Focus on the Family Commentary

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...

Today is National Constitution Day. Jim Daly explains why the best way to celebrate is to protect the ideals of the Constitution as rigorously as we protect the document itself. (Previous air date: Sept. 17, 2020) 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...

Did a year of wearing masks in public during the Covid-19 pandemic teach us anything about human connection? Jim Daly explains why a year of Covid did more than mask our faces, it masked our souls. 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://focuso...

Children tend to think everybody ought to be just like them. When they feel that way about their siblings, conflict is likely. Jim Daly shares how parents can teach their kids to respect each other. (Original air date: July 18, 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 g...

Guys, there is a difference between loving your wife and cherishing her. Jim Daly shares two simple tips that will help husbands better cherish their wives. 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/

Social media can be a great tool for staying in touch with friends. But technology is stripping friendship of its richness. Jim Daly shares how to teach your children the lost art of making a friend and becoming one. (Previous air date: July 15, 2016) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listened to any of our...

A lot of people work hard every day, so they can enjoy a better "someday." But what if our "better days" are right here and now? Jim Daly explains why it's so important to enrich your "now" and your "somedays." (Previous air date: May 12, 2016) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listened to any of our podcast...

The unity candle is one of the most beautiful symbols in a wedding. It's also one of the most misunderstood. Jim Daly explains why a thriving marriage doesn't erase individuality. It puts each person's uniqueness to work in service of the relationship. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listened to any of our...

How can you inspire your child to love learning and motivate them to take school seriously? Try this: Help your son or daughter make their primary goal ... having a goal. Jim Daly explains how to help your children plan for success. (Previous air date: Oct. 30, 2018) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1144304 If you've listene...

Many people believe that America cannot be truly great unless our ancestors were perfect people. Jim Daly explains why the story of our country isn't all good or all bad. It's both. 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/p...

Giving children every advantage doesn't improve their lives in the long run. Jim Daly explains why sheltering children from disappointment, the pain of waiting, or the discipline of hard work isn't always helpful. 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...

What makes a man or a woman great? Their achievements? Their skill? Their talent? Jim Daly shares the most important characteristic to true greatness for any man or woman. 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/podcastsurv...

Anger and resentment destroy relationships. Jim Daly shares thoughts from Al and Lisa Robertson of Duck Dynasty fame, who say forgiveness saved their family. (Previous air date: Dec. 26, 2019) 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://focusonthef...

Justifiable resentment is anger that you hold on to after someone hurts you. The question is, "How do you let go?" Jim Daly shares why you don't build a better life by holding on to the past, but by freeing yourself from it. 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 yo...

By almost every measure, fatherhood in America is in crisis. Jim Daly shares who can solve the epidemic of fatherlessness, and how. (Previous air date: May 28, 2018) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1131801 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It's possible to restore a troubled marriage ... if you ask the right question. Jim Daly explains why the right question isn't, "Do I want to work on my marriage?" but "Am I willing to work on my marriage?" Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1131801 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https...