Focus on the Family Commentary

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.

Couples don’t always agree about the best way to raise children. Jim Daly shares why couples don’t have to fight about which parenting style is correct. Both mom and dad play an important part in raising their children.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the most important things a parent can do is have faith. Jim Daly explains why faith in parenting means trusting the values you’re teaching your children every day will reap a great harvest later.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Someone has likely encouraged you to go out make the world a better place. But how can one person make a genuine impact? Jim Daly shares how to bless others by doing what’s right in the three feet around you.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Never underestimate a father’s love. Jim Daly shares why good dads push through obstacles, go the extra mile, and sacrifice for their children.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sex plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of a marriage. That’s why disagreements about sex can be complicated to resolve. Jim Daly offers wisdom to help couples protect their marriage from conflicts about sex.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

An endless rollercoaster ride wouldn’t be much fun. That repetitive feeling isn’t so good for a marriage, either … and for the same reasons. Jim Daly shares how to rediscover your marriage and rekindle the excitement it once had.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

“It seemed like a good idea at the time.” Ever say that to yourself? Jim Daly shares why without wisdom, we replace truth with whatever seems right at the time. With wisdom, we pursue what’s good, right, and true.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Hall of Fame golf teacher Butch Harmon says, “Feel and real are not the same.” That’s true in golf. That’s true in life. Jim Daly explains why living according to what we feel is only a good idea with a moral compass to guide us.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What’s the perfect wedding gift? A gravy boat? A toaster? How about goats? Jim Daly explains how goats helped one newlywed couple demonstrate how to put their spouse’s well-being above their own.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are parents obligated to give their children privacy? It’s a good question with no simple answer. Jim Daly shares tips to help parents balance safety for their children while allowing them as much privacy as possible.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some kids come out of the womb kicking and screaming. The stress can leave parents wondering, “Is all of this worth it?” Jim Daly explains why you may not fully appreciate that the answer is “yes” until after they’re grown.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We all face circumstances that are beyond our control. The question is, what do we do when there’s nothing we can do? Jim Daly explains why faith replaces fear and uncertainty with courage and hope.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some people strive for excellence. For others, excellence isn’t good enough. They want perfection. Jim Daly explains why, as noble as that goal sounds, it’s actually destructive behavior.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Andy Taylor from The Andy Griffith Show said the wrong ideas come wrapped in so much sparkly goodness that children have trouble saying no. Jim Daly helps parents anchor their children in values that transcend right here and now.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Is your marriage stuck in a rut? Jim Daly explains how to break free from the “when’s” and the “if only’s” of a relationship.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Gears in a machine can produce power, but they can also grind each other into nothing. Gears in a relationship work the same way. Jim Daly shares how to help your marriage run like a well-oiled machine.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You and I know when the world around us is in tune and harmonized. How? Jim Daly shares why, like a tuning fork that vibrates at a particular frequency, our souls resonate when they’re in tune with God’s beautiful melodies.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.