Focus on the Family Commentary

In “Life Transitions, Part One,” Jim Daly discussed common transition points in a woman’s life. Men have life transitions of their own. Jim Daly explains how men can approach those changes with confidence. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares how transitions in a woman’s life can help her marriage grow if she’s prepared to integrate those seasons of life into her relationship. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Juneteenth memorializes the end of slavery in America. Jim Daly explains why, although our nation will never be perfect, our country is worthy of praise because it stumbles forward, toward our highest principles. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many people who survive a difficult childhood try to escape their past. Speaking from his own experiences, Jim Daly explains why it’s better to run toward something positive, instead of running away from something negative. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Every couple hopes for a good marriage, but wishful thinking isn’t enough. Jim Daly shares what a couple needs to sustain their relationship through tough times. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your background is troubled, Father’s Day may be hard for you. Jim Daly explains how you can reclaim Father’s Day and make it a celebration of love and dedication to your children and grandchildren for generations to come. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

There are steps a husband and wife can take to prepare for an upcoming deployment. Jim Daly shares suggestions for making your time apart from your spouse and family a little easier. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Military deployment can be tough on couples. Jim Daly shares helpful tips you can employ in the weeks leading up to deployment that will make your time apart from your spouse as smooth as possible. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you’re dating, what qualities are you looking for in a mate? Jim Daly explains the inner characteristics a couple needs to create a marriage that lasts a lifetime. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many parents shame their children as a means of discipline. Although it can take a lot of forms, the end result is always the same: damage to the child. Jim Daly explains a better way to get the behavior you’re looking for from your child. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Losing weight can be challenging. But it doesn’t have to be impossible. Jim Daly shares tips for achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Is it a privilege or a right for children to live in a two-parent household? Jim Daly explains why every child deserves to grow up with a mother and father who are committed to each other and to their children. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Ten minutes. That’s all it takes to turn your marriage around. Sound too easy? Jim Daly shares how you can dramatically change your relationship if you’ll devote ten minutes to one another throughout the day. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Non-religious people only trust in things that can be physically detected. Jim Daly explains why the beauty, meaning, and purpose of life can only be detected when we explore our spiritual side. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your kids came to you with a serious problem, would you be able to remain calm? Jim Daly explains how your approach to parenting can earn your child’s trust, so they’ll seek your help with difficult problems instead of hiding. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You’ve known people with bad marriages, but probably no one like the man who chose to go to jail instead of live another day with his wife. Jim Daly shares how to keep your marriage from feeling worse than a prison sentence. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

For every star in the limelight, there’s an army of people behind the scenes. Jim Daly explains why every successful organization requires people who believe results are the goal, not recognition. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly offers this reminder for when life gives you more than you think you can handle: however long and dark the nighttime may seem, morning does eventually come. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you know what Memorial Day is all about? Jim Daly shares our nation’s history of honoring the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most parents would love for their children to spend time reading good books, but that can be a hard sell. Jim Daly offers tips for inspiring children to leave behind technology for a quiet reading nook. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We lie, hide our flaws, or keep secrets because it helps us pretend that things are better than they actually are. Jim Daly shares how to improve any area of life by moving it out of the darkness and into the light. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Modern society is all about getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible. We don’t like to wait for good things to come to us. Jim Daly explains why joy is often found in the waiting. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Every marriage is at risk of slipping into the doldrums. Jim Daly shares how to ignite a spark in your marriage by fighting boredom before it has a chance to set in. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What is human life worth? Jim Daly explains why for all people to be equally valuable, something about every single person must be equally true. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Will angry protesters ever work as hard at contributing something positive as they do at tearing things down? Jim Daly explains why anybody can destroy something, but it takes a person of character to go out and build something. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It’s easy to be cynical when people don’t see the world the way we do. Jim Daly explains why things often look different depending on your perspective. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Your kids will make mistakes. You can count on that. And those poor choices can easily become a source of conflict between you and your child. Jim Daly explains how a child’s mistakes can become an opportunity to connect. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Instead of seeing possibilities, we often see limitations. Jim Daly shares how to break through negative barriers that keep you from reaching your full potential. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

As marriage proposals go, this one was epic. Jim Daly shares what one young man did across 365 days to ask his wife-to-be, “Will you marry me?” His idea will also help you sustain your marriage for a lifetime. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Harboring bitterness is like a debt that can never be repaid. Jim Daly shares why grace gives more than it gets in return. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

On your own, you can’t rescue every child who’s growing up without their parents. So, what can you do? Jim Daly shares how to do for one what you wish you could do for everybody. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most women feel emotions deeply. Most guys don’t. That can cause disconnection between a husband and his wife. Jim Daly offers tips to help guys connect with their wives at a deeper level. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Is freedom found in the absence of rules and discipline, or in submitting to rules and discipline? Jim Daly explains how we discover freedom through submission. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Teenagers and parents are often so busy they pass through each other’s lives like ships in the night. Find out how to connect with your teen, even when life gets crazy. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Even small moments can connect a family together. Jim Daly shares the story of one family who are connected by a series of events as unlikely as a lightning strike. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Today is the National Day of Prayer. Jim Daly explains why prayer gives us courage and hope in times of fear and uncertainty. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You don’t have to be married for long to know that sleeping in the same bed can be tough. Jim Daly explains just a few of the many benefits of couples sleeping together. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Isn’t it strange that in a nation nicknamed the “land of opportunity” so many struggle to find happiness? Jim Daly explains why the problem is that our society is driven by envy rather than gratitude. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What should you do when you’ve raised your children and they see the world differently than you do? Jim Daly shares how to let go of your children and give them space to find their own way through life. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In many ways, being a parent is the most natural thing in the world. But there’s a lot to learn as well. Jim Daly offers helpful pointers for understanding how and when to discipline your child. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

According to the National Center for Health, 27% of people suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Jim Daly offers tips for what to do when you feel anxious. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What do you do when the storms of life hit? Do you give yourself time to grieve? Or do you feel pressured to “get on with life”? Jim Daly shares helpful ideas for dealing with heartache. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Life is all about learning from our mistakes. A better tomorrow is created by living as we should today. Jim Daly explains why the best way forward is understanding the past because history is always the best teacher. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Young people these days wonder if they should get married. After all, a lot of things can go wrong. Jim Daly explains why, despite the risks, young people should get married anyway. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We don’t discover how strong we are until our strength is tested. Jim Daly shares a good reason for not giving up hope when your struggles seem too big to overcome. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

There’s an old saying that “laughter is good for the soul.” Jim Daly explains why it’s good for the soul of your marriage as well. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How much sleep do you need to thrive as a parent or a spouse? If your answer is, “more than I’m getting,” Jim Daly shares ideas for avoiding fatigue, irritability, and daytime drowsiness. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Has your child ever begged your permission to take part in a sport or other activity, then wants to quit after only a short time? Jim Daly offers suggestions for allowing them to give up or insisting that they finish. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It was Jesus who said, “Love your enemies.” But how exactly do we do that? Jim Daly shares why love often shines brightest when the circumstances surrounding it are darkest. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Would you forgive someone who ruined your life? Jim Daly shares a story that illustrates why forgiveness is an operation for your soul that releases you to new life. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.