Konstantin Kisin, a self-proclaimed agnostic, engages in a fascinating conversation with Jim Daly, discussing everything from the impact of Christianity on the world to politics. They talk about the common ground they share on various cultural issues, highlighting individual rights and the desire to create a better life for families and everyone in society – ideas also captured in Focus on the Family's documentary film, Truth Rising. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how belie...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 1 min
For much of her life, Elizabeth Woning believed she was born gay. After a brief heterosexual marriage in her twenties, she sought a new identity in lesbianism, even while attending seminary. She shares about her true identity in Christ and how He restored her to find fulfillment and joy in her femininity and new marriage. 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. Click here for more res...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 60
Mark Matlock, respected researcher and author, offers insights into creating a church culture that is accessible to people who are curious and seeking spiritual discovery. Learn to help others make meaningful connections to Jesus and bridge the gap between traditional Christianity and the modern spiritual climate. 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 our video series with Ros...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 59
Tim Barnett defends the Christian faith and winsomely engages unbelievers, helping equip you to do the same. 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 updates about Focus on the Family’s New Documentary: Truth Rising. Watch our free video series with Ray Vander Laan on bringing God's peace into our broken world. Listen to Jim’s discussion with Dr. John Lennox about evangelis...
May 19, 2025•59 min•Ep. 58
Popular UK writer and broadcaster Justin Brierly is convinced we are witnessing a growing wave of faith, replacing secularism. A number of his friends have come to Christ in recent years after resonating with the Christian faith. Justin asks the question, are Christians ready for this new wave? Get Justin's' book, Why I'm Still a Christian, for a gift of any amount. Listen to Justin Brierly’s podcast. Listen to John Lennox's ReFOCUS episode. Listen to to Rosaria Butterfield's ReFOCUS episode. Su...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 57
U.S. Senator James Lankford encourages Americans to look for the light switch in the midst of cultural darkness to turn the country around. "We the People" define the greatest representative republic on the planet, and the path forward is found in personal faith and making choices to do the right thing every day. Get Senator James Lankford's book, Turnaround: America’s Revival, for a gift of any amount. James' practical leadership ideas will encourage you to live your faith and find impactful wa...
Apr 21, 2025•59 min•Ep. 56
Growing up in certain areas of Indianapolis means you and your children will be at risk of violence and other challenges. Yet four men who grew up in the area have overcome their past issues of dealing drugs and living without purpose. They now live confident and productive lives because of the transforming power of the Gospel and the deep concern of a local pastor who also grew up there. Hear their powerful stories and the insights of a national inner-city entrepreneur in this inspiring panel d...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 55
Author Philip Yancey encourages believers to live authentic Christian lives, demonstrating acts of kindness and mercy to show the world that God cares for every soul. Citing many examples of what it means to share our faith, Yancey invites us to rediscover the Good News of the gospel and be the church that Jesus has called us to be. Get a copy of Philip Yancey's book, Vanishing Grace: What Ever Happened to the Good News? for a gift of any amount to get a deeper understanding of communicating gra...
Mar 24, 2025•55 min•Ep. 54
Author, podcaster, and blogger Natasha Crain motivates and equips Christians to defend Christian values despite the hostility of the culture. She shares about the calling of Christians to stand up for the common good in the public square, even when it goes against the cultural understanding of good. Learn how to persevere in the darkness and take action to spread the light of Christ. For a gift of any amount, get a copy of Natasha Crain's When Culture Hates You: Persevering for the Common Good a...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 53
Founder and Director of the Abortion Survivors Network, Melissa Ohden, survived a saline abortion attempt as a baby. Her birth mom, who was coerced to abort, didn't know was alive until 30 years later, and now they have a loving relationship. For years, she has been sharing about the sanctity of human life and helping to persuade others to change their mind about the tragedy of abortion. This compassionate, powerful conversation with Jim Daly will help equip you to engage others with truth and l...
Feb 24, 2025•59 min•Ep. 52
Brad Formsma tells inspiring stories of how God changes lives and your own heart by giving generously of your time, talents, words, and resources. He shares how others can be reached for Christ through generosity - and how it transforms your marriage and family. Get Brad Formsma's book, I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life, for a gift of any amount! Join Brad’s Generous Kids Book Club, a fun way to teach your children generosity! Learn more about Brad’s ministry. There's no p...
Feb 10, 2025•56 min•Ep. 51
Focus on the Family's Vice President of External and Government Relations shares about culture's desire for an unattainable and imaginary utopia. In this discussion, he outlines the importance of submitting to God's authority instead, to stop and reverse the destruction being done in the American culture. Get Tim Goeglein's book, Stumbling Toward Utopia, for a gift of any amount. Focus on the Family’s The Daily Citizen provides a faith-based perspective to counter the mainstream media’s anti-Chr...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 50
Pastor Brady Boyd, author of Life-Minded, challenges believers to live authentic Christian lives, engaging others with the love of Christ, and showing respect and kindness to those who may hold a different worldview or political position. While emphasizing the truth of God's Word, Brady reminds you that your opponents are created in God's image as he encourages grace and compassion for them. He states that Christians need to look past the exterior persona and tap into the three core needs that e...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 49
Annie F. Downs shares her heart to help Christians embrace the fun in life and reach others in the process. She tells stories of finding friendship in unexpected places and how you can do the same. Get Annie Downs' book, Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are, for a gift of any amount. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage the culture with the love of Christ. Hear more about engaging cultural issues with truth and compassion in this vi...
Dec 30, 2024•53 min•Ep. 48
Dr. Carl Trueman, professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College, will help you understand Critical theory and it's impact on your world. From sexuality to social justice, Trueman explores the failed philosophies of Karl Marx and the Frankfurt School, providing historical context and describing the evolution of these ideas in our culture today. He'll discuss the consequences of Critical theory and how Christians can respond to its various movements in society. This episode fea...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 47
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 co...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 46
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...
Nov 18, 2024•58 min•Ep. 45
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...
Nov 04, 2024•59 min•Ep. 44
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. Conversati...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 43
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 ...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 42
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 t...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 41
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...
Aug 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 39
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....
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 38
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 ho...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 37
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 ...
Jul 15, 2024•58 min•Ep. 36
Pastor Joshua Broome shares about his amazing life change - from porn star to pastor - as he offers hope to anyone who feels their life is irredeemable. He'll share about God's grace and forgiveness that he received after falling into the depths of despair, even becoming suicidal. We'll hear how his wife, Hope, demonstrated God's love to Joshua soon after they first met. Get Joshua Broome's book for a gift of any amount! It unpacks seven lies our culture tells us and guides us to the only thing ...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 35
Rosaria Butterfield shares how her worldview shifted from feminism and LGBT culture towards God's truth after some loving Christians befriended her. She addresses five prominent lies in the culture regarding homosexuality, gender, feminism and spirituality as she helps you speak biblical truth to others in a loving way. Get Rosaria's book for a donation of any amount. She unpacks five lies of the culture and why she stopped believing them. Watch this free video series from Jackie Hill Perry abou...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 34
Dr. Brad Wilcox shares his research about marriage and how it supports Biblical truth! Not only is marriage good for you, it's good for your children and our culture! He'll share about strong, stable marriages and why marriage matters. You'll learn how to defend and build up the institution of marriage in a culture that has rejected it.
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 33
Scott Klusendorf, President of the Life Training Institute, challenges pro-life advocates to gently yet persuasively stand for preborn babies and vulnerable women in a culture divided on abortion. Scott explains the four main worldviews informing the abortion debate and the philosophical flaws in moral relativism. He offers a clear defense for every human life, regardless of size, level of development, environment, or degree of dependency. He'll help you engage common cultural arguments on abort...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 32
Dr. John Lennox, professor of mathematics at Oxford University (emeritus), helps equip Christians to share their faith in a respectful and logical way without alienating others. Lennox, who has twice debated atheist Richard Dawkins, shares about the importance of being salt and light in the culture, encouraging us to show gentleness to people we encounter. Get a copy of John Lennox's book, Have No Fear, to read more about sharing your faith with gentleness and respect. Buy your copy of Jim Daly’...
May 06, 2024•48 min•Ep. 31
