Focus on the Family Commentary

Our need for community is wired into our souls. Jim Daly explains why connecting with other people isn’t a mundane activity. It’s transcendent. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many moms and dads think they’re done parenting once their kids move out. That’s not always the case. Jim Daly explains how the empty nest years offer some of your greatest opportunities for influence – if you’re prepared. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Comedian Rich Hall did a routine back in the 80’s called Sniglets, defined as any word that should be in the dictionary but isn’t. Jim Daly shares a Sniglet that will help you navigate the uncertainties of life with faith and confidence. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many women dream about their wedding from the time they’re little girls. Jim Daly shares what to do if your special day becomes a “Honeymoon Horror Story.” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If there’s a secret to marriage, it’s this: Love doesn’t demand its own way. It denies itself and focuses on the needs of others. But that’s not always easy to do. Jim Daly shares a personal story that illustrates what love is all about. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many women dream about their wedding from the time they’re little girls. Jim Daly shares what to do if your special day becomes a “Honeymoon Horror Story.” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do we live in the shadow of absolute loss and still enjoy a happy, fulfilled life? Jim Daly explains why not fearing death is rooted in not being afraid to live. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How does the image of a circus performer standing atop two horses illustrate passing on values to your children? Jim Daly explains why it’s important for parents to share a similar worldview. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some people say, “You shouldn’t argue with your spouse.” Hear why Jim Daly says, “The key is disagreeing in ways that move your relationship forward.” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Years ago on this day, Burger King promoted their “left-handed Whopper.” Also on this day in the 1990s, Richard Nixon announced a run for the presidency. Jim Daly explains why off-the-wall events happen on this day, and how similar thinking can improve your marriage. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Choosing when to have kids is a very personal decision, and couples wait for a lot of reasons. Jim Daly explains why waiting for the perfect time to have children may not be the best idea. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The next time you feel lost or underappreciated, remember that you are created in God’s image. Jim Daly shares why no matter who you are, no matter what you’ve done, God loves you. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When life seems to be crashing in on us, one of the worst things we can do is try to handle it on our own. Jim Daly explains why we need the support of a trusted community when times get tough. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the best ways to build a healthy marriage is to talk about your relationship. Jim Daly shares how to connect at a deeper level by remembering the acrostic CORE, which stands for commitment, openness, repentance, and empathy. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sometimes what you say and what other people hear can be two very different things. Jim Daly explains why, whether you’re the one speaking or the one listening, effective communication is a two-way street. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you busy? Hard work is important, but Jim Daly offers an important word of caution: Don’t lose focus on the little things in life. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some say life has no meaning until we give it one. Jim Daly explains why every one of us has immeasurable worth. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are your job, your marriage, and your responsibilities as a parent pulling you in too many directions? Jim Daly offers helpful advice for finding balance when life gets hectic. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many parents feel heartache because a child has lost their way. Jim Daly shares a few things to remember if your heart is breaking over a broken relationship with a child. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How soon is too soon to get married after a divorce? Jim Daly shares helpful ideas for dramatically increasing the chances that your next relationship will thrive. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares the top five marriage secrets of couples whose marriages have stood the test of time. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Integrity is a paradox. It’s subtle, but it’s also profound. Jim Daly shares why integrity is essential to our well-being as individuals and communities. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you’re feeling discouraged with life, research shows your problem may be what you’re not seeing on social media. Jim Daly shares how to engage with social media while remembering that things aren’t always what they seem. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your marriage has seen better days, don’t ignore your trouble. Jim Daly shares why now is the best time for a marriage checkup. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you “making moments” with your children? Jim Daly explains why investing in your kids’ lives now could pay off down the road as well. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you where you’d thought you’d be at this point in your life? If not, take heart. Jim Daly explains why, no matter your age, the best may be yet to come. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Conflict in marriage can be painful, but handled well, it can also have a bright side. Jim Daly explains why learning to disagree well creates an opportunity for couples to create a better relationship. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Has darkness swallowed up some part of your life? Jim Daly offers three suggestions that will help the light of hope return. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

“Social distancing” made it easy to forget the importance of face-to-face interaction with other human beings. Jim Daly explains why people who enjoy meaningful relationships are healthier and happier than those who don’t. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sometimes parents think household rules are a foolproof way to transform unruly children into mature young people. But that’s not always the case. Jim Daly shares why and explains what to do about it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Forgiveness isn’t easy. Or fair. Nevertheless, it’s our only hope for leaving the pain of our past behind and moving forward. Jim Daly explains why we find healing not by hurting somebody else, but by making ourselves whole again. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever thought, “If only I had more time”? Well, today’s your day! It’s leap year. The question is, what are you going to do with the 24 hours that have been tacked onto your calendar? Jim Daly has ideas for you. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

“Where is God when we suffer?” That is one of the most frequently asked questions in a crisis. Jim Daly offers a thoughtful and thought-provoking answer. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When we’re dating, romance is intentional and purposeful. After the wedding, romance often becomes secondary. Jim Daly shares how to lift your marriage above the mundane and infuse it with renewed energy. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

An important characteristic of good parenting is tenacity. Jim Daly shares a humorous story about Franklin Graham, the son of Billy and Ruth Graham, who learned the hard way how tenacious his parents could be when he misbehaved. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares why wisdom empowers us to be strong in ways that not only benefit us, but the people around us. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

For some couples, the kitchen is the heart of their home. For others, it’s where differences emerge and trouble starts. Jim Daly explains how to put your differences to work in service of your relationship. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your household doesn’t run smoothly, maybe it’s time for you and your spouse to create a shared vision for your home. Jim Daly shares how moms and dads can get on the same page with each other. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares the unlikeliest fish story you’ve ever heard, involving a young boy who had the maturity to see beyond himself and recognize that character is more important than material wealth. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What makes a marriage healthy and happy instead of mired in conflict? Jim Daly explains the difference between couples who build bridges and those who dig moats. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Every parent wants their teenager to learn important life lessons. But there’s one area that’s often overlooked: marriage! Jim Daly explains why conversations about marriage should be a common occurrence in the teen years. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Albert Einstein believed that we can see beneath the fabric of reality. Jim Daly shares why we are more than bones and brain chemistry. We are spiritual beings, in touch with the transcendent and capable of love, faith, and worship. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How does an orphan girl learn to face her future with optimism and hope? Jim Daly explains why love has the power to reach into someone’s heart and change it from the inside out. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The National Marriage Project published a comprehensive report that outlined the damage inflicted by bad economics on married couples. Jim Daly explains what to do if your marriage has been negatively impacted by an economic crisis. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When a person feels lonely, reminders of Valentine’s Day can be difficult. Jim Daly shares easy ways to come alongside lonely people and lift their spirits. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are logic and reason the only realties? Jim Daly explains why we need a third – the transcendent – to experience life at its fullest and most meaningful. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Negative stereotypes about marriage frequently pop up on social media. Jim Daly explains why the most certain path toward happiness for both men and women is getting married, staying married, and raising a family. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A fun day at the beach nearly turned tragic for a young mom until other people got involved. Jim Daly shares her story to illustrate why communities can do amazing things when everybody agrees to the same goal. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your children have launched into adulthood, you’re entering a new chapter of life called “The Empty Nest Years.” Jim Daly shares why this second chapter of life offers you the opportunity to spread your wings and fly. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Would you accept marriage advice from someone with no professional credentials? You might if the couple had been married for 80 years like John and Ann Betar. Jim Daly shares their most important tip for a successful marriage. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.