Focus on the Family Commentary

In an age of social distancing, it's easy to forget the importance of face-to-face interaction. Jim Daly explains why people who enjoy meaningful relationships are healthier and happier than those without a thriving social life.

A home that swirls with love, fun, and laughter is a home your children will want to come back to again and again for the rest of their lives. If your home is a little too serious, Jim Daly shares tips for turning your home into a place of joy. (Original air date: June 6, 2016)

Good and bad are both important to understanding our nation's history. Jim Daly explains why building a stronger nation won't come from erasing ugly reminders of our past, but by remembering the mistakes, so we don't repeat them.

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. The way to a father's heart is through hand-written notes. Jim Daly shares the good that comes when families put pen to paper and tell dad, "I love you." (Original air date: Nov. 8, 2018)

When the answers to our country’s problems aren't what we want them to be, are we still willing to accept the answers? Jim Daly explains why pride seeks to be right, but a humble nation seeks truth.

False expectations about marriage get the better of couples all the time. Jim Daly explains why successful couples make their spouse more important than their plans. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Parenting can be peaceful and serene. Other times, moms and dads do their best to hang on through the rough patches. Jim Daly shares about a ski trip that taught him the importance of sticking with your children through tough times. (Original air date: May 26, 2016) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When the culture erupts into chaos, and violence breaks out in the streets, anger usually gets the blame. Jim Daly shares why America's hope for the future lies not in ridding ourselves of anger, but in channeling it toward positive choices. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Husbands and fathers often need to be challenged to strengthen their marriage and their relationship with their children. Jim Daly shares why guys are males at birth, but men by choice. (Original air date: July 5, 2017) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Death is a difficult subject to talk about, especially with children. When a loved one dies, what should parents say? Jim Daly has answers. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A lot of couples find home improvement a mystery, whether it's fixing a water leak, or fixing a marriage. Jim Daly shares why nothing in your relationship will get done unless you roll up your sleeves and put your plans into action. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Would you like your kids to embrace your values? Then remember this: "Values aren't taught; they're caught." Jim Daly explains what that means. (Original air date: Dec. 2, 2013) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When life gets tough, where do you find the strength to keep going? Jim Daly shares why just getting to the next tree is one of the secrets to success. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Today's technology allows couples to be easily accessible to one another ... maybe too much. Jim Daly explains why relationships are at their healthiest when there's a good balance between togetherness and separateness. (Original air date: Oct. 3, 2014) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Are logic and reason the only realties? Jim Daly explains why we need a third – the transcendent – to experience life at its fullest and most meaningful. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What could make it possible for an orphan girl to face her future with optimism and hope for the first time? Jim Daly explains why love has the power to reach into someone’s heart and change it from the inside out. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Would you like your kids to live with more freedom? Then give them boundaries. Sound counterintuitive? Jim Daly shares why it actually makes perfect sense. (Original air date: Dec. 9, 2013) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When was the last time you and your spouse enjoyed a date night? Has it been a while? Jim Daly shares how couples can come together and reconnect – even in the midst of a busy schedule. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Are you buried under never-ending to-do lists? Are you always thinking ahead to the next thing? Jim Daly explains how distractions cost one working mom almost two years of her life ... and how you can avoid the same fate. (Original air date: April 8, 2016) If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you talked to your kids about sex? Jim Daly explains why children are much more likely to adopt a healthy view of sex and sexuality when their parents give them one. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Sometimes what you say and what other people hear can be two very different things. Jim Daly explains why, whether you're the one speaking or the one listening, effective communication is a two-way street.

If your marriage seems dead, you may believe there's no hope of bringing it back to life. But sometimes the willingness to try is all you need. Jim Daly explains how to heal your marriage by turning your "I can't" to an "I can." (Original air date: Sept. 2, 2014)

If you suddenly died, what would your family discover on your smartphone? Jim Daly shares why there's no greater gift to offer your family than the certainty of how much you love them.

Many couples would rather fight about who's right and who's wrong instead of solving their problem. Jim Daly explains how couples can reduce their conflict by getting on the same page. (Original air date: Aug. 22, 2014)

If your boss offered you a big raise, would you turn it down? Jim Daly shares a story about a man who sacrificed his own wealth in order to benefit the people around him.