Focus on the Family Commentary

Today's technology allows couples to be easily accessible to one another ... maybe too much. Jim Daly explains why relationships are at their healthiest when there's a good balance between togetherness and separateness. (Original air date: Oct. 3, 2014)If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Are logic and reason the only realties? Jim Daly explains why we need a third – the transcendent – to experience life at its fullest and most meaningful.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What could make it possible for an orphan girl to face her future with optimism and hope for the first time? Jim Daly explains why love has the power to reach into someone’s heart and change it from the inside out.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Would you like your kids to live with more freedom? Then give them boundaries. Sound counterintuitive? Jim Daly shares why it actually makes perfect sense. (Original air date: Dec. 9, 2013)If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When was the last time you and your spouse enjoyed a date night? Has it been a while? Jim Daly shares how couples can come together and reconnect – even in the midst of a busy schedule.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Are you buried under never-ending to-do lists? Are you always thinking ahead to the next thing? Jim Daly explains how distractions cost one working mom almost two years of her life ... and how you can avoid the same fate. (Original air date: April 8, 2016)If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you talked to your kids about sex? Jim Daly explains why children are much more likely to adopt a healthy view of sex and sexuality when their parents give them one.If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Sometimes what you say and what other people hear can be two very different things. Jim Daly explains why, whether you're the one speaking or the one listening, effective communication is a two-way street.

If your marriage seems dead, you may believe there's no hope of bringing it back to life. But sometimes the willingness to try is all you need. Jim Daly explains how to heal your marriage by turning your "I can't" to an "I can." (Original air date: Sept. 2, 2014)

If you suddenly died, what would your family discover on your smartphone? Jim Daly shares why there's no greater gift to offer your family than the certainty of how much you love them.

Many couples would rather fight about who's right and who's wrong instead of solving their problem. Jim Daly explains how couples can reduce their conflict by getting on the same page. (Original air date: Aug. 22, 2014)

If your boss offered you a big raise, would you turn it down? Jim Daly shares a story about a man who sacrificed his own wealth in order to benefit the people around him.

These days, everybody seems to be upset about something. Jim Daly explains why overreacting to issues doesn't bring about positive change. Instead of a culture of outrage, we need a culture of focus.

If you are considering remarriage and you or your fiancée have children, there's an important step you don't want to overlook to get your new stepfamily off to a great start. Jim Daly shares what it is. (Original air date: Jan. 5, 2015)

A quick tip for a happy life is to follow the law ... the moral law. Jim Daly explains why the moral law fills life with peace – even when your decisions cost you.

Fixing stuff is a useful skill for men when it comes to cars and broken lamps. But it's useless when it comes to their wives. Jim Daly helps husbands understand what to do when their wives share their feelings.

Bad things happen when you lose sight of what's important. Jim Daly explains how parents can teach their children to succeed by focusing on what truly matters.

"The Great Gatsby" is considered one of the greatest novels in American literature. But did you know it took years to become successful? Jim Daly shares why it can take weeks, months, even years to see the fruit of your labor.

Building friendships is a process. That can be tough for women who are busy with a career and a family. Jim Daly shares steps that women can take to make the process of developing friendships a little easier. (Original air date: Aug. 31, 2016)

What does a marriage need to be successful? Jim Daly explains the ingredients every couple needs for their marriage to thrive.

Nobody wants problems on their family vacation. But what do you do when they happen? Jim Daly will help you turn life's flat tires into a vacation your family will never forget. (Original air date: Aug. 24, 2017)

To enrich the lives of the people you love, remember this: you can't pour from an empty cup. Jim Daly explains why if you want to give love, grace, and happiness to others, you must first be filled with them yourself.

When there's an elephant in the room, people can't see or hear each other very well. How do you get rid of it? Jim Daly has the answer. (Original air date: May 22, 2018)

Getting to the heart of a matter can be difficult. Our biases get in the way. Jim Daly explains why our culture struggles to solve disputes because none of us are completely objective.

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.

Racism is a complex problem with no simple answers. But there is one solution that lies at the center of all the others. Jim Daly explains.

Protecting your child from everything disturbing online is impossible. There’s too much bad stuff to avoid it all. So, what’s a parent to do? Jim Daly explains how to help your child navigate the real world and the digital one successfully.

When couples are asked what it takes to have a great marriage, issues like kids and finances usually rise to the top. But do you know what ranks third on that list? Jim Daly shares the answer. (Original air date: Aug. 4, 2014)

When couples are asked what it takes to have a great marriage, issues like kids and finances usually rise to the top. But do you know what ranks third on that list? Jim Daly shares the answer.

“Where is God when we suffer?” is one of the most frequently asked questions in a crisis. Jim Daly offers a thoughtful and thought-provoking answer. (Original air date: March 26, 2014)

Does an activity have to be productive for you to consider it worthwhile? That mindset is great for the business world, but not so much for parenting? Learn what your kids really expect from their time with you.

As good as you may be at seeing your spouse’s shortcomings, there’s probably room to better see yours, as well. Jim Daly explains why pride seeks to be right, but humility seeks to reconcile.

We believe what we perceive to be true about our marriages – not what is actually true. Jim Daly explains why open, honest communication is so crucial for building a strong marriage.

Dads, do you understand the role you have in your teen daughter’s life? Here’s a question to help you decide: Are you her friend … or her parent? Jim Daly shares the difference.

Millions of people feel anxious about their finances. And most think the reason for their troubles is that they don’t have enough money. Jim Daly shares why more isn’t always the answer to your money problems.

Do you believe people can read minds? If you said no, then ask yourself why you expect your spouse to read yours. Jim Daly explains why it’s so important to tell your spouse what you need.

The word “no” teaches children how to apply the brakes. But kids can’t navigate life with their brakes on. Jim Daly explains how to equip your children with an accelerator: the word “yes.”

Father’s Day can be a tough holiday if your dad wasn’t involved in your life. Jim Daly explains how to overcome your father’s mistakes to help you chart a new course for your own parenting.

When teenagers rebel, they can be hard to talk to. That’s why the best thing to do is listen. Jim Daly shares why the more you listen to your children, the less they’ll want to fight to be heard.

Here’s a simple idea that will help you build a great marriage: Laugh together. Jim Daly explains why finding the humor in everyday life is one of the best things you can do for your marriage.

Do the people who rub shoulders with you every day know the real you? Jim Daly explains the benefits of letting other people get to know the real you by taking off the emotional masks you wear to protect yourself.

You probably discipline your children when you catch them doing wrong. But what do you do when you catch them doing right? Jim Daly shares how to encourage your children when they do well.

Every parent could use a good tip to motivate their kids to do their best. Jim Daly shares ideas that will help you help your children be the best they can be.

Albert Einstein once said, “There are two ways to live your life. One is as if nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.” Jim Daly explains why our beliefs either diminish the miraculous or transform everyday life into something spectacular.

The potential for enemies to become allies is good news if you feel like you’re at war in your marriage. Jim Daly shares how to build a relationship that can open the door to a whole new future for your family.

When it comes to passing on your values to the next generation, moms and dads are a lot like an Olympic relay team. Find out how and discover what it means for your parenting.

We can all do something to make our little corner of the world a better place to be. Jim Daly shares a story about an over-the-road trucker who did something small to change his world in a big way.

Do you have a hard time talking to others about your pain? Jim Daly explains why sharing your pain with others opens the door to healing for your soul.

Have you suffered the death of a dream? Jim Daly explains how the death of one dream can open the door for even better ones to come along.

Is your marriage everything you hoped it would be? Jim Daly shares why the secret to a strong marriage is doing what’s right even when it takes longer to see results.