Focus on the Family Commentary

Jim Daly explains why guarding your sex life not only means protecting against physical affairs, but affairs of the heart and mind as well.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 shares tips to help you get through the challenges you’ll face if you’re entering into a new marriage and you or your spouse-to-be have children.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 every single person has profound worth simply because they are a human being, created with a divine spark.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 the paradox of successful marriages: couples who limit their independence while simultaneously thriving as individuals.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/

We don’t control our circumstances as much as we think we do. Jim Daly explains why faith is so important when life is always a whisper away from becoming something different than it is right now.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/

Middle age is naturally a time for questions about the state of your marriage, the state of your children, the state of your career. Jim Daly explains why, although middle age is a time of transition, it doesn’t have to be a time of crisis.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 shares why we should look past each other’s limitations, see what’s possible, and encourage one another.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/

Once upon a time, public school administrators wanted parents to be involved in their child’s education. Times have changed. Jim Daly explains why parents should have the final say over what their children are taught each 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/

Debt can wreak havoc in a marriage. Jim Daly shares how to strengthen your relationship by freeing yourself your financial burdens.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 shares why a thing’s value depends on what you see beneath the surface.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 shares why the speed bumps you hit on your way to the marriage altar can be preparation for your future together as a couple ... because marriage doesn’t always go as planned.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/

If you suddenly died, what would your family discover on your smartphone? Jim Daly shares the inspiring story of a man who left his family a love note from the grave.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/

Say yes to too many things, and busyness will invade every open space in your life and take over. Jim Daly explains the importance of protecting your time.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/

When your child acts out, is your first reaction to patiently listen? Jim Daly reminds parents that children don’t always misbehave for the reasons we think they do.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/

There’s nothing in the world as sweet as love. There’s also nothing as dangerous. Jim Daly explains why love is only a redemptive force when it’s guided by a strong sense of right and wrong.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/

Peace and harmony are elusive qualities in many homes. Jim Daly shares a practical way to draw your family closer together by infusing your relationships with love and respect.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/

According to research, the technology that ought to help us feel more connected actually makes us feel more detached. Jim Daly explains why we don’t need more technology ... we need each other.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/

A “time out” is a great way to help children cool off when their emotional pot is boiling over. Jim Daly shares why time outs are a great strategy in marriage. too.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/

“Singleness” doesn’t have to be synonymous with “incomplete.” Jim Daly explains how singles can maximize their “now” as they anticipate their “later.”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/

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/