Focus on the Family Commentary

Some marital conflict requires professional help. But for minor disagreements, laughter is often the best resolution. Jim Daly shares the story of a man who held his marriage hostage by his refusal to laugh.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you didn’t try something that scared you today – or at least pushed you beyond your comfort zone – maybe you didn’t risk enough. Jim Daly reminds us why courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s moving forward despite your fear.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When couples think of marital intimacy, some imagine candlelight dinners and deep conversation. Jim Daly explains how the concept of “social intimacy” – honoring what’s important to your spouse – can transform your marriage.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your children have launched into adulthood recently, you’ve entered what’s called “The Empty Nest Years.” Jim Daly offers suggestions for moving forward into this new chapter of life with intentionality and purpose.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you struggling to get your life off the ground? A better marriage? Help with your parenting? An improvement in your career? Jim Daly shares how the Wright brothers’ first flight can lift you to new heights of success.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Men are notorious for not expressing their feelings well. Jim Daly shares how wives can help their husbands develop an emotional vocabulary that identifies and channels feelings in positive ways.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What are the top three regrets of divorced couples? Jim Daly shares the answer and offers encouragement for avoiding these mistakes before you make them.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many couples who divorce later regret it. Jim Daly explains how to avoid the lie that ending your marriage will fix your troubles.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Why are many church rooftops across the Baltic States and Europe adorned with roosters instead of a cross? Jim Daly explains the symbolism of the rooster and why it urges us to live with humility.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The maternal instinct in women is soft and nurturing. But it’s also fierce. It compels moms to give deeply to their children. Jim Daly shares how moms can take care of themselves while they care for others.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you’re considering marriage, don’t invest more in the wedding than you do in the relationship itself. Jim Daly shares how couples can move their relationship in a strong direction and build a marriage that thrives.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Social media is a great way to stay in touch with family and friends. But if you aren’t careful, it can become a tyrannical master. Jim Daly shares how to control social media, so it doesn’t control you.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Struggle is universal. So are the solutions for overcoming it. Jim Daly offers four ideas for breaking free from your past.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you support your teenager when they go through their first heartbreak? Jim Daly shares suggestions for walking with your children when they suffer tough times.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The secret to success isn’t avoiding failure. It’s learning from your mistakes and continuing to move forward.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Children become peacemakers by learning healthy ways of dealing with conflict when someone else makes a mistake. They also pursue peace by learning healthy ways to behave when they’re in the wrong.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When siblings engage in conflict, some parents swoop in and settle the argument. A better approach is to teach children how to be peacemakers in the home and to solve their own disagreements.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares a story about a hunter whose bird dog walked on water as an illustration for how to improve your marriage, your parenting, and your career by changing what you’re looking for.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Marital intimacy is all about closeness. It’s also all about separateness. Jim Daly shares a personal story that taught him why healthy marriages have the right balance between being together and being apart.   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.

Atheists say they don’t believe in God because they can’t see Him. The truth is they see God more than they think they do. The evidence is all around us. We just need the eyes to see.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

At one point, Henry Ford’s greatest invention become trapped by the very shelter he’d built to protect it. If you have ambitions you’ve kept hidden, maybe it’s time to break your dreams free and share them with the world.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It’s so common for moms and dads to share personal information about their children online that there’s a term for it. It’s called “sharenting.” Jim Daly shares how to keep your children safe online by modelling good digital behavior.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Historians say President Abraham Lincoln’s marriage to his wife, Mary Todd, was difficult. Nevertheless, what he learned in his relationship contributed to his success as president of the United States. Hear the story.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In grief, we hide – even though that’s when we need other people the most. In suffering, even small moments of connection can infuse us with new life.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.