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An important characteristic of good parenting is tenacity. Jim Daly shares a humorous story about Franklin Graham, the son of Billy and Ruth Graham, who learned the hard way how tenacious his parents could be when he misbehaved.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares why wisdom empowers us to be strong in ways that not only benefit us, but the people around us.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

For some couples, the kitchen is the heart of their home. For others, it’s where differences emerge and trouble starts. Jim Daly explains how to put your differences to work in service of your relationship.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your household doesn’t run smoothly, maybe it’s time for you and your spouse to create a shared vision for your home. Jim Daly shares how moms and dads can get on the same page with each other.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares the unlikeliest fish story you’ve ever heard, involving a young boy who had the maturity to see beyond himself and recognize that character is more important than material wealth.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What makes a marriage healthy and happy instead of mired in conflict? Jim Daly explains the difference between couples who build bridges and those who dig moats.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Every parent wants their teenager to learn important life lessons. But there’s one area that’s often overlooked: marriage! Jim Daly explains why conversations about marriage should be a common occurrence in the teen years.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Albert Einstein believed that we can see beneath the fabric of reality. Jim Daly shares why we are more than bones and brain chemistry. We are spiritual beings, in touch with the transcendent and capable of love, faith, and worship.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How does an orphan girl learn to face her future with optimism and hope? Jim Daly explains why love has the power to reach into someone’s heart and change it from the inside out.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The National Marriage Project published a comprehensive report that outlined the damage inflicted by bad economics on married couples. Jim Daly explains what to do if your marriage has been negatively impacted by an economic crisis.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When a person feels lonely, reminders of Valentine’s Day can be difficult. Jim Daly shares easy ways to come alongside lonely people and lift their spirits.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are logic and reason the only realties? Jim Daly explains why we need a third – the transcendent – to experience life at its fullest and most meaningful.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.