better questions can deepen relationships, strengthen faith, and open the door to meaningful conversations, as we share God's grace and truth. This episode explores how Jesus used questions powerfully and how we can do the same in everyday life, marriage, leadership, and evangelism. Get a copy of J.R.'s book, The Art of Asking Better Questions, for a gift of any amount. The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new d...
From The Killing Fields of Cambodia to the Mission Field
June 14, 2026

From The Killing Fields of Cambodia to the Mission Field

Setan Lee shares his remarkable story of his dramatic escape from the Killing Fields of Cambodia in the 1970s under the control of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge and then returning years later to share the gospel with his oppressors - the President and other Khmer Rouge military leaders, many of whom came to Christ. There's no place like home, right? Just as home brings a sense of belonging, rest, and security, so does a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you don't have one, this article can sho...
Senator Ben Sasse: Living for Christ in Light of Eternity
May 31, 2026

Senator Ben Sasse: Living for Christ in Light of Eternity

Former Senator Ben Sasse shares in a deeply personal conversation about faith, suffering, mortality, and the hope of eternity after receiving a stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. With honesty, humility, and remarkable peace, Sasse shares how his faith in Christ has transformed his thinking, as he reflects on the importance of rightly ordered loves, including the proper role of government, and the need for civility in the culture. He also shares about the dangers of modern distractions and w...
Post Woke America: Truth, Grace, and the Christian Response
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May 17, 2026

Post Woke America: Truth, Grace, and the Christian Response

Neil Shenvi, a Christian apologist, shares how Christians can faithfully engage an increasingly post-Christian culture with both truth and compassion. Drawing from Scripture and his own experience as a former non-Christian graduate student at University of California, Berkeley, Shenvi explains how believers can build meaningful relationships, lovingly point people to Christ, and avoid falling into self-righteousness or fear. The conversation explores the rise of critical theory and “wokeness,” t...
Helping Kids Navigate Gender Confusion with Grace and Truth
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May 3, 2026

Helping Kids Navigate Gender Confusion with Grace and Truth

Jim Daly speaks with author and ministry leader Denise Shick about how parents and church leaders can guide young people through today’s confusing conversations about gender and identity. Drawing from her deeply personal story—including the impact of her father’s gender transition during her childhood and her own season of gender confusion—Denise shares how cultural influences, social media, and shifting societal norms are shaping the next generation. With compassion and biblical clarity, she sh...
The Benham Brothers: Sharing the Christian Faith, Bold and Broken
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April 19, 2026

The Benham Brothers: Sharing the Christian Faith, Bold and Broken

David and Jason Benham share their story of having their HGTV show cancelled as a result of some public opposition to their Christian beliefs. Hear about cancel culture before it was a trend and be challenged to share your faith in love - bold and broken - in the culture. Hear Laura Perry Smalts and Dr. Meg Meeker on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. SUPPO...
Senator Tim Scott: Faith, Freedom, and the American Story
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April 5, 2026

Senator Tim Scott: Faith, Freedom, and the American Story

As America celebrates 250 years as a nation, Senator Tim Scott shares inspiring stories of Great Americans and the Christian faith guiding them in their acheivements. He also encourages listeners to engage in civil dilogue with those who hold different political views, as we reflect on the greatness of America and our heritage of faith. Get a copy of Tim Scott's book, One Nation Under God: Profiles in Christian Courage, for a gift of any amount. The freedoms we enjoy in America today originated ...
Bernhard Langer: From the Masters to the Master
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March 23, 2026

Bernhard Langer: From the Masters to the Master

Former two-time U.S. Masters Champion and golf legend, Bernhard Langer, shares about his humble beginnings in Germany, his fascinating golf career, his journey to Christ, and sharing his faith with his family and others. OPTION ULTRASOUND: For just $60 you can save a baby from abortion! We all love rooting for our favorite sports teams, but the stadium is only part of a larger arena in life: God’s kingdom. What does faith look like both on and off the playing field? In this special collection, y...
Faithful in the Negative World: Living for Christ in a Post-Christian Culture
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March 9, 2026

Faithful in the Negative World: Living for Christ in a Post-Christian Culture

Author and business consultant Aaron Renn helps Christians understand the adversarial culture we live in and develop and practice strategies to be effective witnesses and culture influencers for Christ. He examines the decline of the culture since the 1960s and suggests different personal and corporate strategies in the church to effectively impact the culture for Christ – through establishing a positive identity and excellence in our lives. The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Ri...
Helping Every Child Flourish: Ian Rowe on Faith, Education, and Opportunity
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Feb. 23, 2026

Helping Every Child Flourish: Ian Rowe on Faith, Education, and Opportunity

Ian Rowe is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on education and upward mobility, family formation, and adoption. He'll share how Christians can impact the culture for Christ on racial issues and find common sense solutions in education for the sake of American children. He'll also share part of his Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for all children to overcome the victimhood narrative and discover their pathway to power. Get a copy of Agency by Ian Rowe for a gift of...
Fair Play: Jennifer Sey on Resilience and Protecting Women’s Sports
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Feb. 9, 2026

Fair Play: Jennifer Sey on Resilience and Protecting Women’s Sports

February is National Girls & Women in Sports Month. Jennifer Sey was an elite U.S. gymnast in the mid-1980s, later becoming a prominent corporate leader at Levi's and the founder of her own apparel brand, XX-XY. She shares how these experiences shaped her commitment to support and protect girl's and women's sports, as she and Jim discuss the impact of trans-ideology on having fair competition. They explore the intense pressures and physical demands of gymnastics, highlighting the culture of abus...
A Former Abortion Doctor Speaks Up for Life
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Jan. 26, 2026

A Former Abortion Doctor Speaks Up for Life

Dr. Catherine Wheeler, a former practitioner of second trimester abortions, shares her transformative journey toward becoming a pro-life advocate. She describes a pivotal moment when she became acutely aware of the moral implications of her actions, and how this led her to cease performing abortions. She shares about the cultural influences that shaped her views on feminism and reproductive rights before returning to the Christian faith later in life. Dr. Wheeler recounts her conversations with...
Coach Leslie Frazier: Iron Sharpening Iron in the NFL
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Jan. 12, 2026

Coach Leslie Frazier: Iron Sharpening Iron in the NFL

As the Seattle Seahawks head into the NFL playoffs as the number one seed in the NFC, Leslie Frazier, Assistant Head Coach, speaks with Jim Daly about modeling a life of integrity and maturity in the NFL while pouring into men's lives. Frazier shares about the people who shaped his life as a young man, player, and coach. He also reveals a longstanding fellowship of coaches in the NFL who are "iron sharpening iron," as they study God's Word and grow spiritually. We all love rooting for our favori...
Serving and Loving Others with God's Kindness
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Dec. 15, 2025

Serving and Loving Others with God's Kindness

One of the most countercultural things you can do as a Christian is to invite someone over for dinner. Karen Ehman helps busy families find opportunities for hospitality in everyday life. She also talks about reaching people for Christ through other acts of kindness and service. She shares how effective it is to love those who are hard to love, even atheists, and how to be “family” to those who are lonely–widows and orphans–and to care for the sick. With personal stories, advice and wisdom, as w...
Street-Smart Faith: Speaking Truth with Grace
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Dec. 1, 2025

Street-Smart Faith: Speaking Truth with Grace

Christian Apologist Greg Koukl provides encouragement and helps equip believers to share their faith with confidence, by listening and asking thought-provoking questions Get a copy of Street Smarts by Greg Koukl for a gift of any amount. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. We all agree that toddlers are valuable human beings with rights. Yet the preborn differ from toddlers in onl...
The Power of Love: Reaching Muslims for Christ
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Nov. 18, 2025

The Power of Love: Reaching Muslims for Christ

Timothy Harris, a missionary to Muslims helps Christians to build bridges and share the love of Christ with Islamic neighbors. Find out how God is moving in the Muslim world and opening doors for people in this community to discover Jesus as their Savior. He'll inspire you to see every Muslim as made in the image of God and will offer practical ways you can represent Christ and share your faith in ways you never thought were possible. Get your copy of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor for a gift of an...
J.John: Winsomely Sharing the Hope of the Gospel
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Nov. 3, 2025

J.John: Winsomely Sharing the Hope of the Gospel

British Evangelist J.John shares how he transitioned from being agnostic to a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ. With numerous inspiring stories, he unfolds the simple message of the Gospel and shares how every believer can engage with and show genuine concern for others in our families, neighborhoods, and communities. Get a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth for a gift of any amount. Want more wisdom from J.John? This free collection contains over three hours of content featuring his most popular talk...
John Smoltz: Unashamed of the Gospel
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Oct. 20, 2025

John Smoltz: Unashamed of the Gospel

Baseball Hall of Famer and Commentator John Smoltz shares his testimony of coming to Christ while pitching for the Atlanta Braves. He shares about family, faith, and baseball, unfolding the story of his childhood, his career, experiencing divorce, parenting, and God's restoration and provision in his life. This discussion will inspire you to lean into God and trust Him more deeply in your life. Get a copy of John Smoltz's book, Starting and Closing: Perseverance, Faith, and One More Year, for a ...
Unexpected Allies: Bridging the Divide for the Common Good
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Oct. 6, 2025

Unexpected Allies: Bridging the Divide for the Common Good

Kevin Palau, President of the Palau ministry, and Sam Adams, former mayor of Portland, Oregon, talk about their friendship formed in the context of meeting social needs in the city. Sam was the first openly gay mayor of a major U.S. city. These two men describe their surprise at discovering that Evangelical Christians and people in the LGBT community can agree on most social issues and can work together to solve problems without compromising their core beliefs. They offer a practical example of ...
Jim Daly: Responding to Cancel Culture with Kindness and Respect
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Sept. 22, 2025

Jim Daly: Responding to Cancel Culture with Kindness and Respect

Tyler O'Neil, from the Daily Signal, interviews Jim Daly in this special episode. The conversation centers around the Southern Poverty Law Center adding Focus on the Family to it's "hate list" because of it's biblical stance on marriage between one man and one woman. Jim shares about the responsibility of Christians to follow God's design for marriage and sexuality, while also maintaining love and respect for those with different views in a pluralistic society. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ...
Advocating for Children While Representing Christ in Public Education
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Sept. 8, 2025

Advocating for Children While Representing Christ in Public Education

Lori Gimelshteyn is the Executive Director of the Colorado Parent Advocacy Network (CPAN). She is dedicated to to protecting parental rights in schools and demonstrates how to build bridges with school officials, schoolboards and media while representing Christian values in public education to protect children from harmful ideology. Get a copy of Navigating Public Schools: Charting a Course to Protect Your Child's Christian Faith for a gift of any amount. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCU...
Six Effective Conversations for Sharing the Gospel
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Aug. 25, 2025

Six Effective Conversations for Sharing the Gospel

Dr. Heather Holleman examines different components of conversation—from casual and emotional to sharing the way we think and believe to unlock connection with others. She offers tools to effectively communicate and spread God’s love with those you encounter. You’ll learn how to add graciousness to your conversation so you can have stronger, warmer connections. Get a copy of The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility, for a gift of any amount. Buy your cop...
Sharing the Transformative Message of the Gospel with Boldness
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Aug. 11, 2025

Sharing the Transformative Message of the Gospel with Boldness

Evangelism expert Greg Stier discusses putting into practice the transformative rhythms, activities and actions that Jesus modeled throughout His life. He passionately shares the power of the gospel, getting into some practical and memorable tools to help you incorporate evangelism into your life. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Get a copy of Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges ...
Melissa Dougherty: Addressing Happy Lies in the Culture with the True Gospel
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July 28, 2025

Melissa Dougherty: Addressing Happy Lies in the Culture with the True Gospel

Melissa Dougherty exposes "New Thought" in the culture which has crept into mainstream Christian circles. Faithful to scripture, she shares compassionately about how some believers have been seduced by feel-good ideologies and how we can live with faithful truth and genuine love in these self-obsessed times to reach others with the true gospel. Get a copy of Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World for a gift of any amount. Learn what it means to be...
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