Focus on the Family Commentary

A negative attitude will keep you stuck in an unhappy marriage. Jim Daly explains why that’s true and what you can do about it.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Divorce is tough on adults. It’s even harder on children. Jim Daly explains how to minimize the negative impact of your breakup on those closest to you.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Contrary to popular opinion, it’s not feelings of love that make a marriage endure. What does? Jim Daly shares the answer.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What holds you back from achieving more than you do? Money? Time? How about excuses? Jim Daly shares the story of Paul Richard Alexander, who turned his limitations into a reason to succeed rather than an excuse to fail.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

All around the world, despite differences in culture, language, and socio-economic status, marriage is wired with two ingredients that help it to thrive even when other things are in short supply.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Being a stepmom may be one of the most challenging jobs a woman can have. Jim Daly offers a practical idea that will help your relationship with your stepchildren to thrive.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares why every young man needs a caring father, a coach, or a reliable mentor who teaches him to navigate relationships, handle social pressure, and channel his strength toward a higher purpose.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares how wives can improve the overall intimacy in their marriage and help their husbands feel much more connected and warm.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you know you’re living a meaningful life? One way is to think about what you’d like your obituary to say about you. Jim Daly says, “We write our own obituary every day by how we live and treat others.”   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly explains how men create better sex lives by shifting their focus in marriage from getting something from their wives to offering more of their own hearts and vulnerability.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Divorce is never an isolated event. The effects of a breakup ripple outward, often influencing a cycle of divorce that repeats for generations. Jim Daly shares a helpful solution for keeping your marriage healthy.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Two of the greatest influences on a child’s self-image are team sports and academic achievements. Jim Daly shares the most important influence of all: a loving mom and dad.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Even when truth is on your side, opposition can be fierce. Jim Daly explains why the world can only become a better place if you and I stand firm in the face of opposition and say, “There’s a better way.”   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares why couples on the verge of divorce who stay together often transform their kids’ lives for the positive.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many kids struggle to take responsibility around the house. Jim Daly shares how to urge your child forward by discovering what motivates them   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We all face stress. The question is how do we handle it? Jim Daly shares how to deal with stress in a healthy manner.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What reignites love after it’s faded in a marriage? Jim Daly shares how creating times of laughter can be as beneficial – and more fun – than marriage counseling.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Parents, it’s your job to provide structure and order – like paying bills and setting boundaries – but it’s also your responsibility to help your children thrive spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Jim Daly shares how.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you know your child’s “money personality”? Jim Daly offers advice for preventing conflict with your children regarding their spending and saving habits.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Money is one of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage. But money can cause friction between parents and children as well. Jim Daly explains how to remedy that problem by understanding your child’s money personality.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do we find hope when our circumstances seem hopeless? Jim Daly explains why when times are tough, hope grows slowly, not overnight.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Effective parenting means keeping expectations high while also accepting the child’s performance. Jim Daly shares how to encourage your kids toward excellence without expecting perfection.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Critics of the Bible say it’s nothing but a collection of fairy tales. Jim Daly shares why Scripture itself teaches us not to line in a pretend world but to open our eyes wide and see things clearly.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Not only can husbands learn to cherish their wives, but Jim Daly shares how wives can learn to cherish their husbands and create the marriage of their dreams.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Guys, you love your wife, but do you cherish her? Jim Daly shares how husbands who haven’t developed that skill can learn it.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.