Focus on the Family Commentary

Is marriage supposed to make you happy? The answer may surprise you. Jim Daly shares how to make yourself and your marriage happier.

Do you find it difficult to connect with your child on a meaningful level? It's easier than you might think. Jim Daly will give you a great place to start. (Original airdate: Dec. 23, 2013)

Modern society discourages waiting. We love to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible and don't like to wait for good things to come to us. Jim Daly explains why joy is often found in the waiting.

If you've been married for long, then you know husbands and wives usually see the world quite differently. The key to a happy relationship is learning to give equal weight to both perspectives. Jim Daly shares how. (Original airdate: Sept. 8, 2014)

Morality usually gets a bad rap in the culture. Jim Daly explains why it plays a crucial role in our nation's well-being by anchoring our society in values that transcend it.

Negative political ads dominate the airwaves. Children are often exposed to these attack ads as well. Jim Daly shares how to introduce your children to the political process in a way that makes them stronger, wiser, and more grateful for their country.

Every couple gets angry with each other from time to time. But some marriages sink under the weight of unresolved anger that hides below the surface. Jim Daly shares how to heal that problem. (Original airdate: Oct. 21, 2014)

Will angry protesters ever work as hard at contributing something positive to the world as they do at tearing things down? Jim Daly explains why anybody can destroy something, but it takes a person of character to go out and build something.

Texting and driving is a problem among all age groups, but it's especially common among teenagers. Is there anything parents can do to help curb this trend? Jim Daly shares helpful answers. (Original airdate: Feb. 7, 2014)

What kind of world do you want to live in? Jim Daly explains how to create the world you want by participating in it.

Data shows that one in seven adults between the ages of 18 and 25 are at high risk for some kind of addiction – drugs, alcohol, gambling, even shopping or video games. Jim Daly shares how to spot a problem in yourself and others.

If you're having trouble in your marriage, you may be thinking: "It's my spouse who needs to change." But what if changes you make can influence your marriage in a good direction? Jim Daly shares how. (Original air date: Oct. 6, 2014)

After a political revolution in Romania in the 1990s, 170,000 infants, toddlers, and teenagers were housed in government-run institutions known as "child gulags." Find out what happened to those children and what the data teaches us about the importance of family.

Liberty is the greatest privilege we enjoy as Americans. Our entire way of life depends on our independence. Jim Daly shares why our freedom depends on us. (Original air date: Oct. 24, 2016)

When was the last time you stopped to smell the roses? Has it been a while? If you're too busy, Jim Daly explains why sometimes the best thing to do is nothing at all.

What would you like your obituary to say about you? You write your own obituary everyday by how you live and treat others. Jim Daly explains how.

They say, "No man is an island." It's true. Jim Daly shares why your choices matter – not just for yourself, but for those closest to you. (Original air date: June 8, 2018)

How do you know you're living with the right priorities? Jim Daly explains that while money and material possessions are necessary to sustain life, they don't make life worth living. Find out what does.

Are your kids asking for a pet? Jim Daly suggests that you consider answering "yes." Hear the emotional and physical benefits that pets bring to families. (Original air date: June 22, 2018)

Every generation's view of the world is shaped by the culture. Jim Daly explains how parents can teach their kids to rise above suspicion and fear and make a positive contribution to the world.

Life is all about learning from our mistakes. Creating a better tomorrow is about living as we should today. Jim Daly explains why the way forward for our nation is to understand the past because history is always the best teacher.

Humor can bond families together ... or it can tear them apart. Jim Daly helps parents use laughter as a way to make their home a safe and inviting place to be. (Original air date: Nov. 6, 2017)

Many wives have no support outside of the home when times are tough inside the home. Jim Daly explains how a woman's 'WIFEstyle' can create a happier, healthier marriage.

It's been said that God never wastes our pain. You'll believe that’s true when you hear Jim Daly share the story about a boy named Louis who changed the world after a tragedy of his own. (Original air date: Nov. 13, 2017)

Sometimes parents swoop in and squelch their kids' dreams too quickly. Jim Daly shares why one of the best things you can do for your children is dream with them.