Focus on the Family Commentary

Have you and your spouse ever climbed the “crazy ladder” – emotionally escalating during an argument. Jim Daly offers helpful suggestions for couples to keep their discussions from getting out of hand. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonth...

Bitterness will trick you into believing that you build a better future by holding on to the past. Jim Daly explains why you build a better future by freeing yourself from the past. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcasts...

No matter your political or philosophical bent, we should all agree on the importance of fathers. Jim Daly explains why men are the only hope our country has for turning fatherlessness from a national crisis to a national victory. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us you...

In rural areas, kids are often entrusted with important responsibilities at a young age. Jim Daly explains why that can be a positive parenting strategy no matter where you live – if you’ll allow your kids to make mistakes. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb...

We often believe that the secret to happiness is having more, going faster, or working harder. Jim Daly shares why happiness is actually a byproduct of balance. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What do you do when you and your spouse have a disagreement that escalates into an argument? Jim Daly explains how to resolve conflict without attacking one another. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The weather can be dreary this time of year. Jim Daly offers practical suggestions for overcoming the winter blues. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Every day society offers skewed ideas about what’s valuable. Jim Daly shares why it’s so important to say no to ambition and yes to your family. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Many people decide what’s right and wrong based on what’s convenient. Jim Daly explains why standing for what’s right isn’t always easy, but it pays off in the end. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Every father has the same goal: to be a good dad. But how do you know when you’ve been one? Jim Daly offers a simple tip any father can latch on to when he’s not feeling confident as a dad. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/...

Kay Longstaff was a cruise ship passenger who fell overboard and kept herself afloat for an incredible ten hours. Jim Daly shares this story as an amazing example of what you can accomplish if you have a big enough why. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:...

Marriages collapse when couples don’t stay committed to one another in tough times. Jim Daly explains how to turn a crisis into an opportunity to better understand your spouse and to do what’s best for the relationship. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:...

Integrity is one of the most important values a parent can instill into their child. Jim Daly offers helpful suggestions for teaching children, not just to keep Mom and Dad happy, but to grow into a dependable person. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: h...

Every generation has battles they don’t want to fight. Jim Daly explains why each of us must learn the important part we play in making the world a better place. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ladies, want a tip for talking to your husband in a way he’ll listen? Jim Daly shares why sports programming is a blueprint for engaging your husband in meaningful conversation. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurve...

Do you have trouble dealing with negative people in your life? Jim Daly shares a story about a scorpion and a frog to communicate why you shouldn’t forget a person’s true nature. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurv...

Have you made your “non-resolutions” for the year? Jim Daly shares why non-resolutions aren’t about what you add to your life, but about the things you leave behind. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What gets you out of bed in the morning? Jim Daly explains how your answer can impact your health, your happiness, and the legacy you leave behind for your kids. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

How wealthy are you? Before you answer, hear Jim Daly’s story about how to live life with gratitude. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Whether or not you believe in aliens, we all share something in common with those who do. Jim Daly explains what that is. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

How selflessly do you love your wife? Jim Daly shares how to become a selfless man who makes a healthy relationship with his wife his top priority. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In recent years, the family has been against the ropes, in part because our culture believes harmful myths – like “Dads don’t matter” and “Kids get in the way of adult happiness.” Jim Daly shares why both of those are untrue. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee...

America has always been a nation of strength. But it’s also been a nation of faith. Jim Daly describes the faith-based virtues that have made our nation exceptional to the world. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurv...

There’s plenty of room for diversity in America. In fact, diversity is good. There’s just one catch. Jim Daly explains what it is. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Simple, everyday gestures often make the biggest difference in marriage. Jim Daly shares an easy way to do that: Discover what’s important to your spouse. Support family ministry: http://focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1441213 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/