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Addressing Gender Identity with Honesty and Compassion

August 28, 2023

Laura Perry Smalts shares her story of childhood pain and trauma that led her to identify as a man for seven years. And it was the spiritual transformation in her parents and the love of many other Christians that convinced her to place her faith in Christ, which she fully unpacks in her book, Transgender to Transformed. Not long after her faith conversion, Laura came to embrace God’s design for her as a woman. Laura and Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician, offer compelling evidence for the harmful physical and psychological effects of gender transitions. They speak compassionately about the issues surrounding gender confusion, offering practical insights and hope for people who are struggling with gender dysphoria.

 

Get Laura Meeker Smalts' book for a gift of any amount to read more about her journey with gender identity. 

 

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.

 

Watch this video series for more compassionate guidance on sexuality and gender identity from Jackie Hill Perry.

 

Click here for more resources from the Focus on the Family counseling department on Transgenderism.

 

Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

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Former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson advocates for the pro-life cause, while addressing issues that may drive a woman - especially the poor and marginalized - to have an abortion. Benjamin shares insights on how a renewed commitment to holistic justice can make a big difference in the fight for life. He challenges Christians to act with empathy and kindness.   Get Benjamin Watson's book "The New Fight for Life" to read more about fighting for life and justice when you make a gift of any amount.   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.   Watch this video series for more on defending life from Scott Klusendorf.   Captivating curriculum from Dr. Bill Lile to help you share your pro-life views.   Read more about standing up for pre-born from Scott Klusendorf.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
August 14, 2023
Virginia Prodan is an author, international human rights attorney, and public speaker. She shares her powerful story of courageously sharing God's love with a gun-wielding assassin in Communist Romania sent to execute her in her law office. For defending Christians behind the Iron Curtain, Virginia was kidnapped, beaten, had her life threatened on several occasions, and led her would-be assassin to Christ. She inspires listeners to fearlessly stand for Christ, unwavering from the truth, no matter the cost.   Get Virginia Prodan's book to read her full story when you make a gift of any amount.   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.   Watch this video series for more on following Christ in a hostile culture.   Read more practical advice from Jim Daly on evangelism.   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
July 31, 2023
Engaging the Culture with Humor. This conversation will better equip Christians to engage the culture without compromise while using humor as a tool to challenge bad ideas. We'll hear from Seth Dillon, the CEO of the Babylon Bee, about the success of his company and how he's maintained the respect of others with winsomeness and ingenuity in a culture that appears to be losing some of its sense of humor.   Receive the book ReFOCUS for your donation of any amount.   Read more about using social media well and changing minds with grace.   Man Unsure If He's Persecuted Because He's A Christian Or Because He's A Massive Jerk    Leftists On Twitter Report Disturbing Rise In People They Hate Having Speech   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.
July 17, 2023
Engaging the Culture with Humor. This conversation will better equip Christians to engage the culture without compromise while using humor as a tool to challenge bad ideas. We'll hear from Seth Dillon, the CEO of the Babylon Bee, about the success of his company and how he's maintained the respect of others with winsomeness and ingenuity in a culture that appears to be losing some of its sense of humor.   Receive a copy of the book ReFOCUS for your donation of any amount!     Have you ever wondered? Have you ever asked the question? Did Jesus have a sense of humor? Did Jesus laugh?   Read more about using social media well and changing minds with grace.   Read more from the Babylon Bee: Leftists On Twitter Report Disturbing Rise In People They Hate Having Speech   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
July 12, 2023
Tim Goeglein, the Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, will encourage listeners to honor America’s remarkable spiritual heritage and inspire parents and all Christians to influence the culture with faith and optimism. He will be covering his new book regarding the Founding Fathers and sharing his great examples of engaging positively with people who are hostile to conservative and Christian values.   Receive the book  A More Perfect Union for your donation of any amount!     Visit our store for a copy of the book ReFOCUS!    How to Be Salt and Light in Our Culture   Look Back to Move Forward   True American Greatness   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
July 3, 2023
Mollie Hemingway, the editor-in-chief of The Federalist, shares about the priority of her faith and family as she influences culture in the nation’s capital. She outlines some of her key concerns about the shift away from a family-centric culture to a more government-centric culture. She shares about sounding the alarm on the Kermit Gosnell abortion trial and offers insights about a post-Roe America. She also talks about woke culture, Big Tech, the LGBT movement, and Critical Race Theory - their damaging impact on religious freedoms, and how we must counter these trends by practicing our Christian faith consistently. She challenges believers to respond to the culture with grace and truth as you to prayerfully face the future with hope and optimism.   Receive the book ReFOCUS for your donation of any amount.   The Daily Citizen exists to give you timely, relevant analysis of current events and cultural trends all from a biblical worldview.    This article explores the horrific things narcotics investigators had found in a Philadelphia abortion facility run by Dr. Kermit Gosnell.   Click here to enjoy the video series  “Awake and Alive to Truth” featuring John L. Cooper, lead singer and bassist for the platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated rock band Skillet.   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voice note.
June 19, 2023
Forgiving others in a meaningful way is a very difficult thing to do, especially in today’s culture, where the idea of forgiveness is often distorted. But without forgiveness, resentment and vengeance will poison the soul. In one of his final interviews, the late Dr. Tim Keller unpacks powerful stories of forgiveness and shares Scripture to help you forgive those who’ve wronged you, as you gain a better understanding of all that Christ has forgiven. Dr. Keller takes you through the steps to forgiveness, including the need to forgive yourself, and how to lovingly confront others.   Receive the book "Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?" for your donation of any amount!   Visit our store for a copy of the book ReFOCUS!    Forgiveness Not Vengeance   Tim Keller’s Unwavering, Unapologetic Faith Bore Fruit
June 5, 2023
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 gently reminded Joe of what he truly believed, and he went through a process of repentance and restoration, eventually becoming a counselor. In this broadcast, Dallas addresses major controversies in today’s increasingly hostile cancel culture, helping believers to cultivate respectful discussions and share Christ’s love and truth with others who don’t share our faith.   Receive the book "Christians in a Cancel Culture" for your donation of any amount!  
May 22, 2023
Author and Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks shares about the struggle people often have to find purpose in the second half of life. He relates much of that struggle in our culture to unhappiness and the addiction to money, power, pleasure, and fame. Brooks offers three big issues to manage in your life that lead to happiness, while pointing you back to the importance of having meaningful relationships with family and friends and loving your enemies as well. He encourages you to live a life that reflects your Christian faith with integrity and a winsomeness that draws curiosity from the world. He also speaks of finding purpose in suffering, offers advice about making a career change to do meaningful work, and helps you prepare to leave a legacy in your later years of life.   Receive the book "From Strength to Strength" for your donation of any amount!
May 8, 2023
Dr. Os Guinness, a renowned author and social critic, shares about the moral crossroads in America and challenges you to build upon seven foundational stones to preserve freedom and seek repentance, revival, and spiritual renewal. He says that the family is the key to freedom. Pointing to the prayers and faith of the Founding Fathers, such as George Washington, Dr. Guinness outlines a path to saving America from decline, calling all followers of Christ to lead in our families and communities, while speaking persuasively from a biblical worldview. The discussion includes America's great divide, exacerbated by the sexual revolution, LGBT issues, a move toward one-world government, and misguided education in America – all which need to be replaced with true freedom in Christ, a commitment to prayer, and a return to our roots as one nation under God. Receive the book Zero Hour America for your donation of any amount. Receive the book ReFOCUS for your donation of any amount!  
April 20, 2023
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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 that will leave you feeling challenged and strengthened in your faith. That’s why he has invited some of the most acclaimed and respected thinkers of our day to join in the conversation. He will dig deeper and ask the hard questions to help you share Christ’s grace, truth, and love. This podcast will leave you feeling challenged, encouraged, and more engaged with the world. Dive in and listen to the podcast.

About Jim Daly

Jim Daly is President of Focus on the Family. His personal story from orphan to head of an international Christian organization dedicated to helping families thrive demonstrates — as he says — "that no matter how torn up the road has already been, or how pothole-infested it may look ahead, nothing — nothing — is impossible for God."

Daly is author of two books, Finding Home and Stronger. He is also a regular panelist for The Washington Post/Newsweek blog “On Faith.”

Keep up with Daly at www.JimDalyBlog.com.

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