Jim Daly
Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame-honored daily broadcast, heard by more than 2.9 million listeners a week on more than 1,000 radio stations across the U.S. He is husband to Jean and father to Trent and Troy. Jim's Focus on the Family Blog
President, Focus on the Family
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Typing v. Handwriting: Which Would You Choose?
Typing and “quick communication” have taken over our lives. From the endless emails that are part of many of our jobs to text messages asking if someone can pick up bread and milk on their way...Thursday, June 12, 2014
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The American Church Has a Choice to Make
Ed Stetzer, president of LifeWay Research, has been consistently coming out with interesting and relevant perspectives on the Christian faith, the general culture and the interaction between the...Wednesday, June 11, 2014
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Parenting the Strong-Willed Child as a Team
Let’s be honest: Parenting isn’t for the weak – especially when you’re raising a strong-willed child. It’s not fun when a pint-sized little one defiantly refuses to obey or when a 14-year-old talks...Monday, June 9, 2014
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The Ultimatum that Saved a Marriage
Where can someone go when their marriage is dead and it’s seems like they’ve exhausted all options? If you’re in that place of martial devastation, I can assure you – there is hope.Friday, June 6, 2014
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Focus Joins with National Institute of Marriage to Help Couples in Crisis
We’ve all seen a marriage in crisis. We all know people who have struggled (or are struggling) within their marital relationship. Maybe that someone is you. Or perhaps it’s someone you love, like a...Thursday, June 5, 2014
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Congratulations to Focus Radio Theatre on Industry’s Top Win
Focus on the Family Radio Theatre’s production of the Charles Dickens classic “Oliver Twist” won the 2014 Audie Award for Best Audio Drama. An Audie is a significant achievement for anyone involved...Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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Post-Abortive Woman Calls Focus Broadcast “Voice of Hope” (VIDEO)
For those of us whose pro-life convictions stem from our Christian faith, the New Jersey Star-Ledger’s recent headline was disconcerting: “Why I perform abortions: A Christian obstetrician explains...Tuesday, June 3, 2014
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Human Cloning Advancements Pose Serious Questions for Life Advocates
I consider myself blessed to live at a time where we benefit from so many advances in medical science. In terms of physical health, we’re all much better off today than we were or would have been...Monday, June 2, 2014
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Should 2-Year-Olds Be Given Medication for ADHD?
It’s an unsettling trend that’s quickly gaining speed: toddlers are increasingly being prescribed drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Friday, May 30, 2014
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Santa Barbara Killings Remind Us of Violent Video Games’ Role in Culture
Video games are in the news more and more – and usually, it’s not for good reasons. Gaming is sometimes blamed in the growing trend where young men are finding it increasingly difficult to achieve...Tuesday, May 27, 2014
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Tears at Midnight 2014
Some time ago I found myself in Washington D.C. attending a series of meetings. After spending the entire day and evening inside several buildings, I was eager for some fresh air. What followed...Monday, May 26, 2014
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Navy Seal’s Commencement Speech Full of Common-Sense Wisdom
May is full of graduations – for so many students, it’s a time of transition to a new era looming with possibility.Friday, May 23, 2014
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Girls Propositioning Boys: Helping Your Son When the Tables Are Turned
Today’s children are growing up faster than ever. Thanks to TV, overtly sexual songs on the radio and the Internet, most kids have likely seen, heard and experienced more than their counterparts...Thursday, May 22, 2014
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An Interview with Casting Crowns’ Mark Hall
Since the self-titled debut of Casting Crowns‘ first album was released in 2003, the band has enjoyed great popularity among Christian audiences – but not for reasons you’d might expect.Wednesday, May 21, 2014
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Joan of Arc… Noah’s Wife?
If your family is in a Bible-reading slump, perhaps what you need is a fun way to inject some energy back into the discipline.Tuesday, May 20, 2014
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Colorado Springs: The Best City for Love?
In a light-hearted article, the Wall St. Journal recently declared Colorado Springs, Colo., where Focus is headquartered, the top place in the U.S. to find love. Seriously. Here at Focus, we think...Monday, May 19, 2014
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A Tale of Two Countries
Two stories struck me yesterday. In one way, they’re unrelated and yet at the same time, very much connected.Friday, May 16, 2014
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Last Chance to See Irreplaceable in Theaters - TONIGHT!
I’m returning from Nashville this evening after having spent some time of rich fellowship with many friends of the ministry as well as listeners of our great radio affiliates in the Music City. But...Thursday, May 15, 2014