Focus on the Family Commentary

Do you believe it's possible to chart a new course through life? Jim Daly explains why you can achieve amazing things when you see the impossible as possible. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Are your New Year's resolutions already a bust? Jim Daly will share why you don't have to wait until next January to start over if this year hasn't gotten off to a very good start. (Original air date: Jan. 31, 2017) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When teenagers rebel, parents often believe that they've failed. Jim Daly explains why you haven't failed. You're just not done yet. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It's been said that the country is dividing into those who love their fathers and those who hate their fathers. Jim Daly explains why our culture can only be as strong as its families, and a family can only be as strong as its father. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you're a wife and mother who's stressed out, start finding peace by asking yourself this question, "What do I need right now?" Jim Daly explains how determining what you need in that moment can positively impact every area of life. (Original air date: June 10, 2015) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The courage to stand for what's right is what separates a conviction from a wish. Jim Daly explains the importance of having the courage to do what's right instead of going along with popular opinion. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

They say confession is good for the soul. But is that true? Jim Daly shares about a man who has helped hundreds of thousands of people free themselves of their deepest secrets. (Original air date: Dec. 8, 2015) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Many of the problems our culture face have been around as long as people. So have the solutions. Jim Daly explains how a document written nearly 3,000 years ago offers solutions for today's problems. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It's Inauguration Day. Are you excited? You should be ... even if your candidate didn't win. Jim Daly explains why. (Original air date: Jan. 20, 2017) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Sadly, the wedding ceremony is often the high point of marriage for many couples! Jim Daly shares how to make your wedding ceremony a memorable first step on a long, exciting journey together. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Not every idea catches on like we hope ... and sometimes that's a good thing. Jim Daly explains the value of letting go of what you hoped could be, in order to pursue something better. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

We're all fighting some kind of battle, we all could use a friend. All of us! Jim Daly shares stories that prove friendships can change the world.

Lawyers see such a spike in business in January they refer to it as the "divorce month." Jim Daly shares how couples can make January a new beginning for their marriage instead of a sad ending. (Original air date: Jan. 9, 2018)

What does intelligence look like in your child? Jim Daly shares why your child's greatest abilities won't always show up on a report card.

There are probably a lot of things your spouse does around the house every day that you never notice. Jim Daly explains why even an occasional compliment to your husband or wife can have a big impact. (Original air date: March 22, 2013)

Details matter. That's a valuable principle in any area of life. Jim Daly explains why your character in small, insignificant moments in life is the same character you'll exhibit when it really counts.

It's sad but true – we accept hypocrisy within ourselves much more easily than we accept it in others. Jim Daly shares why it's up to each one of us to create a world that's broken ... or to create a world that's filled with love, courage, and justice.

A disability can either be an excuse or a springboard to success. Jim Daly shares the story of Dr. Tyler Sexton, who had every reason to quit. But he just needed one reason to push forward. (Original air date: Feb. 9, 2018)

Actors Kirk and Chelsea Cameron got married in one of the toughest places to have a relationship: Hollywood. Jim Daly shares how their marriage shows couples can only be happy when they learn to harness their differences.

Has your depression been getting worse? How about your anger or feelings of resentment? There's an important factor that may be behind your deepening struggle. Find out what it is – and hear solutions. (Original air date: Dec. 27, 2013)

Did you know that college football was almost outlawed a century ago? Jim Daly explains how saving the sport illustrates why we need the strength of character to fight through difficulty and overcome when things get tough.

Did you achieve everything you wanted to last year? If not, don't feel discouraged. The new year is underway, and Jim Daly will share how to make the best of this year and change the course of your life. (Original air date: Jan. 12, 2016)

Photographs and videos can be priceless. No one knows that more than Kyle, who lost a Go Pro camera, and Chris, who found it. Jim Daly shares their story. (Original air date: Jan. 12, 2018)

Becoming a stepparent can be rewarding. But it can also be challenging. If stepparenting has gotten off to a rocky start for you, Jim Daly has three suggestions that will help.

Almost every marriage in crisis shares the same problem – one spouse blames their own poor behavior on their spouse. It kills relationships. But it doesn't have to be that way. Jim Daly shares how to have healthy conflict in your marriage. (Original air date: Oct. 22, 2014)