ReFOCUS with Jim Daly

Focus on the Family
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Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 30min

J. Warner Wallace: Igniting a Christian Worldview in Gen Z Culture

J. Warner Wallace is a former cold-case detective and former atheist. He used his investigative skills to explore the Christian worldview, and he concluded that the claims in the Bible are true. Now he encourages others in our post-Christian culture to better understand the Christian faith and defend it. Wallace shares about cultural challenges for younger generations today – Gen Z in particular – and equips parents to pass on their faith.   Get J. Warner Wallace's book for a gift of any amount to read more about bringing up Generation Z to build the kingdom of God.   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 for more tips on helping children form a faith of their own.   Sign up for this newsletter to receive more from Jim about current events and living for God in the culture.    Explore this web site mentioned by J Warner Wallace about God's truth, goodness and beauty.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 10min

Addressing Gender Identity with Honesty and Compassion

Laura Perry Smalts shares her story of childhood pain and trauma that led her to identify as a man for seven years. And it was the spiritual transformation in her parents and the love of many other Christians that convinced her to place her faith in Christ, which she fully unpacks in her book, Transgender to Transformed. Not long after her faith conversion, Laura came to embrace God’s design for her as a woman. Laura and Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician, offer compelling evidence for the harmful physical and psychological effects of gender transitions. They speak compassionately about the issues surrounding gender confusion, offering practical insights and hope for people who are struggling with gender dysphoria.   Get Laura Perry Smalts' book for a gift of any amount to read more about her journey with gender identity.    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 for more compassionate guidance on sexuality and gender identity from Jackie Hill Perry.   Click here for more resources from the Focus on the Family counseling department on Transgenderism.   Sign up to receive more from Jim about current events and living for God in the culture.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 1min

Benjamin Watson on Pro-Life Advocacy, Race, and Human Flourishing

Former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson advocates for the pro-life cause, while addressing issues that may drive a woman - especially the poor and marginalized - to have an abortion. Benjamin shares insights on how a renewed commitment to holistic justice can make a big difference in the fight for life. He challenges Christians to act with empathy and kindness.   Get Benjamin Watson's book The New Fight for Life to read more about fighting for life and justice 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 for more on defending life from Scott Klusendorf.   Captivating curriculum from Dr. Bill Lile to help you share your pro-life views.   Read more about standing up for pre-born from Scott Klusendorf.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 30min

Sharing the Gospel by Loving Your Enemies

Virginia Prodan is an author, international human rights attorney, and public speaker. She shares her powerful story of courageously sharing God's love with a gun-wielding assassin in Communist Romania sent to execute her in her law office. For defending Christians behind the Iron Curtain, Virginia was kidnapped, beaten, had her life threatened on several occasions, and led her would-be assassin to Christ. She inspires listeners to fearlessly stand for Christ, unwavering from the truth, no matter the cost.   Get Virginia Prodan's book to read her full story when you make a gift of any amount.   Want to begin a relationship with Jesus Christ? Click here.   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 for more on following Christ in a hostile culture.   Read more practical advice from Jim Daly on evangelism.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Jul 17, 2023 • 48min

Babylon Bee's Seth Dillon on Engaging the Culture with Humor

Engaging the Culture with Humor. This conversation will better equip Christians to engage the culture without compromise while using humor as a tool to challenge bad ideas. We'll hear from Seth Dillon, the CEO of the Babylon Bee, about the success of his company and how he's maintained the respect of others with winsomeness and ingenuity in a culture that appears to be losing some of its sense of humor.   Get your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS when you make a donation of any amount! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God.   Read more from Jim Daly on if Jesus had a sense of humor.   Read more about using social media well and changing minds with grace.   Babylon Bee Article: Man Unsure If He's Persecuted Because He's A Christian Or Because He's A Massive Jerk    Babylon Bee Article: Leftists On Twitter Report Disturbing Rise In People They Hate Having Speech   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Jul 3, 2023 • 1h 8min

A Way Forward for America

Tim Goeglein, the Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, will encourage listeners to honor America’s remarkable spiritual heritage and inspire parents and all Christians to influence the culture with faith and optimism. He will be covering his new book regarding the Founding Fathers and sharing his great examples of engaging positively with people who are hostile to conservative and Christian values.   Get your copy of A More Perfect Union for your donation of any amount to read more about America’s founding and why we should all know about it!     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 to learn more about “How to Be Salt and Light in Our Culture”.   Read more from Jim Daly on how to “Look Back to Move Forward.”   Read more from Jim Daly on American patriotism.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Jun 19, 2023 • 50min

Strong Families and Faith: A Response to Woke Culture and Politics

Mollie Hemingway, the editor-in-chief of The Federalist, shares about her priorities of faith and family as she influences culture in the nation’s capital. She talks about her concerns surrounding the shift away from a family-centric culture to a government-centric culture. Hear her story of sounding the alarm on the Kermit Gosnell abortion trial, and her challenge to believers to respond to the culture with grace and truth.   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.   The Daily Citizen exists to give you timely, relevant analysis of current events and cultural trends all from a biblical worldview.    This article explores the horrific things narcotics investigators had found in a Philadelphia abortion facility run by Dr. Kermit Gosnell.   Click here to enjoy the video series “Awake and Alive to Truth” featuring John L. Cooper, lead singer and bassist for the platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated rock band Skillet.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 6min

Learning to Forgive Others

Forgiving others is a difficult thing to do, especially in today’s culture, where the idea of forgiveness is often distorted. But without forgiveness, resentment will poison the soul. In one of his final interviews, the late Dr. Tim Keller unpacks powerful stories of forgiveness and shares Scripture to help you forgive those who’ve wronged you, as you gain a better understanding of all that Christ has forgiven. Dr. Keller takes you through the steps to forgiveness, including the need to forgive yourself, and how to lovingly confront others.   Get a copy of Dr. Tim Keller’s book, Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?! when you make a donation of any amount. He shares more impactful truths about forgiveness.   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.    Read more from Jim Daly on Forgiveness.   Read Jim Daly’s tribute to Tim Keller’s ministry.   Watch this video series for more insight on confronting others with grace.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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May 22, 2023 • 49min

Sharing the Love of Christ in a Cancel Culture

Before God fully captured his heart, Joe Dallas identified as a homosexual and tried to integrate his sexuality with his Christian beliefs, actively promoting a pro-gay theology. But God brought Joe through a process of repentance and restoration. Dallas addresses major controversies in today’s cancel culture, helping believers have respectful discussions and share Christ’s love and truth with others who don’t share our faith.   Get your copy of Christians in a Cancel Culture by Joe Dallas with a donation of any amount, where he shares more about speaking the truth with grace in a cancel 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.     Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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May 8, 2023 • 1h 21min

Arthur Brooks: Loving Others in a Life of Happiness, Influence, and Purpose

Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks shares about the struggle in culture today with unhappiness and addiction to money, power, pleasure, and fame. Brooks offers solutions that lead to happiness, pointing you back to the importance of meaningful relationships with family and friends and loving your enemies. He also helps you prepare to leave a legacy in your later years of life.   Get your copy of From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks when you make a donation of any amount, where he shares more about finding fulfillment in the second half of 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.    Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

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