ReFOCUS with Jim Daly
Being Christlike in LGBT Cancel Culture
April 22, 2024
Before God fully captured his heart, Joe Dallas identified as a homosexual and tried to integrate his sexuality with his Christian beliefs, actively promoting a pro-gay theology. But God brought Joe through a process of repentance and restoration. Dallas addresses major controversies in today’s cancel culture, helping believers have respectful discussions and share Christ’s love and truth with others who don’t share our faith. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/refocus-living-a-life-that-reflects-gods-heart/?refcd=2059302 https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-refocus-2024-04-22?refcd=2059302 https://store.focusonthefamily.com/not-equal/?refcd=2059302%ef%bb%bf https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24refocus-donate-page?refcd=1978610 https://sf.fotf.com/refocus-with-jim-daly-voice-mail
Answering Pro-Life Critics with Grace and Truth
April 8, 2024 • Guest: Kristin Hawkins
The topic of abortion is very polarizing in the culture. But hearts and minds are still being influenced every day to choose life. Kristan Hawkins, the president of Students for Life of America, will share inspiring stories about the pro-life movement and will help you to speak up for the preborn and vulnerable women. She talks about what motivated her as a teenager to get involved in the pro-life movement, her work with Students for Life of America, and how to graciously deal with criticism, attacks, and misinformation from abortion advocates.
The Importance of God’s Design for Marriage and Family
March 25, 2024 • Guest: Dr. Mark Regnerus
Dr. Mark Regnerus, researcher and professor, shares about how the Dobbs case and other cultural developments are impacting marriage, sexuality and family formation among young adults. He also talks about his experience coming under attack for his controversial research, and speaking God's truth in a hostile environment.
John Marriott: Christian Deconstruction and Dealing with a Crisis of Faith
March 11, 2024 • Guest: John Marriott
As a young man, John Marriott struggled with insecurities in his Christian beliefs. It led him on a journey of reconstructing his faith and helping others in a faith crisis. Now a high school and college instructor, Marriott shares about common barriers to faith that young people experience, as he encourages loving interaction with those doubting their Christian faith.
Ray Comfort: Sharing the Gospel with Courage
February 26, 2024 • Guest: Ray Comfort
Ray Comfort, a Christian apologist, author, and TV host urges believers to come out of complacency and into sharing the gospel with a world that desperately needs Jesus. While sharing his faith journey, he'll encourage you to have courage like Daniel in the Bible to stand for Christ in the culture and commit yourself to prayer.
Frank Turek: Demonstrating Real Love and Tolerance in the Culture
February 12, 2024 • Guest: Frank Turek
This discussion will help Christians understand the proof that the Bible is real and will better equip them to share God's grace with others. Jim Daly and Frank Turek unpack the root of unbelief, the difference between cultural "tolerance" and real love, the problems associated with Christian hypocrisy, and the importance of demonstrating Christ's love with people who have different worldviews.
Protecting Children: Avoiding the Regret of Gender Transitioning
January 29, 2024 • Guest: Chloe Cole
19-year-old Chloe Cole shares about the devastating effects of gender transitioning on children, her personal regrets of transitioning as a young teen, and the peace found by trusting in God's perfect design.
Ryan Bomberger: Woke Culture, Critical Race Theory, and Protecting Life
January 15, 2024 • Guest: Ryan Bomberger
Ryan Bomberger addresses the misinformation spreading through the media – including woke culture and cancel culture, which he's experienced firsthand. He shares about the sanctity of human life, especially the impact of abortion on the black community. Ryan urges the church community to lead the way in modeling Christ’s love and truth to overcome division.
Brant Hansen: Extending Forgiveness in an Offensive World
January 1, 2024 • Guest: Brant Hansen
It's easy to be offended by someone in conversation, while driving, while at work, or in your own home. But citing Scripture, Brant Hansen says you really don't have a right to be angry at others because of what Jesus did for you. He shares the secret to personal freedom - humbling yourself and forgiving others, just as God has forgiven you.
Jason Jimenez: Countering Gen Z Cultural Lies and Depression with Biblical Truth
December 4, 2023 • Guest: Jason Jiminez
Parents today are in panic mode. Gen Z children are struggling with depression, identity, a lack of stability, and increased cases of abandoned faith. Jason Jimenez will equip you to reach the younger generation and help them know their true identity in Christ. Your children are hearing the lies of the culture, and Jason talks about how to have hard conversations with your children to refute them.
Tony Evans: Impact Culture by Seeking First the Kingdom of God
November 20, 2023 • Guest: Tony Evans
In a world full of distractions, it’s easy to build your goals around temporary things, like money, possessions, and cultural acceptance. Dr. Tony Evans will inspire you to seek God’s kingdom in every aspect of life, running toward the ultimate prize – intimacy with Christ. Dr. Evans will challenge you to be disciplined in your daily walk and reach a lost culture with the ultimate hope.
Erwin Lutzer: Responding to Culture with Truth and Love
November 6, 2023 • Guest: Dr. Erwin Lutzer
America has been shifting away from its Judeo-Christian values for decades, moving toward a kind of cultural socialism that makes promises it cannot keep. Dr. Erwin Lutzer describes how this socialist movement is deceiving many Americans today with propaganda and how the church needs to respond with courage, truth, and love.
The Irreplaceable Impact of a Mom and Dad
October 23, 2023 • Guest: Katy Faust
Katy Faust, Founder and President of Them Before Us, advocates for children's rights to their mother and father. Raised by a mom who identified as lesbian, Katy makes the case for a child's right to life and their right to both a mom and dad, which supersede whatever adults may feel. She also encourages loving adoptions and offers practical advice for talking about difficult issues with a compassionate mindset.
All Things to All People: God's Grace for the Weary
October 9, 2023 • Guest: Philip Yancey
Author Philip Yancey encourages believers to share the Christian faith with others from different walks of life, while showing great compassion for them. He reminds listeners that some people have turned away from God and from Christians because of hurtful experiences in their past. Philip and Jim will help you to refocus your thoughts and actions on sharing God's truth with love and grace in practical ways.