ReFOCUS with Jim Daly

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Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 5min

John Smoltz: Unashamed of the Gospel

Baseball Hall of Famer and Commentator John Smoltz shares his testimony of coming to Christ while pitching for the Atlanta Braves. He shares about family, faith, and baseball, unfolding the story of his childhood, his career, experiencing divorce, parenting, and God's restoration and provision in his life. This discussion will inspire you to lean into God and trust Him more deeply in your life.   Get a copy of John Smoltz's book, Starting and Closing: Perseverance, Faith, and One More Year, for a gift of any amount.   Sign up to hear more inspiring Christian testimonies from professional athletes.   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.   Good parents aren't perfect. And that's okay. There's no formula to follow, but there are ways you can grow every day. This assessment gives parents an honest look at their unique strengths, plus some areas that could use a little help.   SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 18min

Unexpected Allies: Bridging the Divide for the Common Good

Kevin Palau, President of the Palau ministry, and Sam Adams, former mayor of Portland, Oregon, talk about their friendship formed in the context of meeting social needs in the city. Sam was the first openly gay mayor of a major U.S. city. These two men describe their surprise at discovering that Evangelical Christians and people in the LGBT community can agree on most social issues and can work together to solve problems without compromising their core beliefs. They offer a practical example of how Christians can dialogue respectfully and share the love of Christ with those who hold different views. 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. TRUTH RISING, a powerful new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the cultural crisis and calls the church into action. Stand firm, engage boldly, and be part of the movement to reclaim truth. Watch now! And sign up for Truth Rising: The Study. City Gospel Movements – strengthen faith sharing efforts in your city. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send Jim a voicemail! Click here. Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 36min

Jim Daly: Responding to Cancel Culture with Kindness and Respect

Tyler O'Neil, from the Daily Signal, interviews Jim Daly in this special episode. The conversation centers around the Southern Poverty Law Center adding Focus on the Family to it's "hate list" because of it's biblical stance on marriage between one man and one woman. Jim shares about the responsibility of Christians to follow God's design for marriage and sexuality, while also maintaining love and respect for those with different views in a pluralistic society.   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.   TRUTH RISING, a powerful new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the cultural crisis and calls the church into action. Stand firm, engage boldly, and be part of the movement to reclaim truth. Watch now! And sign up for Truth Rising: The Study.   In light of the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, Jim Daly speaks with Brant Hansen and Gabe Lyons about what this means for our culture and the Christian response to violence and hate.   The Charlie Kirk Radicals Hated Wasn’t Really Charlie Kirk   19-year-old Chloe Cole shares about the devastating effects of gender transitioning on children, her personal regrets of transitioning as a young teen, and the peace found by trusting in God's perfect design.   SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 4min

Advocating for Children While Representing Christ in Public Education

Lori Gimelshteyn is the Executive Director of the Colorado Parent Advocacy Network (CPAN). She is dedicated to to protecting parental rights in schools and demonstrates how to build bridges with school officials, schoolboards and media while representing Christian values in public education to protect children from harmful ideology.   Get a copy of Navigating Public Schools: Charting a Course to Protect Your Child's Christian Faith 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.   Our goal is to strengthen our schools — not divide them. This information, combined with a biblical worldview, empowers parents and students to navigate the school year with grace and truth. Your role is crucial, Mom and Dad!   Colorado Parents Advocacy Network - Resources for parents everywhere to adapt and use in advocating for your children   Watch this inspiring documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center and participate in the 4-part study on impacting the culture   Opt-Out Template for Parents   Support this Show!   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 42min

Six Effective Conversations for Sharing the Gospel

Dr. Heather Holleman examines different components of conversation—from casual and emotional to sharing the way we think and believe to unlock connection with others. She offers tools to effectively communicate and spread God’s love with those you encounter. You’ll learn how to add graciousness to your conversation so you can have stronger, warmer connections.   Get a copy of The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility, 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.   Sign Up for the Premiere of Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center.   Join renowned teacher and Bible scholar Ray Vander Laan as he examines what it means to be a follower of Christ through the cultural, historical, and otherwise contextual lens of Scripture.   Support this Show!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.   If you enjoyed listening to ReFOCUS with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.
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Aug 11, 2025 • 50min

Sharing the Transformative Message of the Gospel with Boldness

Evangelism expert Greg Stier discusses putting into practice the transformative rhythms, activities and actions that Jesus modeled throughout His life. He passionately shares the power of the gospel, getting into some practical and memorable tools to help you incorporate evangelism into your life.   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 a copy of Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life, for a gift of any amount.   Learn more about sharing the Christian faith with the spiritually curious.   Sign Up for the Premiere of Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center.   Support this Show!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.   If you enjoyed listening to ReFOCUS with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 7min

Melissa Dougherty: Addressing Happy Lies in the Culture with the True Gospel

Melissa Dougherty exposes "New Thought" in the culture which has crept into mainstream Christian circles. Faithful to scripture, she shares compassionately about how some believers have been seduced by feel-good ideologies and how we can live with faithful truth and genuine love in these self-obsessed times to reach others with the true gospel.   Get a copy of Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World for a gift of any amount.   Learn what it means to begin a relationship with Jesus Christ.   Join the movement! Sign up for updates for our Truth Rising Documentary, releasing September 5.   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.   This groundbreaking video series visits the lands of the Bible to help you live as God's ambassador and impact the culture for Christ.   Support this Show!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 3min

Representing Christ in the Public Sphere

Dr. Kevin Roberts, President of The Heritage Foundation in Washington DC shares about standing for biblical values and influencing others for Christ in a divided culture. From the heart of the nation's capitol, he shares about having productive, civil conversations, and developing relationships with different political positions or worldviews, while extending kindness. He encourages you to influence government and your neighbors for the good of society, finding common ground with others where possible.   Daily Citizen: Stay informed on the cultural issues that affect you and your family with the Daily Citizen.   Get 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 to receive more from Jim about current events and living for God in the culture.   Watch this video series with musician John Cooper to learn more about reaching the culture with the truth.   Alive to Thrive: Learn more about preventing teen suicide     Support this Show!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 1min

Konstantin Kisin: Where Agnostic and Christian Viewpoints Can Find Agreement

Konstantin Kisin, a self-proclaimed agnostic, engages in a fascinating conversation with Jim Daly, discussing everything from the impact of Christianity on the world to politics. They talk about the common ground they share on various cultural issues, highlighting individual rights and the desire to create a better life for families and everyone in society – ideas also captured in Focus on the Family's documentary film, Truth Rising.   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 the Premiere of Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center.   Sign Up for this Video Series offering insights on the Deconstruction of Christianity.   Learn more about sharing the Christian faith with the spiritually curious.   Support this Show!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 26min

How a Once Gay Minister Found Her True Identity in Christ

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.

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