

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 1min
Mark Matlock: Making Meaningful Connections with the Spiritually Curious
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.

May 19, 2025 • 59min
Winsome Apologetics Through Questions and Logic
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.

May 5, 2025 • 1h 9min
Justin Brierley: Key Reasons I Believe in Jesus
Popular UK writer and broadcaster Justin Brierley 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.

Apr 21, 2025 • 59min
Senator Lankford: Turning Up the Light and Reconciling with Others in the Culture War
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.

Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 35min
Reaching Men for Christ in the Inner City
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.