Focus on the Family Commentary

According to the March of Dimes, between 10 and 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage. And yet, most people don’t understand how to come alongside a loved one who has suffered one. Jim Daly shares helpful advice.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Hollywood gets a lot wrong. Like romance. True love is portrayed as a one-time flash of passion. Jim Daly shares why real love stories are built out of trust, commitment, and shared purpose.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares a personal story that illustrates why teaching children to take responsibility today enables them to live as successful adults tomorrow.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you’re thinking about divorce, take a deeper look at your marriage. Your relationship might have more value than you think. Jim Daly illustrates why – with a true story about whale vomit.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Tough realities are overcome by pursuing the right things. Jim Daly explains why the future of our country depends on stable homes with moms and dads who work hard to cultivate thriving relationships.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many parents feel frustrated that they teach their children the same values, but one seems to “get it” and another doesn’t. Jim Daly explains how a child’s personality can impact his or her reception of values.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The secrets to living a good life are everywhere. You just need to recognize them when you see them. Jim Daly explains how to achieve success in any area of life by becoming a student.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A fishing net with gaping holes in it is useless. So is a marriage. Jim Daly shares how to mend your marriage in a similar way as fishermen mend their nets.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Every parent is human, so we all fail our kids. Jim Daly shares a personal story that will encourage you to believe that you don’t have to be perfect to be an effective parent.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Although good education and technology are important to our country’s well-being, Jim Daly explains why society can only thrive if our culture is guided by a moral compass as well.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some marriages feel as cold as winter. Jim Daly shares how couples can get their relationship out of the deep freeze and into the warmth of spring, a season of growth, renewal, and new beginnings.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you recognize your influence on others? Jim Daly explains why success isn’t always a measurement of personal achievement but of our willingness to influence others to achieve.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Inconsistency is one of the most common problems in raising children. Jim Daly explains why it’s so important for parents to say what they mean and to mean what they say.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares how we discover life’s deepest riches when we’re surrounded by a group of people that we call family.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares how we discover life’s deepest riches when we’re surrounded by a group of people that we call family.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Success can be a blessing and a burden. Jim Daly explains how to view success as a stepping stone rather than a finish line.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Success can be a blessing and a burden. Jim Daly explains how to view success as a stepping stone rather than a finish line.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Cars. Houses. Jewelry. The stuff you own enriches life, but not if it’s a bigger priority than your marriage. Jim Daly shares how you can guard your relationship with the same care you’d give a beautiful diamond ring.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Cars. Houses. Jewelry. The stuff you own enriches life, but not if it’s a bigger priority than your marriage. Jim Daly shares how you can guard your relationship with the same care you’d give a beautiful diamond ring.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

April Fool’s Day is about catching people off-guard with embarrassing surprises they never see coming. Jim Daly shares how you can surprise the people you love with something positive.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

April Fool’s Day is about catching people off-guard with embarrassing surprises they never see coming. Jim Daly shares how you can surprise the people you love with something positive.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How are your children’s grades? Jim Daly shares why a strong report card has its place, but the true depth of your child’s abilities may not always be reflected in the classroom.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly explains why every single person has profound worth simply because they are a human being created with a divine spark.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How sideways would a culture’s thinking have to be to decide that superheroes were bad instead of good? Jim Daly explains why we ought to anchor ourselves in transcendent values, not push them out.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many people think of parenting like checkers – every piece is the same. It’s actually more like chess – each piece is unique and plays a particular function. Jim Daly shares how that concept can revolutionize your parenting.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.