Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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....

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...

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.

Dr. John Trent encourages people to deal with internal hurt by focusing on God’s love. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

You and your spouse can and should learn to respect each other’s differing opinions, as Dr. Randy Schroeder explains. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your fee...

Dr. Randy Schroeder describes a lesson he learned from a couple who practiced something called, “quiet connects,” during a power outage. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, plea...

Dr. Josh Mulvihill explains why one of the most effective things a grandparent can do is share his or her testimony with the grandkids. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, pleas...

Nobody wants a bad marriage, and nobody can have a perfect one. Jim Daly explains how to know when “good enough” is really good enough. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, pleas...

Are you trying to forget broken relationships or past mistakes? Jim Daly explains why one of the secrets to living a good life is never forgetting your past. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Fa...

When you think of Beethoven, parenting may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But there’s one moment in his life that illustrates how moms and dads can become cheerleaders for their kids. Jim Daly shares the story. Su...