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Dr. Wheeler, a former practitioner of second trimester abortions, shares her transformative journey toward becoming a pro-life advocate. She describes a pivotal moment when she became acutely aware of the moral implications of her actions, and how this led her to cease performing abortions. She shares about the cultural influences that shaped her views on feminism and reproductive rights before returning to the Christian faith later in life. Dr. Wheeler recounts her conversations with patients and peers on both sides of the abortion debate, aiming to introduce new perspectives compassionately. She also highlights her efforts in pro-life advocacy, while encouraging others to engage in compassionate, informed discourse.   When you give to Focus on the Family’s Option Ultrasound program, you’ll provide training and equipment to introduce a mother to her baby through an ultrasound! This moving experience saves lives and stops abortion.   Learn about Focus on the Family's pro-life ministry.   Rebekah Buell Hagan shares her powerful story of pursuing a chemically-induced abortion and then experiencing a change of heart which led to saving her baby's life. Dr. Bill Lile, a pro-life OB/GYN, explains how the abortion pill works, how its effects may be reversed, and how this option is being provided to women and teen girls who have second thoughts about having an abortion.   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.   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.   SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

As the Seattle Seahawks head into the NFL playoffs as the number one seed in the NFC, Leslie Frazier, Assistant Head Coach, speaks with Jim Daly about modeling a life of integrity and maturity in the NFL while pouring into men's lives. Frazier shares about the people who shaped his life as a young man, player, and coach. He also reveals a longstanding fellowship of coaches in the NFL who are "iron sharpening iron," as they study God's Word and grow spiritually.   We all love rooting for our favorite sports teams, but the stadium is only part of a larger arena in life: God’s kingdom. What does faith look like both on and off the playing field? In this special collection, you’ll hear powerful testimonies from athletes with memorable track records in sports and an even greater legacy in faith. Featuring guests like John Smoltz, Darrell Waltrip, Scott Hamilton, Benjamin Watson and more!   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.   Encounter with God is for Bible readers seeking to deepen their understanding of God's Word. Encounter with God leads you through the entire Bible in six years. A weekly podcast, Encounter with God Together, is available each Monday with featured guests who share their insights on upcoming passages from Encounter with God.   Tony Dungy's Family, Surviving Suicide   SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Outdoor adventurer, Bear Grylls, shares his faith journey, overcoming challenges, and about the most exciting and difficult project of his life - writing about The Greatest Story Ever Told - the Gospel of Jesus Christ.   Get a copy of Bear Grylls' book, The Greatest Story Ever Told   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.   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.   SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

One of the most countercultural things you can do as a Christian is to invite someone over for dinner. Karen Ehman helps busy families find opportunities for hospitality in everyday life. She also talks about reaching people for Christ through other acts of kindness and service. She shares how effective it is to love those who are hard to love, even atheists, and how to be “family” to those who are lonely–widows and orphans–and to care for the sick. With personal stories, advice and wisdom, as well as biblical inspiration, Karen encourages us to step out of our comfort zone to bless others.   Get your copy of Love, Listen, Repeat 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.   Learn how a family opened their home to needy people.   Learn how food brings people together.   Find out how a former lesbian was ministered to by a pastor and his wife.   SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Christian Apologist Greg Koukl provides encouragement and helps equip believers to share their faith with confidence, by listening and asking thought-provoking questions   Get a copy of Street Smarts by Greg Koukl 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.   We all agree that toddlers are valuable human beings with rights. Yet the preborn differ from toddlers in only four ways.   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.   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!   SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Timothy Harris, a missionary to Muslims helps Christians to build bridges and share the love of Christ with Islamic neighbors. Find out how God is moving in the Muslim world and opening doors for people in this community to discover Jesus as their Savior. He'll inspire you to see every Muslim as made in the image of God and will offer practical ways you can represent Christ and share your faith in ways you never thought were possible.   Get your copy of Loving Your Muslim Neighbor for a gift of any amount.   Truth is under attack—but it’s not lost. 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!   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.   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.

British Evangelist J.John shares how he transitioned from being agnostic to a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ. With numerous inspiring stories, he unfolds the simple message of the Gospel and shares how every believer can engage with and show genuine concern for others in our families, neighborhoods, and communities.   Get a copy of Jesus Christ: The Truth for a gift of any amount.   Want more wisdom from J.John? This free collection contains over three hours of content featuring his most popular talks on topics like having a godly perspective, accepting your identity in Christ, the proofs of Christianity, and the true meaning of Christmas.   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.   Watch the documentary and join the FREE 4-part study to impact the culture for Christ.   Find resources from the Focus on the Family counseling team for navigating transgender issues.   SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.