Focus on the Family Commentary

Jim Daly explains why your response to your children making a mistake can be the difference between them exploring their gifts or hiding from them.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly explains how men can have a better relationship with their wives and children by adopting the same motto as NFL players and coaches: “Put something good on tape.”   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Getting to the heart of a matter can be difficult. None of us are completely objective. Jim Daly explains how our biases make it difficult to solve disputes, and what to do about it.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A strong marriage is no accident. Jim Daly shares how he and his wife combined good choices, hard work, and God’s grace to make their marriage stronger today than ever.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Young children often need help. They’re forgetful. They lose stuff. Some may even struggle to dress themselves or make their own food. Should parents step in and handle things for their children? Jim Daly shares his answer.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you a “Dead Sea” or a “babbling brook”? Jim Daly shares how these oddly labeled communication styles can improve your marriage.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Freedom has lasted in America for 250 years because our ancestors were vigilant and sacrificed to protect it. Jim Daly shares what American citizens must do for freedom to last another 250 years.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the most common excuses divorced couples use is, “Kids are resilient.” But are they? Jim Daly explains why that sentiment is not as accurate as people wished it was.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Moms experience a wide range of emotions when it comes to their children. They may swell up with pride, or they may struggle with guilt. Jim Daly reminds moms why their best is good enough.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you too busy to have a good marriage? Many couples think they are. Jim Daly shares how to build a marriage that thrives even when your schedule is tight.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Quicksand is dangerous. The further you sink the harder it is to escape. Jim Daly explains what to do if you get stuck in the quicksand of gambling, porn, or drug and alcohol addiction.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you’re a woman who struggles to find time for friends, Jim Daly offers this bit of advice: Don’t try to change your husband into your girlfriend. Listen in to find out what he means.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your life isn’t what you’d hoped it would be, Jim Daly says, “Create it.” How? By learning to see possibility where none seems to exist.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some parents don’t talk about sex with their children. Others hope one conversation will do the trick. Jim Daly suggests a more effective way to have “the talk” with your children: Be a drip line, not a fire hose.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In “Life Transitions, Part One,” Jim Daly discussed common transition points in a woman’s life. Men have life transitions of their own. Jim Daly explains how men can approach those changes with confidence.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares how transitions in a woman’s life can help her marriage grow if she’s prepared to integrate those seasons of life into her relationship.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Juneteenth memorializes the end of slavery in America. Jim Daly explains why, although our nation will never be perfect, our country is worthy of praise because it stumbles forward, toward our highest principles.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many people who survive a difficult childhood try to escape their past. Speaking from his own experiences, Jim Daly explains why it’s better to run toward something positive, instead of running away from something negative.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Every couple hopes for a good marriage, but wishful thinking isn’t enough. Jim Daly shares what a couple needs to sustain their relationship through tough times.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your background is troubled, Father’s Day may be hard for you. Jim Daly explains how you can reclaim Father’s Day and make it a celebration of love and dedication to your children and grandchildren for generations to come.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

There are steps a husband and wife can take to prepare for an upcoming deployment. Jim Daly shares suggestions for making your time apart from your spouse and family a little easier.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Military deployment can be tough on couples. Jim Daly shares helpful tips you can employ in the weeks leading up to deployment that will make your time apart from your spouse as smooth as possible.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you’re dating, what qualities are you looking for in a mate? Jim Daly explains the inner characteristics a couple needs to create a marriage that lasts a lifetime.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many parents shame their children as a means of discipline. Although it can take a lot of forms, the end result is always the same: damage to the child. Jim Daly explains a better way to get the behavior you’re looking for from your child.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Losing weight can be challenging. But it doesn’t have to be impossible. Jim Daly shares tips for achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.