Focus on the Family Commentary

Jim Daly shares how you can give your children a special gift that won’t cost you a penny but will change their lives. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Healthy couples not only strip down in front of each other physically, they bare it all emotionally and spiritually as well. Jim Daly explains why, if you want a happy marriage, you should get naked. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Is the world overpopulated? Jim Daly explains why the earth has all the resources it needs to sustain humanity’s growing population. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

For some moms, grade school is exciting because their child is venturing out from under their daily care. For other moms, it’s scary … for exactly the same reason. Jim Daly shares ideas for making grade school successful for child and mom. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When you come to a fork in the road, and you don’t know which way to go, how do you decide the best course of action? Jim Daly explains why the way forward often isn’t the one you planned for. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A nationally recognized therapist says his extensive research predicts with 90% accuracy whether or not a newly married couple will go the distance. What are the determining factors? Jim Daly explains. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What do you do when your teenager suffers their first break-up? Jim Daly shares a few ideas for helping your teenager mend a broken heart. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A common mistake among couples when they’re on dates is tackling problems within their marriage instead of enjoying each other’s company. Jim Daly shares tips for keeping your date nights fun, exciting, and conflict-free. 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.

Things aren’t always what they seem at first glance. Jim Daly shares why wisdom is essential if we hope to rise above the confusion that hides the truth from us.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Jim Daly shares ways that you and your children can honor the teachers who influence your lives.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We all want to live a long life. But how do we live a life of purpose? Jim Daly answers by asking what your headstone will symbolize about you.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The military refers to dangerous situations as “being on the X” – the X being the center of a target. Jim Daly shares a simple two-step solution for overcoming your obstacles and pressing forward into a new and better life.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you have a picky eater who turns every meal into a fight? Jim Daly shares practical ideas for easing conflict at the dinner table.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Does faith help us survive tough times? Millions of believers say yes. And now, so does research out of Notre Dame and Ohio State University, which examined the role of faith in overcoming life’s hardships. Jim Daly explains.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Once we’re married, we often stop pursuing our spouse like we did when we were dating. It’s a reason why many couples fall “out of love.” Jim Daly explains practical ways couples can fall back into love.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Norman Rockwell once said, “I paint life as I would like it to be.” So do we, every day, with the brush strokes of our lives. Jim Daly explains.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Our spiritual side sparks to life when we encounter what’s most deeply true about reality, things like faith and love, even life and death. Jim Daly explains how prayer connects us to realities that transcend our physical boundaries.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It takes guts to swim against the tide. Jim Daly shares how to find the courage to stand for what’s right in the face of injustice ... even when it costs us.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Authors Bill and Pam Farrel say men are like waffles, and women are like spaghetti. Understanding those difference can transform the way husbands communicate with their wives.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Authors Bill and Pam Farrel say men are like waffles, and women are like spaghetti. Understanding those difference can transform the way wives communicate with their husbands.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly explains why parenting is the toughest job in the world ... and the most rewarding.Support Family MinistryIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The secret to finding happiness is not pursuing it. Hear how our perspective can bring beauty out of suffering. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful forces in the world. So, why is it so hard to do? Jim Daly shares how forgiveness helps us move forward through life in peace. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Explicit content is now found in a growing number of video games. Jim Daly offers tips for making electronic media a positive part of your kids’ childhood. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you want your children’s playtime saturated with blood, vulgarity, and acts of violence like carjacking and murder? Jim Daly explains the danger your kids face if your family owns a gaming system. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What does intimacy look like in a thriving marriage? The answer becomes clearer when you pronounce the word “intimacy” as “Into me see.” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly offers one very important reason why attending church can be invaluable. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly explains why a good life is often more about how you handle failure than how you handle success. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What is a promise worth? Jim Daly explains why, if the promise is to your children, it’s priceless.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jim Daly shares how we transform our lives – and others’ – by standing for transcendent principles. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Years into your marriage, has the spark fizzled even though you still love each other? Jim Daly shares how to reignite the passion in your relationship. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If anybody has a right to complain about their circumstances, it would be Nick Vujicic, who was born with no arms or legs. Instead, Nick says, “If you can’t get a miracle, become one.” Jim Daly shares his inspirational story.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1426802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If a loved one is dying, what should you tell your children? Jim Daly shares practical advice that will help you take a proactive approach.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1426802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When Sister André Randon passed away, she was the oldest person in the world, just weeks away from turning 119 years old. Jim Daly explains her secret, not just to a long life, but to a life of purpose.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1426802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Marriage experts say a record number of engaged couples are living together before marriage. Jim Daly shares why these relationships are at risk before the couple even walks down the aisle ... and what they can do about it.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1426802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

One of the most common questions Focus on the Family gets from parents is, “How do I build a strong relationship with my children?” Jim Daly shares one commonly overlooked answer.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1426802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If your son or daughter has turned away from you in rebellion, you may be wondering how to respond. Jim Daly encourages parents with an approach that offers hope.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Sometimes what we think is a parenting problem is really a marriage issue. Jim Daly shares how couples can resolve parenting disagreements by focusing on their marriage instead of their children.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Navigating life can be as difficult as navigating an unfamiliar city. Jim Daly shares why there’s nothing like having someone who will come alongside you and show you the way when life feels uncertain.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Dads, if you want to have a good relationship with your children, don’t check out emotionally. Jim Daly shares how to build a deeper connection with your child with something as simple as a good conversation.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You don’t have to be married for long to know that daily life takes a toll on relationships. Jim Daly shares how strong marriages are built through meaningful communication.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Friendship is not one thing, but many things. Imagine four concentric circles that get smaller the closer you get to the center, which represents you. Jim Daly explains.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Dads, how often do you have meaningful conversation with your kids? Jim Daly shares why making time to talk is important if you really want a strong relationship with your children.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you don’t feel very good about yourself, the problem could be that you’re looking in the wrong mirror. Jim Daly shares why the more secure you feel on the inside, the less outside opinions will distort how you see yourself.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

One tug a on a loose thread and you realize that small thread is part of a much larger piece. Marriages have loose threads, too. Jim Daly shares how to stitch them back together again.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Parenting is a long journey filled with both proud moments and not-so-proud moments. Jim Daly shares how to overcome parenting mistakes by continuing to move in the right direction.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Where does your strength come from when a crisis hits? Jim Daly explains why practicing integrity, faith, and honesty makes good character rise to the top.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1426802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you had a marriage problem, would you know it? Jim Daly explains the best approach for couples to overcome their blind spots.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1426802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It’s tough to balance work life and family life. Jim Daly shares why careers and material possessions are necessary to sustain life, but they’re no substitute for what gives our lives purpose in the first place.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1426802If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/