Focus on the Family Commentary

When life gets tough, where do you find the strength to keep going? Jim Daly shares how to achieve success by "just getting to the next tree." (Previous air date: Aug. 13, 2020) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podca...

For all the benefits of plugging in to technology, there are just as many benefits of detaching from it. Jim Daly explains why life is richer when you unplug from the virtual world and rediscover the real one. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: ht...

Strong families don’t happen by accident. They take work. Jim Daly explains how good memories create common bonds between the members of your household. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

We all make mistakes, which is why forgiveness is so important in creating a successful marriage. Jim Daly explains three tips that will make seeking forgiveness from your spouse easier and more effective. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https:...

If you didn't have a good relationship with your dad, you don't have to suffer with the pain you've carried since childhood anymore. Jim Daly offers healing and hope. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Here's a simple idea for building a great relationship with your family – laugh together. Jim Daly explains why families who laugh are healthier, happier, and more connected to each other. (Previous air date: April 6, 2020) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us you...

Of course you want your child to succeed. But will you allow them to fail? Jim Daly explains one of the greatest skills a child can learn – the ability to overcome failure and turn it into something positive. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: htt...

Did you know that the phrase "separation of church and state" is not written in any founding document? Jim Daly shares why that matters and why religious freedom lies at the heart of American freedom. (Previous air date: March 13, 2019) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas...

Are you a follower? Or a leader? Jim Daly explains why you should either follow a good leader or be a leader worth following. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is your marriage a dream come true? Or do you feel like you’re settling? Jim Daly explains how a simple change in perspective can set your marriage on a solid new footing. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurv...

October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and this Sunday is Clergy Appreciation Day. Jim Daly offers practical ways for letting those who minister to you know how much you appreciate their faithful service and devotion to God ... and you. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...

Today is Bring Your Bible to School Day. If you're a person of faith, consider participating. Even if you're not, consider supporting it. Jim Daly explains why Bring Your Bible to School Day is ultimately a celebration of freedom. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give...

A thing's value is often rooted in the person who created it. Jim Daly explains why human value isn't rooted in what we're made of, but in who made us. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Raising a teenager can be tough. When the going gets tough, and you're tempted to pull away, don't. There's important work to be done. Jim Daly offers practical encouragement for struggling parents. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focus...

To many people, marriage advice like, "listen to your spouse" simply means "don't interrupt while they're talking." Jim Daly how active listening goes so much deeper that it can transform your marriage. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://f...

A few wayward sparks is all it takes to create a fire that can burn through an entire city ... or a conflict that can burn through a relationship. Jim Daly explains how to de-escalate conflict when emotions run hot. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1161501 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedba...

Many parents wonder where to draw the line between love and discipline. There is no "one size fits all" approach, but Jim Daly explains which of the four styles of raising children is best for balancing love and discipline. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us you...

In the 2016 Olympic games, one American athlete expressed his patriotism in the unlikeliest of ways. Jim Daly shares the story. (Original air date: Dec. 19, 2016) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

No matter how much you and your spouse share in common, you won't mesh in every part of your relationship. Jim Daly explains how couples can allow their differences to bring them together instead of drive them apart. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedb...

Do you feel like you don't have enough hours in your day? It's understandable. Life can get busy. Jim Daly explains why problems with time management aren't about the number of hours you have, but how you use them. (Original air date: Oct. 22, 2012) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listened to any of our po...

What do you do when you're shopping and the child down the aisle has a meltdown? Do you walk away irritated? Or do you offer the mom encouragement? Jim Daly shares how a simple gesture in a difficult moment can transform a struggling parent's day. (Original air date: Aug. 26, 2016) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If...

If you're a mom, the chances are you're really tired. Jim Daly explains why rest is crucial to the rhythm and tempo of motherhood. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Maybe you feel you've reached the end of your marriage and have decided divorce is the only answer. Jim Daly explains why ending your relationship isn’t the easy solution you may think it is. (Original air date: Jan. 14, 2015) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us...

Religious oppression is emerging in the United States. Jim Daly explains why religious freedom lies at the heart of American freedom. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When your kids make poor choices, is your response measured? Jim Daly explains why overreacting reinforces the very misbehavior you’re trying to eliminate. (Previous air date: Aug. 2, 2013) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefami...