Focus on the Family Commentary

Halloween is the time of year when people make up things to fear. But life can be scary for real. How do you find peace in the midst of fearful times? Jim Daly has answers.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

There’s a well-known saying that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Jim Daly shares the story of Juliane Koepcke who survived a plane crash and demonstrated why no matter what you’re facing, you should never give up.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Parenthood was meant to be a joy-filled experience. But for many moms, parenting is joy-less. Jim Daly shares ways that can help the moms around you to feel encouraged and appreciated.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A garage full of tools is only useful when you know how to use them. Jim Daly explains a husband’s tools for a good relationship and how to use them.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Few of us have the power to change the whole world, but we can all do something to make our corner of the world a better place. Jim Daly shares how.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When life gets tough, where do you find the strength to keep going? Jim Daly shares how to achieve success by "just getting to the next tree." (Previous air date: Aug. 13, 2020)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

For all the benefits of plugging in to technology, there are just as many benefits of detaching from it. Jim Daly explains why life is richer when you unplug from the virtual world and rediscover the real one.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Strong families don’t happen by accident. They take work. Jim Daly explains how good memories create common bonds between the members of your household.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

We all make mistakes, which is why forgiveness is so important in creating a successful marriage. Jim Daly explains three tips that will make seeking forgiveness from your spouse easier and more effective.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you didn't have a good relationship with your dad, you don't have to suffer with the pain you've carried since childhood anymore. Jim Daly offers healing and hope.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Here's a simple idea for building a great relationship with your family – laugh together. Jim Daly explains why families who laugh are healthier, happier, and more connected to each other. (Previous air date: April 6, 2020)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Of course you want your child to succeed. But will you allow them to fail? Jim Daly explains one of the greatest skills a child can learn – the ability to overcome failure and turn it into something positive.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Did you know that the phrase "separation of church and state" is not written in any founding document? Jim Daly shares why that matters and why religious freedom lies at the heart of American freedom. (Previous air date: March 13, 2019)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Are you a follower? Or a leader? Jim Daly explains why you should either follow a good leader or be a leader worth following.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is your marriage a dream come true? Or do you feel like you’re settling? Jim Daly explains how a simple change in perspective can set your marriage on a solid new footing.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and this Sunday is Clergy Appreciation Day. Jim Daly offers practical ways for letting those who minister to you know how much you appreciate their faithful service and devotion to God ... and you.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Today is Bring Your Bible to School Day. If you're a person of faith, consider participating. Even if you're not, consider supporting it. Jim Daly explains why Bring Your Bible to School Day is ultimately a celebration of freedom.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A thing's value is often rooted in the person who created it. Jim Daly explains why human value isn't rooted in what we're made of, but in who made us.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Raising a teenager can be tough. When the going gets tough, and you're tempted to pull away, don't. There's important work to be done. Jim Daly offers practical encouragement for struggling parents.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

To many people, marriage advice like, "listen to your spouse" simply means "don't interrupt while they're talking." Jim Daly how active listening goes so much deeper that it can transform your marriage.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A few wayward sparks is all it takes to create a fire that can burn through an entire city ... or a conflict that can burn through a relationship. Jim Daly explains how to de-escalate conflict when emotions run hot.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Many parents wonder where to draw the line between love and discipline. There is no "one size fits all" approach, but Jim Daly explains which of the four styles of raising children is best for balancing love and discipline.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In the 2016 Olympic games, one American athlete expressed his patriotism in the unlikeliest of ways. Jim Daly shares the story. (Original air date: Dec. 19, 2016)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

No matter how much you and your spouse share in common, you won't mesh in every part of your relationship. Jim Daly explains how couples can allow their differences to bring them together instead of drive them apart.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you feel like you don't have enough hours in your day? It's understandable. Life can get busy. Jim Daly explains why problems with time management aren't about the number of hours you have, but how you use them. (Original air date: Oct. 22, 2012)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What do you do when you're shopping and the child down the aisle has a meltdown? Do you walk away irritated? Or do you offer the mom encouragement? Jim Daly shares how a simple gesture in a difficult moment can transform a struggling parent's day. (Original air date: Aug. 26, 2016)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you're a mom, the chances are you're really tired. Jim Daly explains why rest is crucial to the rhythm and tempo of motherhood.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Maybe you feel you've reached the end of your marriage and have decided divorce is the only answer. Jim Daly explains why ending your relationship isn’t the easy solution you may think it is. (Original air date: Jan. 14, 2015)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Religious oppression is emerging in the United States. Jim Daly explains why religious freedom lies at the heart of American freedom.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When your kids make poor choices, is your response measured? Jim Daly explains why overreacting reinforces the very misbehavior you’re trying to eliminate. (Previous air date: Aug. 2, 2013)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Today is National Constitution Day. Jim Daly explains why the best way to celebrate is to protect the ideals of the Constitution as rigorously as we protect the document itself. (Previous air date: Sept. 17, 2020)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Did a year of wearing masks in public during the Covid-19 pandemic teach us anything about human connection? Jim Daly explains why a year of Covid did more than mask our faces, it masked our souls.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Children tend to think everybody ought to be just like them. When they feel that way about their siblings, conflict is likely. Jim Daly shares how parents can teach their kids to respect each other. (Original air date: July 18, 2013)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Guys, there is a difference between loving your wife and cherishing her. Jim Daly shares two simple tips that will help husbands better cherish their wives.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Social media can be a great tool for staying in touch with friends. But technology is stripping friendship of its richness. Jim Daly shares how to teach your children the lost art of making a friend and becoming one. (Previous air date: July 15, 2016)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A lot of people work hard every day, so they can enjoy a better "someday." But what if our "better days" are right here and now? Jim Daly explains why it's so important to enrich your "now" and your "somedays." (Previous air date: May 12, 2016)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The unity candle is one of the most beautiful symbols in a wedding. It's also one of the most misunderstood. Jim Daly explains why a thriving marriage doesn't erase individuality. It puts each person's uniqueness to work in service of the relationship.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

How can you inspire your child to love learning and motivate them to take school seriously? Try this: Help your son or daughter make their primary goal ... having a goal. Jim Daly explains how to help your children plan for success. (Previous air date: Oct. 30, 2018)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Many people believe that America cannot be truly great unless our ancestors were perfect people. Jim Daly explains why the story of our country isn't all good or all bad. It's both.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Giving children every advantage doesn't improve their lives in the long run. Jim Daly explains why sheltering children from disappointment, the pain of waiting, or the discipline of hard work isn't always helpful.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What makes a man or a woman great? Their achievements? Their skill? Their talent? Jim Daly shares the most important characteristic to true greatness for any man or woman. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Anger and resentment destroy relationships. Jim Daly shares thoughts from Al and Lisa Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame, who say forgiveness saved their family. (Previous air date: Dec. 26, 2019)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Justifiable resentment is anger that you hold on to after someone hurts you. The question is, "How do you let go?" Jim Daly shares why you don't build a better life by holding on to the past, but by freeing yourself from it.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

By almost every measure, fatherhood in America is in crisis. Jim Daly shares who can solve the epidemic of fatherlessness, and how. (Previous air date: May 28, 2018)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1131801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It's possible to restore a troubled marriage ... if you ask the right question. Jim Daly explains why the right question isn't, "Do I want to work on my marriage?" but "Am I willing to work on my marriage?"Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1131801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When you and your spouse first fell in love, did you ever dream household chores could have a negative impact on your marriage? Jim Daly explains how chores can bring you together as a team rather than pull you apart. (Original air date: June 6, 2014)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1131801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The power of observation can bring you success in every area of your life. Jim Daly explains how to transform your career, your marriage, and your parenting with the power of observation.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1131801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Most parents are happy to praise their child for strong academics. Jim Daly shares why it’s best for parents to focus more on their child’s character. (Original air date: Aug. 12, 2013)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1131801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Every day society offers skewed ideas about what's valuable. Jim Daly shares why it's so important to say "no" to ambition and "yes" to your family.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1131801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you ever wondered how qualities you found attractive when you and your spouse were dating became so irritating once you got married? Jim Daly explains how a couple’s differences can bring them together instead of drive them apart. (Original air date: July 7, 2014)Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1131801If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/