Episodes
Oct. 10, 2025
More Important Than “Stuff”
While we all have the opportunity to chase the American Dream, Jim Daly shares a story about a moment that taught him not to get so hung up on the “stuff” of life that it became more important than the people in life. Support...
Oct. 9, 2025
You Can't Quit
The road to success is littered with obstacles. Every day is an opportunity to move forward or to step backward. Jim Daly says when times get tough, don’t quit; grow. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus ...
Oct. 8, 2025
Adult Child's Poor Choices
When a young adult makes poor choices, it can leave even the most confident parents scratching their heads and asking, “What should we do?” Jim Daly offers some helpful suggestions. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed list...
Oct. 7, 2025
Three Questions to Improve Your Marriage
You and your spouse are like gears in a machine. How can you better mesh and propel your relationship forward? Jim Daly shares three simple questions a couple can ask each other to improve their marriage. Support Family Minis...
Oct. 6, 2025
Soar Like a Bird
Are you struggling to get your life off the ground? A better marriage? Help with your parenting? An improvement in your career? Jim Daly shares how the Wright brothers’ first flight can lift you to new heights of success. Sup...
Oct. 3, 2025
Grab the Hammer
If you want a strong marriage, Jim Daly has an important tip for you: don’t use a shovel … grab a hammer. Find out what he means and how his advice will build a marriage that lasts a lifetime. Support Family Ministry If you e...
Oct. 3, 2025
Grab the Hammer
If you want a strong marriage, Jim Daly has an important tip for you: don’t use a shovel … grab a hammer. Find out what he means and how his advice will build a marriage that lasts a lifetime. Support Family Ministry If you e...
Oct. 2, 2025
Take Your Best Shot
Nobody’s perfect, which can make life challenging. Jim Daly explains why a successful life isn’t about perfection. It’s about moving forward, even in the wake of failure. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Fo...
Oct. 2, 2025
Take Your Best Shot
Nobody’s perfect, which can make life challenging. Jim Daly explains why a successful life isn’t about perfection. It’s about moving forward, even in the wake of failure. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Fo...
Oct. 1, 2025
Not Sinking In
Have you ever talked to your teenager and thought, “Nothing I say is sinking in”? According to research, that might literally be true. Jim Daly shares why and what you can do about it. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed l...
Oct. 1, 2025
Not Sinking In
Have you ever talked to your teenager and thought, “Nothing I say is sinking in”? According to research, that might literally be true. Jim Daly shares why and what you can do about it. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed l...
Sept. 30, 2025
Cone of Silence
They say the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships. Jim Daly shares why the quality of your relationships is defined by the quality of your communication. Support Family Ministry If you enjoy...
Sept. 29, 2025
Get Scrubbing
Men, Jim Daly shares a simple tip that’ll help you improve your marriage as soon as tonight … but you have to be willing to get your hands dirty. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Comment...
Sept. 26, 2025
Words Are Like Nails
The best course of action through life isn’t always the one we plan for. It’s often the one that catches us by surprise. Jim Daly shares why the more we see beyond failure to new possibilities, the more success we’ll find. Su...
Sept. 25, 2025
Soaked in Success
The best course of action through life isn’t always the one we plan for. It’s often the one that catches us by surprise. Jim Daly shares why the more we see beyond failure to new possibilities, the more success we’ll find. Su...
Sept. 24, 2025
Win Any Argument
In a marriage disagreement, is your goal to win? Jim Daly shares a list of simple ways that you can win every argument you have with your spouse – but there is an important catch. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listen...
Sept. 23, 2025
Bored by Luxury
Modern Americans live in luxury that past generations could only dream about. And, yet, more of us feel lonely, lost, and unhappy than ever before. Jim Daly explains why it’s not luxury that brings our souls to life but purpo...
Sept. 22, 2025
Action the First Time
How many times have you said, “My kids have to be told five times to do something before they obey”? Jim Daly offers a simple tip for getting your kids to mind you on the first try. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed list...
Sept. 19, 2025
Don’t Split the House
Bitterness makes us want to hurt the person who’s hurt us. There’s a better way. Jim Daly shares how to let go of anger and move forward in peace. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give...
Sept. 18, 2025
Life’s Twists and Turns
Life is unpredictable. Jim Daly explains why beneath the twists and turns of daily living is a thread of meaning and purpose that runs through it all. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please ...
Sept. 17, 2025
Living for Others
No one is an island. Each of us thrives because of the people who have sacrificed on our behalf. Jim Daly explains why purpose in life comes from recognizing that we all stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us...
Sept. 17, 2025
Non-Listening Ears
Have you ever spent ten minutes arguing with your child about why they should do their chores? Jim Daly gives parents a simple idea for motivating teens to do what’s expected of them – without as much arguing and complaining....
Sept. 15, 2025
Build a Stronger Bridge
Do you know how to build a strong foundation for your marriage? Jim Daly uses the illustration of a suspension bridge to explain how stress distorts your perception of your spouse and suggests what you can do about it. Suppor...
Sept. 12, 2025
I Call it My Blessing Journal
Kari Stageberg encourages you to remember ways you’ve seen God show up before. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.