Focus on the Family Commentary

Every couple wants a loving marriage that'll endure for the long haul. So, it's worth asking, "Why do so few relationships seem to experience that kind of genuine intimacy?" Jim Daly answers that question and offers solutions. (Original air date: Sept. 17, 2014)

Kids hope Santa brings lots of toys for Christmas. But parents might want to encourage Santa to be a little stingier this year. Jim Daly explains why the reason for the season isn't something you find under a mountain of toys. (Original air date: Dec. 17, 2019)

What is human life worth? Jim Daly explains that for all people to be equally valuable there must be something about every single person that must be equally true.

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.

One of the survivors of the attack at Pearl Harbor was a young sailor named Jim Downing. He risked his life to save others. But he did something else that was equally heroic. Jim Daly shares his story. (Original air date: Dec. 7, 2018)

Have you ever gotten a Christmas present that you didn't like? Jim Daly shares why a gift's true value is found not on a price tag, but in the heart of the one who gives. (Original airdate: Dec. 6, 2019)

Are we here by accident? Are people nothing more than biological machines that live and die? Jim Daly explains why only human beings have the capacity for faith, self-reflection, and worship.

Building a strong family isn't rocket science, but it does take practice. Jim Daly shares a simple idea for strengthening your family's muscle memory. (Original airdate: July 26, 2017)

Do you and your spouse feel like lovers on a journey through life together? Or married roommates? Jim Daly explains how to turn your marriage into a romance instead of a business arrangement.

Have you ever spent time with good friends and felt happier, more positive, and more alive? Jim Daly shares why good relationships improve our health and longevity. (Original airdate: March 4, 2016)

In some parts of the culture, manhood itself is under attack. Jim Daly explains why manhood is not the source of society's problems. It's part of the solution. (Original airdate: Jan. 28, 2019)

Before America was founded, the Pilgrims expressed gratitude to God for His many blessings ... even when life was hard. Jim Daly explains why Thanksgiving is not something you feel, but something you do. (Original airdate: Nov. 28, 2019)

Overall good health is not just a function of physical well-being, but of spiritual well-being. Jim Daly shares why a happy, healthy life isn't about only living a long time. It's about the quality you pour into those years.

When you imagine the founding of America, the men who created and established the colonies get most of the credit. Jim Daly shares why, without women and the institution of marriage, our nation may have never gotten off the ground. (Original airdate: Nov. 24, 2016)

In an age when technology connects us more than any previous generation, teenagers are lonelier and more disconnected than ever. Jim Daly shares why when it comes to your child's digital loneliness, the only solution is human-to-human contact.

Most of us are in a hurry. We're scrambling to get the next thing checked off our to-do list. Jim Daly explains why even good things can become the enemy of the best things – like our relationships. (Original airdate: June 27, 2017)

If you're single and on the hunt for Mr. or Mrs. Right, then you know the dating scene can be tricky. Jim Daly explains why the best way to navigate relationships with others is to first concentrate on your relationship with yourself. (Original airdate: Jan. 12, 2012)

Suicide is a growing problem among young people between the ages of 18 and 24. Jim Daly shares how to spot signs of chronic depression, substance abuse, or social isolation.

All across the country, households with a teenager are fighting the same battle. It's called "The Thermostat War." Jim Daly shares how to solve that conflict, and any other you're battling at home. (Original airdate: Dec. 19, 2017)

What does it take to win at the game of life? Jim Daly shares a story about Italian bobsledder Eugenio Monti that illustrates why being a champion takes more than skill – it takes character.

Dating relationships can fail for many reasons. Jim Daly explains why one of the most often overlooked ones is the present-day influence of past wounds. (Original air date: May 10, 2012)

Are you doing what's right for your marriage, for your children, and for your career, but feel like nothing good is happening? Jim Daly explains why sometimes you have to keep doing what's right even when what's right doesn't seem to be working.

There's a breakdown in our nation's communication. Some speak the language of science. Others speak the language of virtue and morality. Jim Daly explains how those differences influence everything you think and everything you do. (Original air date: Nov. 16, 2017)

Childhood is a time when boys and girls are supposed to dream big. That offers parents a golden opportunity. Jim Daly explains how to engage your children through their dreams, instead of yours.

Becoming a stepparent can be rewarding. But it can also be challenging. Jim Daly shares how to build a relationship with your step-kids when they resist drawing closer to you. (Original air date: Aug. 27, 2014)