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In just 90 seconds, get practical marriage and parenting help from Focus on the Family president Jim Daly. The biblical wisdom from this podcast provides bite-sized encouragement that helps busy Christian families thrive together in Christ.

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Description:

In just 90 seconds, get practical marriage and parenting help from Focus on the Family president Jim Daly. The biblical wisdom from this podcast provides bite-sized encouragement that helps busy Christian families thrive together in Christ.

Language:

English

Contact:

Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO 80995 1-800-232-6459


Episodes
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When the Majority Is Wrong

5/29/2025
How should society make decisions about human worth and dignity? Popular opinion? Majority rule? Jim Daly explains why stable societies rely on a strong moral compass that points true north. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Kids Are Part of the Journey

5/28/2025
Parenting can be hard on marriage. Even well-behaved children can be disruptive. Jim Daly shares why kids aren’t separate from your marriage, they’re an integral part of it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Seek Fear

5/27/2025
If we don’t challenge ourselves to face real danger and real fear from time to time, our minds will create it out of nothing. Jim Daly explains how facing up to what we fear makes us stronger. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Steps to Teaching Manners

5/26/2025
Children won’t develop good manners on their own. They must be taught. Jim Daly shares the most effective way to teach children how to be polite and respectful toward others. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Marriage-Focused Home

5/23/2025
A child-focused home seems like a good idea. After all, parenting is one of the most important jobs in life. Jim Daly explains why a marriage-focused home is one of the greatest gifts you can offer your children. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Cluttered by Garbage

5/22/2025
Are your choices leading you toward greater peace and purpose? Or are they piling up spiritual, emotional, and relational garbage? Jim Daly shares how to reach new heights by pursuing a life rooted in wisdom. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Safety in an Online World

5/21/2025
The online world is where your child will find the Internet, social media, smart phones, and too many apps to count. And all of it can put them at risk. Jim Daly shares how to keep your children safe in an online world. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Immediate but Everlasting

5/20/2025
Lots of people believe in love at first sight, but how many believe in love that transcends mere emotion? Jim Daly explains how to stay the course together in your marriage and confront adversity together. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Confidence with Purpose

5/19/2025
Children won’t learn good character on their own. It must be taught. Jim Daly shares how to prepare your children for the future by instilling them with confidence. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Better Off Dead?

5/16/2025
Malcolm and his spouse were in such bad conflict that he chose to run for the hills – literally. Jim Daly shares the story of Malcolm’s disappearing act and offers tips for handling conflict in your marriage. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Daddy Caddy

5/15/2025
Most of us won’t have a front row seat to our child’s greatest success, but Jim Daly explains how we can enter our child’s everyday world, connect with them, and influence their lives forward. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Stop Thinking Like an Adult

5/14/2025
It’s no surprise that parents think like adults; they’re focused on structure and responsibility. But the most effective parents play just as hard as they work. Jim Daly shares a great way to create positive memories with your kids. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Bring It into the Light

5/13/2025
Light is a common metaphor in the English language. It stands for wisdom, truth, and understanding. Jim Daly shares how to have a better marriage, relationship with your children, or career by bringing them into the light. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Let the Love Fog Clear

5/12/2025
Just because you’re madly in love, does that mean you should get married? Jim Daly explains why it’s best to let the love fog clear before you decide. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Mom Used to Tell Me

5/9/2025
It’s been over 50 years since Jim Daly’s mom died, but he still remembers helpful things she said that shaped the man he became. Jim shares a few of those comments and encourages you to consider how your mother influenced your life. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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All the Marbles

5/8/2025
It’s sad but true – we accept hypocrisy within ourselves much more easily than we accept it in others. Jim Daly shares why each of us chooses to create a world that’s broken … or a world that’s filled with love, courage, and justice. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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“Do” Goals Versus “Be” Goals

5/7/2025
Achieving goals in life doesn’t mean much if you aren’t becoming a better person along the way. Jim Daly explains why, in addition to “do” goals, we need “be” goals as well. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Imperfect Couples

5/6/2025
Every couple is a work in progress. Jim Daly shares how you and your spouse can be intentional about working together to create a “perfectly imperfect” marriage. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Manners for the Long Haul

5/5/2025
Teaching manners to kids isn’t always easy. Jim Daly shares a personal story of an incident that taught him and his wife why parents have to stick with teaching manners for the long haul. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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The Gift of Not Giving

5/2/2025
Buying gifts for children can be fun, but parents can overdo it. Jim Daly shares why letting children earn the things they want will help them develop the maturity they’ll need throughout adulthood. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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