Focus on the Family Commentary

How are your children’s grades? Jim Daly shares why a strong report card has its place, but the true depth of your child’s abilities may not always be reflected in the classroom.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How sideways would a culture’s thinking have to be to decide that superheroes were bad instead of good? Jim Daly explains why we ought to anchor ourselves in transcendent values, not push them out.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many people think of parenting like checkers – every piece is the same. It’s actually more like chess – each piece is unique and plays a particular function. Jim Daly shares how that concept can revolutionize your parenting.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most of what you and I accomplish will be forgotten within a generation or two. So, why do it? Jim Daly explains why we should ask ourselves each day, “Am I investing myself in things that transcend the temporary?”   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you a clam or a crowbar? Your answer will help you deepen your intimacy with your spouse. Jim Daly shares how to improve your communication skills by understanding a facet of your communication style.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Too many fathers are disengaged from their boys, leaving them to figure out masculinity on their own. Jim Daly explains what tying a necktie taught him about the need for engaged fathers who bestow manhood upon their sons.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Question: How do you build a great life? Answer: You don’t settle for a good one. Jim Daly encourages you to decide what you want out of life and then boldly step out and go get it.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly warns parents: Many of the things you do for your children to make their lives as smooth as possible may do more harm than good. He shares why and explains what to do about it.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most of us hope to forget painful memories. Jim Daly explains why remembering bad things is just as important to living well as remembering good things.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Risk and trust are essential ingredients for raising strong children. Jim Daly explains why kids need parents who watch out for their well-being, but they also need parents who trust them to step out and try new things.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most of us are surrounded by “stuff.” But how much of what we own really makes a difference in our day-to-day happiness? Jim Daly shares the answer, and it might surprise you.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Did your marriage get off to a rocky start? It might be because of what Jim Daly calls the” Love Fog.” Find out what that is and what you can do about it to improve your marriage.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Things go wrong because bad choices quickly multiply. But good choices also multiply. Jim Daly explains why life can not only spiral downward, it can also spiral upward.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Like electricity, marriage is powerful and dangerous. Jim Daly explains why marriage needs boundaries to protect it, both within our homes and within our culture.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We’re all fighting some kind of battle, which means we all could use a friend. All of us! Jim Daly shares stories that prove good friendships can change the world.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

According to news reports, a record number of employers are firing younger workers within months of hiring them. Jim Daly explains why instead of rescuing children from adversity, parents should encourage their children through it.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The secret to winning in a team sport is the same secret as winning in marriage. Jim Daly explains how to improve your relationship by becoming better teammates with your spouse.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Forgiveness isn’t easy – or fair – and no amount of it can rewind the clock and erase a tragedy. But forgiveness is absolutely essential if we hope to move past our suffering and find peace. Jim Daly explains.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most toddlers have one thing in common: they want their own way. The question is, parents, when the kicking and screaming starts, do you know what to do? Jim Daly offers helpful suggestions.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The strength of your marriage may lie in how you perceive it. Jim Daly explains why your relationship will only change when your perspective does.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Comparison distorts how see ourselves. Jim Daly shares why a satisfying life isn’t about enjoying an abundance of external wealth but an abundance of inner wealth.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Who do you turn to for wisdom? Jim Daly explains why the wisest people are those who listen to and learn from others.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The phrase “in sickness and in health” has been part of traditional wedding vows for generations. Jim Daly explains why marriages aren’t successful because life is easy but because couples overcome obstacles together.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

After a marriage ends, one of the greatest challenges is helping younger children feel comfortable with visits to the other parent’s home. Jim Daly shares helpful tips for making those visits as smooth as possible.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Racism will never end until parents take an active role in educating their children about treating others with respect. What can you do in your home? Jim Daly offers helpful suggestions.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you able to see meaning and purpose in everyday life? Jim Daly explains that what transforms something routine and mundane into something spectacular is our attitude.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you bored with your marriage? Jim Daly shares a simple way to woo your mate and remind them, “I still love you.”   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you carry through when times are tough? Jim Daly explains why, when life gets tough, good memories can be a light that cuts through the darkness, offering us hope and keeping us moving forward.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

There’s a simple way to make a good marriage great or to bring a struggling marriage back to life. Kindness. Sound too good to be true? Jim Daly explains the dramatic effect kindness can have on your relationship.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Valentine’s Day is filled with so much commercialism many people feel the day is devoid of any true romance. Jim Daly will help you recapture the substance of the holiday in a way that blesses your relationship.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If the things you dream about seem out of reach, don’t be dismayed. Success doesn’t come easy. Jim Daly explains why you have to stick with it until you get where you want to go.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Black History Month likely wouldn’t exist without the efforts of African Americans like Carter G. Woodson. Jim Daly shares the story of this man born to former slaves who made a tremendous impact on black history and culture.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The secret to a successful marriage is love, of course. But you need the right kind of love. Jim Dalys shares why good feelings aren’t enough for a healthy marriage. You need action.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you have teenagers on the verge of earning their driver’s license? Jim Daly explains why you should focus on your child’s character before handing over the keys to the car.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Couples don’t always agree about the best way to raise children. Jim Daly shares why couples don’t have to fight about which parenting style is correct. Both mom and dad play an important part in raising their children.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the most important things a parent can do is have faith. Jim Daly explains why faith in parenting means trusting the values you’re teaching your children every day will reap a great harvest later.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Someone has likely encouraged you to go out make the world a better place. But how can one person make a genuine impact? Jim Daly shares how to bless others by doing what’s right in the three feet around you.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Never underestimate a father’s love. Jim Daly shares why good dads push through obstacles, go the extra mile, and sacrifice for their children.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sex plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of a marriage. That’s why disagreements about sex can be complicated to resolve. Jim Daly offers wisdom to help couples protect their marriage from conflicts about sex.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

An endless rollercoaster ride wouldn’t be much fun. That repetitive feeling isn’t so good for a marriage, either … and for the same reasons. Jim Daly shares how to rediscover your marriage and rekindle the excitement it once had.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

“It seemed like a good idea at the time.” Ever say that to yourself? Jim Daly shares why without wisdom, we replace truth with whatever seems right at the time. With wisdom, we pursue what’s good, right, and true.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Hall of Fame golf teacher Butch Harmon says, “Feel and real are not the same.” That’s true in golf. That’s true in life. Jim Daly explains why living according to what we feel is only a good idea with a moral compass to guide us.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What’s the perfect wedding gift? A gravy boat? A toaster? How about goats? Jim Daly explains how goats helped one newlywed couple demonstrate how to put their spouse’s well-being above their own.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are parents obligated to give their children privacy? It’s a good question with no simple answer. Jim Daly shares tips to help parents balance safety for their children while allowing them as much privacy as possible.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some kids come out of the womb kicking and screaming. The stress can leave parents wondering, “Is all of this worth it?” Jim Daly explains why you may not fully appreciate that the answer is “yes” until after they’re grown.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We all face circumstances that are beyond our control. The question is, what do we do when there’s nothing we can do? Jim Daly explains why faith replaces fear and uncertainty with courage and hope.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some people strive for excellence. For others, excellence isn’t good enough. They want perfection. Jim Daly explains why, as noble as that goal sounds, it’s actually destructive behavior.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Andy Taylor from The Andy Griffith Show said the wrong ideas come wrapped in so much sparkly goodness that children have trouble saying no. Jim Daly helps parents anchor their children in values that transcend right here and now.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.