Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski share stories and advice for parents of kids in sports. Hear about their passion for utilizing sports to disciple their kids and teach them character.  

 

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Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski share stories and advice for parents of kids in sports. Hear about their passion for utilizing sports to disciple their kids and teach them character.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Teaching Kids Character Through Sports

Jim Daly continues his conversation with television host Sheila Walsh, sharing from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes Everything. If you’re looking for encouragement or a fresh glimpse of God’s love for you and your family, Sheila shares the incredible hope we have in Jesus Christ.

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What does heaven teach us about God? In this audio collection, you’ll hear stories and biblical insights about heaven from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, featuring guests like John Burke, Lee Strobel, Randy Alcorn, and Erwin Lutzer.

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Jim Daly continues his conversation with television host Sheila Walsh, sharing from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes Everything. If you&rsquo;re looking for encouragement or a fresh glimpse of God&rsquo;s love for you and your family, Sheila shares the incredible hope we have in Jesus Christ.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-28?refcd=2503609">Get your copy of Sheila Walsh's book, The Hope of Heaven, for a donation of any amount.</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/2f6dru">Just as home offers belonging, rest, and security, so does a relationship with Jesus Christ. This article explains how to join God's eternal family.&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/4ksyyf">Speak with one of our counselors</a>
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/9nbcz5">What does heaven teach us about God? In this audio collection, you&rsquo;ll hear stories and biblical insights about heaven from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, featuring guests like John Burke, Lee Strobel, Randy Alcorn, and Erwin Lutzer.</a>
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Finding Hope in the Promise of Heaven (Part 2 of 3)

What will heaven be like? Does everyone go there? Grammy-nominated singer and beloved television host, Sheila Walsh, shares from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes Everything. Sheila shares why what we believe about heaven shapes how you live today! If you’re looking for encouragement, or a fresh glimpse of God’s love for you and your family, Sheila shares the incredible hope we have in Jesus Christ.
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What will heaven be like? Does everyone go there? Grammy-nominated singer and beloved television host, Sheila Walsh, shares from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes Everything. Sheila shares why what we believe about heaven shapes how you live today! If you&rsquo;re looking for encouragement, or a fresh glimpse of God&rsquo;s love for you and your family, Sheila shares the incredible hope we have in Jesus Christ. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-28?refcd=2503609">Receive a copy of The Hope of Heaven and an audio download of "Finding Hope in the Promise of Heaven" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/finding-hope-in-the-promise-of-heaven">Get more episode resources </a> <a href="https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0">Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&amp;utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&amp;utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&amp;utm_campaign=podcastsurvey">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.</a>

Finding Hope in the Promise of Heaven (Part 1 of 3)

Dr. Greg Smalley and his wife Erin explain that 70% of marital conflict is about ongoing problems, like personality differences, that will never be “solved.” They encourage couples to live with one another in an understanding way by being humble and sharing from the heart.
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Dr. Greg Smalley and his wife Erin explain that 70% of marital conflict is about ongoing problems, like personality differences, that will never be &ldquo;solved.&rdquo; They encourage couples to live with one another in an understanding way by being humble and sharing from the heart. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-27?refcd=2503708">Receive a copy of Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage and an audio download of "Turning Conflict into Connection in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/turning-conflict-into-connection-in-your-marriage">Get more episode resources </a> <a href="https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0">Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&amp;utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&amp;utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&amp;utm_campaign=podcastsurvey">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.</a>

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