Focus on the Family Commentary

Happy marriages don't just happen. They take effort and a willingness to try new things. Jim Daly explains why the quality of your relationship right now is always the culmination of little decisions that stack up over time. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us yo...

Did you know that only seven percent of human communication is expressed through words? Jim Daly shares how to find moments in your day to turn off technology and to engage with your family. (Original air date: June 27, 2018) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y...

Is human connection a necessity, or optional? Jim Daly explains why human relationship is so important to our well-being that we create artificial versions when we don't have the real thing. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefam...

Do you know what kind of parent your son needs you to be? Jim Daly explains why the answer to that question depends on whether you're the child's mother or father. (Original air date: April 7, 2014) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focus...

Do you feel like your to-do list never gets any shorter? Or that every day is a race to keep up? Jim Daly describes one sure sign that you're too busy: the most important people in your life become distractions rather than divine appointments. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts...

What should be the primary goal of your child's education? Jim Daly suggests the goal ought to be strong character because education should not only develop better minds, but better people. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefami...

Wouldn't it be wonderful if people couldn't feel pain? Well, not so fast. Jim Daly shares why pain is actually a blessing to our lives. (Original air date: May 24, 2018) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey...

If you see a penny on the ground, would you pick it up? Many people would pass it by, believing pennies are basically worthless. Jim Daly explains why pennies – and humans – have deeper value than you can see at first glance. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y...

Do you see marriage as a contract or a covenant? Jim Daly explains why your view of marriage will make the difference between deeper intimacy or divorce when conflict erupts. (Original air date: Nov. 26, 2014) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: ht...

Being nice is often a smile with nothing of substance underneath. Kindness requires something deeper. Jim Daly explains why our society needs more than niceness to thrive. We need genuine kindness. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focuso...

The most precious material on earth is not gold or diamonds. Jim Daly explains your most precious resource and why it ought to be spent wisely. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A poor economy costs many adults their jobs. But it costs our kids, too. Budget cuts to schools means the loss of opportunities to learn important life skills they'll need to become successful adults. Jim Daly explains. (Original air date: Nov. 19, 2015) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of o...

Flirting with danger is costly in marriage. Jim Daly shares why to enjoy a healthy, happy marriage the wise choice is avoiding the point of no return. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

So, you're a brand-new dad. Are you ready for the challenges you'll face in the coming years? Well, be encouraged – you don't have to be. Jim Daly explains why you have everything you need right now to be a good father. (Original air date: March 6, 2014) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of o...

The so-called "traditional family" is considered "traditional" for a reason. It works. Jim Daly explains why the family is the foundation of any healthy society and the ideal for which our culture should strive. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback:...

It's hard to forgive someone who's hurt you. Jim Daly explains why forgiveness becomes easier when you discover that it sets you free, not the person who's wronged you. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ryan is a police officer whose life changed the night he responded to a 911 call. By the time the night was over, he had rescued a young woman on heroin and adopted her baby. Hear the story. (Original air date: May 25, 2018) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us yo...

If you're single and hope to be married, the question to ask yourself is, "What should my life look like while I'm waiting for that special someone?" Jim Daly shares how to maximize your "now" while you anticipate your "later." Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us...

Short-tempered people can be difficult to be around. Jim Daly shares three tips for dealing with a family member who is always upset. (Original air date: Feb. 23, 2017) Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you know how to help your children when they struggle? Jim Daly shares a parenting tip that will transform how you interact with your children. Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1070002 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you're considering marriage, you may feel the timing is right because you're "listening to your heart." But it's important to make an informed decision, too. Jim Daly shares why it's important to ask key questions of yourself and the person you want to marry. (Original air date: Feb. 19, 2016) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/...

Home construction technology has made everything fake – from floors to furniture. Jim Daly explains why your relationships are the one thing in your home you can't afford to be fake. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you know how to spot racial bias? Captain Ron Johnson, the African-American officer who led security efforts in Ferguson, Missouri, can tell you. He says the first step is to look within. Hear his story. (Original air date: Jan. 31, 2020) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Someone has likely encouraged you to go out make the world a better place. But how can one person make a genuine impact? Jim Daly shares how to bless others by doing what's right in the three feet around you. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you believe in miracles? Jim Daly shares the story of the "miracle on ice" in the 1980 Olympics and explains why if you're clinging to hope a miracle is just what you need. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/