Focus on the Family Commentary

Do you have everything you need to enjoy good health? Eating well, exercising, and sleeping at least eight hours each night are good habits, but you may be overlooking something important. Jim Daly shares what that is. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly has two great ideas to help you improve your marriage. They’re simple, but if you have the courage to try them, they’ll help your marriage to grow. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What kind of a fool would trade the future for something worthless? People do it every day. Jim Daly explains why ancient wisdom from the Bible is as relevant today as the day it was written. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Good health is a function of spiritual well-being as well as physical. Jim Daly shares why a happy, healthy life isn’t about only living a long time. It’s about the quality you pour into those years. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you believe Hollywood, the secret to a happy marriage is someone “fixing” you. Jim Daly shares why great things happen when two healthy people give to their relationship instead of take. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

There are three lies about failure children tell themselves that keep them from believing in themselves. Jim Daly shares what those lies are and how to help your kids overcome them. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The list of issues a couple can disagree about is endless. Jim Daly explains why what you argue about is far less important than how you argue. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Good fathering isn’t about good intentions. It’s about action. Jim Daly explains why you shouldn’t wait for the perfect opportunity to spend time with your children. Make the most of right now. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Hispanic Heritage Month – observed September 15 through October 15 – celebrates the contributions of the Hispanic community to American society, including the importance of family. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What do you do with a second chance? You make the most of it. Jim Daly explains why, whether your goal centers on your career, your marriage, or your parenting, the way forward is to seize every opportunity you can. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you feel torn between the things you want to do for yourself and the things you need to do for your kids? Jim Daly shares an idea that makes it easier to set aside activities you once considered essential to your lifestyle. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many young couples want a family and a career. Jim Daly offers tips for finding the right balance between who you are at work and who you are at home. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

According to research, 60% of Americans desire deeper purpose and meaning in their lives, but they don’t know how to find it. Jim Daly shares why you need a mission to have purpose. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It’s been said that the country is dividing into those who love their fathers and those who hate their fathers. Jim Daly explains why our culture can only be as strong as its families, and its families can only be as strong as its fathers. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Getting married is easy, but a healthy marriage takes effort. Intentionality is key. Jim Daly shares how the happiest couples become one and move together in the same direction. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some moms have an identity problem. They introduce themselves by saying, “I’m just a mom.” Jim Daly explains why, with motherhood, you’re never “just a mom.” You’re more like a superhero. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

For a marriage to thrive, a couple must connect at a heart level. A great way to do that is by taking your marriage to the ICU. Jim Daly explains how the acronym ICU can help you get beneath the surface with your spouse. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When your children make poor choices, do you blame yourself? You shouldn’t. In fact, Jim Daly explains why your child’s weakness is an opportunity to offer them your strength. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you so busy that you’re missing the best years of your kids’ childhood? Or your marriage is growing stagnant? Jim Daly explains the danger of being so distracted by small things that you miss big things? Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.