Focus on the Family Commentary

Meaningful conversation is an important ingredient of a healthy family. Jim Daly shares how to get your loved ones talking to help your family connect at a heart level.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/

Parents, how do you handle your children when they misbehave? Do you focus mostly on their outward behavior? Or do you deal with the root of the problem? Jim Daly explains the difference.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is your marriage enjoying the excitement of spring? The heat of summer? The change of fall? Or the chill of winter? Jim Daly explains why couples who understand the season they’re in can turn problems into opportunities for growth.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When fire engulfed the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, some people asked, “Who cares about some old building?” Jim Daly explains the profound reason why we all should.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom once said, “Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred.” Jim Daly explains how Jesus empowered her to forgive the people responsible for her terrible suffering.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Did your spouse begin acting like a different person after you got married? If so, the question to answer is, “Did my spouse change, or did my perception of my spouse change?” Jim Daly explains.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jim Daly shares how we discover life’s deepest riches when we’re surrounded by a group of people that we call family.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Someone once said that values aren’t taught, they’re caught! Jim Daly explains why a parent’s actions speaker louder than their words.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jim Daly shares the story of a college athlete who illustrates why anyone with talent can be a winner, but it takes humility to be a champion.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Parenting children isn’t always a bed of roses. Sometimes there are thorns and weeds to contend with as well! Jim Daly offers helpful advice for raising kids with character and maturity.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jesus doesn’t usually get credit for coining the phrase “go the extra mile,” but it’s true. Jim Daly explains the blessings we find in walking with people out of love instead of obligation.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Although the number 13 may cause bad luck, Jim Daly explains how the number 10 can completely transform your marriage for the better.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It’s been said that if two people are exactly the same, one of them is unnecessary. Jim Daly explains why that saying bears special significance for moms and dads who want to parent as a team.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jim Daly shares about a young couple who began secretly hiding money in baby supplies at their local grocery store. Why? To find small ways to make a big difference in people’s lives.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Every relationship is filled with paradoxes. Like this one: if you want to win at marriage, you have to be willing to lose. Confused? Jim Daly explains.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jim Daly explains a humorous take on shopping carts that reveals – for good or for bad – your true moral character.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The social world for teen girls is so toxic that an increasing number are suffering emotional trouble. What’s the solution? Jim Daly explains why Mom is a teen girl’s greatest hope for navigating her social world successfully.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

One of the greatest barriers to success is an “all or nothing” attitude. Jim Daly shares why success requires giving yourself room to fail.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you want a great life, then live every day with the end in mind. Jim Daly explains why today’s choices determine tomorrow’s outcomes.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Every marriage has conflict. But how much of what you and your spouse disagree about really matters? Jim Daly explains why the best thing to do may be to overlook the problems you ordinarily fight about.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Humans have told each other stories since ancient times, sharing over campfires, backyard fences, and cubicle walls. Jim Daly explains why stories connect us as humans in a way that transcends mere animal instinct.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The world is hectic and fast paced. Some days it’s tough to keep all of the plates spinning. Jim Daly explains how to create margin by saying no to things that don’t matter … and yes to things that do.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1349601If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Hugenots, a community of villagers in the French alps during World War II, stood up to the Nazis. Jim Daly shares how good things happen when people deny themselves and stand together.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In grief, we hide. But that’s the time we need to let other people in the most. Jim Daly shares why even small moments of connection can infuse you with new life.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Married couples have healthier relationships when they agree about money. Jim Daly helps couples find common financial ground.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mom, no one can love your child like you can. Just don’t confuse love with smothering. Jim Daly explains how to empower your children to become all they can be.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You won’t discover how strong you are until your strength is tested. Jim Daly shares why when your struggles seem too big to overcome, don’t give up hope ... because you’re capable of more than you know.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If your marriage is stuck in a rut, you can probably list a hundred ways that your spouse could change to make things better. Jim Daly shares why the secret to improving your relationship is all about what you can change.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A seed is a miracle in waiting. Locked inside each one is unbridled potential. But a seed can only reach its full potential under the proper conditions. Jim Daly shares why the proper conditions are just as important for children to grow as for a mighty oak tree.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you and your spouse struggle with debt? Jim Daly shares practical tips for keeping your checkbook – and your marriage – in positive territory.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Los Angeles Dodgers struggled in the mid-2000s, not from poor play on the field, but from selfish ownership. Jim Daly explains why only a life rooted in love, faith, and sacrifice can enrich others and build a legacy that endures for generations.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Some people condemn male aggression. Jim Daly explains why a man with both strength and discipline is not only useful to his society ... he’s heroic.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do your kids need to learn how to be responsible with money? Jim Daly has a suggestion for teaching your children good money habits without you having to lecture or nag to get results.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Great marriages connect husbands and wives together in numerous ways. Jim Daly explains how to build a healthy marriage by patterning it after the spider web, a masterpiece of design.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsu

Parents often wonder which is more important: quality time with their children, or quantity? Jim Daly explains how to turn every moment into quality time with your children.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Manchineel tree in Florida is proof positive that looks can be deceiving. The tree is beautiful but dangerous. Jim Daly explains why some things in life aren’t as good as they seem.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Some kids are artists or musicians or understand chemistry. Other kids are good at sports or tearing engines apart. Jim Daly explains why every parent needs to answer the question, “What does intelligence look like in my child?”Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you had to name the number-one cause of squabbles between a husband and wife – what would it be? The answer might be something you’d never expect. Jim Daly shares what it is and what you can do about it.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you believe in miracles? Jim Daly explains why the opportunity for the miraculous to happen emerges the moment human beings connect with each other.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Demanding your own way can be a bad idea. Jim Daly shares why winning an argument to prop up our own ego isn’t a winning strategy for life.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

For good or for bad, a man’s character is revealed when it’s tested the most. Jim Daly explains how men can make tough choices that serve their loved ones’ best interests – not their own.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

With the divorce rate hovering near 50 percent, a majority of marriages are clearly facing immense pressure. Jim Daly explains why the couples who make the most beautiful music together are those who surround themselves with background singers.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Are you growing a strong family tree, like an oak with deep roots? If not, Jim Daly shares how to grow a legacy that will bless your children and your grandchildren for generations.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do your children heed your advice? Jim Daly explains a great activity called “Walk the Plank” that will teach your children how to trust your wisdom in difficult circumstances.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you ever worry that you’ve married the wrong person? Jim Daly explains why the secret to a happy marriage isn’t finding the right person, it’s being the right person.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1333401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A troubling diagnosis can stir up fear for a couple who is pregnant. Jim Daly explains why a worrisome prognosis doesn’t have to mean disaster for your marriage or for your family.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1321106If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Many people wonder how to live with more purpose and less regret. Jim Daly explains why if you want to live a great life now … live with the end in mind.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1321106If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Racism is a complex problem with no simple answers. Jim Daly explains one solution that lies at the center of all the others.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1321106If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is physical attraction the most important quality of a romantic relationship? Jim Daly explains why physical attraction is good for a relationship, but it’s not durable enough to sustain one.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1321106If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

We’ll never solve problems like racism by pointing accusing fingers at one another. Jim Daly explains why we can only create a world of love and hope by becoming people of love and hope ourselves.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1321106If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/