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ReFOCUS with Jim Daly

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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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Granger Smith: Tragedy, Transformation, and Testimony
1h 0m

Former country artist Granger Smith shares how devastating loss, biblical truth, and the grace of Jesus transformed his life from nominal faith to wholehearted surrender. Granger exposes the toxic beliefs that keep Christians stuck in self-help, cultural compromise, and comfortable religion instead of the living hope found in Christ. Listeners will be encouraged to go deeper in God’s Word, stand courageously for their faith, and share the hope of the Gospel with a hurting world. GRANGER'S BOOK: Get a copy of Poison in the Well for a gift of any amount. COUNSELING: We're here for you! Call our helpline to talk to a trained and caring professional who will listen, pray with you, and help you find your next step. JIM'S BOOK: 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. ARTICLE: How Do I Share My Faith?

The Power of One Yes in Your Community
35 min

Dr. Bob Griffith and Rev. Wendy Griffith share about the life-changing impact on a community through foster care. Drawing from their own experience as foster and adoptive parents, the Griffiths share how one simple “yes” can open the door to compassion, discipleship, and lasting community transformation. You'll be encouraged to consider practical ways you can become the hands and feet of Jesus by supporting vulnerable children and foster families—whether by opening your home, serving your local church, or coming alongside those already caring for kids in need. BOB AND WENDY'S BOOK: Get a copy of Bob and Wendy Griffith's book, Fostering Jesus: Answering the Call to Foster Care in the Home and Church, for a donation of any amount to Wait No More to help foster children. WAIT NO MORE: Children-focused. Family-founded. Wait No More helps foster, adoptive, and kinship families thrive in Christ. JIM'S BOOK: 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: The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God’s truth. Join the movement—watch now! BOB'S WEBSITE: Learn more about Dr. Bob and his ministry.

James Brown: Modeling Faith and Integrity
1h 6m

NFL on CBS host James Brown shares about family and modeling integrity through his Christian faith. SPORTS AND FAITH: Sign up for the Sports and Faith Collection! PRO-LIFE: When we see life the way God sees it, we take action. Find out how you can stand with women during an unexpected pregnancy. JIM'S BOOK: 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.

Everyday Revolutionaries: Following Jesus in a Polarized Culture
1h 1m

Jim Daly and Pastor J.D. Greear explore how Christians can faithfully engage a polarized culture without losing sight of the gospel. Drawing from J.D.'s book Everyday Revolutionary, he challenges believers to avoid the twin errors of political disengagement and over-identifying Christian hope with political power. He explains the vital distinction between the mission of the church and the calling of individual Christians, urging the church to lead with grace and truth while remaining deeply rooted in community service. Everyday Revolutionary BOOK: 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. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Victoria Jackson: Faith in the Spotlight
54 min

Victoria Jackson, comedian, actress, and former Saturday Night Live star, shares her signature humor and heartfelt honesty about her life journey. From a faith-filled childhood to a rising career in Hollywood to life’s deepest trials, including her courageous battle with cancer, she demonstrates resilience and joy in this conversation. You'll get a surprising look behind the scenes at SNL and Hollywood from a unique perspective, as Victoria shares with courage and purpose. COMING HOME: 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. HOPE RESTORED: For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. AUDIO COLLECTION: What does heaven teach us about God? In this collection, you’ll hear amazing stories and biblical insights about heaven from popular episodes of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Featuring guests like John Burke, Lee Strobel, Randy Alcorn and Erwin Lutzer. BOOK: 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. LEE STROBEL: Lee Strobel demonstrates how many scholars and academics now say science actually points to the existence of a divine Creator. He explores the question of why suffering occurs, even though we have a caring, personal heavenly Father. He will provide you with solid evidence of God’s existence and help you better understand why you can trust and believe in the Creator of the universe.

How Better Questions Help Us Love Our Neighbor
56 min

In this engaging conversation, JR Briggs unpacks how asking better questions can deepen relationships, strengthen faith, and open the door to meaningful conversations, as we share God's grace and truth. This episode explores how Jesus used questions powerfully and how we can do the same in everyday life, marriage, leadership, and evangelism. Get a copy of J.R.'s book, The Art of Asking Better Questions, for a gift of any amount. The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God’s truth. Join the movement—watch now! 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. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

From The Killing Fields of Cambodia to the Mission Field
1h 13m

Setan Lee shares his remarkable story of his dramatic escape from the Killing Fields of Cambodia in the 1970s under the control of Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge and then returning years later to share the gospel with his oppressors - the President and other Khmer Rouge military leaders, many of whom came to Christ. 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. Learn more about Setan’s ministry. "What Can Christians Do for the Persecuted Church?" 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. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Senator Ben Sasse: Living for Christ in Light of Eternity
51 min

Former Senator Ben Sasse shares in a deeply personal conversation about faith, suffering, mortality, and the hope of eternity after receiving a stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. With honesty, humility, and remarkable peace, Sasse shares how his faith in Christ has transformed his thinking, as he reflects on the importance of rightly ordered loves, including the proper role of government, and the need for civility in the culture. He also shares about the dangers of modern distractions and why Christians can face even life’s darkest moments without fear. Sign up for the Remembering the Hope of Heaven Collection! 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. For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. 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. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Post Woke America: Truth, Grace, and the Christian Response
1h 5m

Neil Shenvi, a Christian apologist, discusses how believers can engage a post-Christian culture with both truth and compassion. Drawing from Scripture and his experience as a former non-believer, Shenvi explains how to build meaningful relationships, point people to Christ, and avoid self-righteousness or fear. The conversation traces critical theory and "wokeness" to Marxist ideas about oppression and power, examining how concepts like equity, inclusion, and lived experience have been culturally redefined. They also tackle gender ideology, preferred pronouns, racial narratives, and the tension between biblical and "poetic" truth — modeling how Christians can hold firm convictions while showing Christlike love to family, coworkers, and those who strongly disagree. Get a copy of Neil's book, Post Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality, for a gift of any amount. Dr. Shelby Steele addresses racial division in America, examining the civil rights movement of the 1960s and comparing it to the campaign for social justice today. He reminds us of the importance of strong marriages and families as the solution to many societal ills. The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God’s truth. Join the movement—watch now! 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. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Helping Kids Navigate Gender Confusion with Grace and Truth
1h 4m

Jim Daly speaks with author and ministry leader Denise Shick about how parents and church leaders can guide young people through today’s confusing conversations about gender and identity. Drawing from her deeply personal story—including the impact of her father’s gender transition during her childhood and her own season of gender confusion—Denise shares how cultural influences, social media, and shifting societal norms are shaping the next generation. With compassion and biblical clarity, she shares powerful redemption stories and offers practical encouragement for parents who want to talk honestly with their children about God’s design for male and female, while pointing young people toward the lasting hope, identity, and healing that can only be found in Jesus Christ. Get a copy of Denise Shick's book, Grace & Truth: Navigating Faith-Based LGBT Conversations With Youth, for a gift of any amount. This booklet describes scenarios where you and your family might encounter transgender issues – at school, in private spaces and in your family – and gives guidance for responding with wisdom and grace. The free PDF also helps you understand transgender terminology and ideology and their effects on the culture. 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. 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. Laura Perry Smalts shares her story of childhood pain and trauma that led her to identify as a man for seven years. She'll unpack the spiritual transformation she experienced because her parents and the love of many other Christians that convinced her to place her faith in Christ. SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form. Shop our podcast store