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.

 

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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.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-refocus-2024-12-30?refcd=2200709">Get Annie Downs' book, Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are, for a gift of any amount.</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/nqti2n" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">Buy your copy of Jim Daly&rsquo;s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage the culture with the love of Christ.</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/zyhscn" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">Hear more about engaging cultural issues with truth and compassion in this video series from John Stonestreet.</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/7nujze" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">Read about Coming Home to join God's family.</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/uoodgu" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">Listen to &ldquo;Count It All Joy&rdquo; and nearly 1000 other episodes with this free trial of Adventures in Odyssey.</a>
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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.

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.

ReFOCUS with Jim Daly

Annie F. Downs: Influencing Others with a Joy-Filled Life

Blessing Enemies and Engaging Culture

Critical Theory and Woke Definitions

Truth Over Fear

Faithful Cultural Engagement

Neil Shenvi, a Christian apologist, discusses how believers can engage a post-Christian culture with both truth and compassion. Drawing from Scripture and his experience as a former non-believer, Shenvi explains how to build meaningful relationships, point people to Christ, and avoid self-righteousness or fear. The conversation traces critical theory and "wokeness" to Marxist ideas about oppression and power, examining how concepts like equity, inclusion, and lived experience have been culturally redefined. They also tackle gender ideology, preferred pronouns, racial narratives, and the tension between biblical and "poetic" truth — modeling how Christians can hold firm convictions while showing Christlike love to family, coworkers, and those who strongly disagree.

 

Get a copy of Neil's book, Post Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality, for a gift of any amount.

 

Dr. Shelby Steele addresses racial division in America, examining the civil rights movement of the 1960s and comparing it to the campaign for social justice today. He reminds us of the importance of strong marriages and families as the solution to many societal ills.

 

The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God’s truth. Join the movement—watch now!

 

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.

 

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Neil Shenvi, a Christian apologist, discusses how believers can engage a post-Christian culture with both truth and compassion. Drawing from Scripture and his experience as a former non-believer, Shenvi explains how to build meaningful relationships, point people to Christ, and avoid self-righteousness or fear. The conversation traces critical theory and "wokeness" to Marxist ideas about oppression and power, examining how concepts like equity, inclusion, and lived experience have been culturally redefined. They also tackle gender ideology, preferred pronouns, racial narratives, and the tension between biblical and "poetic" truth &mdash; modeling how Christians can hold firm convictions while showing Christlike love to family, coworkers, and those who strongly disagree.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-refocus-2026-05-18?refcd=2475802">Get a copy of Neil's book, Post Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality, for a gift of any amount.</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/70u3j8">Dr. Shelby Steele addresses racial division in America, examining the civil rights movement of the 1960s and comparing it to the campaign for social justice today. He reminds us of the importance of strong marriages and families as the solution to many societal ills.</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/bp4yth">The world is shifting. Truth is under attack. Truth Rising, a new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center, reveals the crisis shaking faith, identity, and morality. But we can make a difference when we stand in God&rsquo;s truth. Join the movement&mdash;watch now!</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/9b5isi">Buy your copy of Jim Daly&rsquo;s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God.</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24refocus-donate-page?refcd=2475802">SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!</a>
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<a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/refocus-with-jim-daly/contact/">Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.</a>

Post Woke America: Truth, Grace, and the Christian Response

Denise Story And Rising Trend

Family Impact And Medical Risks

Grace And Truth In Practice

Parenting Tips And Wrap Up

Jim Daly speaks with author and ministry leader Denise Shick about how parents and church leaders can guide young people through today’s confusing conversations about gender and identity. Drawing from her deeply personal story—including the impact of her father’s gender transition during her childhood and her own season of gender confusion—Denise shares how cultural influences, social media, and shifting societal norms are shaping the next generation. With compassion and biblical clarity, she shares powerful redemption stories and offers practical encouragement for parents who want to talk honestly with their children about God’s design for male and female, while pointing young people toward the lasting hope, identity, and healing that can only be found in Jesus Christ.

 

 Get a copy of Denise Shick's book, Grace & Truth: Navigating Faith-Based LGBT Conversations With Youth, for a gift of any amount.

 

This booklet describes scenarios where you and your family might encounter transgender issues – at school, in private spaces and in your family – and gives guidance for responding with wisdom and grace. The free PDF also helps you understand transgender terminology and ideology and their effects on the culture.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Laura Perry Smalts shares her story of childhood pain and trauma that led her to identify as a man for seven years. She'll unpack the spiritual transformation she experienced because her parents and the love of many other Christians that convinced her to place her faith in Christ.

 

SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!

 

Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Jim Daly speaks with author and ministry leader Denise Shick about how parents and church leaders can guide young people through today&rsquo;s confusing conversations about gender and identity. Drawing from her deeply personal story&mdash;including the impact of her father&rsquo;s gender transition during her childhood and her own season of gender confusion&mdash;Denise shares how cultural influences, social media, and shifting societal norms are shaping the next generation. With compassion and biblical clarity, she shares powerful redemption stories and offers practical encouragement for parents who want to talk honestly with their children about God&rsquo;s design for male and female, while pointing young people toward the lasting hope, identity, and healing that can only be found in Jesus Christ.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-refocus-2026-05-04?refcd=2469904"> Get a copy of Denise Shick's book, Grace &amp; Truth: Navigating Faith-Based LGBT Conversations With Youth, for a gift of any amount.</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/nedq91">This booklet describes scenarios where you and your family might encounter transgender issues &ndash; at school, in private spaces and in your family &ndash; and gives guidance for responding with wisdom and grace. The free PDF also helps you understand transgender terminology and ideology and their effects on the culture.</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/owqwti" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">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.</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/9bf0pw" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">Buy your copy of Jim Daly&rsquo;s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God.</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/pn5gvn" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">Laura Perry Smalts shares her story of childhood pain and trauma that led her to identify as a man for seven years. She'll unpack the spiritual transformation she experienced because her parents and the love of many other Christians that convinced her to place her faith in Christ.</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24refocus-donate-page?refcd=2469904">SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!</a>
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<a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/refocus-with-jim-daly/contact/">Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.</a>

Helping Kids Navigate Gender Confusion with Grace and Truth

Bold and Broken Framework

HGTV Cancel Culture and Loving Critics

Bold Love and Truth

Living It Out Daily

David and Jason Benham share their story of having their HGTV show cancelled as a result of some public opposition to their Christian beliefs. Hear about cancel culture before it was a trend and be challenged to share your faith in love - bold and broken - in the culture.

 

Hear Laura Perry Smalts and Dr. Meg Meeker on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly.

 

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.

 

SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!

 

Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

David and Jason Benham share their story of having their HGTV show cancelled as a result of some public opposition to their Christian beliefs. Hear about cancel culture before it was a trend and be challenged to share your faith in love - bold and broken - in the culture.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/aa9p0k">Hear Laura Perry Smalts and Dr. Meg Meeker on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly.</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/uhlxt1">Buy your copy of Jim Daly&rsquo;s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God.</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24refocus-donate-page?refcd=2472503">SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/refocus-with-jim-daly/contact/">Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.</a>

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