Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Joshua Becker reveals the secret to finding more freedom, time, money, and peace in your life – owning less! Hear the steps to unlocking more margin to be generous, pursue God, and build up your family by practicing minimalism.    Receive a copy of Uncluttered Faith and an audio download of "Simplify Your Life and Open Your Heart to Spiritual Growth" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Ollie Lia shares his story of struggling with anxiety when he started high school, and how his mom, Amber, helped him work through it. Ollie and Amber offer practical steps for teens and parents of teens to work through mental health challenges and find peace in Christ.   Receive a copy of You are Seen and an audio download of "How to Help Your Teen Overcome Anxiety" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Greg Koukl provides concrete ways to take a stand for our beliefs. He focuses especially on issues within the culture that cause most Christians to falter when faced with challenges from non-believers. He trains us to use questions to whittle away arguments and bring God’s truth to light.   Receive Street Smarts and an audio download of "How to Answer Challenges to Your Faith" 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    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Greg Koukl, apologist and founder of Stand to Reason who trains Christians in calm, reasoned dialogue. He explains why engaging culture matters. He contrasts long-term sowing with immediate harvesting. He teaches the Columbo questioning method to gently expose weak claims. He urges practice, patience, and trusting God while navigating cultural challenges.

Leann Murphy wanted to share the truth about marriage with her adult children. This wisdom became her 21-day devotionals – Becoming a Wife and Becoming a Husband. Leann shares how to “fight well,” build routines that draw you closer to Jesus, and walk through bitterness and resentment. You’ll be encouraged to contend for your marriage like never before.   Receive a copy of both Becoming a Husband and Becoming a Wife and an audio download of "Before the Wedding Bells: Essential Pre-Marital Tips for Couples" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Kevin A. Thompson, married life pastor and conference speaker who wrote Hope Scrolling, offers a practical push to replace doomscrolling with Scripture. He explains the Hope Scrolling habit, shares a simple two-minute marriage practice, and walks through three hope questions to anchor daily life and share hope with family and community.

Becky Harling, author and speaker who teaches listening skills for stronger relationships. She explores why we overestimate our listening, practical habits to focus and remove distractions, and how listening can be a spiritual act that fosters healing. Short steps and memorable stories show when to ask questions, resist fixing, and be present for unexpected conversations.

A candid look at healing from childhood wounds and how those scars shaped marriage and parenting. Humor as a God-given coping tool gets explored. Tough choices about forgiving or cutting ties are discussed. Practical talk on protecting and empowering teens, building identity in Christ, and finding renewal in college and community.

Melanie Shankle, author and speaker who writes about motherhood, generational trauma, and faith. She describes growing up with a critical, unpredictable mother and how that shaped insecurity and people-pleasing. She explains discovering family truths, setting boundaries to protect her child, and finding hope and healing through faith.

Dr. Ken Wilgus, a licensed psychologist who teaches couples therapy and spiritual unity in marriage. He explores how men often seek adequacy while women seek connection. Short stories from Genesis illustrate communication gaps. Practical habits and phrasing tips are offered to protect dignity and strengthen marital unity. The talk connects marriage to faith and redemption.