Focus on the Family Commentary

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.

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August 26, 2026 1 min

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.
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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.
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August 24, 2026 1 min

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.
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August 21, 2026 1 min

Researchers say that children with parents who suffer from burnout are more likely to experience burnout themselves. Jim Daly encourages you to maintain a healthy balance in life, so your kids can feel free to be kids.
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August 20, 2026 1 min

We can’t strengthen our faith, live healthier, or deepen our relationships if we believe a lie. Jim Daly explains why the more you know the truth and follow it, the happier you’ll be.
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August 19, 2026 1 min

It’s possible to restore a troubled marriage if you ask the right question. Jim Daly explains why the right question isn’t, “Do I want to work on my marriage?” but “Am I willing to work on my marriage?”
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August 18, 2026 1 min

Have you ever felt lost in a fog, like the answers to life were hidden from you by a thick cloud of uncertainty? Jim Daly shares how to overcome your confusion by pressing into it instead of waiting for it to materialize in front of you.
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August 17, 2026 1 min

If you’d like a closer relationship with your children, Jim Daly has a simple suggestion: Be curious. Hear why curiosity is all it takes for children to feel heard and loved.
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August 14, 2026 1 min

Every marriage hits a lull sooner or later. Jim Daly shares a helpful tip that’ll get your relationship out of the rut it’s stuck in and breathe new life into it.
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August 13, 2026 1 min

Do you wake up uninspired or struggle to face the day with purpose and passion? Jim Daly shares how to gain a broader perspective in life by thinking small and finding blessing in life’s everyday moments.
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August 12, 2026 1 min

Unless two people are perfect their road to a good marriage is going to be rough from time to time. Jim Daly shares practical advice for smoothing out relational rough spots, so your marriage can go the distance.
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August 11, 2026 1 min

Science can explain a lot, but it can’t explain everything. Jim Daly shares why it’s reasonable to stay open to the possibility that something mysteriously profound – perhaps even divine – is at work in our lives.
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August 10, 2026 1 min

Sooner or later, every parent of a teenager feels exasperated and asks, “What were you thinking?” Jim Daly answers that question and explains why you should look deeper for answers to their behavior.
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August 7, 2026 1 min

Rules can easily become outdated in a community … or in a home. That’s why forward-thinking parents take a fresh look at their household rules. Jim Daly tells you how.
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August 6, 2026 1 min

It was the Apostle Paul who said that weakness makes us stronger. Jim Daly explains why humility is one of the greatest attributes of a healthy, happy life.
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August 5, 2026 1 min

It can be hard to get along with people living under our own roof, especially when in-laws are brought into the mix. Jim Daly shares how to love your relatives even when you don’t see eye to eye..

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August 4, 2026 1 min

The story of David and Goliath has motivated people toward greatness for centuries. Jim Daly shares how this biblical story teaches that what matters most is not the size of our challenges but the depth of our dedication.
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August 3, 2026 1 min

What is your top priority for your kids – good grades or good character? Jim Daly shares how to encourage your children toward maturity and kindness as well as academic achievement.
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July 31, 2026 1 min

What can you do to find healing for yourself and for your marriage when you suffer the devastation of a miscarriage? Jim Daly shares practical answers.

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July 30, 2026 1 min

Did you know that it’s possible for a single dollar bill to be worth hundreds of dollars beyond its face value? Jim Daly explains why that truth proves every human being is worth immeasurably more than they seem on the surface.

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