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John Smoltz: Unashamed of the Gospel

October 20, 2025
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Baseball Hall of Famer and Commentator John Smoltz shares his testimony of coming to Christ while pitching for the Atlanta Braves. He shares about family, faith, and baseball, unfolding the story of his childhood, his career, experiencing divorce, parenting, and God's restoration and provision in his life. This discussion will inspire you to lean into God and trust Him more deeply in your life.

 

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There's no place like home, right? Just as home brings a sense of belonging, rest, and security, so does a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you don't have one, this article can show you how to find your place in God's eternal family.

 

Good parents aren't perfect. And that's okay. There's no formula to follow, but there are ways you can grow every day. This assessment gives parents an honest look at their unique strengths, plus some areas that could use a little help.

 

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About ReFOCUS with Jim Daly

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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