Episodes

Live Up to Your Name
Jan. 19, 2026

Live Up to Your Name

Very few people have lived up to their name like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jim Daly shares how Dr. King’s life teaches us to transform our lives – and others’ – by standing for transcendent principles. Support Family Minist...
Marriage Gets All Over You
Jan. 16, 2026

Marriage Gets All Over You

Self-centeredness ruins marriage. Jim Daly explains how to build a relationship that’s bigger than either one of you by sacrificing for each other and striving for unity. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Fo...
Is Your Commitment Deep Enough?
Jan. 15, 2026

Is Your Commitment Deep Enough?

How far would you go to overcome a bad habit? Jim Daly explains why, when we’re facing an out of the ordinary problem, we often need an out of the ordinary solution. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus o...
Discipline to Self-Discipline
Jan. 14, 2026

Discipline to Self-Discipline

Moms and dads are often shortsighted in one crucial area of parenting – their kids’ ability to think for themselves. Jim Daly shares how to teach children to make good choices by helping them learn self-discipline. Support Fa...
Pray together. Stay Together
Jan. 13, 2026

Pray together. Stay Together

Many people think of faith in strictly spiritual terms, but faith can improve your relationships as well. Jim Daly explains why one of the greatest factors to a strong marriage is a strong shared faith. Support Family Ministr...
A Healthy Lifestyle for Your Family
Jan. 12, 2026

A Healthy Lifestyle for Your Family

As you may have discovered, helping your family live a healthy lifestyle is often easier said than done. Jim Daly shares how to encourage your children toward good health and good relationships. Support Family Ministry If you...
The Missing Ingredient to Losing Weight
Jan. 9, 2026

The Missing Ingredient to Losing Weight

Do you find it hard to lose weight? Jim Daly explains why the secret to shedding extra pounds is more than diet. It’s a little bit of grit and a whole lot of support from a strong community of friends and family. Support Fami...
Equality? Or Freedom?
Jan. 8, 2026

Equality? Or Freedom?

Which is more important: equality of outcome for all or individual freedom? Jim Daly explains why it’s impossible for everyone to be equally happy, or equally wealthy, or equally successful. Support Family Ministry If you enj...
Good Grades or Kindness?
Jan. 7, 2026

Good Grades or Kindness?

What is your top priority for your children – good grades or good character? Jim Daly shares how to help your children make maturity and kindness a priority in their lives. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to ...
The Message of Pain
Jan. 6, 2026

The Message of Pain

Without pain, life would be perfect, wouldn’t it? Believe it or not, no. Jim Daly shares why even though pain doesn’t feel good it does good. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary,...
It’s What You Do with It
Jan. 5, 2026

It’s What You Do with It

The key to a successful marriage engagement isn’t whether it’s long or short, it’s what you do with it. Jim Daly shares why an engagement period isn’t dead space but an opportunity to lay the groundwork for a successful marri...
How Kids Value Money
Jan. 2, 2026

How Kids Value Money

Do your children know how to handle money well? There is a simple test you can give your kids to find out. Jim Daly shares what it is and how it will help your children develop a healthy relationship with money. Support Famil...
How Kids Value Money
Jan. 2, 2026

How Kids Value Money

Do your children know how to handle money well? There is a simple test you can give your kids to find out. Jim Daly shares what it is and how it will help your children develop a healthy relationship with money. Support Famil...
Looking Back to See Ahead
Jan. 1, 2026

Looking Back to See Ahead

As the new year gets underway, it’s wise to stop, take a moment, and look back over the past twelve months. Why? Because, as Jim Daly shares, looking back is key to moving forward. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed liste...
Looking Back to See Ahead
Jan. 1, 2026

Looking Back to See Ahead

As the new year gets underway, it’s wise to stop, take a moment, and look back over the past twelve months. Why? Because, as Jim Daly shares, looking back is key to moving forward. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed liste...
Auld Lang Syne
Dec. 31, 2025

Auld Lang Syne

When the clock strikes midnight, you may usher in the New Year by singing the traditional, “Auld Lang Syne.” But what do the lyrics mean? Jim Daly shares how the words can bring new hope and richness to your relationships. Su...
Everyday Heroes
Dec. 30, 2025

Everyday Heroes

In comic books, heroes wear capes. Jim Daly explains why real heroes are everyday people who make the world a better place by stepping forward instead of looking the other way. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening...
Do You Want to Be Healed?
Dec. 29, 2025

Do You Want to Be Healed?

Everybody wants a better life, but many people aren’t willing to change. Jim Daly offers encouragement for ending your complacency and reaching out for something better in life. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listenin...
Kintsugi
Dec. 26, 2025

Kintsugi

In marriage, broken does not equal worthless. Jim Daly points to the Japanese art form of Kintsugi to describe how to transform the broken pieces of your relationship into something beautiful. Support Family Ministry If you e...
The Light of Christmas
Dec. 25, 2025

The Light of Christmas

If life has gotten so dark this Christmas that you can’t see good things right in front of you, take heart. There is reason for hope. Jim Daly shares why the light of Christmas is bright enough to pierce through any darkness....
Home for Christmas
Dec. 24, 2025

Home for Christmas

There’s beauty to be found in holiday traffic. Jim Daly shares why: All of those planes, trains, and automobiles are headed to the same place: home, and few things are as beautiful as being home for the holidays. Support Fami...
Power of a Mother’s Love
Dec. 23, 2025

Power of a Mother’s Love

What creates men of great character? Most people answer, “Fathers.” However, according to research, moms have a much bigger influence than is often assumed. Jim Daly explains why. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listen...
Memories of Christmas Past
Dec. 22, 2025

Memories of Christmas Past

What’s your favorite Christmas memory? More than likely, even more than the gifts you received is the time you spent with family. Jim Daly explains how this Christmas you can make new memories while you cherish old ones. Supp...
Christmas Secret
Dec. 19, 2025

Christmas Secret

Most of us prefer predictability. Jim Daly explains why the joy of Christmas is all about uncertainty, expectation, and surprise. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give...