Focus on the Family Commentary

When you get right down to it, kids don’t expect dads to be perfect. They just want dads to be present. Jim Daly explains why being there is how dads can positively influence their children. (Original Air Date: 6/19/15) Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your fe...

Father’s Day is a holiday designed to honor fathers. But what if your dad wasn’t a very honorable man? Jim Daly shares how and why to honor a dad who wasn’t all he should have been. (Original Aire Date: 6/14/12) Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:...

Couples need two things to build a successful marriage. Jim Daly shares why a willingness to stick together when the going gets tough and the support of community are the secrets to a strong relationship. Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https:/...

The key to building a relationship with your teenagers is not rules. It’s winning their hearts. Jim Daly explains why when your relationship is strong, obedience will follow – but rules without relationship leads to rebellion. Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us...

The modern feminist movement has been underway for nearly fifty years. The results have been a mixed bag. Jim Daly explains how both the good and the bad of feminism have impacted the culture. Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthef...

The upcoming weekend doesn’t have to be dull or boring. It can become a unique opportunity to create memories your family may never forget. Learn how. (Original Air Date: 1/27/17) Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/pod...

If your marriage is struggling, the best advice is to stay in the center of the road. Jim Daly explains how to avoid the ditches of passivity and aggression by sticking to the center of the road – assertiveness. Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:...

Eleanor Roosevelt. Nelson Mandela. Steve Jobs. Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s. Know what all of these famous people have in common? The answer can change someone’s life. (Original Air Date: 3/30/16) Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://...

Freedom of speech is under attack. Jim Daly shares why freedom of speech is worth protecting because the freedom you’re protecting is your own. Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

We’re all running as fast as we can, but escaping busyness entirely isn’t realistic. Jim Daly shares how film director James Cameron’s adventure to the bottom of the Mariana Trench illustrates how to find moments within the busyness to stop and be there. Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of o...

Some people think it’s our circumstances that determine our emotions. Jim Daly shares why a good life isn’t about what happens to you, but about how you respond to what happens to you. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.co...

Any parent can feel frustrated and angry when their child makes poor choices. The question is, what do you do with all that emotion? Jim Daly shares how to control your anger when your kids have you at the end of your rope. (Previous air date: Sept. 10, 2014) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any...

Would you be willing to forgive someone who ruined your life? Jim Daly explains why forgiveness is like an operation for your soul that releases you to new life. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When a company, a marriage, or a family is going through a rough patch, healing and hope depend on truth. Jim Daly explains why honesty is always the best policy, even when the truth is difficult. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1103702 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focuson...

Happy Memorial Day! Do you know what this holiday is all about? Jim Daly shares the history of how our nation has honored the men and women who have given their lives for freedom. (Previous air date: May 25, 2020) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1095201 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback...

The best strategy for success isn’t always digging in your heels and staying the course. Jim Daly explains why it’s wise to be flexible and willing to change when there’s a better way. Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd= 1095201 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.c...

Effective parenting is all about giving your kids what they need to thrive. And to do that, you have to wear the right parenting hat at the right time. Jim Daly shares tips for raising great kids. (Previous Air Date: 3/3/14) Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1095201 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us yo...

Some people don’t believe truth exists. There’s only the interpretation of reality. Jim Daly explains why truth isn’t dependent on opinion. Truth exists because it simply is. Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1095201 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcasts...

Do you and your spouse fight “well”? Jim Daly explains how the concept of “fighting well” can help you save your marriage. (Previous Air Date: 2/13/15) Support Family Ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1095201 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A bad name can hang over you like a dark cloud. Jim Daly explains how to make your name mean something positive by living each day with courage, strength, and faith. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1095201 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Every marriage has ups and downs. But couples with great marriages work through their disagreements. Jim Daly explains four common relationship problems and how to fix them. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1095201 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsu...

Summer is coming. Are you ready for it? Jim Daly encourages parents to create summer memories that will last a lifetime. (Previous air date: May 2, 2019) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1095201 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Little things can have big consequences. Jim Daly shares why small things often turn into big things somewhere down the road. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1095201 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When the job market is tough, dozens of applicants may vie for the same position. Jim Daly explains why the secret to a good interview often lies in your eyes and your ears. (Previous air date: Jan. 28, 2016) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1095201 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: htt...

There are lots of ways to show a child love. Jim Daly explains two of the best and most important – quality time and affection. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1095201 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/