Focus on the Family Commentary

The world is filled with people who hate one another. In order not to be one of them, we must do more than love those who love us. We must love our enemies. Jim Daly shares how.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

There’s a saying that married couples start to look like one another. They start to look like other couples as well if they hang out with them long enough. Jim Daly shares the benefits of good friendships to marriage.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Small compromises are easy to overlook. They seem insignificant. But they’re not. Jim Daly explains how small compromises eventually turn into big compromises that cost us more than we ever thought possible.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you know the difference between a “house” and a “home”? Jim Daly shares how to fill a child’s life with meaning and significance by showing them that they’re loved and cared for.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We’re all biased. Each of us sees the world through filters. Jim Daly explains why to overcome our biases we must first admit that we have them.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Is October too early for Christmas music? Jim Daly shares why the Christmas message is great to hear any time of year.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

For a happier marriage, you have a choice to make. In fact, you have seven choices to make. Jim Daly shares why a good marriage isn’t a one-time decision on your wedding day. It’s a choice you make every day, several times a day.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Parenting can be tough. But our kids are counting on us. Jim Daly shares the inspiriting story of a massive earthquake in Armenia and a father who kept a promise to his son to be there for him no matter what.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Does success look like flawless perfection? Or is there room for failure along the way? Jim Daly explains how to make something good happen in life by leaning into the challenges you face.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It can be tough for women to find time for friends. Jim Daly shares why, when life gets busy, women should be careful not to change their husbands into girlfriends.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Life can be beautiful. Or it can be really ugly. The difference lies in our perspective. We see what we choose to see. Jim Daly explains why the good life we’re after may be right there in front of us. We just need the eyes to see it.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Fathers have an important role in helping their sons fight the battle against sexual temptation. So do mothers. Jim Daly shares the positive role moms play in their sons’ lives.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sexual temptation is nothing new, but it’s impacting our boys at younger and younger ages. The question is: Do you know how to equip your son to fight the battle? Jim Daly shares important tips for keeping your son safe.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Can a marriage overcome an affair? The answer is yes, but it’s not easy. Jim Daly explains why recovery takes humility, sacrifice, and commitment.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We modern people think we’re pretty smart. Yet, despite our intelligence, we’re still ignorant. Jim Daly shares why, as smart as we think we are … we’re not as smart as we think we are.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Some marital conflict requires professional help. But for minor disagreements, laughter is often the best resolution. Jim Daly shares the story of a man who held his marriage hostage by his refusal to laugh.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you didn’t try something that scared you today – or at least pushed you beyond your comfort zone – maybe you didn’t risk enough. Jim Daly reminds us why courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s moving forward despite your fear.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When couples think of marital intimacy, some imagine candlelight dinners and deep conversation. Jim Daly explains how the concept of “social intimacy” – honoring what’s important to your spouse – can transform your marriage.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If your children have launched into adulthood recently, you’ve entered what’s called “The Empty Nest Years.” Jim Daly offers suggestions for moving forward into this new chapter of life with intentionality and purpose.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Are you struggling to get your life off the ground? A better marriage? Help with your parenting? An improvement in your career? Jim Daly shares how the Wright brothers’ first flight can lift you to new heights of success.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Men are notorious for not expressing their feelings well. Jim Daly shares how wives can help their husbands develop an emotional vocabulary that identifies and channels feelings in positive ways.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What are the top three regrets of divorced couples? Jim Daly shares the answer and offers encouragement for avoiding these mistakes before you make them.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many couples who divorce later regret it. Jim Daly explains how to avoid the lie that ending your marriage will fix your troubles.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Why are many church rooftops across the Baltic States and Europe adorned with roosters instead of a cross? Jim Daly explains the symbolism of the rooster and why it urges us to live with humility.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The maternal instinct in women is soft and nurturing. But it’s also fierce. It compels moms to give deeply to their children. Jim Daly shares how moms can take care of themselves while they care for others.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.