Focus on the Family Commentary

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)

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)