- 1 minute 30 secondsTalk to Yourself
Our words have power. Jim Daly shares how to block out negativity and inspire yourself forward with words of grace, hope, and faith.
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8 October 2026, 6:00 am - 1 minute 30 secondsEmpty Yourself
Small disagreements can divide a couple. Jim Daly explains why emptying yourself of yourself can turn what drives you apart into something that brings you together instead.
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7 October 2026, 6:00 am - 1 minute 30 secondsSuccess Takes Time to Develop
Whatever you’re after, success takes time. Jim Daly shares why a great marriage, a great career, or kids with great character require patience and the determination never to give up.
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6 October 2026, 6:00 am - 1 minute 30 secondsAuthoritative Parents
How do you respond when your child makes a mistake? Jim Daly explains why the best parenting approach is discipline that’s firm without being harsh.
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5 October 2026, 6:00 am - 1 minute 30 secondsBeauty to Live
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, released in 1937, broke every rule of filmmaking. So, why did it succeed? Jim Daly says the answer lies in this truth: while our bodies thrive on food and water, our souls thrive on beauty.
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1 October 2026, 6:00 am - 1 minute 30 secondsNever Too Late to Say, “I’m Sorry”
If your relationship with one of your children is broken, and you think it’s too late to repair the damage, think again. It’s never too late. But there is a catch. Jim Daly shares the key to mending a broken relationship.
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1 October 2026, 6:00 am - 1 minute 30 secondsSimple Gifts
Sometimes the best presents are the least expensive. Jim Daly shares why couples say the most cherished items they’ve received from their spouse are those that are simple and heartfelt.
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30 September 2026, 6:00 am - 1 minute 30 secondsPride Before Destruction
Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction.” Jim Daly shares a story that demonstrates why pride is dangerous, blinds us to the truth, and makes us ignore signs that trouble lies ahead.
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29 September 2026, 6:00 am - 1 minute 30 seconds936 Pennies
Time is fleeting. Your children will grow up in the blink of an eye. Jim Daly encourages parents to do lots of wild activities with their kids, but not to lose sight of the beauty to be found in simple, everyday moments.
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28 September 2026, 6:00 am - 1 minute 30 secondsHispanic Heritage Month
Jim Daly honors Hispanic Heritage Month – observed September 15 through October 15 – which celebrates the contributions of the Hispanic community to American society, including the importance of family.
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25 September 2026, 6:00 am - 1 minute 30 secondsWhat Are the Odds?
Did you know that mathematically it’s impossible for you to exist? And yet you do. Jim Daly shares a remarkable story that explains why you should never question your value as a person.
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