Focus on the Family Commentary

A parent's influence can reverberate for generations. Jim Daly shares one simple thing parents can do to positively impact their family for decades to come. (Original air date: July 31, 2020)

The bigger the challenge the more success depends on unity. Jim Daly shares why the American people are never stronger than when they rise up and lock arms to confront a common challenge.

Every child deserves at least one person in their life who is crazy about them. Jim Daly shares why one of the easiest ways to equip a child for a happy, successful life is to offer them a blessing.

What does it take for the worst vacation to become the best ever? Jim Daly shares an experience with his son that demonstrates the secret is all about perspective. (Original air date: March 2, 2018)

Building intimacy in marriage doesn't have to be a major undertaking or cost a lot of money. But it does require some commitment. Jim Daly explains why 10 minutes is all it takes to completely transform your marriage.

Do you ever feel like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day? Jim Daly shares how to escape Groundhog Day by remembering that each day is a blank canvas that you get to fill.

If you really want to know someone, you have to know their heart. How do you discover that? Jim Daly shares how to get beneath the surface with a method called "the breakfast experiment." (Original air date: June 19, 2019)

One of the most common mistakes a married couple can make is to assume the worst about each other. Jim Daly helps couples improve their relationships by filling them up with truth, grace, and love.

Sometimes hard work pays off in ways you'd never expect. Jim Daly shares a story about Justin, a young man whose willingness to work hard inspired complete strangers to reward him for it. (Original air date: Nov. 7, 2017)

Daughters need a father with integrity, a man who keeps his word and follows through on his promises. Jim Daly encourages dads who have lost touch with their daughters that it's never too late to reach out.

Simple misunderstandings between a husband and a wife can easily escalate into full-blown conflict. Jim Daly shares how couples can build a strong marriage by attacking their conflict, not each other.

Today is National Constitution Day. Jim Daly explains why the best way to celebrate is to protect the ideals of the Constitution as rigorously as we protect the document itself.

Many online daters have discovered that too many choices can be as big a problem as not enough. Jim Daly shares helpful tips for dating that won't leave you feeling overwhelmed. (Original air date: March 17, 2017)

Being a parent has never been easy. Jim Daly shares why each generation of parents must hope for a better world, then go out do something about it.

A good family name is built through strong values and integrity. Jim Daly shares how your character can enable your children and grandchildren to be successful in life. (Original air date: Aug. 8, 2016)

We don't always live up to our ideals as a nation. When we fail, the answer isn't to abandon those ideals, but to reinforce them. Jim Daly explains rich, meaningful symbols that ground our culture in the values we need to prosper.

Perfect families don't exist. Fortunately, the goal isn't perfection. It's a family that's healthy and strong. Jim Daly encourages moms and dads to teach kids how to handle problems with patience and respect. (Original air date: Oct. 6, 2017)

Parents, do you know how to deepen your relationship with your children while teaching them how to make good decisions at the same time? Jim Daly explains how to enter your kids' world and communicate in their language.

Marriage can be tough. But that's not the reason so many of them fail. Jim Daly explains why a relationship as intimate and profound as marriage can't be built on convenience. It takes a covenant.

If you're off work in recognition of Labor Day, you're probably happy about this Monday. But what will your attitude be when next Monday rolls around? Jim Daly shares how learning to love Mondays can improve your quality of life. (Original air date: Sept. 4, 2017)

Is wisdom important to the culture? Jim Daly shares why wisdom empowers us to be strong in ways that not only benefit us, but the people around us.

How can people of different racial backgrounds come together and offer the dignity they each deserve? Jim Daly explains where that process starts. (Original air date: July 27, 2018)

You and your spouse set goals, make plans, and work hard every day. But what do you do when life is beyond your control? Jim Daly explains why being flexible with life but firmly committed to each other is one of the secrets to a happy marriage.

If you're a parent, you'll want to know about a sculptor named Korczak Ziolkowski, who's life’s work has stood in the shadow of Mount Rushmore for decades. His story can teach you a lot about passing on a meaningful legacy to your children and grandchildren. (Original air date: August 8, 2017)

What should you do if your child looks you in the eye and says, "No. I won’t do what you tell me to do"? Jim Daly explains why it's wise for parents to look at the motive underneath their child's behavior before taking action.