Focus on the Family Commentary

Sooner or later, all of us need help. Jim Daly shares why we need the courage to admit that we need help and the courage to reach out for it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Builders dedicate significant time and effort to elements of a house that no one will ever see. Jim Daly shares how focusing on strength and longevity not only transforms a house, it transforms the marriage within it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

“Failing forward” is a term motivational speakers use to talk about turning mistakes into success. Jim Daly explains how parents can help their children learn to embrace failure rather than fear it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We all have bad circumstances from our past to overcome. Jim Daly explains why your future you is counting on the present you to create the life you’re hoping for. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many couples want to improve their marriage, but they don’t know where to start. Jim Daly explains why one of the most important answers can be found at your local home improvement store. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you ever feel like the pieces of your life just aren’t falling into place? Jim Daly explains the difference between wanting good things to happen and taking action. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Important moments in American history often involve people of power and influence. But history is often shaped by ordinary people. Jim Daly explains why that’s especially true when it comes to voting. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When you have toddlers, keeping a home neat and tidy can be overwhelming, but it can be tough knowing where to begin. Jim Daly shares practical ideas for days when just getting started seems too much to ask. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We all face suffering in life, and it’s never easy. How do we find peace? Jim Daly explains an important perspective that makes struggle bearable. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You know your marriage is in a tough place when the laundry is enough to cause conflict. Jim Daly shares why, when an argument erupts, couples ought to fight for each other instead of against each other. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It’s that time of year again. Political campaigns are heating up and election day is right around the corner. Are you ready to vote? Jim Daly explains why your one vote really does have power … but only if you use it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How important is integrity? Our need for it is woven so deeply into our humanity that we even demand it from imaginary characters on television where the consequences are make believe. Jim Daly explains. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We all hope our children become mature, successful adults. While that’s a worthy goal, Jim Daly explains why it’s possible to expect too much from our kids. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

On July 13, 2024, America was half an inch away from history. At any given moment, we’re a whisper away from disaster. Jim Daly explains why and answers the question, “How do we find peace in an unpredictable world?” Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Like two sides of a coin, every strong marriage exhibits two qualities. Jim Daly shares what those two characteristics are and explains how they draw you closer together as a couple. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Without integrity, our choices are rooted in convenience. With integrity, our choices are rooted in character. Jim Daly explains why it’s best to do what’s right because it’s right, no matter what it costs us. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Guiding teenagers can be tough. Jim Daly shares why your influence will increase as your children grow older and more mature … if you keep your relationship with them open. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Psychologist John Gottman says that he can predict with 94 percent certainty whether or not a marriage will be successful. Jim Daly shares an objective way for you to gauge your marriage’s health and to grow from it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

To the rest of the world, Don Ritchie was an insurance salesman in Sydney, Australia. But to people without hope, a step away from eternity, Ritchie was an angel in their hour of need. Jim Daly shares his story. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A famous Russian choreographer once said, “The ballet is woman.” Jim Daly explains how the interaction between a male and female ballet dancer can teach men to enjoy a deeper, more meaningful relationship with their wives. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

While a desire for “more” can inspire hard work and ambition, it won’t fill our souls. Jim Daly explains why true happiness isn’t found in abundance. It’s found in meaning and purpose. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever used shock value to drive home an important life lesson to your child? Every parent probably has. But there’s a better way to motivate children. Jim Daly shares what it is. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The term “unconditional love” gets bandied about when people discuss what makes a marriage work well. But what does unconditional love look like in everyday life? Jim Daly shares a story that makes it crystal clear. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

October is Clergy Appreciation Month. 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 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How much is too much when it comes to screen time for children? Jim Daly encourages parents with this truth: the ingredients a child needs to live well won’t come from a computer but from real experiences with real people. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What holds you back in life? Time? Money? Confidence? Whatever it is, Jim Daly offers this advice: to move forward, find ways to turn your limitations into opportunities. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you have entitled teenagers? A child who feels “I deserve it” can really cause problems in a household. Jim Daly shares helpful tips for teaching your child contentment and gratitude. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What can a set of x-rays and a gorilla teach you about building a healthy marriage? Jim Daly shares the answer. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Today is Bring Your Bible 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 Day is ultimately a celebration of freedom. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Is free speech for everyone? Or only a privileged few? For society to move forward with our freedom intact, Jim Daly says we must protect each other’s right to free speech, not restrict it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most childhood memories are rooted in experiences, not words. We remember what happens more than what people say. To raise kids with character, Jim Daly says find ways for them to experience truth rather than just hear it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you have everything you need to enjoy good health? Eating well, exercising, and sleeping at least eight hours each night are good habits, but you may be overlooking something important. Jim Daly shares what that is. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly has two great ideas to help you improve your marriage. They’re simple, but if you have the courage to try them, they’ll help your marriage to grow. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What kind of a fool would trade the future for something worthless? People do it every day. Jim Daly explains why ancient wisdom from the Bible is as relevant today as the day it was written. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Good health is a function of spiritual well-being as well as physical. Jim Daly shares why a happy, healthy life isn’t about only living a long time. It’s about the quality you pour into those years. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you believe Hollywood, the secret to a happy marriage is someone “fixing” you. Jim Daly shares why great things happen when two healthy people give to their relationship instead of take. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

There are three lies about failure children tell themselves that keep them from believing in themselves. Jim Daly shares what those lies are and how to help your kids overcome them. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The list of issues a couple can disagree about is endless. Jim Daly explains why what you argue about is far less important than how you argue. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Good fathering isn’t about good intentions. It’s about action. Jim Daly explains why you shouldn’t wait for the perfect opportunity to spend time with your children. Make the most of right now. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Hispanic Heritage Month – observed September 15 through October 15 – celebrates the contributions of the Hispanic community to American society, including the importance of family. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What do you do with a second chance? You make the most of it. Jim Daly explains why, whether your goal centers on your career, your marriage, or your parenting, the way forward is to seize every opportunity you can. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you feel torn between the things you want to do for yourself and the things you need to do for your kids? Jim Daly shares an idea that makes it easier to set aside activities you once considered essential to your lifestyle. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many young couples want a family and a career. Jim Daly offers tips for finding the right balance between who you are at work and who you are at home. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

According to research, 60% of Americans desire deeper purpose and meaning in their lives, but they don’t know how to find it. Jim Daly shares why you need a mission to have purpose. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It’s been said that the country is dividing into those who love their fathers and those who hate their fathers. Jim Daly explains why our culture can only be as strong as its families, and its families can only be as strong as its fathers. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Getting married is easy, but a healthy marriage takes effort. Intentionality is key. Jim Daly shares how the happiest couples become one and move together in the same direction. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some moms have an identity problem. They introduce themselves by saying, “I’m just a mom.” Jim Daly explains why, with motherhood, you’re never “just a mom.” You’re more like a superhero. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

For a marriage to thrive, a couple must connect at a heart level. A great way to do that is by taking your marriage to the ICU. Jim Daly explains how the acronym ICU can help you get beneath the surface with your spouse. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When your children make poor choices, do you blame yourself? You shouldn’t. In fact, Jim Daly explains why your child’s weakness is an opportunity to offer them your strength. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you so busy that you’re missing the best years of your kids’ childhood? Or your marriage is growing stagnant? Jim Daly explains the danger of being so distracted by small things that you miss big things? Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.