Focus on the Family Commentary

The next time you feel lost or underappreciated, remember that you are created in God’s image. Jim Daly shares why no matter who you are, no matter what you’ve done, God loves you.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When life seems to be crashing in on us, one of the worst things we can do is try to handle it on our own. Jim Daly explains why we need the support of a trusted community when times get tough.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the best ways to build a healthy marriage is to talk about your relationship. Jim Daly shares how to connect at a deeper level by remembering the acrostic CORE, which stands for commitment, openness, repentance, and empathy.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sometimes what you say and what other people hear can be two very different things. Jim Daly explains why, whether you’re the one speaking or the one listening, effective communication is a two-way street.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you busy? Hard work is important, but Jim Daly offers an important word of caution: Don’t lose focus on the little things in life.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some say life has no meaning until we give it one. Jim Daly explains why every one of us has immeasurable worth.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are your job, your marriage, and your responsibilities as a parent pulling you in too many directions? Jim Daly offers helpful advice for finding balance when life gets hectic.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many parents feel heartache because a child has lost their way. Jim Daly shares a few things to remember if your heart is breaking over a broken relationship with a child.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares the top five marriage secrets of couples whose marriages have stood the test of time.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How soon is too soon to get married after a divorce? Jim Daly shares helpful ideas for dramatically increasing the chances that your next relationship will thrive.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Integrity is a paradox. It’s subtle, but it’s also profound. Jim Daly shares why integrity is essential to our well-being as individuals and communities.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you’re feeling discouraged with life, research shows your problem may be what you’re not seeing on social media. Jim Daly shares how to engage with social media while remembering that things aren’t always what they seem.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your marriage has seen better days, don’t ignore your trouble. Jim Daly shares why now is the best time for a marriage checkup.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you “making moments” with your children? Jim Daly explains why investing in your kids’ lives now could pay off down the road as well.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you where you’d thought you’d be at this point in your life? If not, take heart. Jim Daly explains why, no matter your age, the best may be yet to come.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Conflict in marriage can be painful, but handled well, it can also have a bright side. Jim Daly explains why learning to disagree well creates an opportunity for couples to create a better relationship.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Has darkness swallowed up some part of your life? Jim Daly offers three suggestions that will help the light of hope return.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

“Social distancing” made it easy to forget the importance of face-to-face interaction with other human beings. Jim Daly explains why people who enjoy meaningful relationships are healthier and happier than those who don’t.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sometimes parents think household rules are a foolproof way to transform unruly children into mature young people. But that’s not always the case. Jim Daly shares why and explains what to do about it.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Forgiveness isn’t easy. Or fair. Nevertheless, it’s our only hope for leaving the pain of our past behind and moving forward. Jim Daly explains why we find healing not by hurting somebody else, but by making ourselves whole again.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever thought, “If only I had more time”? Well, today’s your day! It’s leap year. The question is, what are you going to do with the 24 hours that have been tacked onto your calendar? Jim Daly has ideas for you.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

“Where is God when we suffer?” That is one of the most frequently asked questions in a crisis. Jim Daly offers a thoughtful and thought-provoking answer.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When we’re dating, romance is intentional and purposeful. After the wedding, romance often becomes secondary. Jim Daly shares how to lift your marriage above the mundane and infuse it with renewed energy.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

An important characteristic of good parenting is tenacity. Jim Daly shares a humorous story about Franklin Graham, the son of Billy and Ruth Graham, who learned the hard way how tenacious his parents could be when he misbehaved.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares why wisdom empowers us to be strong in ways that not only benefit us, but the people around us.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.