Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Dr. Heather Holleman, author and professor who writes for women and middle-grade readers, helps parents understand middle school life. She discusses why this time shapes identity. She shares the inspiration behind her Alita Brown series. She covers building a Christ-centered identity, handling emotional outbursts, journaling to ease anxiety, and the harms of screens and comparison.

Dr. Juli Slattery, Christian psychologist and author of Surrendered Sexuality, explores sexuality, sexual identity, and true intimacy from a faith perspective. She contrasts surrendered sexuality with control or compromise. She discusses compassion toward those with gender confusion, contentment in singleness and marriage, and trusting God even when questions remain.

Julie Slattery, founder of Authentic Intimacy and author of Surrendered Sexuality, explores sexuality from a Christian viewpoint. She discusses surrendering the body to Christ, cultural pressures around sex, and teaching Godly sexuality to children. She contrasts casual sex with true covenantal intimacy and explains how identity, shame, and community shape sexual health.

Lisa Jacobson, parenting author and mother who champions prayerful traditions like the blessing book. Matt Jacobson, parenting author and speaker who helps shape children’s identity and perseverance. They discuss speaking vision into kids, family mottos that build resilience, being your child’s biggest fan, respecting and liking adult children, presence and observational parenting, and prayerful family rhythms.

Lisa Jacobson, author and parenting speaker, and Matt Jacobson, author and podcaster on marriage and parenting, share practical ways to connect with children. They contrast liking versus loving, suggest quality one-on-one time and protecting couple time. They advise on helping boys explore, affirming girls beyond appearance, and keeping respectful physical affection as kids grow.

Robertson McQuilkin, former Columbia International University president who left his career to care for his wife, shares a story of steadfast devotion. He recounts how love becomes daily action, the moment he chose care over career, and the small sacrifices that defined long-term commitment. Conversations touch on partnership in marriage, early signs of Alzheimer’s, and finding purpose in caregiving.

Bill High, family legacy consultant who helps families plan mission and values, and David Green, Hobby Lobby founder known for faith-driven business leadership, talk about passing faith and stewardship through generations. They discuss multi-generational planning, written family missions, teaching identity through stories, and stewarding wealth with humility. Short, practical, and faith-centered conversation.

Tim and Kathy Bush share their story of radical transformation from infidelity and addiction, to passionately serving the Lord together. They share tools and encouragement for hurting couples to redeem their broken marriages.   Receive the book Sex on the First Date plus an audio download of the broadcast "How One Couple Overcame Infidelity and Broke Generational Cycles" 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.

Kathy Bush, marriage speaker and co-author who rebuilt her marriage from a rocky start. Tim Bush, former addict and serial unfaithful who found faith and recovery. They recount a journey from betrayal to transformation. They describe spiritual turning points, grief counseling, practical boundaries, and steps they used to restore trust and break generational cycles.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Christian pastor and author known for teaching spiritual growth, offers a faith-centered look at breaking stubborn habits. He talks about honest confession as the spark for change. He explains renewing the mind with Scripture and practical thought replacement. He stresses community, accountability, and spiritual armor in the fight against temptation.