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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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Your Kids’ Money Personality - 1

7/23/2024
Money is one of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage. But money can cause friction between parents and children as well. Jim Daly explains how to remedy that problem by understanding your child’s money personality. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Hope Grows Slowly

7/19/2024
How do we find hope when our circumstances seem hopeless? Jim Daly explains why when times are tough, hope grows slowly, not overnight. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Expect, but Accept

7/18/2024
Effective parenting means keeping expectations high while also accepting the child’s performance. Jim Daly shares how to encourage your kids toward excellence without expecting perfection. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Pray with Your Eyes Open

7/17/2024
Critics of the Bible say it’s nothing but a collection of fairy tales. Jim Daly shares why Scripture itself teaches us not to line in a pretend world but to open our eyes wide and see things clearly. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Cherish Your Husband

7/16/2024
Not only can husbands learn to cherish their wives, but Jim Daly shares how wives can learn to cherish their husbands and create the marriage of their dreams. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Cherish Your Wife

7/15/2024
Guys, you love your wife, but do you cherish her? Jim Daly shares how husbands who haven’t developed that skill can learn it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Redirecting a Child’s Mistakes

7/12/2024
Jim Daly explains why your response to your children making a mistake can be the difference between them exploring their gifts or hiding from them. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Put Something Good on Tape

7/11/2024
Jim Daly explains how men can have a better relationship with their wives and children by adopting the same motto as NFL players and coaches: “Put something good on tape.” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Admit Your Bias

7/10/2024
Getting to the heart of a matter can be difficult. None of us are completely objective. Jim Daly explains how our biases make it difficult to solve disputes, and what to do about it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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God’s Grace and Hard Work

7/9/2024
A strong marriage is no accident. Jim Daly shares how he and his wife combined good choices, hard work, and God’s grace to make their marriage stronger today than ever. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Teaching Kids to Problem Solve

7/8/2024
Young children often need help. They’re forgetful. They lose stuff. Some may even struggle to dress themselves or make their own food. Should parents step in and handle things for their children? Jim Daly shares his answer. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Oceans of Intimacy

7/5/2024
Are you a “Dead Sea” or a “babbling brook”? Jim Daly shares how these oddly labeled communication styles can improve your marriage. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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God’s Gift of Freedom

7/4/2024
Freedom has lasted in America for 250 years because our ancestors were vigilant and sacrificed to protect it. Jim Daly shares what American citizens must do for freedom to last another 250 years. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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The Myth of Divorce

7/3/2024
One of the most common excuses divorced couples use is, “Kids are resilient.” But are they? Jim Daly explains why that sentiment is not as accurate as people wished it was. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Moms and Guilt

7/3/2024
Moms experience a wide range of emotions when it comes to their children. They may swell up with pride, or they may struggle with guilt. Jim Daly reminds moms why their best is good enough. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Do it Now

7/3/2024
Are you too busy to have a good marriage? Many couples think they are. Jim Daly shares how to build a marriage that thrives even when your schedule is tight. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Never Step in Quicksand

7/3/2024
Quicksand is dangerous. The further you sink the harder it is to escape. Jim Daly explains what to do if you get stuck in the quicksand of gambling, porn, or drug and alcohol addiction. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Don’t Make Your Husband Your Girlfriend

6/26/2024
If you’re a woman who struggles to find time for friends, Jim Daly offers this bit of advice: Don’t try to change your husband into your girlfriend. Listen in to find out what he means. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Imagine the Possibilities

6/24/2024
If your life isn’t what you’d hoped it would be, Jim Daly says, “Create it.” How? By learning to see possibility where none seems to exist. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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Be a Drip, Not a Firehose

6/24/2024
Some parents don’t talk about sex with their children. Others hope one conversation will do the trick. Jim Daly suggests a more effective way to have “the talk” with your children: Be a drip line, not a fire hose. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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