Discovering Why God Made You
From Focus on the Family with Jim Daly by Focus on the Family
August 31, 2026 · 27 min
About this episode
Steve Farrar discusses the purposeful design of life rooted in God's sovereign plan.
The late Steve Farrar invites listeners to consider life not as an accident, but as a purposeful design rooted in God’s sovereign plan. Beginning with God rather than self, he uses Scripture to show that every life is intentionally formed, spiritually awakened by faith, and prepared in advance for meaningful good works. Through trials, growth, and obedience—including a call to sexual purity — Dr. Farrar underscores that God’s wisdom can be trusted, offering deep comfort and direction for a blessed, purpose-filled life. Receive a copy of the "How to Ruin Your Life by 30" bundle and an audio download of "Discovering Why God Made You" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get more episode resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.
People in this episode
Host: Jim Daly
Guest: Steve Farrar
Topics covered
- purpose
- faith
- God's design
- spiritual growth
- sexual purity
- comfort
- direction
Keywords
- purposeful design
- God's plan
- faith
- spiritual awakening
- good works
- sexual purity
- comfort
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Focus on the Family
Books & works: How to Ruin Your Life by 30, Discovering Why God Made You
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