Focus on the Family Commentary

Risk and trust are essential ingredients for raising strong children. Jim Daly explains why kids need parents who watch out for their well-being, but they also need parents who trust them to step out and try new things.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most of us are surrounded by “stuff.” But how much of what we own really makes a difference in our day-to-day happiness? Jim Daly shares the answer, and it might surprise you.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Did your marriage get off to a rocky start? It might be because of what Jim Daly calls the” Love Fog.” Find out what that is and what you can do about it to improve your marriage.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Things go wrong because bad choices quickly multiply. But good choices also multiply. Jim Daly explains why life can not only spiral downward, it can also spiral upward.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Like electricity, marriage is powerful and dangerous. Jim Daly explains why marriage needs boundaries to protect it, both within our homes and within our culture.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We’re all fighting some kind of battle, which means we all could use a friend. All of us! Jim Daly shares stories that prove good friendships can change the world.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

According to news reports, a record number of employers are firing younger workers within months of hiring them. Jim Daly explains why instead of rescuing children from adversity, parents should encourage their children through it.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The secret to winning in a team sport is the same secret as winning in marriage. Jim Daly explains how to improve your relationship by becoming better teammates with your spouse.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Forgiveness isn’t easy – or fair – and no amount of it can rewind the clock and erase a tragedy. But forgiveness is absolutely essential if we hope to move past our suffering and find peace. Jim Daly explains.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most toddlers have one thing in common: they want their own way. The question is, parents, when the kicking and screaming starts, do you know what to do? Jim Daly offers helpful suggestions.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The strength of your marriage may lie in how you perceive it. Jim Daly explains why your relationship will only change when your perspective does.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Comparison distorts how see ourselves. Jim Daly shares why a satisfying life isn’t about enjoying an abundance of external wealth but an abundance of inner wealth.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Who do you turn to for wisdom? Jim Daly explains why the wisest people are those who listen to and learn from others.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The phrase “in sickness and in health” has been part of traditional wedding vows for generations. Jim Daly explains why marriages aren’t successful because life is easy but because couples overcome obstacles together.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

After a marriage ends, one of the greatest challenges is helping younger children feel comfortable with visits to the other parent’s home. Jim Daly shares helpful tips for making those visits as smooth as possible.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Racism will never end until parents take an active role in educating their children about treating others with respect. What can you do in your home? Jim Daly offers helpful suggestions.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you able to see meaning and purpose in everyday life? Jim Daly explains that what transforms something routine and mundane into something spectacular is our attitude.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you bored with your marriage? Jim Daly shares a simple way to woo your mate and remind them, “I still love you.”   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you carry through when times are tough? Jim Daly explains why, when life gets tough, good memories can be a light that cuts through the darkness, offering us hope and keeping us moving forward.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

There’s a simple way to make a good marriage great or to bring a struggling marriage back to life. Kindness. Sound too good to be true? Jim Daly explains the dramatic effect kindness can have on your relationship.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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.