Focus on the Family Commentary

What does a world record attempt to swim the English Channel have in common with effective parenting? As it turns out, a lot. Jim Daly explains why effective parenting adjusts as a child grows older and more mature. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba...

What’s the secret to a successful marriage? Jim Daly explains why successful marriages are built on commitment, not chemistry. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It’s great to admire others, but what we really need is someone who inspires us. Jim Daly shares why it’s important to allow another person’s life to influence you in such a way that you’re sparked into action. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: h...

Have you discovered that motherhood isn’t always a bed of roses? Jim Daly encourages moms take joy in all they do and trust that the rewards for their efforts will blossom. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsur...

In a world of political correctness run amuck, nothing is sacred – not even motherhood. Jim Daly explains why motherhood is a sacred mystery and a profound calling. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In the holiday classic A Christmas Story, “Old Man Parker” wasn’t perfect, but he loved his family and held them together through tough times. Jim Daly shares why good dads are heroes for every child to emulate and follow. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...

What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Jim Daly shares why the original biblical account is still the greatest story ever told. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What are you giving your children for Christmas? Jim Daly shares a great gift idea that your children are guaranteed to love. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If your marriage is in crisis, you may feel there’s no hope. Jim Daly explains how your marriage can heal if you learn to see past the problems to the true value of your relationship. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com...

What’s your greatest Christmas memory? Jim Daly explains how to create lasting memories by not cleaning up wrapping paper around the tree, or dishes from the Christmas meal too quickly. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.c...

This Christmas as you’re hanging decorations, enjoying lights in the neighborhood, or cleaning up after dinner, will you be aware of just how precious those moments are? Jim Daly encourages you to open your heart to the blessings hidden in simple moments. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of...

Christmastime can be a big problem if you’re an impulsive shopper. Jim Daly explains how good boundaries can help you have a very Merry – and debt-free – Christmas. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Love and connection are as vital to our well-being as the air we breathe, especially at Christmas. Jim Daly says: “If you’re blessed with family, reach out to someone who’s not.” Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podc...

Society once thought of dads as leaders who modeled strength and character. These days, they’re often portrayed as bumbling fools. Jim Daly shares how dads can pour themselves into the lives of their children and model true manhood. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please gi...

A well-known proverb says, “a rope of three strands is not easily broken.” Jim Daly explains why although that’s a simple concept to understand, it’s profound enough to transform your marriage for the better. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: htt...

What can a sporting event teach us about our place in this world? More than you think. Jim Daly explains why having significance and meaning requires us to believe in something bigger than ourselves. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focu...

Is life is more than logic, reason, and the material universe? What about the spiritual? Jim Daly explains why even though our bodies are wondrous biological machines, they can’t be reduced to mere circuit boards and computer code. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please giv...

If you’re a dad with a teen daughter who’s entering the world of dating, you may feel tempted to disappear into the shadows. Jim Daly encourages dads to stay engaged when young men start showing up on their doorsteps. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feed...

When a challenge seems too deep, a child can either shrink back, or believe that it’s not the depth of the water, it’s how well you can swim. Jim Daly explains how to teach your child that they have what it takes to get to the other side. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ple...

How far would you go to have a successful marriage? For former first lady Barbara Bush, the answer was three quarters of the way. Jim Daly explains how her perspective helped her stay happily married for over 60 years. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fee...

The actions of good men often go unnoticed in our culture, but they are absolutely essential for creating strong, healthy communities. Jim Daly shares why good men do what’s right even when it requires sacrifice. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:...

What do you do if your spouse says, “I don’t love you anymore”? Jim Daly offers advice that will help you understand what your next steps ought to be. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Dementia is one of the most difficult medical issues a family can face. Jim Daly offers tips for walking alongside a loved one who has dementia with love and grace. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1292502 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Almost every guy has struggled with the feeling that he doesn’t measure up. That’s especially true once a man becomes a father. Jim Daly shares how men can grow through their fears and insecurities to become sources of stability and strength in their kids’ lives. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to...

The game of golf taught Bobby Jones a lot about how to make life work well. Jim Daly explains Bobby’s philosophy that since there are no mulligans in golf or in life, you have to play each moment as it lies. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1178401 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http...