Focus on the Family Commentary

Liberty is the greatest privilege we enjoy as Americans. Our entire way of life depends on our independence. Jim Daly shares why our freedom depends on us. (Original air date: Oct. 24, 2016)

When was the last time you stopped to smell the roses? Has it been a while? If you're too busy, Jim Daly explains why sometimes the best thing to do is nothing at all.

What would you like your obituary to say about you? You write your own obituary everyday by how you live and treat others. Jim Daly explains how.

They say, "No man is an island." It's true. Jim Daly shares why your choices matter – not just for yourself, but for those closest to you. (Original air date: June 8, 2018)

How do you know you're living with the right priorities? Jim Daly explains that while money and material possessions are necessary to sustain life, they don't make life worth living. Find out what does.

Are your kids asking for a pet? Jim Daly suggests that you consider answering "yes." Hear the emotional and physical benefits that pets bring to families. (Original air date: June 22, 2018)

Every generation's view of the world is shaped by the culture. Jim Daly explains how parents can teach their kids to rise above suspicion and fear and make a positive contribution to the world.

Life is all about learning from our mistakes. Creating a better tomorrow is about living as we should today. Jim Daly explains why the way forward for our nation is to understand the past because history is always the best teacher.

Humor can bond families together ... or it can tear them apart. Jim Daly helps parents use laughter as a way to make their home a safe and inviting place to be. (Original air date: Nov. 6, 2017)

Many wives have no support outside of the home when times are tough inside the home. Jim Daly explains how a woman's 'WIFEstyle' can create a happier, healthier marriage.

It's been said that God never wastes our pain. You'll believe that’s true when you hear Jim Daly share the story about a boy named Louis who changed the world after a tragedy of his own. (Original air date: Nov. 13, 2017)

Sometimes parents swoop in and squelch their kids' dreams too quickly. Jim Daly shares why one of the best things you can do for your children is dream with them.

A parent's influence can reverberate for generations. Jim Daly shares one simple thing parents can do to positively impact their family for decades to come. (Original air date: July 31, 2020)

The bigger the challenge the more success depends on unity. Jim Daly shares why the American people are never stronger than when they rise up and lock arms to confront a common challenge.

Every child deserves at least one person in their life who is crazy about them. Jim Daly shares why one of the easiest ways to equip a child for a happy, successful life is to offer them a blessing.

What does it take for the worst vacation to become the best ever? Jim Daly shares an experience with his son that demonstrates the secret is all about perspective. (Original air date: March 2, 2018)

Building intimacy in marriage doesn't have to be a major undertaking or cost a lot of money. But it does require some commitment. Jim Daly explains why 10 minutes is all it takes to completely transform your marriage.

Do you ever feel like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day? Jim Daly shares how to escape Groundhog Day by remembering that each day is a blank canvas that you get to fill.

If you really want to know someone, you have to know their heart. How do you discover that? Jim Daly shares how to get beneath the surface with a method called "the breakfast experiment." (Original air date: June 19, 2019)

One of the most common mistakes a married couple can make is to assume the worst about each other. Jim Daly helps couples improve their relationships by filling them up with truth, grace, and love.

Sometimes hard work pays off in ways you'd never expect. Jim Daly shares a story about Justin, a young man whose willingness to work hard inspired complete strangers to reward him for it. (Original air date: Nov. 7, 2017)

Daughters need a father with integrity, a man who keeps his word and follows through on his promises. Jim Daly encourages dads who have lost touch with their daughters that it's never too late to reach out.

Simple misunderstandings between a husband and a wife can easily escalate into full-blown conflict. Jim Daly shares how couples can build a strong marriage by attacking their conflict, not each other.

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.

Many online daters have discovered that too many choices can be as big a problem as not enough. Jim Daly shares helpful tips for dating that won't leave you feeling overwhelmed. (Original air date: March 17, 2017)

Being a parent has never been easy. Jim Daly shares why each generation of parents must hope for a better world, then go out do something about it.

A good family name is built through strong values and integrity. Jim Daly shares how your character can enable your children and grandchildren to be successful in life. (Original air date: Aug. 8, 2016)

We don't always live up to our ideals as a nation. When we fail, the answer isn't to abandon those ideals, but to reinforce them. Jim Daly explains rich, meaningful symbols that ground our culture in the values we need to prosper.

Perfect families don't exist. Fortunately, the goal isn't perfection. It's a family that's healthy and strong. Jim Daly encourages moms and dads to teach kids how to handle problems with patience and respect. (Original air date: Oct. 6, 2017)

Parents, do you know how to deepen your relationship with your children while teaching them how to make good decisions at the same time? Jim Daly explains how to enter your kids' world and communicate in their language.

Marriage can be tough. But that's not the reason so many of them fail. Jim Daly explains why a relationship as intimate and profound as marriage can't be built on convenience. It takes a covenant.

If you're off work in recognition of Labor Day, you're probably happy about this Monday. But what will your attitude be when next Monday rolls around? Jim Daly shares how learning to love Mondays can improve your quality of life. (Original air date: Sept. 4, 2017)

Is wisdom important to the culture? Jim Daly shares why wisdom empowers us to be strong in ways that not only benefit us, but the people around us.

How can people of different racial backgrounds come together and offer the dignity they each deserve? Jim Daly explains where that process starts. (Original air date: July 27, 2018)

You and your spouse set goals, make plans, and work hard every day. But what do you do when life is beyond your control? Jim Daly explains why being flexible with life but firmly committed to each other is one of the secrets to a happy marriage.

If you're a parent, you'll want to know about a sculptor named Korczak Ziolkowski, who's life’s work has stood in the shadow of Mount Rushmore for decades. His story can teach you a lot about passing on a meaningful legacy to your children and grandchildren. (Original air date: August 8, 2017)

What should you do if your child looks you in the eye and says, "No. I won’t do what you tell me to do"? Jim Daly explains why it's wise for parents to look at the motive underneath their child's behavior before taking action.

In an age of social distancing, it's easy to forget the importance of face-to-face interaction. Jim Daly explains why people who enjoy meaningful relationships are healthier and happier than those without a thriving social life.

A home that swirls with love, fun, and laughter is a home your children will want to come back to again and again for the rest of their lives. If your home is a little too serious, Jim Daly shares tips for turning your home into a place of joy. (Original air date: June 6, 2016)

Good and bad are both important to understanding our nation's history. Jim Daly explains why building a stronger nation won't come from erasing ugly reminders of our past, but by remembering the mistakes, so we don't repeat them.

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. The way to a father's heart is through hand-written notes. Jim Daly shares the good that comes when families put pen to paper and tell dad, "I love you." (Original air date: Nov. 8, 2018)

When the answers to our country’s problems aren't what we want them to be, are we still willing to accept the answers? Jim Daly explains why pride seeks to be right, but a humble nation seeks truth.

False expectations about marriage get the better of couples all the time. Jim Daly explains why successful couples make their spouse more important than their plans.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Parenting can be peaceful and serene. Other times, moms and dads do their best to hang on through the rough patches. Jim Daly shares about a ski trip that taught him the importance of sticking with your children through tough times. (Original air date: May 26, 2016)If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When the culture erupts into chaos, and violence breaks out in the streets, anger usually gets the blame. Jim Daly shares why America's hope for the future lies not in ridding ourselves of anger, but in channeling it toward positive choices.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Husbands and fathers often need to be challenged to strengthen their marriage and their relationship with their children. Jim Daly shares why guys are males at birth, but men by choice. (Original air date: July 5, 2017)If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Death is a difficult subject to talk about, especially with children. When a loved one dies, what should parents say? Jim Daly has answers.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A lot of couples find home improvement a mystery, whether it's fixing a water leak, or fixing a marriage. Jim Daly shares why nothing in your relationship will get done unless you roll up your sleeves and put your plans into action.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Would you like your kids to embrace your values? Then remember this: "Values aren't taught; they're caught." Jim Daly explains what that means. (Original air date: Dec. 2, 2013)If 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 why just getting to the next tree is one of the secrets to success.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/