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
Aug. 18, 2025
101 Times
There may not be a secret to disciplining children, but this idea comes close: don’t give up too soon. Jim Daly shares how the number 101 can transform how you discipline in your household. Support Family Ministry If you've l...
Aug. 15, 2025
Back-to-School Finances
A new school year is upon us, which means the hunt for school supplies – the second largest expense for families each year, outranked only by Christmas. Jim Daly shares helpful tips for stretching your back-to-school dollars....
Aug. 14, 2025
National Treasure
Couples often take their marriage for granted and bury it beneath ordinary, everyday things. Jim Daly shares how to prioritize your marriage and honor it for the treasure that it is. Support Family Ministry If you've listened...
Aug. 13, 2025
Bring the Right Ingredients
Is your relationship with your teenager a struggle? Do you fear it’s too late to turn things around? Don’t lose hope. Jim Daly shares how your relationship can be improved if you bring the right ingredients to bear. Support F...
Aug. 12, 2025
How to Train a Dragon
Small bad habits, left unchecked, can become big problems. Jim Daly explains why the best approach to living well is paying attention to the little things. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pl...
Aug. 11, 2025
Marriage in a Bathroom
What kind of obstacles would you fight to overcome to get married? Jim Daly shares the story of one couple whose commitment to marriage placed the setting for their wedding in the unlikeliest of places. Support Family Ministr...
Aug. 8, 2025
Assume the Best
Couples often blame each other when things don’t go the way they’d hoped. The solution is to assume the best – not the worst – about your spouse. How do you do that? Jim Daly has great advice for struggling couples. Support F...
Aug. 7, 2025
Like a Valuable Coin
Did you know that the world’s rarest quarter is actually worth thousands of dollars? Jim Daly explains why, like a coin whose value is far beyond what you’d expect, people are more extraordinary than they appear at first glan...
Aug. 6, 2025
In Your Kids’ Corner
Kids want their parents to be involved in their lives, especially in tough times. Jim Daly tells the story of the bully he faced in elementary school and how things might have been different if he’d had a parent to help him. ...
Aug. 5, 2025
Meet Your Neighbors
Life is busy. For everybody. We’re so busy that many of us never take the time to meet our neighbors. Jim Daly explains why life is better when it’s lived in community. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our...
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