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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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In Your Kids’ Corner

8/6/2025
Kids want their parents to be involved in their lives, especially in tough times. Jim Daly tells the story of the bully he faced in elementary school and how things might have been different if he’d had a parent to help him. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Meet Your Neighbors

8/5/2025
Life is busy. For everybody. We’re so busy that many of us never take the time to meet our neighbors. Jim Daly explains why life is better when it’s lived in community. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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As a Dog Returns to Its Vomit

8/4/2025
If we repeat mistakes, the pain of the consequences gets worse. Jim Daly shares how to listen to what your pain is telling you and then take action. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Early to Bed, Early to Rise

8/1/2025
Are your kids getting enough vitamin Zzzz? It turns out ample sleep may be one of the biggest secrets to a child’s health and well-being. Jim Daly explains why and shares how much rest your kids really need. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Symbols of Love

7/31/2025
A man splashing in the ocean lost his wedding ring and searched for it for two days. Why all the fuss? Jim Daly shares why, like a ring of gold, marriage is precious and valuable, and when it’s nurtured and cared for, it lasts a lifetime. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Curses into Sweetness

7/30/2025
It’s hard to speak words of blessing to people if, while growing up, you weren’t taught how. Jim Daly explains why transforming your words into blessings begins with transforming your mind. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Shine a Light of Hope

7/29/2025
Anyone can make a difference. How? Jim Daly explains how to shine a light of hope into the world by seeing a need and doing something to meet it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Memories with Kids

7/25/2025
If you have kids at home, are you taking time to create lasting memories with them before they strike out on their own? Jim Daly explains why time with your children is an investment you’ll never regret making. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Master Your Craft

7/24/2025
Are you striving to be your best? Jim Daly explains why we become our greatest selves not by doing the bare minimum, but by stretching beyond our natural abilities. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Square Peg in a Round Hole

7/23/2025
Sometimes it can be a blessing when our kids don’t become what we hope for. Jim Daly shares a personal story that reminded him why parents must hold their dreams for their kids with an open hand. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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It Takes Time

7/22/2025
Is there a way to protect your marriage from infidelity? Jim Daly explains how couples can spend time together in ways that benefit their relationships. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Are We a Biological or Spiritual Beings?

7/21/2025
Are human beings nothing more than biological machines? Or is there something more to us, something that transcends mere flesh and blood? Jim Daly explains why human life transcends mere biology. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Be a Participant, not an Obstacle

7/18/2025
Ladies, what’s your relationship like with your mother-in-law? If things have turned adversarial, Jim Daly has a few ideas that will help you turn things around. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Mirror of Truth

7/17/2025
Truth is a mirror that reveals who we really are. Jim Daly shares why a good life isn’t found in hearing what we want to hear but in receiving and responding to what’s true. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Dog Days of Marriage

7/16/2025
What can an ugly dog teach you about the health of your marriage? Jim Daly explains why, even if your marriage is in trouble, it’s stronger than it looks and can be saved and renewed. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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A Child’s Unconditional Love

7/15/2025
Your child’s love for you can be nurtured, but you don’t have to create it. Jim Daly explains why your child’s love for you is woven into the fabric of your relationship – even if you’re not a perfect parent. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Worth of a Penny

7/14/2025
Many people who see a penny on the ground wouldn’t bother to pick it up, believing pennies are basically worthless. Jim Daly explains why pennies – and humans – have deeper value than we see at first glance. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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What Are We Going to Do?

7/11/2025
Every couple encounters battles in life. Jim Daly shares one question you can ask your spouse that will help you come together as a team. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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We Don’t Need “Nice”

7/10/2025
Some people say that our culture needs nice guys. Jim Daly explains why, for a kinder, gentler, society, we don’t need nice guys, we need strong men. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Parenting Isn’t Convenient

7/9/2025
Jim Daly shares a personal story that illustrates why effective parenting isn’t about what’s most convenient, it’s about what’s best for children to learn responsibility and to mature. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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