Focus on the Family Commentary

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.

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.