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.
Episodes
Most of our Founding Fathers were people of deep faith. Jim Daly explains why Independence Day is more than a celebration of triumph over tyranny. It’s also a celebration of deep conviction.
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Earning a driver’s license was once a time-honored tradition, but it’s become less important among today’s teenagers. Jim Daly explains the negative impact this cultural shift has on your teenager’s ability to develop healthy relationships.
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The secret to a good marriage is love and romance. But so are good boundaries. Jim Daly explains the “Billy Graham Rule,” which fosters trust, deepens intimacy, and protects a marriage before it’s ever in danger.
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Marrying into a family immerses you into a group of people who see the world differently than you do, which can lead to conflict. Jim Daly explains how to offer your in-laws grace and build a bridge instead of building walls.
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According to a mountain of data from a diverse group of experts, the institution of marriage matters. Jim Daly explains how research clearly confirms what we know intuitively: that marriage is good for society.
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It was Jesus who said, “Love your enemies.” But how exactly do we do that? Jim Daly shares why love often shines brightest when the circumstances surrounding it are darkest.
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Children often struggle to find their identities. Jim Daly explains why effective parenting is all about having vision for who your children are and for who they can become.
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Bullying is pervasive in public schools. Children facing this situation need to know that mom and dad are on their side. Jim Daly shares four ways parents can support their kids when they’re being bullied.
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Weddings don’t always go as planned. Neither do marriages. Even the best relationships face obstacles. Jim Daly shares how successful couples keep their relationship a top priority even when life doesn’t go as planned.
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If your struggles seem too big to overcome, don’t give up hope. Jim Daly explains why you can accomplish more than you think if you have a deep enough reason why.
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Juneteenth memorializes the end of slavery in America. Jim Daly explains why, although our nation will never be perfect, our country is worthy of praise because it stumbles forward, toward our highest principles.
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Father’s Day is important because it focuses our attention on fatherhood, one of the most important roles in society. If Father’s Day isn’t joyful for you, Jim Daly shares how to overcome your emotional struggle and find healing.
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They say eyes are the window to the soul. Men, if that’s true, then what are your wife’s eyes telling you? Jim Daly explains why what you see in her eyes might very well depend on what she sees in yours.
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When conflict happens in marriage, spouses assume they know exactly what happened and why. Jim Daly explains why two factors help a couple overcome conflict: one is the facts; the second is their interpretation of the facts.
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Children spell love T-I-M-E. Jim Daly shares a “no phone zone” idea that can help your family create deeper bonds with each other using time you already have available.
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When boys roughhouse, parents have a choice: overprotect them or allow them room to discover what they’re made of. Jim Daly offers advice for finding a good balance with high energy boys.
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They say never judge a book by its cover. It’s true of people as well. Jim Daly shares the story of Daryl Davis, who is living proof that a person’s value isn’t always obvious on the surface.
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Do you know an adult who has trouble sticking with jobs and relationships? Jim Daly explains why what you teach your children now will impact them in adulthood … for better or for worse.
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Are we doing our part as citizens to protect our republic? Are we living with the same courage our forefathers did? Jim Daly explains why the survival of American freedom depends on you and me protecting it.
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Misunderstanding drives a lot of marital conflict. Jim Daly explains a way to resolve conflict that will help you understand why your spouse thinks and acts the way they do.
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