Redeeming Fatherhood When It's Broken — Jim Daly's Story

The story of Jim Daly’s childhood is in many ways heartbreaking. The father figures in Jim Daly’s life all struck out. His biological father was an alcoholic and left when Jim was 5. His step-father was a militaristic disciplinarian who abandoned the family when Jim’s mother died. His foster father wasn’t any better, and accused Jim of trying to murder him at age 9.

Yet in this brokenness, Jim found redemption. By God’s grace, Jim found life, hope, and peace through Jesus Christ. He found a new Heavenly Father. And his desire is to see other men who had broken relationships with their fathers to find this same redemption.

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[lauraashley]

Thank you for sharing this story! I have watched so many of the other Focus videos and never knew much of your background. I’m amazed by the peace and joy and purpose that you have in spite of the past. 😁

[ruthmangalwadi]

Heartbreaking childhood - yet redeemed by our loving Father.

[DDJones-yipm]

Thank you Jim, for sharing your story. Who would have known? Yet, The LORD had a plan for your life. I have listened to you on the radio for years!!! Thank You JESUS!!🙏🏼

[laurarahz]

So hard to watch!!! Such a great story but so painful. Thank you for sharing!!!

[soulsurvivor]

men I appreciate you all the best to you Mr.

[andyadams]

This world needs to hear this story. A commitment to Jesus is the only way to fix our lives. Thank you Jim.

[tomcatt]

Beautiful! My dad was mentally ill but I love him like you did your dad! Thanks for sharing!

[heatherlacobee]

Thank you for sharing. Powerful testimony!

[lorenaballou]

Thank you for sharing your testimony💖 I pray that it will be used in a powerful way---I know it will be🙂

[msseedlady]

Jim's testimony is incredible, but its power is diminished by all the ads. I hope you will take all the ads out?

[drea]

Wow this struck home deep! Never knew his testimony...how powerful!

[jungi]

Wow, thank you for sharing your personal story. You and your team has helped me so much. I will forever be grateful.

[kotusso]

This raised my pain. My fear. My anguish. My sorrow. So glad you are okay.

[klggrabo]

This was powerful and moving. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It means a lot.

[DrRickHyde]

Christ’s relationship means everything..more than marriage or fatherhood. Imperfect helps the perfect.

[charnell]

Thank you so much for sharing this ❤️.

[AsisithiSejosengoe]

Shuuuu!!! ☹️ this was so profound and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your testimony

[victoria.bermoy]

Thank you for sharing your testimony Jim! Your story inspires me as I'm still in the middle of my story with my earthly father. Thanks for reminding me of the perspective that is important to keep through the struggles related to father-to-child relationships.

[bonemusclesnharmonyjeffers]

So inspirational to me that I'm in tears. Thank you so much for this.

[marthachilds]

Thank you Jim! Thank You Father, Son and Spirit!