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Why Sharing Your Faith Feels So Hard | Heather and Ashley Holleman
Sharing your faith doesn’t have to feel forced, intimidating, or unnatural. On this episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, Heather and Ashley Holleman explain how seeing yourself as “sent” by God can transform evangelism from an uncomfortable obligation into an everyday adventure with Jesus.
In this video, you'll hear:
🔹 Why sharing your faith is an identity, not merely an activity
🔹 Three mindset shifts that can replace guilt with joyful purpose
🔹 How introverts and extroverts can share Jesus naturally
🔹 Why listening well creates opportunities for meaningful spiritual conversations
🔹 How vulnerability can turn an awkward moment into a warm connection
You don’t need the perfect words—you simply need to recognize where God may already be working and take the next faithful step.
Get your copy of Heather and Ashley Holleman's book "SENT" here: https://sf.fotf.com/gtcdc1
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Chapters:
0:00 — You’ve Been Invited Into God’s Mission
3:14 — Discovering Your “Sent” Identity
6:39 — Three Mindsets That Change Evangelism
10:11 — Why God Doesn’t Need Your Greatness
14:18 — Seeing People With Compassion
18:47 — Four Ways You May Be Sent
22:31 — Making Faith Conversations Feel Natural
25:16 — What to Say When You Feel Awkward
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2 Sept 2026
Your Child May Be Struggling More Than You Think | Darby Strickland
Changes that seem manageable to adults can feel overwhelming to a child. On this episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, counselor and author Darby Strickland explains how parents can recognize when children are struggling with change and help them feel safe, understood, and anchored in God’s care.
In this video, you’ll learn:
🔹 Why routines give young children a sense of safety and stability
🔹 How clinginess, regression, and repeated questions may signal emotional distress
🔹 Why parents should not rush children through sadness or disappointment
🔹 Practical ways to listen, reassure, and connect with children during upheaval
🔹 How Scripture can help children trust God when life feels uncertain
Your calm, attentive presence can help your child face change with greater security, resilience, and hope.
Get Darby Strickland's bundle, "Helping Kids Through Life's Changes" here: https://sf.fotf.com/nte6s9
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Chapters:
0:00 Why Change Can Feel Overwhelming
3:16 How Children Process Change
6:19 Helping Kids Grieve What They Lose
9:20 Signs Your Preschooler Is Struggling
12:27 Guiding School-Age Children Through Change
15:04 Reassuring Children With Love and Protection
18:03 Remembering God’s Faithfulness
20:05 Helping Children Trust God During Change
23:04 Don’t Overlook the Small Changes
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28 Aug 2026
How the Promise of Heaven DESTROYS Grief & Depression | Sheila Walsh
What if the ache for something more is actually a sign that you were made for eternity? On Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, Sheila Walsh shares how the promise of heaven can reshape the way we face grief, disappointment, depression, forgiveness, and everyday life—and why Jesus offers hope that reaches beyond our final breath.
In this video, you’ll learn:
🔹 Why success, relationships, and possessions can never completely satisfy us.
🔹 How the hope of heaven changes the way we experience grief, disappointment, and unanswered questions
🔹 What the Bible suggests about seeing and recognizing our loved ones in heaven
🔹 Why you can be honest with God about anger, depression, fear, and doubt
🔹 How to use what God has given you and live faithfully with eternity in mind
Get Sheila Walsh’s book, "The Hope of Heaven" here: https://sf.fotf.com/mwxgh8
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Chapters:
0:00 Why Heaven Changes Everything
5:19 The Verse That Changed Sheila’s Focus
10:49 Your Story Is Not Over
16:21 Jesus Paid Your Debt in Full
21:41 The Thief on the Cross and Charlie’s Rescue
27:31 Why Everything in Life Is a Little Broken
32:44 Forgiveness and the Bummer Lambs
38:27 Tell God the Truth and Make Space for Grace
44:20 Fighting Lies With Scripture and Faithfulness
49:39 Keep Your Eyes on Heaven’s Shore
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