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
Sept. 5, 2025
“Good Enough” Marriage
Nobody wants a bad marriage, and nobody can have a perfect one. Jim Daly explains how to know when “good enough” is really good enough. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, pleas...
Sept. 4, 2025
Remember Tomorrow
Are you trying to forget broken relationships or past mistakes? Jim Daly explains why one of the secrets to living a good life is never forgetting your past. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Fa...
Sept. 3, 2025
Cheerlead Your Kids
When you think of Beethoven, parenting may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But there’s one moment in his life that illustrates how moms and dads can become cheerleaders for their kids. Jim Daly shares the story. Su...
Sept. 2, 2025
When Change Is Inevitable
Do you resist change? Jim Daly explains the two choices we have when change is inevitable: embrace it and discover new potential, or avoid it and risk stagnation. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podca...
Sept. 1, 2025
The Blessing of Work
For many people, hard work is a necessary evil to endure until the next weekend rolls around. Jim Daly shares why hard work ought to instill us with gratitude instead of with groans. Support Family Ministry If you've listened...
Aug. 29, 2025
Every Day Like the First
What if you loved your spouse every day like it was your first day together? Jim Daly shares how to take steps to revive the passion in your marriage if it’s lost its fire. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of...
Aug. 28, 2025
Probability, Not Promise
One of the greatest challenges a parent can face is an adult child who rejects the values they were taught growing up. Jim Daly shares why it’s important to remember that good parenting is a probability not a promise. Support...
Aug. 27, 2025
Rewards or Bribes?
Do you offer your children incentives to behave well? That can be an effective parenting strategy if you understand the difference between a bribe and a reward. Jim Daly explains. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to...
Aug. 27, 2025
Don’t Offer Help. Just Do It
When someone we love is in the throes of grief, our tendency is to offer help. As well-meaning as that gesture is, Jim Daly shares a more effective approach: jump in and do something. Support Family Ministry If you've listene...
Aug. 26, 2025
Navigate Your Differences
Differences between spouses can cause problems in their relationship. Jim Daly explains how a couple becomes one flesh by embracing their mate’s differences instead of fighting against them. Support Family Ministry If you've ...
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