Focus on the Family Commentary

The next time your teenager complains about helping out around the house, you’ve got an important decision to make. Do you want your child to live in a home or a hotel? Jim Daly explains how to get your kids to do their part at home. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What’s the best way for a wife to unlock her husband’s heart? Believe it or not, it’s not love. Jim Daly shares the answer. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You and your spouse each have your own strengths and areas for improvement. Jim Daly explains why neither one of you can reach your full potential until you combine your differences and work together as a team. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When you reach an important fork in the road of life, how do you make the right decision? Jim Daly explains why the best answer may not always be the easiest. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares the inspiring true story of father and son, Dick and Rick Hoyt, to illustrate the value of connecting with your children by entering their world. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When the answers to our country’s problems aren’t what we want them to be, are we willing to accept those answers anyway? Jim Daly explains why pride seeks to be right, but a humble nation seeks truth. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Children learn from their mistakes. Jim Daly shares how parents can point out where their children go wrong without replaying their blunders over and over again like a negative highlight reel. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you consider yourself a visionary? If you’re a parent, that’s exactly what you need to be. Jim Daly explains why it’s important to see your kids for what they can become, not just who they are. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The older we get the more important brain health becomes to an enjoyable, fulfilling lifestyle. Jim Daly offers tips for maintaining a healthy mind throughout life. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Parents don’t need to outlaw technology, but they do need to be wise. Once Pandora’s box is open, there’s no shutting it. Jim Daly explains how moms and dads can stay alert and aware to the dark side of their kids’ technology. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Morality gets a bad rap in society. Jim Daly explains how morals play a crucial role in our nation’s well-being by anchoring it in values that transcend us. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A negative attitude will keep you stuck in an unhappy marriage. Jim Daly explains why that’s true and what you can do about it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Divorce is tough on adults. It’s even harder on children. Jim Daly explains how to minimize the negative impact of your breakup on those closest to you. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Contrary to popular opinion, it’s not feelings of love that make a marriage endure. What does? Jim Daly shares the answer. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What holds you back from achieving more than you do? Money? Time? How about excuses? Jim Daly shares the story of Paul Richard Alexander, who turned his limitations into a reason to succeed rather than an excuse to fail. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

All around the world, despite differences in culture, language, and socio-economic status, marriage is wired with two ingredients that help it to thrive even when other things are in short supply. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Being a stepmom may be one of the most challenging jobs a woman can have. Jim Daly offers a practical idea that will help your relationship with your stepchildren to thrive. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares why every young man needs a caring father, a coach, or a reliable mentor who teaches him to navigate relationships, handle social pressure, and channel his strength toward a higher purpose. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares how wives can improve the overall intimacy in their marriage and help their husbands feel much more connected and warm. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you know you’re living a meaningful life? One way is to think about what you’d like your obituary to say about you. Jim Daly says, “We write our own obituary every day by how we live and treat others.” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly explains how men create better sex lives by shifting their focus in marriage from getting something from their wives to offering more of their own hearts and vulnerability. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Divorce is never an isolated event. The effects of a breakup ripple outward, often influencing a cycle of divorce that repeats for generations. Jim Daly shares a helpful solution for keeping your marriage healthy. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Two of the greatest influences on a child’s self-image are team sports and academic achievements. Jim Daly shares the most important influence of all: a loving mom and dad. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Even when truth is on your side, opposition can be fierce. Jim Daly explains why the world can only become a better place if you and I stand firm in the face of opposition and say, “There’s a better way.” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares why couples on the verge of divorce who stay together often transform their kids’ lives for the positive. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many kids struggle to take responsibility around the house. Jim Daly shares how to urge your child forward by discovering what motivates them Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We all face stress. The question is how do we handle it? Jim Daly shares how to deal with stress in a healthy manner. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What reignites love after it’s faded in a marriage? Jim Daly shares how creating times of laughter can be as beneficial – and more fun – than marriage counseling. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Parents, it’s your job to provide structure and order – like paying bills and setting boundaries – but it’s also your responsibility to help your children thrive spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Jim Daly shares how. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you know your child’s “money personality”? Jim Daly offers advice for preventing conflict with your children regarding their spending and saving habits. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Money is one of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage. But money can cause friction between parents and children as well. Jim Daly explains how to remedy that problem by understanding your child’s money personality. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do we find hope when our circumstances seem hopeless? Jim Daly explains why when times are tough, hope grows slowly, not overnight. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Effective parenting means keeping expectations high while also accepting the child’s performance. Jim Daly shares how to encourage your kids toward excellence without expecting perfection. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Critics of the Bible say it’s nothing but a collection of fairy tales. Jim Daly shares why Scripture itself teaches us not to line in a pretend world but to open our eyes wide and see things clearly. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Not only can husbands learn to cherish their wives, but Jim Daly shares how wives can learn to cherish their husbands and create the marriage of their dreams. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Guys, you love your wife, but do you cherish her? Jim Daly shares how husbands who haven’t developed that skill can learn it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly explains why your response to your children making a mistake can be the difference between them exploring their gifts or hiding from them. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly explains how men can have a better relationship with their wives and children by adopting the same motto as NFL players and coaches: “Put something good on tape.” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Getting to the heart of a matter can be difficult. None of us are completely objective. Jim Daly explains how our biases make it difficult to solve disputes, and what to do about it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A strong marriage is no accident. Jim Daly shares how he and his wife combined good choices, hard work, and God’s grace to make their marriage stronger today than ever. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Young children often need help. They’re forgetful. They lose stuff. Some may even struggle to dress themselves or make their own food. Should parents step in and handle things for their children? Jim Daly shares his answer. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you a “Dead Sea” or a “babbling brook”? Jim Daly shares how these oddly labeled communication styles can improve your marriage. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Freedom has lasted in America for 250 years because our ancestors were vigilant and sacrificed to protect it. Jim Daly shares what American citizens must do for freedom to last another 250 years. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the most common excuses divorced couples use is, “Kids are resilient.” But are they? Jim Daly explains why that sentiment is not as accurate as people wished it was. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Moms experience a wide range of emotions when it comes to their children. They may swell up with pride, or they may struggle with guilt. Jim Daly reminds moms why their best is good enough. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you too busy to have a good marriage? Many couples think they are. Jim Daly shares how to build a marriage that thrives even when your schedule is tight. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Quicksand is dangerous. The further you sink the harder it is to escape. Jim Daly explains what to do if you get stuck in the quicksand of gambling, porn, or drug and alcohol addiction. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you’re a woman who struggles to find time for friends, Jim Daly offers this bit of advice: Don’t try to change your husband into your girlfriend. Listen in to find out what he means. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your life isn’t what you’d hoped it would be, Jim Daly says, “Create it.” How? By learning to see possibility where none seems to exist. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some parents don’t talk about sex with their children. Others hope one conversation will do the trick. Jim Daly suggests a more effective way to have “the talk” with your children: Be a drip line, not a fire hose. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.