Focus on the Family Commentary

Society once thought of dads as leaders who modeled strength and character. These days, they’re often portrayed as bumbling fools. Jim Daly shares how dads can pour themselves into the lives of their children and model true manhood. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi...

A well-known proverb says, “a rope of three strands is not easily broken.” Jim Daly explains why although that’s a simple concept to understand, it’s profound enough to transform your marriage for the better. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: htt...

What can a sporting event teach us about our place in this world? More than you think. Jim Daly explains why having significance and meaning requires us to believe in something bigger than ourselves. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focu...

Is life is more than logic, reason, and the material universe? What about the spiritual? Jim Daly explains why even though our bodies are wondrous biological machines, they can’t be reduced to mere circuit boards and computer code. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv...

If you’re a dad with a teen daughter who’s entering the world of dating, you may feel tempted to disappear into the shadows. Jim Daly encourages dads to stay engaged when young men start showing up on their doorsteps. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed...

When a challenge seems too deep, a child can either shrink back, or believe that it’s not the depth of the water, it’s how well you can swim. Jim Daly explains how to teach your child that they have what it takes to get to the other side. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple...

How far would you go to have a successful marriage? For former first lady Barbara Bush, the answer was three quarters of the way. Jim Daly explains how her perspective helped her stay happily married for over 60 years. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee...

The actions of good men often go unnoticed in our culture, but they are absolutely essential for creating strong, healthy communities. Jim Daly shares why good men do what’s right even when it requires sacrifice. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:...

What do you do if your spouse says, “I don’t love you anymore”? Jim Daly offers advice that will help you understand what your next steps ought to be. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Dementia is one of the most difficult medical issues a family can face. Jim Daly offers tips for walking alongside a loved one who has dementia with love and grace. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Almost every guy has struggled with the feeling that he doesn’t measure up. That’s especially true once a man becomes a father. Jim Daly shares how men can grow through their fears and insecurities to become sources of stability and strength in their kids’ lives. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to...

The game of golf taught Bobby Jones a lot about how to make life work well. Jim Daly explains Bobby’s philosophy that since there are no mulligans in golf or in life, you have to play each moment as it lies. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http...

Is a simple expression of concern really enough to cut through a person’s suicidal thoughts? Jim Daly explains how to make a difference to someone who’s hurting by “reaching in” and letting them know that you care. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedbac...

Thanksgiving can be hard if you’re going through a tough time. Jim Daly shares a story about Abraham Lincoln that illustrates why thankfulness is at its most profound in the midst of difficulty. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonth...

Did you know that the average person thinks 500 negative thoughts every day? Jim Daly explains how to take every thought captive by replacing thoughts of worry and fear with thoughts of hope and faith. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://fo...

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: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http...

You can store up possessions, and you can save money. But time can only be spent. Jim Daly explains why the best strategy for using time wisely is to invest it in relationships – with your children, with your spouse, or with friends. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please g...

When a relationship is in conflict, peace is what you desire most. Jim Daly explains the difference between "peacekeeping" and "peacemaking." Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A lot of people would rather see pop singer Adele on a screen the size of their phone … even when she’s standing right in front of them. Jim Daly shares what Adele said about how technology is causing people to become spectators to their own lives. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our pod...

According to Dr. Kevin Leman, children misbehave for four reasons. Jim Daly shares those four reasons and explains why understanding them will better equip you to know what to do about it. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamil...

Why would a simple photo of an elderly man eating lunch with his wife go viral? Maybe because it captures the richness of marriage like few things can. Jim Daly shares the story. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podc...

What does true beauty look like? The answer to that question isn’t as obvious as society wants you to believe. Jim Daly explains why true beauty is often imperfection itself. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcasts...

A wedding isn’t a stopping point. It’s the beginning of a journey through life between a husband and wife. Jim Daly shares a story that illustrates what growing together in marriage is all about. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusont...

The physical and emotional wounds soldiers often bring home from war can be life-altering. Jim Daly shares the story of a soldier who lived through the worst war has to offer yet overcame his challenges to enjoy a quality of life that’s rich and meaningful. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any o...

Is there a difference between a fact … and the truth? Jim Daly explains why truth can only be known when the facts are properly interpreted and the puzzle fully assembled. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurv...