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ReFOCUS with Jim Daly

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Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 2min

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

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.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 58min

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

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.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 59min

Cultivating Conversations about Faith in Your Vocation

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.
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Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 33min

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

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.   Conversations on Racial Unity   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.
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Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 4min

Sean McDowell: Having Meaningful Conversations in Cancel Culture

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.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 10min

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

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.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 46min

Dennis Quaid: Lessons from the Christian Faith and Ronald Reagan

Dennis Quaid is well-recognized for his numerous roles in Hollywood films the past several decades. In his latest film, he portrays a beloved American hero, President Ronald Reagan. He'll discuss what he learned from Reagan about being a winsome peacemaker and the important role of faith in the president's life. He'll also share about his own personal faith in Christ and how it guides him in today's turbulent culture.   Get your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS, for a gift of any amount! He shares how believers can engage the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God.   Read more about coming home to Jesus with this free download!   Read this article from Focus on the Family to learn more about restoring your relationship with God.   To learn more information about Reagan, and to view the trailer, visit the website.   Get a copy of Jon Burke's book, Imagine Heaven, to catch a glimpse into the joy of heaven.   Donate   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Aug 12, 2024 • 1h 5min

Doing Life with Others While Sharing Christ

This intriguing discussion helps Christians to share the gospel in a personal and engaging way, while learning to walk alongside unbelievers in everyday life. Boden shares about making disciples, translating the Christian message for a lost culture, and sharing the hope we have in Christ through kindness and hospitality.   Get a copy of Dave Boden's book, Parallel Faith, for a gift of any amount!   Read this article for more insight on sharing God's love with others who are going through hard times.   Listen to a ReFocus with Jim Daly episode with Rosaria Butterfield.   Donate   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 1h

Ray Vander Laan: Living as Examples of Christ in the Culture

RVL shares about the Apostle Paul's example of engaging the culture for Christ and helps believers to live for Christ in the 21st century, modeling humility, peace, unity, and healthy sexuality as we draw others to God's truth.   Get the RVL Discipleship Study video series for more fascinating teaching straight from the Bible.   Access the RVL Discipleship anytime!   Watch the free video series from Ray Vander Laan on reaching the broken 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.    Donate   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 58min

Putting God's Love on Display in the Culture

Evangelist Nick Hall, Founder and President of Pulse, shares an optimistic message about signs of revival among the youth of America today. He encourages you to pray often, engage with others at their point of need, be a good listener, and love them as Christ loved us.   Get a copy of Nick's book, Reset: Jesus Changes Everything, to hear more from him about being transformed by Jesus.   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 free video series about bringing God's truth to the broken and hurting culture.   Read this article from Jim Daly's blog about sharing the gospel.   Do you want to impact the next generation for Christ? Apply for Pulse 100.   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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