Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Kim Anthony had talent but did not have the ‘look’ of a typical gymnast in the 1980s – she was African-American, too tall, and came from a poor family. But by the time she got to college, she had already overcome incredible odds: almost aborted; a drug-addicted father; a struggling single mom. When her gymnastic victories left her feeling hollow, Kim sought a deeper meaning for her life, and found it through Jesus Christ. She concludes her message by encouraging her audience of high-school students to esteem themselves as sons and daughters of the King and embrace sexual purity before marriage.   Receive the book Unfavorable Odds: and the audio download of the broadcast "Catapulting Over a Painful Past." for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk. (Part 2 of 2)   Receive the book Empowered to Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving Your Spouse Unconditionally" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde share their marriage counseling expertise to help couples communicate in a healthy way and build a marriage that is emotionally safe for both people. They offer some of the powerful tools taught to couples at Hope Restored marriage intensives, including the reactive cycle and heart talk. (Part 1 of 2)   Receive the book Empowered to Love and the audio download of the broadcast "Loving Your Spouse Unconditionally" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Bible teacher Ray Vander Laan has been exploring ancient Jewish culture for decades. As he shares his insights and stories, he’ll help you to develop a passion for evangelism and discipleship. Ray unpacks Scripture to aid your understanding of what it truly means to be a disciple of the Rabbi and Messiah – Jesus.   Join renowned teacher and Bible scholar Ray Vander Laan as he examines what it means to be a follower of Christ through the cultural, historical, and otherwise contextual lens of Scripture. The Study is a four-season video Bible study for small groups and individuals to consider the question: what did it mean to be one of the original disciples of Jesus, and what does that mean for us today?   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Home schooling is one of the fastest growing forms of education in the United States and a lot of families are interested … but intimidated as well! Monica Swanson describes how she was reluctant at first, but soon reveled in the many benefits of home schooling. Things like prepping them for life in the real world, shaping the character of her sons, and providing them with a solid Christian worldview.   Receive the book Becoming Homeschoolers and the audio download of the broadcast "Home Schooling: Giving Your Child a Strong Foundation" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Jay and Laura Laffoon laugh their way through a conversation on practical ways to celebrate your marriage. This couple of over thirty-nine years talks about how to enjoy your spouse by improving your day-to-day habits and attitudes. Work, parenting, and the realities of life can keep couples from taking the time to invest in each other, so Jay and Laura advise couples about how to be intentional and connect more deeply.   Receive the book Celebrate Your Marriage and the audio download of the broadcast "Practical Ways to Celebrate Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry. They share their journeys overcoming their own triggers, like when their children disobey and complain, and when they have to deal with exhaustion. Our guests offer encouragement to moms and explain how they can prepare to handle their triggers in a healthier way. (Part 2 of 2)   Receive the book Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry. They share their journeys overcoming their own triggers, like when their children disobey and complain, and when they have to deal with exhaustion. Our guests offer encouragement to moms and explain how they can prepare to handle their triggers in a healthier way. (Part 1 of 2)   Receive the book Triggers and the audio download of the broadcast "Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Joni explores the question of why God doesn’t heal every disease and every pain we suffer. She shares her struggles with deep depression after being paralyzed at age 17, and her ardent pursuit of healing from the Lord. After much disappointment, Joni’s perspective changed for the better when she realized that God was more concerned about healing her soul than healing her body. She also reveals the problems that her disability has caused in her marriage to her husband Ken, and how the Lord helped them through those difficult years. As a bonus on day one, we share a brief conversation between Jim Daly and Ken Tada about his deep love for Joni, and the Lord, and how having an attitude of service has helped him cope as the husband of a quadriplegic. (Part 2 of 2)   Receive the book Joni & Ken the audio download of the broadcast "When God Allows Suffering" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Joni explores the question of why God doesn’t heal every disease and every pain we suffer. She shares her struggles with deep depression after being paralyzed at age 17, and her ardent pursuit of healing from the Lord. After much disappointment, Joni’s perspective changed for the better when she realized that God was more concerned about healing her soul than healing her body. She also reveals the problems that her disability has caused in her marriage to her husband Ken, and how the Lord helped them through those difficult years. As a bonus on day one, we share a brief conversation between Jim Daly and Ken Tada about his deep love for Joni, and the Lord, and how having an attitude of service has helped him cope as the husband of a quadriplegic. (Part 1 of 2)   Receive the book Joni & Ken the audio download of the broadcast "When God Allows Suffering" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

In a discussion based on her book Encountering Our Wild God, Kim Meeder shares inspiring stories illustrating that we can experience more of God in our daily lives by trusting Him fully, even when we don’t fully understand His ways. (Part 2 of 2)   Receive the book Encountering Our Wild God and the audio download of the broadcast "Pursuing Our Untamable God" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

In a discussion based on her book Encountering Our Wild God, Kim Meeder shares inspiring stories illustrating that we can experience more of God in our daily lives by trusting Him fully, even when we don’t fully understand His ways. (Part 1 of 2)   Receive the book Encountering Our Wild God and the audio download of the broadcast "Pursuing Our Untamable God" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Arlene Pellicane looks at some ways you can draw boundaries around your family’s tech use. She also identifies five healthy habits to cultivate in your child when it comes to relationships. You’ll gain some solid insight about technology and digital devices along with some practical tools for connecting with your children in the midst of their tech-driven world. (Part 2 of 2)   Receive the book Screen Kids and the audio download of the broadcast " How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well " for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Arlene Pellicane looks at some ways you can draw boundaries around your family’s tech use. She also identifies five healthy habits to cultivate in your child when it comes to relationships. You’ll gain some solid insight about technology and digital devices along with some practical tools for connecting with your children in the midst of their tech-driven world. (Part 1 of 2)     Receive the book Screen Kids and the audio download of the broadcast " How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well " for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Husbands and wives are different physically, emotionally and sexually. Tragically, 1 out of 3 married women have a greater sex-drive than their husbands, which can lead to shame, isolation, and conflict in their marriages. But couples can learn how to draw together and trust God through this struggle, and expand their understanding of intimacy in marriage.   Receive the book I Want Him to Want Me and the audio download of the broadcast "Pursuing Intimacy with a Reluctant Husband" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

As a teenager, Greta Eskridge’s love for adventure was sparked by an overseas mission trip with her dad to India. In this conversation, she provides practical tips for parents and families to help kids break out of technology addiction, get out of their comfort zone, and start adventuring together!    Receive the book Adventuring Together and the audio download of the broadcast "Giving Your Child a Love for Adventure" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

To celebrate Independence Day, we’re featuring an Adventures in Odyssey drama. Listen in as John Avery Whitaker shares the story of Paul Revere, his famous ride, and the “shot heard ’round the world.”   The Adventures in Odyssey Club helps the whole family grow closer to Jesus and to each other. Club membership includes unlimited, on-demand, streaming access to nearly 1,000 Adventures in Odyssey episodes—plus daily devotions, fun videos, faith-building activities and more! Join today and give your kids a virtual home away from home.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

In a warm and upbeat speech given to college students, Alistair Begg challenges single men and women to measure any potential partner against six essential traits, such as a strong faith in Christ, integrity, and kindness. (Part 2 of 2)   Receive Alistair Begg's book Lasting Love and the audio download of the broadcast "The Search for a Godly Spouse" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

In a warm and upbeat speech given to college students, Alistair Begg challenges single men and women to measure any potential partner against six essential traits, such as a strong faith in Christ, integrity, and kindness. (Part 1 of 2)   Receive Alistair Begg's book Lasting Love and the audio download of the broadcast "The Search for a Godly Spouse" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Bishop W. C. Martin shares his remarkable story of leading his small church to adopt 77 children out of the foster care system, alongside the producer who's turned his story into a movie, Rebekah Weigel. Dr. Sharen Ford encourages and equips families to be a part of the movement Martin and Weigel are starting, to end the foster care crisis. Encourage hurting children with a suitcase bundle today. Your donation will not only support our Wait No More Foster Care and Adoption program efforts, but you’ll also offer a waiting child something comforting that they can call their own! And when you give, we'll say thanks by sending you a book, "Small Town, Big Miracle." Donate here. Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.