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Oct. 8, 2023

All Things to All People: God's Grace for the Weary

Author Philip Yancey encourages believers to share the Christian faith with others from different walks of life, while showing great compassion for them. He reminds listeners that some people have turned away from God and from Christians because of hurtful experiences in their past. Philip and Jim will help you to refocus your thoughts and actions on sharing God's truth with love and grace in practical ways. Get Philip Yancey's book for a gift of any amount to read more about how to love, liste...
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Sept. 24, 2023

Duck Dynasty's Phil and Al Robertson Offer Jesus as the Answer to Culture

Phil and Al Robertson, from the Duck Dynasty clan, share about the impact of the gospel in their lives and the need for Jesus as the answer to all of today's cultural woes. Phil will share about his new movie, The Blind, which details the gritty story of his life and conversion, and the discussion will focus on reaching the lost with the message of hope in Christ. Get Phil Robertson's book for a gift of any amount to read more about his journey with God and his family. Get tickets for The Blin...
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Sept. 10, 2023

J. Warner Wallace: Igniting a Christian Worldview in Gen Z Culture

J. Warner Wallace is a former cold-case detective and former atheist. He used his investigative skills to explore the Christian worldview, and he concluded that the claims in the Bible are true. Now he encourages others in our post-Christian culture to better understand the Christian faith and defend it. Wallace shares about cultural challenges for younger generations today – Gen Z in particular – and equips parents to pass on their faith. Get J. Warner Wallace's book for a gift of any amount t...
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Aug. 27, 2023

Addressing Gender Identity with Honesty and Compassion

Laura Perry Smalts shares her story of childhood pain and trauma that led her to identify as a man for seven years. And it was the spiritual transformation in her parents and the love of many other Christians that convinced her to place her faith in Christ, which she fully unpacks in her book, Transgender to Transformed. Not long after her faith conversion, Laura came to embrace God’s design for her as a woman. Laura and Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician, offer compelling evidence for the harmful p...
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Aug. 13, 2023

Benjamin Watson on Pro-Life Advocacy, Race, and Human Flourishing

Former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson advocates for the pro-life cause, while addressing issues that may drive a woman - especially the poor and marginalized - to have an abortion. Benjamin shares insights on how a renewed commitment to holistic justice can make a big difference in the fight for life. He challenges Christians to act with empathy and kindness. Get Benjamin Watson's book The New Fight for Life to read more about fighting for life and justice when you make a gift of any amount. Bu...
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July 30, 2023

Sharing the Gospel by Loving Your Enemies

Virginia Prodan is an author, international human rights attorney, and public speaker. She shares her powerful story of courageously sharing God's love with a gun-wielding assassin in Communist Romania sent to execute her in her law office. For defending Christians behind the Iron Curtain, Virginia was kidnapped, beaten, had her life threatened on several occasions, and led her would-be assassin to Christ. She inspires listeners to fearlessly stand for Christ, unwavering from the truth, no matte...
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July 17, 2023

Babylon Bee's Seth Dillon on Engaging the Culture with Humor

Engaging the Culture with Humor. This conversation will better equip Christians to engage the culture without compromise while using humor as a tool to challenge bad ideas. We'll hear from Seth Dillon, the CEO of the Babylon Bee, about the success of his company and how he's maintained the respect of others with winsomeness and ingenuity in a culture that appears to be losing some of its sense of humor. Get your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS when you make a donation of any amount! He shares ...
Guest: Seth Dillon
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July 2, 2023

A Way Forward for America

Tim Goeglein, the Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, will encourage listeners to honor America’s remarkable spiritual heritage and inspire parents and all Christians to influence the culture with faith and optimism. He will be covering his new book regarding the Founding Fathers and sharing his great examples of engaging positively with people who are hostile to conservative and Christian values. Get your copy of A More Perfect Union for your donation o...
Guest: Tim Goeglein
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June 19, 2023

Strong Families and Faith: A Response to Woke Culture and Politics

Mollie Hemingway, the editor-in-chief of The Federalist, shares about her priorities of faith and family as she influences culture in the nation’s capital. She talks about her concerns surrounding the shift away from a family-centric culture to a government-centric culture. Hear her story of sounding the alarm on the Kermit Gosnell abortion trial, and her challenge to believers to respond to the culture with grace and truth. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can...
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June 5, 2023

Learning to Forgive Others

Forgiving others is a difficult thing to do, especially in today’s culture, where the idea of forgiveness is often distorted. But without forgiveness, resentment will poison the soul. In one of his final interviews, the late Dr. Tim Keller unpacks powerful stories of forgiveness and shares Scripture to help you forgive those who’ve wronged you, as you gain a better understanding of all that Christ has forgiven. Dr. Keller takes you through the steps to forgiveness, including the need to forgive ...
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May 22, 2023

Sharing the Love of Christ in a Cancel Culture

Before God fully captured his heart, Joe Dallas identified as a homosexual and tried to integrate his sexuality with his Christian beliefs, actively promoting a pro-gay theology. But God brought Joe through a process of repentance and restoration. Dallas addresses major controversies in today’s cancel culture, helping believers have respectful discussions and share Christ’s love and truth with others who don’t share our faith. Get your copy of Christians in a Cancel Culture by Joe Dallas with a...
Guest: Joe Dallas
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May 8, 2023

Arthur Brooks: Loving Others in a Life of Happiness, Influence, and Purpose

Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks shares about the struggle in culture today with unhappiness and addiction to money, power, pleasure, and fame. Brooks offers solutions that lead to happiness, pointing you back to the importance of meaningful relationships with family and friends and loving your enemies. He also helps you prepare to leave a legacy in your later years of life. Get your copy of From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks when you make a donation of any amount, where he shares more a...
Guest: Arthur Brooks
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April 20, 2023

Loving Your Neighbor to Christ

Learn to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in a culture that needs it more than ever before. Pastor John Burke will encourage you to create opportunities to reach others for Christ by practicing “relational evangelism” - sharing the truth of Jesus Christ without judgement. Hear inspiring stories of how you can love your neighbors and engage with others every day, leading to lasting life changes. Make a donation of any amount to get John Burke’s book Unshockable Love. He has more powerful sto...
Guest: John Burke
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April 20, 2023

Sharing a Biblical Worldview in a Secular Culture

Renowned author Natasha Crain unpacks the realities of secularism, urging you to recommit to a biblical foundation, so you can effectively reach hearts and minds for Christ. Natasha shares how to engage with culture like the Apostle Paul and offers four important questions to determine your motives and approach to sharing truth with others. Get a copy of Faithfully Different by Natasha Crain with a gift of any amount to read more about standing for light in the darkness of culture. Buy your co...
Guest: Natasha Crain
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April 20, 2023

A Renewal of Hope for One Nation Under God

Dr. Os Guinness, notable social critic and author, shares about the moral crossroads in America and the challenges Christians face to preserve freedom, while seeking repentance and spiritual renewal nationwide. He talks with Jim about how you can help keep America from decline through the institution of the family and the rebirth of true freedom. Get a copy of Zero Hour America by Dr. Os Guinness when you make a gift of any amount to read more about the crucial turning point America faces. Buy...
Guest: Os Guinness
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April 16, 2023

ReFOCUS with Jim Daly Preview

Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family, casts the vision and purpose for his new bi-weekly podcast.
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