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.
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Dec. 5, 2025
Give Your Marriage Your Best
Leftovers are a lousy business model for a company. They’re a lousy model for a marriage, too. Jim Daly shares why it’s a good idea to give your marriage your best, not your leftovers. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed l...
Dec. 4, 2025
Hope for All That Could Be
When life is hard and things don’t work out the way we’d hoped, small steps forward are often the best we can do. Jim Daly explains why a good life isn’t about avoiding all pain; it’s about finding meaning in it. Support Fami...
Dec. 3, 2025
Through Your Spouse’s Eyes
Married couples have a hard time settling their disagreements when they both think they’re right. Jim Daly shares why the solution to overcoming marital conflict is learning to see through your spouse’s eyes. Support Family M...
Dec. 2, 2025
Healing Childhood Wounds
Do memories from your childhood stir up difficult emotion? Jim Daly encourages you to believe that healing is possible because while you can’t erase bad memories, you can overcome them. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed ...
Dec. 1, 2025
Reconcile in Person
Is technology bad for relationships? Jim Daly explains why addressing problems through electronic means may be the worst thing we can do when we’re engaged in conflict with someone. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed list...
Nov. 28, 2025
Artificial Self-Worth
Studies show that those with a poor self-image are more likely to compare themselves to others. Jim Daly shares how to be happier and more content by escaping the comparison trap. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listen...
Nov. 27, 2025
An Open Letter on Thanksgiving
In honor of Thanksgiving, Jim Daly reads a portion of an editorial that has been published in The Wall Street Journal every Thanksgiving Eve since 1961. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family ...
Nov. 26, 2025
Answerable Courage
The first settlers didn’t have it easy, but they gave thanks anyway. Jim Daly shares why we should do the same by humbly giving thanks to God for the many blessings He’s given us and trusting Him to guide us into the future. ...
Nov. 24, 2025
Leave Garbage Behind
Life can be tough when you feel weighed down by the “stuff” of your past. The solution starts by leaving the negativity of your past … in the past. Jim Daly shares helpful tips for doing just that. Support Family Ministry If ...
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