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ReFOCUS with Jim Daly

Focus On The Family

Our culture grows more complicated and challenging every day, and we want to address those tough issues on the ReFOCUS with Jim Daly podcast. Jim Daly is the president of Focus on the Family, and he enjoys having deep and heartfelt conversations with people who will strengthen your faith. That’s why Jim has invited some of our day’s most acclaimed and respected thinkers to join the conversation. He will dig deeper and ask the hard questions to help you share Christ’s grace, truth, and love. This bi-weekly podcast will leave you feeling challenged, encouraged, and more engaged with the world. So dive in and listen.

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Our culture grows more complicated and challenging every day, and we want to address those tough issues on the ReFOCUS with Jim Daly podcast. Jim Daly is the president of Focus on the Family, and he enjoys having deep and heartfelt conversations with people who will strengthen your faith. That’s why Jim has invited some of our day’s most acclaimed and respected thinkers to join the conversation. He will dig deeper and ask the hard questions to help you share Christ’s grace, truth, and love. This bi-weekly podcast will leave you feeling challenged, encouraged, and more engaged with the world. So dive in and listen.

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English


Episodes
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How a Once Gay Minister Found Her True Identity in Christ

6/16/2025
For much of her life, Elizabeth Woning believed she was born gay. After a brief heterosexual marriage in her twenties, she sought a new identity in lesbianism, even while attending seminary. She shares about her true identity in Christ and how He restored her to find fulfillment and joy in her femininity and new marriage. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Click here for more resources from the Focus on the Family counseling department on Transgenderism. Sign up for updates on the Truth Rising documentary! Support this Show! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form. Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:26:07

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Mark Matlock: Making Meaningful Connections with the Spiritually Curious

6/2/2025
Mark Matlock, respected researcher and author, offers insights into creating a church culture that is accessible to people who are curious and seeking spiritual discovery. Learn to help others make meaningful connections to Jesus and bridge the gap between traditional Christianity and the modern spiritual climate. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Watch our video series with Rosaria Butterfield about the art of speaking the truth with love and conviction. Support this Show! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form. Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:01:27

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Winsome Apologetics Through Questions and Logic

5/19/2025
Tim Barnett defends the Christian faith and winsomely engages unbelievers, helping equip you to do the same. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Sign up for updates about Focus on the Family’s New Documentary: Truth Rising. Watch our free video series with Ray Vander Laan on bringing God's peace into our broken world. Listen to Jim’s discussion with Dr. John Lennox about evangelism. Support this Show! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form. Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:00:59:12

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Justin Brierly: Key Reasons I Believe in Jesus

5/5/2025
Popular UK writer and broadcaster Justin Brierly is convinced we are witnessing a growing wave of faith, replacing secularism. A number of his friends have come to Christ in recent years after resonating with the Christian faith. Justin asks the question, are Christians ready for this new wave? Get Justin's' book, Why I'm Still a Christian, for a gift of any amount. Listen to Justin Brierly’s podcast. Listen to John Lennox's ReFOCUS episode. Listen to to Rosaria Butterfield's ReFOCUS episode. Support this Show! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form. Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:08:51

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Senator Lankford: Turning Up the Light and Reconciling with Others in the Culture War

4/21/2025
U.S. Senator James Lankford encourages Americans to look for the light switch in the midst of cultural darkness to turn the country around. "We the People" define the greatest representative republic on the planet, and the path forward is found in personal faith and making choices to do the right thing every day. Get Senator James Lankford's book, Turnaround: America’s Revival, for a gift of any amount. James' practical leadership ideas will encourage you to live your faith and find impactful ways to serve our community and our great nation. Subscribe to the Daily Citizen to stay informed on cultural issues affecting you and your family. This article outlines on engaging with this cultural moment as a Christian. Learn about and join in Focus on the Family’s pro-life efforts. Support this Show! Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:00:59:18

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Reaching Men for Christ in the Inner City

4/7/2025
Growing up in certain areas of Indianapolis means you and your children will be at risk of violence and other challenges. Yet four men who grew up in the area have overcome their past issues of dealing drugs and living without purpose. They now live confident and productive lives because of the transforming power of the Gospel and the deep concern of a local pastor who also grew up there. Hear their powerful stories and the insights of a national inner-city entrepreneur in this inspiring panel discussion. Get Bob Woodson's book, The Triumphs of Joseph, for a gift of any amount to learn about bringing moral and spiritual revival to the inner city. Read about the plight of the inner city and the role of Christians on Jim Daly's blog. Learn more about boot camp, a safe, transparent community of Christian brothers who process complex male issues together, conquer life's challenges, and hold one another accountable. Help people in low-income neighborhoods to address problems in their communities. Read Focus on the Family's article about the importance of fathers. Learn more about the impact of RezilientKidz on struggling communities. Donate Now! Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:34:36

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Philip Yancey: Rediscovering the Gospel, a Good Kind of Different

3/24/2025
Author Philip Yancey encourages believers to live authentic Christian lives, demonstrating acts of kindness and mercy to show the world that God cares for every soul. Citing many examples of what it means to share our faith, Yancey invites us to rediscover the Good News of the gospel and be the church that Jesus has called us to be. Get a copy of Philip Yancey's book, Vanishing Grace: What Ever Happened to the Good News? for a gift of any amount to get a deeper understanding of communicating grace and truth to the culture. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. There's no place like home, right? Just as home brings a sense of belonging, rest, and security, so does a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you don't have one, this article can show you how to find your place in God's eternal family. Listen to the ReFocus with Jim Daly episode with Rosaria Butterfield. Focus on the Family's staff of licensed, professional counselors can help you bring healing and restoration to your family with Christian perspectives you can trust. Donate Now! Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:00:55:14

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Natasha Crain: Advocating for the Common Good in the Face of Hostility

3/10/2025
Author, podcaster, and blogger Natasha Crain motivates and equips Christians to defend Christian values despite the hostility of the culture. She shares about the calling of Christians to stand up for the common good in the public square, even when it goes against the cultural understanding of good. Learn how to persevere in the darkness and take action to spread the light of Christ. For a gift of any amount, get a copy of Natasha Crain's When Culture Hates You: Persevering for the Common Good as Christians in a Hostile Public Square. Learn how to respond to the culture as people of God. Focus on the Family’s The Daily Citizen provides a faith-based perspective to counter the mainstream media’s anti-Christian bias. The publication exists to provide timely, relevant analysis of current events and cultural trends all from a biblical worldview. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Hear about The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf in his conversation with Jim on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. Hear more about sharing Christ's love with your enemies through Virginia Prodan's episode on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. She'll sharing the shocking story of converting her would-be assassin. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:03:10

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Melissa Ohden: An Abortion Survivor Inspires Compassionate Pro-Life Engagement

2/24/2025
Founder and Director of the Abortion Survivors Network, Melissa Ohden, survived a saline abortion attempt as a baby. Her birth mom, who was coerced to abort, didn't know was alive until 30 years later, and now they have a loving relationship. For years, she has been sharing about the sanctity of human life and helping to persuade others to change their mind about the tragedy of abortion. This compassionate, powerful conversation with Jim Daly will help equip you to engage others with truth and love while promoting life. Get a copy of Melissa Ohden's moving book, Abortion Survivors Break their Silence for a gift of any amount. Focus on the Family's staff of licensed, professional counselors can help you bring healing and restoration to your family with Christian perspectives you can trust. $60 saves a baby’s life! Be a Life Advocate! Find out more about the Abortion Survivor's Network. Watch Melissa's powerful panel discussion with former abortion doctors Watch Scott Klusendorf on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:00:58:44

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Impacting Others for Christ Through Generosity

2/10/2025
Brad Formsma tells inspiring stories of how God changes lives and your own heart by giving generously of your time, talents, words, and resources. He shares how others can be reached for Christ through generosity - and how it transforms your marriage and family. Get Brad Formsma's book, I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life, for a gift of any amount! Join Brad’s Generous Kids Book Club, a fun way to teach your children generosity! Learn more about Brad’s ministry. There's no place like home, right? Just as home brings a sense of belonging, rest, and security, so does a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you don't have one, this article can show you how to find your place in God's eternal family. Focus on the Family's staff of licensed, professional counselors can help you bring healing and restoration to your family with Christian perspectives you can trust. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:00:56:25

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Tim Goeglein - Reversing the Cultural Revolution Through Faith and Family

1/27/2025
Focus on the Family's Vice President of External and Government Relations shares about culture's desire for an unattainable and imaginary utopia. In this discussion, he outlines the importance of submitting to God's authority instead, to stop and reverse the destruction being done in the American culture. Get Tim Goeglein's book, Stumbling Toward Utopia, for a gift of any amount. Focus on the Family’s The Daily Citizen provides a faith-based perspective to counter the mainstream media’s anti-Christian bias. The publication exists to provide timely, relevant analysis of current events and cultural trends all from a biblical worldview. Listen to the ReFOCUS episode with Melissa Kearney on her fascinating book about the impact of family structure on kids, The Two-Parent Privilege. Listen to the ReFOCUS episode with Brad Wilcox on his book, Get Married, to learn about the positive effects of marriage and parenting on the lives of those involved. Get Heather Holleman's book, The Six Conversations, to learn more about meaningful connection in an age of isolation and conflict. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:02:35

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Brady Boyd: Healing Cultural Division Through Christlike Love

1/13/2025
Pastor Brady Boyd, author of Life-Minded, challenges believers to live authentic Christian lives, engaging others with the love of Christ, and showing respect and kindness to those who may hold a different worldview or political position. While emphasizing the truth of God's Word, Brady reminds you that your opponents are created in God's image as he encourages grace and compassion for them. He states that Christians need to look past the exterior persona and tap into the three core needs that every person has - to feel connected, to feel safe, and to feel a sense of purpose. Get a copy of Brady Boyd's book, Life-Minded, to learn more about connecting in our polarized culture, for a gift of any amount. Read this article about the Biblical perspective on government. Read this article for more on forgiveness. Read this article to protect your marriage from the negative effects of social media. For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:02:04

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Annie F. Downs: Influencing Others with a Joy-Filled Life

12/30/2024
Annie F. Downs shares her heart to help Christians embrace the fun in life and reach others in the process. She tells stories of finding friendship in unexpected places and how you can do the same. Get Annie Downs' book, Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are, for a gift of any amount. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage the culture with the love of Christ. Hear more about engaging cultural issues with truth and compassion in this video series from John Stonestreet. Read about Coming Home to join God's family. Listen to “Count It All Joy” and nearly 1000 other episodes with this free trial of Adventures in Odyssey. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:00:53:00

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Dr. Carl Trueman: How Believers Can Respond to Critical Theory

12/16/2024
Dr. Carl Trueman, professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College, will help you understand Critical theory and it's impact on your world. From sexuality to social justice, Trueman explores the failed philosophies of Karl Marx and the Frankfurt School, providing historical context and describing the evolution of these ideas in our culture today. He'll discuss the consequences of Critical theory and how Christians can respond to its various movements in society. This episode features an intriguing discussion, as well as a thought-provoking Q & A with college students. Get Dr. Trueman's book, To Change All Worlds, for a gift of any amount, to learn more about Critical Theory. Check out Focus on the Family's The Daily Citizen, a website that provides a faith-based perspective to counter the mainstream media’s anti-Christian bias Listen to Jim's conversation with Rosaria Butterfield on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. Get Heather Holleman’s book The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation. Empowering Your Family to Face CRT with Dr. Carol Swain will equip you to know what CRT is and isn’t and how you can respond to what it teaches with confidence and scriptural accuracy. Read this article to learn to teach your kids about Critical Race Theory through a Christian worldview. Read this article to learn about the relationship between Socialism and Christianity Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:14:59

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The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind

12/2/2024
This discussion with economics professor Melissa Kearney makes a provocative, data-driven case for marriage and two-parent households, by showing how the institution's decline has led to numerous economic harm in society. She outlines how America can reverse this trend to ensure future prosperity and stability for children. Read Jim Daly's book, The Good Dad, to learn from his story of stepping into fatherhood after a difficult childhood. Read this article for support in single parenting. For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. Read this article about parenting differences between moms and dads. Get the Kendrick brothers' movie on fatherhood journeys, Show Me the Father. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:02:13

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Former Prime Minister of Australia Reminds Us God is Bigger than Government

11/18/2024
Scott Morrison, the 30th Prime Minister of Australia, shares about his tumultuous four years in office and the ridicule, sorrow, anger, and humiliation he faced because of his faith in Christ. He brings the encouraging message that God is in the details, even in suffering, and that His goodness is the anchor that holds in the storm. Morrison asserts that in all things, God's plans for us are good. He also reminds us that God is bigger than government. Our allegiance should be first to Him, as we influence culture by sharing the gospel with our neighbors. Get a copy of Scott Morrison's book, Plans For Your Good, for a gift of any amount. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Subscribe to the Daily Citizen - Stay informed with a Christian perspective on today’s issues. Read this article for a reminder to keep politics in proper perspective and extend God’s kindness and love to others. Read this article for advice about loving your spouse despite political difference. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:00:58:28

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Cultivating Conversations about Faith in Your Vocation

11/4/2024
Duane Barnhart is a former Hollywood producer and the founder of Vintage Gentleman, an organization encouraging traditional manhood, emphasizing integrity, authenticity, courage, and community. This conversation encourages people to develop authentic relationships and share the Christian faith through word and deed in their vocation. Hear the ReFOCUS with Jim Daly episode with Os Guinness on being agents of change for Christ. Hear the ReFOCUS with Jim Daly episode with Rosaria Butterfield on her transformation from an LGBT identity to finding her identity in Christ. Hear the ReFOCUS with Jim Daly episode with Dennis Quaid on his faith and the Reagan movie. Get involved with Vintage Gentlemen, founded by Duane Barnhart, to invest in true masculinity. Read this article to find the right job for the right reason. Read this article on Christianity and your career. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:00:58:34

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Monique Duson: Responding to Critical Race Theory with Grace and Truth

10/23/2024
Monique Duson spent two decades advocating for Critical Race Theory, but through a close, loving friendship, she began to clearly see the contradictions of CRT with a Christian worldview. She is now the founder and president of the Center for Biblical Unity, and along with her friend, Krista Bontrager, offers practical help for having those uncomfortable conversations about race. Get a copy of Walking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism for a gift of any amount. Watch this video series for more from Monique Duson. Check out Lighthouse Voices events to learn more from Christians about navigating the culture. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:33:02

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Sean McDowell: Having Meaningful Conversations in Cancel Culture

10/7/2024
Disagreements in our culture are dividing friends and family at an alarming rate, causing many people to feel unsafe to share their opinions. But as God's ambassadors, we're called to listen to others and engage the culture despite our differences. This discussion will help you to revive the art of meaningful conversations and tackle issues of the cancel culture, while showing respect to others. Get your copy of Sean McDowell's End the Stalemate when you make a gift of any amount. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Watch this video series on speaking truth in the culture with John Cooper of Skillet. Justin Brierley hosts Sean McDowell and atheist blogger Hemant Mehta at a recording of the Unbelievable? Podcast. Sean and Hemant debate about what they believe the other side gets wrong about Christianity and atheism. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:04:20

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Os Guinness - Saving America: Being Agents of Change for Christ

9/23/2024
Dr. Os Guinness shares deep insights into the current chaos in the United States in what is a cultural revolution. Guinness observes a crisis of freedom, a shift in the past fifty years toward the radical left, which has more in common with the French Revolution of 1789 than the Hebrew Exodus from Egypt (The Sinai Revolution of faith) in the Old Testament. He inspires believers to be agents of change in America by representing Christ and being champions of justice and true freedom, which leads to peace and order in society. Get your copy of Os Guiness's book The Magna Cart of Humanity for a gift of any amount. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God. Get the RVL Discipleship Study video series for more fascinating teaching straight from the Bible. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Duration:01:10:28