Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski share stories and advice for parents of kids in sports. Hear about their passion for utilizing sports to disciple their kids and teach them character.     Receive a copy of Away Game and an audio download of "Teaching Kids Character Through Sports" 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.

Jason and Tori Benham describe the debilitating impact anxiety can have on our health, emotions, and faith. They define anxiety as “projected powerlessness” and believe it’s a form of spiritual warfare. The Benhams offer a 3-part strategy of “recognize” the source of anxiety, “renounce” the lies you’re tempted to believe, and “replace” the lies with God’s truth.   Receive a copy of Unshakeable and an audio download of "Overcoming Anxiety in Your Family, Faith and Life" 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.

Tori Benham, coach and speaker who lived through her husband's anxiety, offers encouragement to families. Jason Benham, speaker and author of Unshakeable, shares his personal panic story and spiritual perspective. They discuss defining anxiety as projected powerlessness, anxiety as spiritual warfare, how it hijacks imagination, and practical steps families used to fight back and find hope.

Jim Daly and John Fuller introduce this Adventures in Odyssey® radio drama about a former school bully, Dion, who returns to the town of Odyssey after a long absence. Dion seems to have a complete change of heart. Two friends, Buddy and Zoe, try to discover why Dion is so different. Adventures in Odyssey has a new animated film project, Journey into the Impossible, coming soon.   Exciting things are happening with Adventures in Odyssey, and you can be a part of it all! Your gift will help finish and launch the new Adventures in Odyssey animated film called Journey into the Impossible! Any support you give will be a big help in this seemingly impossible mission … and will be DOUBLED through our $1 million matching opportunity!   Get More Episode Resources    If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Asheritah Ciuciu, author and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries who helps overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus. She shares her journey through family pain, burnout, and doubt. Conversations cover making Jesus the center, finding God’s presence in hard seasons, distinguishing routines from true rest, and five simple rhythms to restore delight.

Michael Johnson, the Dean of Dating at Future Marriage University, shares practical tools for young adults searching for a spouse. Learn how to develop a healthy mindset toward dating and build a mission into your relationship.   Receive a copy of Date Like You Know What You’re Doing and an audio download of "Practical Dating Advice for Finding Lifelong Love" 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.

Josh and Heather Avis share the story of wanting to start a family, how they navigated infertility and discovered God’s heart for orphans. When they tentatively considered foster care and adoption, they had no idea how God would lead them to adopt 3 kids, two of whom have Down Syndrome.   Receive a copy of The Lucky Few and an audio download of "Joyfully Embracing God’s Children" 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.

Josh and Heather Avis share the story of wanting to start a family, how they navigated infertility and discovered God’s heart for orphans. When they tentatively considered foster care and adoption, they had no idea how God would lead them to adopt 3 kids, two of whom have Down Syndrome.   Receive a copy of The Lucky Few and an audio download of "Joyfully Embracing God’s Children" 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.

Practical strategies for parents to talk with teens about sexuality in short, frequent conversations. Framing sexual teaching around God as Creator and positive guardrails. Identifying four core temptations teens face and building preteen goals like naming body parts and setting boundaries. Creating a safe, nonjudgmental space and a roadmap called the Integrity Code to guide decisions.

Molly DeFrank, author and parenting speaker who raises boys, shares practical faith-based wisdom. She discusses why boys need belonging, bravery through healthy risk, and resilience from adversity. She talks about nurturing tenderness, sparking creativity by allowing boredom, and protecting boys from digital overuse while teaching emotional naming and processing.