Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

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!

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August 21, 2025 27 mins

Popular guest Dr. Randy Schroeder discusses habits you can integrate into your marriage. Jim talks to Randy about pursuing the daily essentials of affection in your marriage, promoting emotional closeness, and leaving and cleaving properly. On the second day, they discussed positive communication habits, conflict resolution, and guarding your relationship well.

 

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Sheila Walsh’s happy childhood dissolved in an instant when her father suffered a devastating brain injury that led to violent outbursts, and ultimately, death by suicide. Sheila couldn’t understand why her dad hated her, but resolved to do better for her Heavenly Father. Hear why Sheila ended up in a psychiatric hospital at age 34, and how Jesus helped her see her truth worth as His child.

 

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Sheila Walsh’s happy childhood dissolved in an instant when her father suffered a devastating brain injury that led to violent outbursts, and ultimately, death by suicide. Sheila couldn’t understand why her dad hated her, but resolved to do better for her Heavenly Father. Hear why Sheila ended up in a psychiatric hospital at age 34, and how Jesus helped her see her truth worth as His child.

 

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August 18, 2025 27 mins

Preteens are kids who are in-between childhood and teenagers — they are experiencing a lot of growth & development, often with high emotions, but their maturity lags behind. Parents need to monitor & limit preteen internet use, ask more questions (and lecture less), and maintain faith traditions such as attending church, praying over their kids, and reintroducing them to God’s Word.

 

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Based on his book, Renaissance, Os Guinness calls the current generation the “crunch generation” because the many challenges facing today’s world are converging quickly and need resolution. He asks Christians to pay “focused attention” to listening to non-believers around them in order to connect. Os advises believers to think deeply for themselves when it comes to loving God with their minds. When wit...

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Based on his book, Renaissance, Os Guinness calls the current generation the “crunch generation” because the many challenges facing today’s world are converging quickly and need resolution. He asks Christians to pay “focused attention” to listening to non-believers around them in order to connect. Os advises believers to think deeply for themselves when it comes to loving God with their minds. When wit...

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Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children's misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests' recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New. 

 

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Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children's misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests' recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You're Saying Isn't Working, Say Something New. 

 

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August 11, 2025 27 mins

Are you a good relationship partner? Whether it’s a marriage or a friendship, join Pastor Gary Thomas to learn four ways to improve intimacy in ANY relationship.

 

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Matt and Lisa Jacobson highlight practical ways a husband and wife can better express their love and serve each other well. They cover topics like choosing to think the best your spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing your spouse through various seasons of life.

 

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Matt and Lisa Jacobson highlight practical ways a husband and wife can better express their love and serve each other well. They cover topics like choosing to think the best your spouse, being of one mind in Christ, and cherishing your spouse through various seasons of life.

 

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Healing from trauma takes time, support, and care, especially when navigating through it with another person. Eliza Huie shares with us how we can offer support for those around us who have experienced trauma in their life. Offering hope and guidance, this conversation provides practical tools for healing with faith and compassion.

 

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Healing from trauma takes time, support, and care, especially when navigating through it with another person. Eliza Huie shares with us how we can offer support for those around us who have experienced trauma in their life. Offering hope and guidance, this conversation provides practical tools for healing with faith and compassion.

 

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Justin Earley, father of four boys, shares his experiences navigating messes and sibling fights. Hear how to create stability in your home and teach spiritual lessons in the small moments.

 

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Families feel like they are caught in the middle of a transgender war. But instead of responding with fear or anger, Christian parents need to show compassion, hope, truth, and confidence to kids and teens who may be experiencing gender confusion. Drs. Kathy Koch and Jeff Myers offer helpful insights and godly truth about this contentious issue in today’s culture.

 

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Families feel like they are caught in the middle of a transgender war. But instead of responding with fear or anger, Christian parents need to show compassion, hope, truth, and confidence to kids and teens who may be experiencing gender confusion. Drs. Kathy Koch and Jeff Myers offer helpful insights and godly truth about this contentious issue in today’s culture.

 

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In this upbeat workshop, Dave Ramsey reminds couples that if they can agree on their spending, they will be more united in pursuing their goals and dreams together. He reminds parents of the importance of educating their children in the arts of spending, saving, and giving, and offers encouragement to singles as well.

 

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In this upbeat workshop, Dave Ramsey reminds couples that if they can agree on their spending, they will be more united in pursuing their goals and dreams together. He reminds parents of the importance of educating their children in the arts of spending, saving, and giving, and offers encouragement to singles as well.

 

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July 28, 2025 27 mins

What will heaven be like? That’s a question may people ponder. And with some people experiencing glimpses of heaven when they have been close to death, we hear descriptions that exceed the boundaries of our imagination. Pam Farrel shares her vision of heaven as a result of a medically-induced coma, while expert John Burke backs up her experience with his near-death experience research and stories. It’s a fascinating dis...

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With great passion and enthusiasm, Kim Meeder shares miraculous stories from Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a ministry dedicated to pairing at-risk children with rescued horses. She shares how God took a tragic childhood event in her life and redeemed it with this incredible outreach.

 

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