Focus on the Family Commentary
In just 90 seconds, get practical marriage and parenting help from Focus on the Family president Jim Daly. The biblical wisdom from this podcast provides bite-sized encouragement that helps busy Christian families thrive together in Christ.
Recent Episodes
Nov. 14, 2025
Raising Responsible Kids
Making children behave is a common strategy for helping them become more responsible. Jim Daly shares why the most effective way to develop a child’s maturity is to help them learn self-control. Support Family Ministry If you...
Nov. 13, 2025
What Is Love?
What is love? Is it a warm, fuzzy feeling? Jim Daly explains why love doesn’t just hold on when life is easy – it holds on when everything within us wants to let go. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus o...
Nov. 12, 2025
All Those Terrible Firsts
It’s never easy when a loved one dies. Still to come are all those “terrible firsts” you experience in their absence. Jim Daly shares tips for making the first holidays without your loved one just a little easier to bear. Sup...
Nov. 11, 2025
Wounds No One Sees
Countless veterans suffer from wounds that no one sees. Jim Daly shares an unforgettable story that taught him humble respect for those who have sacrificed so nobly for the cause of freedom. Support Family Ministry If you enj...
Nov. 10, 2025
Control Your Appetites
When it comes to food, most of us understand the importance of controlling our appetites. Jim Daly explains why that’s wise advice for the sexual health of a marriage as well. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening ...
Nov. 7, 2025
Character vs. “Right” Traits
Even when our children make poor choices, we hope they’ll develop good character. Jim Daly explains why good character is an important goal for kids even when they’re doing the right things. Support Family Ministry If you enj...
Nov. 6, 2025
Hold My Beer!
Which is more important? Possessing a special talent? Or possessing the character to use that talent for a good purpose? Jim Daly explains why talent reveals what we can do; character reveals what we ought to do. Support Fami...
Nov. 5, 2025
Try New Things
Every marriage hits a lull sooner or later. Jim Daly shares a tip that will help you get out of the rut you’re stuck in and breathe new life into your marriage. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the...
Nov. 4, 2025
Heart Size, Not Gift Size
Life’s most meaningful rewards come not from having, but from sharing. Jim Daly explains why generosity isn’t determined by the size of your gifts but by the size of your heart. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listenin...
Nov. 3, 2025
When the Problem Isn’t the Problem
Parenting can be difficult when your perceptions of a problem are incorrect. Jim Daly shares tips that will help you avoid jumping to conclusions too quickly about what’s influencing your child’s behavior. Support Family Mini...
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