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Hispanic Heritage Month Sep 25, 2026

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Jim Daly honors Hispanic Heritage Month – observed September 15 through October 15 – which celebrates the contributions of the Hispanic community to American society, including the importance of family.

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What Are the Odds? Sep 24, 2026

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Did you know that mathematically it’s impossible for you to exist? And yet you do. Jim Daly shares a remarkable story that explains why you should never question your value as a person.

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Three-Quarters of the Way Sep 23, 2026

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How far would you go to build a successful marriage? Former first lady Barbara Bush did whatever it took by going, as she put it, “Three-quarters of the way.” Jim Daly explains.

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Purposefully Pursue Sep 22, 2026

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After marriage, the daily grind of life takes over, you get pulled in different directions, and your relationship drifts. Jim Daly explains why the remedy is to be intentional about your relationship by dating all over again.

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Not Smart but Intelligent Sep 21, 2026

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Some kids are artists or musicians or understand chemistry. Other kids are good at sports or rebuilding engines. Jim Daly explains why every parent needs to answer the question, “What does intelligence look like in my child?”

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Mom Is Her Son’s First Love Sep 18, 2026

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Studies show that boys are much more likely to grow into competent men when their mothers influence them to harness their strength and channel it properly. Jim Daly explains the role mothers play in shaping men of character.

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Impact the World Around You Sep 17, 2026

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We all have an opportunity to impact the world around us. Jim Daly explains how we can live our lives in a way that changes thousands of others.

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Spiritual Intimacy Sep 16, 2026

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Spiritual intimacy shapes the heart and soul of a marriage. Jim Daly shares why, at its core, spiritual intimacy isn’t about what you do together. It’s about who you are together.

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What’s Your Algorithm? Sep 15, 2026

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Life is one big algorithm. We predict how we’ll behave in the future by looking at how we’ve behaved in the past. Jim Daly says that if you change your choices, you’ll re-shape who you become.

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Overreaction in Parenting Sep 14, 2026

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Giving children every advantage doesn’t improve their lives in the long run. Jim Daly explains why sheltering children from disappointment, the pain of waiting, or the discipline of hard work isn’t always helpful.

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