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. Support this Show! Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form. Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Senator Lankford: Turning Up the Light and Reconciling with Others in the Culture War
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 ways to serve our community and our great nation. Subscribe to the Daily Citizen to stay informed on cultural issues affecting you and your family. This article outlines on engaging with this cultural moment as a Christian. Learn about and join in Focus on the Family’s pro-life efforts. Support this Show! Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Reaching Men for Christ in the Inner City
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 discussion. Get Bob Woodson's book, The Triumphs of Joseph, for a gift of any amount to learn about bringing moral and spiritual revival to the inner city. Read about the plight of the inner city and the role of Christians on Jim Daly's blog. Learn more about boot camp, a safe, transparent community of Christian brothers who process complex male issues together, conquer life's challenges, and hold one another accountable. Help people in low-income neighborhoods to address problems in their communities. Read Focus on the Family's article about the importance of fathers. Learn more about the impact of RezilientKidz on struggling communities. Donate Now! Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Philip Yancey: Rediscovering the Gospel, a Good Kind of Different
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 grace and truth to the culture. 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. Listen to the ReFocus with Jim Daly episode with Rosaria Butterfield. 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. Donate Now! Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
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Natasha Crain: Advocating for the Common Good in the Face of Hostility
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 as Christians in a Hostile Public Square. Learn how to respond to the culture as people of God. Focus on the Family’s The Daily Citizen provides a faith-based perspective to counter the mainstream media’s anti-Christian bias. The publication exists to provide timely, relevant analysis of current events and cultural trends all from a biblical worldview. 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. Hear about The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf in his conversation with Jim on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. Hear more about sharing Christ's love with your enemies through Virginia Prodan's episode on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly. She'll sharing the shocking story of converting her would-be assassin. Donate Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
Our culture grows more complicated and challenging every day, and we want to address those tough issues on the ReFOCUS with Jim Daly podcast. Jim Daly is the president of Focus on the Family, and he enjoys having deep and heartfelt conversations with people who will strengthen your faith. That’s why Jim has invited some of our day’s most acclaimed and respected thinkers to join the conversation. He will dig deeper and ask the hard questions to help you share Christ’s grace, truth, and love. This bi-weekly podcast will leave you feeling challenged, encouraged, and more engaged with the world. So dive in and listen.
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