Focus on the Family Commentary

Football and family life have a lot in common. Maybe the most important connection is this: half-hearted effort isn’t good enough. Jim Daly shares how when it comes to a man’s wife and kids, he has to give it his all.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When was the last time you were happy to wait for something? Jim Daly shares about a study revealing that much of the joy we associate with an event is actually found in the anticipation leading up to it.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Parenting boundaries can easily blur. Jim Daly explains why, as your children grow older, your role in their lives day-to-day should decrease.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Sometimes you need a little luck – like the man who holds the record for surviving more lightning strikes than anyone. Jim Daly shares his story and why, along with hard work, you also need things to break your way.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jim Daly shares about a groom who got stuck inside a broken elevator on the way to his wedding and explains why challenges on the way to marriage are good practice for your future together as a couple.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When kids have trouble with their grades, most parents consider the typical reasons, like social influences and study habits. But they overlook one crucial area. Jim Daly shares what it is and what to do about it.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you’re getting married soon, you might describe your love like a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Jim Daly explains why your relationship is actually more like a packet of seeds.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

How many strokes of good luck does it take for a coincidence to become a miracle? Jim Daly shares the story of two girls named Laura whose story is too remarkable to be dismissed as coincidence.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Who can understand the pressure moms face better than another mom? Jim Daly shares why every mom can be a force for good in the lives of other moms.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

One of the most popular questions asked of Focus on the Family is, “How do I pass my values on to my children?” Jim Daly answers that question with two important ideas.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you run out of money before you run out of month? The problem may not be how much money you have but how much money has you. Jim Daly shares how to change your life by changing what money means to you.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What’s the best way to cope when bad things happen? Jim Daly explains how to make life better for you and everyone around you by being good right in your neighborhood.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Everyone is fighting some kind of unseen battle. Which means everyone could use an encouraging word or an arm around their shoulder. Jim Daly shares a heart-warming story that highlights the importance of friendship.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A lot of singles hope to find a special someone, get married, and start a family. The question is, what should life look like in the meantime? Jim Daly shares advice to help singles make the most of their right now.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Sex is one of the greatest blessings a married couple can experience with each other. It can also be one of their greatest sources of conflict. Jim Daly shares how to bring your sex life into line with a holistic view of your marriage.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Society places high importance on motherhood. And rightly so. But does that mean that dads are irrelevant? Jim Daly explains why fathers are equally as indispensable to a child’s upbringing as moms.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A bad reputation can hang over a family for generations. Jim Daly shares how the life of Charles Ponzi illustrates why a good name is better than silver and gold.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Discipline is most effective within the context of a solid, loving relationship between the child and the parent. Jim Daly explains one of the most important benefits of creating a deep bond with your child.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

For good and for bad, what’s happening right now is the result of events that unfolded yesterday, last year, even decades ago. Jim Daly shares why what happens in your future is determined by the choices you make today.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When you face a big decision, do you become paralyzed with fear about making wrong choice? Jim Daly shares three steps that will bring you clarity and help you choose with confidence.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The phrase “‘til death do us part” has been popular in wedding ceremonies for generations. Jim Daly explains why marriage is a sacred commitment to be as dedicated to your spouse in the bad times as you are in the good times.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Although technology is a wonderful tool, Jim Daly shares why love is a language best communicated through sight, hearing, and touch, not text messages and emoji stickers.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ever heard of a school closing because of good weather? The story of one school that did it may inspire you to surprise your kids with unexpected moments of joy.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Tough times can make us better or bitter. Jim Daly explains why adversity isn’t what determines our success or failure. We do.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Building a marriage that lasts a lifetime isn’t easy. You have to fight for it. Most of all, as Jim Daly explains, you have to fight for the right things.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is this day simply the fourth of July? Or is it Independence Day? Jim Daly reminds you to remember the tremendous courage and sacrifice that made our liberties possible.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Parents, there are two realities: the real one and the digital one. Jim Daly shares how to keep your children safe in both.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Staying emotionally connected when a loved one is deployed for months at a time can be difficult. Jim Daly shares how couples can keep their relationship healthy while they’re apart.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/

Children don’t naturally develop a healthy understanding of sex on their own or from messages they see and hear in music and on television. Jim Daly shares why it’s up to parents to teach them.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/

America is only as strong as its fathers. Jim Daly explains why dads are built out of boys who’ve had strong men who show the way.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/

The consequences and rewards of our choices both linger – sometimes long after the decision is made. Jim Daly explains why bad choices create a terrible stink, and wise choices leave behind a beautiful fragrance.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/

“Parting is such sweet sorrow,” Shakespeare once wrote. Jim Daly reminds parents it’s not the “stuff” we own that our kids will cherish when they leave the nest, it’s the memories we’ve created.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/

Are you quick to judge people’s motives? Jim Daly shares why we’ll avoid snap judgments if we truly believe in justice.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/

Are you struggling to keep your marriage afloat? Jim Daly shares why your marriage is worth saving no matter how deep your relationship problems run.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/

Do fathers matter? To children? To society? To anyone? Jim Daly explains why America can only be as strong as our families – and our families can only be as strong as our fathers.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/

Too many people are filled with their own self-importance. Jim Daly shares why successful people achieve great things through leadership, vision, and humility.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/

Do you ever feel like an enemy with your spouse, like you’re pitted against one another? Jim Daly explains the benefits that will come to your marriage when you work together as a team.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/

Because of something called the “Better-Than-Average Effect,” we think of ourselves more highly than we ought to. Jim Daly shares what two things we need to become in actuality the people we hope to be.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/

So your kids say they’re ready to be home without a babysitter. But you’re not so sure. Jim Daly shares how you can know when it’s time to let your kids stay home by themselves.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 historians look back a hundred years from now, what will they say about how we treated our children? Jim Daly explains why the healthiest societies have always been those who celebrate children.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/

The world can feel like solving the Boolean Pythagorean Triples problem. What’s that? Jim Daly explains and shares why life’s most complex questions are answered by life’s most basic building blocks.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/

Do your kids think of you as an ATM machine? Jim Daly shares a few tips for helping your children earn their own spending money ... maybe even start their own business.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/

You can’t always see a thing’s true value at first glance. Jim Daly explains how what appears unremarkable on the surface could be hiding something amazing underneath.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/

Unemployment can impact more than your wallet. It can upset the well-being of your entire family. Jim Daly shares how to keep your household strong while you look for a new job.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/

Whether you’re facing a career challenge or a family crisis, knowing why you’re fighting for success is key to achieving it. Jim Daly shares a story from Jerry Seinfeld that illustrates how why motivates you to achieve your goals.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 not easy to connect with someone who doesn’t speak the same language – even if that person is your child. Jim Daly explains how to open a whole new world of connection with your children by learning their language.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/

The Bible refers to a man and a woman “becoming one flesh.” But that process can be a struggle when marriage happens later in life. Jim Daly shares tips to help late-comers to marriage build a healthy relationship.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/

Every day we’re given an opportunity to bring good into the world, but we don’t always see the results. Jim Daly explains why you should always do good for others, no matter what.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/

Moms, ditch digging may not come to mind when you think of your role as a parent, but it’s a helpful metaphor for understanding how your investment of time and energy will pay off one day.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1412501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jim Daly explains why American independence will last only as long as American citizens value freedom more than empty promises of safety.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1412501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/