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. 3, 2026
Fight for Your Child’s Heart
Kids need to be challenged to achieve more than they believe they’re capable of. But they also need a soft place to fall when life gets tough. Learn the power of unconditional love in a child’s life. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 2, 2026
Beauty in the Storm
Adversity is never fun, but it has the power to reveal the beauty of life if we’re strong enough to see it. Jim Daly explains why faith can help us overcome suffering by reorienting us, so we can see our struggles in a new light. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Sept. 1, 2026
Three Qualities of a Healthy Marriage
Every marriage is unique, but every healthy marriage embodies the same three qualities. Jim Daly explains how those three qualities can help you build a marriage that’s deep enough and wide enough to help your family thrive. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 31, 2026
Grace Over Revenge
Jim Daly shares a story about Gavin Stone, a young man who proves that the way to live in a world that operates on love and grace is to become a person of love and grace. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 30, 2026
Clear the Brain Fog
Are you so exhausted that you walk around in a fog? If your nights are short and your days are long, then you might be a parent. Jim Daly explains why even though quiet time isn’t easy to come by as a busy parent, it’s worth pursuing. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 26, 2026
Time to Grieve
Past cultures encouraged people to set aside their normal routines and focus on their grief for weeks, even months. Not so in modern society. Jim Daly shares why facing our grief and allowing our souls to overcome our wounds takes time. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 26, 2026
DIY Marriage
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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 25, 2026
Character Education
What should be the primary goal of your child’s education? Jim Daly suggests the goal ought to be strong character because education should not only develop better minds, but better people. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 24, 2026
Beauty in a Baloney Sandwich
If you’re struggling to see beauty in life, Jim Daly shares a story that illustrates why no matter what strength we have to offer, its highest purpose is the good it does for someone else. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Aug. 23, 2026
When You Marry Your Prince
How do you create a healthy relationship with your in-laws? Jim Daly explains three key steps for setting good boundaries between their kingdom and yours. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
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