Focus on the Family Commentary

Is your marriage stuck in a rut? Jim Daly explains how to break free from the “when’s” and the “if only’s” of a relationship.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Gears in a machine can produce power, but they can also grind each other into nothing. Gears in a relationship work the same way. Jim Daly shares how to help your marriage run like a well-oiled machine.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You and I know when the world around us is in tune and harmonized. How? Jim Daly shares why, like a tuning fork that vibrates at a particular frequency, our souls resonate when they’re in tune with God’s beautiful melodies.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When was the last time you stopped to smell the roses? Jim Daly explains why, if you’re too busy, the best thing to do is nothing at all.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Is your marriage stuck in the doldrums? Jim Daly explains the nautical term “doldrums” and shares how to get the winds of romance stirred up again in your relationship.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What is essential for parents and their adult children to enjoy a healthy relationship? Good boundaries. Jim Daly explains the need for adult children to respect their parents and for parents to avoid being over-involved.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most of us want things to go well when we spend time with our families. Jim Daly explains why the memories we create – not perfect experiences – are what’s most important.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The most important ingredient to success is perseverance. The question is whether you will give up the fight or dig deep when the going gets tough.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Would you rather have more time with your family? Or more money? Jim Daly explains why you may achieve less and own fewer things if you put your family first, but you’ll savor life far more.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some parents believe you develop a child’s self-confidence by protecting them from adversity. Jim Daly shares why effective parenting isn’t about making children comfortable but encouraging them toward something greater.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

There’s no such thing as a formula in marriage, but Jim Daly offers a tip that comes awfully close. It’s a pattern of communication that’s almost guaranteed to decrease your conflict and make your marriage stronger.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many wives assume that communicating with their husbands should be easy. But that’s often not the case. Jim Daly shares how to speak to a husband whose own way of thinking is quite different from yours.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly defends Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker after he came under fire for praising his wife for her tireless dedication to their marriage and to their children.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you know how to survive life’s challenges when they hit? Jim Day shares what we can learn from a 61-year-old Australian potato farmer who runs 600-mile ultra-marathons.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A dividing line cuts through the middle of many marriages. On one side is her life; on the other side is his. Jim Daly shares how couples can overcome their differences and become more unified.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Family dinners are a good idea. The question is how do families find time to eat together when life is so hectic? Jim Daly offers practical solutions.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most people want to be fair with their spouse. But what if that isn’t what’s best for your marriage? Jim Daly explains why striving for fairness can make marriage conflict worse, not better.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do your child’s favorite heroes wear a cape and a mask? What if their heroes looked like … you? Jim Daly shares how to become a hero to your children by standing up for your values and putting others first.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares the story of “White Christmas” – the best-selling Christmas song in history – which was born out of personal tragedy experienced by its well-known composer, Irving Berlin.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Your presence on this earth is a ripple that moves outward, into the future, in ways you could never imagine. Jim Daly explains how each day of life is a snapshot in time that fits together into a larger tapestry.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares about the tongue-in-cheek holiday of “Festivus” (from the fan-favorite Seinfeld episode) and encourages you to remember everything you’re grateful for this Christmas.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Which came first – the chicken or the egg? Jim Daly shares how the answer to that question can help you build a marriage that thrives, not just survives.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

This Christmas as you’re hanging decorations or cleaning up after dinner, be aware of how precious those moments are. Jim Daly shares how to open your heart to blessings hidden in simple moments.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares how the classic cartoon A Charlie Brown Christmas teaches us that, while presents and decorations are wonderful traditions, the spirit of Christmas isn’t commercialism and “getting.” It’s about giving.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The presidential race may be over, but disagreement about the results can be a big problem when families reunite for Christmas. Jim Daly shares how to prevent political arguments from wreaking havoc on your holiday.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Parents are so accustomed to immediate results in daily life that they expect it in their parenting as well. Jim Daly explains why it takes years to raise children of character.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You can learn a lot about what not to do in your marriage by observing other married couples. Jim Daly shares one couple’s story that illustrates why contempt never benefits a relationship.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What’s your favorite Christmas memory? More than likely, it has something to do with family. Jim Daly explains how to make new memories while you cherish old ones.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

These days, everybody seems to be upset about something. But overreaction doesn’t bring about positive change. Jim Daly explains why, instead of a culture of outrage, we need a culture of focus.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most of us prefer predictability. Jim Daly explains why the joy of Christmas is all about uncertainty, expectation, and surprise.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many people are stuck in the past. Others spend their energy looking only toward the future. Jim Daly shares ideas to help you embrace the present. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In more ways than you and I realize, our children follow our footsteps. They learn how to live their lives by watching how we live ours. Jim Daly explains why what we do matters much more than what we say. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Spending time with family who see the world differently than you can be stressful. Jim Daly shares ideas for filling the holidays with joy and peace instead of frustration and conflict. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Ladies, are you looking for a little romance in your marriage? If you’d love for your husband to sweep you off your feet, Jim Daly shares a simple idea that will help your husband hit the mark a little more often. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The Christmas season may not slow down, but you can. Jim Daly shares how to take a break from the holiday’s usual hustle and bustle and devote yourself to what Christmas is really all about. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The Christmas season may not slow down, but you can. Jim Daly shares how to take a break from the holiday’s usual hustle and bustle and devote yourself to what Christmas is really all about. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you ready to take on the ultimate holiday movie challenge? Jim Daly shares what to do and, best of all, why it will bring you together as a family. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares the story of Ray Lambert, who survived the D-Day invasion in 1944 and spent the rest of his life demonstrating the power of a life rooted in faith, freedom, and humility. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A lot of things in daily life require a serious approach. Jim Daly says, whenever possible – especially during the holidays – give yourself a break ... and laugh. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. You and your spouse. What do these duos have in common? Jim Daly shares why, when two people share the same vision, they can change the world. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Before America was founded, the Pilgrims expressed gratitude to God for His many blessings … even when life was hard. Jim Daly explains why Thanksgiving is not something you feel; it’s something you do. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your child struggles to learn, it may be that information isn’t presented in a way that he or she can understand. Jim Daly helps you discover the right learning approach for your child. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your husband believes that men should be all strength and no heart, it may be because he doesn’t know how to put his feelings into words. Jim Daly offers a practical tip for helping your husband to open up. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A lot of people ask, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Jim Daly explains why atheism doesn’t solve the problem of suffering. It makes it worse. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many parents report how difficult it is to balance their responsibilities at work and at home. Jim Daly explains how to recognize that the opportunity to engage with your children is often right in front of you. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The small things couples bicker about may seem harmless, but they can put a marriage at big risk. Jim Daly explains why there’s no such thing as small problems in marriage. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your childhood role models hurt you, you may be having a tough time forgiving them. Jim Daly explains how to break the chains of resentment that hold you down and create a new legacy for you and your family. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Thanksgiving can bring families together – sometimes even complete strangers. Jim Daly shares a Thanksgiving story that shows why kindness is sometimes all it takes to turn a complete stranger into a friend. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

American culture is a mishmash of competing worldviews. The question is, how do we overcome our philosophical differences enough to coexist? Jim Daly offers answers. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many parents believe their child’s decisions are always a direct result of how well they’ve done as a mom or dad. Jim Daly explains why parenting often boils down to how children see life and the decisions they choose to make. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.