Focus on the Family with Jim Daly
Religion & Spirituality
About
Become a champion for your family in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee! Every episode of the Focus on the Family Christian podcast helps you confidently guide your loved ones through the unique challenges faced by today’s Christian families. With over 40 years of trusted, compassionate stories of redemption, hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller connect you to biblically sound marriage and parenting help that is relatable, practical, and interesting. Listen/Learn/Apply/ThriveInChrist!
Episodes
- Helping Your Child Approach Anxiety, Bullying, and Identity
Caroline Shankle and her mom, Melanie, share their experiences with teen issues such as bullying and anxiety. They discuss facing these challenges with faith and courage, inspired by Caroline's devotional, 'The Lion and the Bear.'
- Don't Cancel Your Marriage
Pastor Doug Fields advises against the cultural trend of ending difficult relationships, particularly marriages. This presentation offers practical habits for husbands and wives to cultivate a more thriving and enjoyable partnership.
- Parenting Wisdom from the Bible's Most Influential Mothers (Part 2 of 2)
Rhonda Stoppe shares biblical examples of mothers, highlighting their influence on children's faith and encouraging modern mothers and families. This is Part 2 of 2 of "Parenting Wisdom from the Bible's Most Influential Mothers."
- Parenting Wisdom from the Bible's Most Influential Mothers (Part 1 of 2)
Rhonda Stoppe shares insights on parenting from influential mothers in the Bible. She highlights how these biblical figures can inspire and encourage mothers today in their faith and their role in their children's lives.
- Building an Emotionally Healthy Marriage (Part 2 of 2)
This episode discusses building an emotionally healthy marriage. Ron and Nan, a licensed marriage and family therapist and his wife, share how self-regulation and retraining brain triggers can help bring restoration and healing in a marria…
- Building an Emotionally Healthy Marriage (Part 1 of 2)
This episode features Ron and Nan discussing how self-regulation and retraining the brain's triggers can bring restoration and healing in a marriage. They share their personal journey through the tragic loss of their son and the impact of…
- The Power of Gracious Words
This episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly features Pastor Bill Smith, who discusses the importance of using gracious words to build a deeper relationship with your child. He emphasizes guiding children and relating to them rather t…
- Daily Prayer and Positive Habits Can Transform Your Relationship
Drs. Gary and Barb Rosberg discuss the spiritual side of marriage and offer examples of prayers they use in their own relationship. They explain how daily prayer and positive habits can transform a relationship.
- Finding Your New Normal in Relating to Your Adult Children (Part 2 of 2)
This episode features Dr. Kathy Koch discussing how parents can adapt to a "new normal" in their relationships with adult children. She advises on changing expectations, improving listening, and breaking free from codependency to allow adu…
- Finding Your New Normal in Relating to Your Adult Children (Part 1 of 2)
This episode discusses how parents can adapt to a "new normal" in relating to their adult children. It covers adjusting expectations, listening more, and allowing adult children space and freedom.
- Reigniting Your Passion for Jesus (Part 2 of 2)
In this episode, Kim Meeder discusses reigniting your passion for Jesus. She provides insights on embracing freedom, love, and joy to foster a personal revival.
- Reigniting Your Passion for Jesus (Part 1 of 2)
In this episode, Kim Meeder shares insights on reigniting one's passion for faith. She offers ideas for embracing freedom, love, and joy to inspire personal spiritual revival in two parts.
- Healing Your Heart: Navigating Life After Divorce (Part 2 of 2)
Brandi Wilson shares her experiences with unwanted divorce, addressing the feelings of grief, anger, and loneliness. The discussion provides practical insight for single parents and focuses on finding hope.
- Healing Your Heart: Navigating Life After Divorce (Part 1 of 2)
Brandi Wilson discusses navigating life after an unwanted divorce, sharing about grief, anger, and loneliness. She provides insights for single parents and emphasizes finding hope and healing in Christ.
- Tips for Making Marriage Work from a Seasoned Perspective (Part 2 of 2)
J.John and Killy discuss their 42 years of marriage and ministry, focusing on "The Four R's": respect, responsibility, romance, and resolve, to help marriages endure.
- Tips for Making Marriage Work from a Seasoned Perspective (Part 1 of 2)
J.John and Killy discuss their experiences from 42 years of marriage and global ministry. They share practical advice and introduce "The Four R's": respect, responsibility, romance, and resolve, as key to a lasting marriage.
- Helping Your Teen Trust in God’s Existence
Lee Strobel discusses how parents can help their teens trust in God's existence. He encourages parents to engage in meaningful conversations and invite difficult questions from their teens about faith.
- How to Disciple Your Kids Through Every Stage of Parenting (Part 2 of 2)
Rich Griffith shares leadership styles for parents to disciple their children. The discussion covers intentional discipleship through various developmental stages, from birth to adulthood.
- How to Disciple Your Kids Through Every Stage of Parenting (Part 1 of 2)
Rich Griffith shares insights on discipling children through various stages of parenting. The discussion covers leadership styles and intentionality in guiding children from birth to adulthood.
- Living Joyously (Part 2 of 2)
In this episode, David Ring discusses how he navigates life with cerebral palsy. He shares how his faith helps him overcome challenges related to his disability.
- Living Joyously (Part 1 of 2)
In this episode, David Ring shares how God's strength helps him overcome the limitations of his severe disability. This is part one of a two-part series.
- The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage
Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff discuss spiritual warfare and its impact on Christian marriages. They explain why this issue is significant.
- Bernhard Langer: A Champion and Child of the King
Bernhard Langer, a two-time Masters champion, discusses his life, career, and faith. He shares about his parents' choice regarding an at-risk pregnancy and his family's commitment to Christ.
- Being Wise With Your Money During a Crisis (Part 2 of 2)
Michelle Singletary discusses principles for managing money wisely during a crisis. She covers getting out of debt, budgeting, saving, and biblical principles for investments and helping others in need.
- Being Wise With Your Money During a Crisis (Part 1 of 2)
Michelle Singletary provides guidance on managing money wisely during a crisis, including strategies for debt reduction, budgeting, and saving. She also addresses biblical principles for investments and assisting those in need.
- Discover the Wonder of Nature with Your Kids
Amanda Dykes, author and mother of four, shares hands-on activities to help children and their parents engage with nature. She unpacks ways to spot the wonders of creation as a family.
- How AI is Shaping Our View of Reality
Abdu Murray discusses how AI influences our understanding of what it means to be human. He addresses both the positive and dangerous applications of AI, such as chatbots, offering guidance for navigating these changes.
- Fact Check: Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?
This episode features former atheist Lee Strobel discussing his conversion to faith. He examines extra-biblical evidence supporting the resurrection of Jesus Christ, covering aspects like Jesus' death, the empty tomb, and post-resurrection…
- Slowing Down to Embrace God
Jennifer Dukes Lee talks about slowing down to embrace God. She shares her personal journey of adopting a slower pace of life on a farm to deepen her relationship with God and family.
- Transform Your Marriage Through Simple Lifestyle Shifts (Part 2 of 2)
This episode, part two of a two-part series, features Dave and Ashley Willis discussing how everyday choices and small, intentional shifts can strengthen a marriage. They share practical tools based on Scripture and their family ministry e…
- Transform Your Marriage Through Simple Lifestyle Shifts (Part 1 of 2)
This episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly features Dave and Ashley Willis, who discuss transforming marriage through simple lifestyle shifts. They offer practical tools and insights drawn from Scripture and family ministry experien…
- Helping Children Overcome Adversity and Trauma
This episode features Dr. Nicole Wilke, who provides guidance for parents on helping children overcome adversity and trauma. She draws on biblical principles and scientific research to offer practical advice for fostering resilience.
- Screen Time: Less is More
Jonathan McKee joins Focus on the Family with Jim Daly to discuss the impact of screen usage on family connections. He offers perspectives on trimming down screen time to prioritize family and faith.
- Controlling Your Tongue
Deborah Pegues discusses the impact of words and how choosing them wisely can improve relationships. She shares lessons from her experience of a "tongue fast," offering insights on avoiding lying, gossiping, and complaining.
- Facing Mortality: Embracing Eternity (Part 2 of 2)
Former Senator Ben Sasse shares his reflections on a cancer diagnosis, human frailty, and the reality of death. He discusses accepting suffering, worshipping Jesus, and loving family.
- Facing Mortality: Embracing Eternity (Part 1 of 2)
Former Senator Ben Sasse shares his experiences with a cancer diagnosis, reflecting on human frailty, the reality of death, and his faith. He discusses accepting suffering and prioritizing worship and family in the time given by worshippin…
- What Kids Need to Know About God, Faith, and Fun!
Dr. Champ Thornton talks about what kids need to know about God, faith, and fun. He discusses integrating faith with the "real world" and discerning between godly truth and cultural perspectives using Bible facts and Christian biographies.
- Simplify Your Life and Open Your Heart to Spiritual Growth
In this episode, Joshua Becker discusses how adopting minimalism can simplify life, offering more freedom and peace. He explains how this approach can benefit spiritual growth and family life.
- How to Help Your Teen Overcome Anxiety
Ollie Lia and his mother, Amber, discuss their experiences with anxiety when Ollie started high school. They offer practical advice for teens and parents to address mental health challenges.
- How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith (Part 2 of 2)
Greg Koukl provides methods for Christians to defend their faith, particularly focusing on cultural issues. He teaches how to use questions to deconstruct arguments and highlight Christian truths.
- How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith (Part 1 of 2)
Greg Koukl provides methods for Christians to defend their faith against challenges, particularly in cultural contexts. He emphasizes using questions to clarify arguments and highlight religious truths.
- Before the Wedding Bells: Essential Pre-Marital Tips for Couples
Leann Murphy shares pre-marital advice for couples, covering topics such as communication, establishing routines, and managing bitterness and resentment, drawing from her devotionals "Becoming a Wife" and "Becoming a Husband."
- Starting Your Day in a Better Way
Pastor Kevin Thompson discusses starting the day with Scripture and relying on biblical hope. He explains how hope can positively influence daily life, families, churches, and communities.
- Learning the Lost Art of Listening
Becky Harling discusses the importance of listening and offers practical advice on developing healthy listening habits to strengthen relationships. She encourages listeners to become more intentional and proactive in their approach to list…
- Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 2 of 2)
Melanie Shankle shares her experiences with childhood trauma and its effects on her life and family. She offers a message of hope and healing.
- Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 1 of 2)
Melanie Shankle shares her experiences with childhood trauma and its effects on her life and family. She offers a message of healing through faith.
- Simple Ways to Improve Your Marital Communication
Dr. Ken Wilgus presents on improving marital communication, highlighting how men's desire for adequacy and women's search for connection can impact clear communication. He offers advice on how to better express oneself to a spouse, emphasi…
- Teaching Kids Character Through Sports
Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski discuss teaching children character through sports. They provide stories and advice for parents of kids involved in sports.
- Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life (Part 2 of 2)
Jason and Tori Benham discuss the impact of anxiety on health, emotions, and faith. They define anxiety as "projected powerlessness" and suggest a three-part strategy to overcome it: recognize, renounce, and replace.
- Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life (Part 1 of 2)
Jason and Tori Benham discuss the impact of anxiety on health, emotions, and faith. They define anxiety as “projected powerlessness” and propose a strategy of "recognize, renounce, and replace" to address it.