Focus on the Family Commentary

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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Most couples don’t realize how simple it can be to make a good marriage great or to infuse a struggling marriage with new life. Jim Daly shares three simple ideas that will make your marriage better. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Many people believe perfect conditions would enhance our ability to live successfully. But an experiment conducted in the 1980s proved that’s not true. Jim Daly shares why adversity is necessary for us to grow strong and to thrive. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

National tragedy is hard to explain to young children. Jim Daly shares how to help your children not fear the world but respect its dangers. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

When it comes to marriage, an exit strategy might sound like a good idea, but it weakens the relationship, not makes it stronger. Jim Daly explains why healthy marriages are built on commitment, not contingencies. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Two kinds of people influence the quality of your life: those who support you … and those who don’t. Jim Daly explains why you can trust criticism from a friend, even when their advice hurts. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Children are surrounded by a world of opinionated voices. Jim Daly offers a tip that will help you be not be not just a voice in your child’s life, but the voice. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Do you recognize how what you do in your marriage, in your parenting, or at work makes a difference? Jim Daly explains the extraordinary ways your presence ripples outward beyond what you could ever imagine. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Every marriage has to overcome obstacles. Jim Daly shares the inspiring story of one couple who turned their greatest challenge into something that deepened their love even more. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Life is hard. That’s why resilience is one of the most important qualities you can instill in your children. Jim Daly shares why the greater your kids’ ability to overcome adversity the greater their opportunity for success. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

One million is a big number any time. But today – Memorial Day – that number takes on even greater value and significance. Jim Daly explains why. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Every marriage hits a lull sooner or later. Jim Daly shares a helpful tip that’ll get you out of the rut you’re stuck in and breathe new life into your marriage. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Icons are images that remind us about deeper things in life. Jim Daly shares the story of a symbol of strength and resilience hiding in plain sight within the Mission District of San Francisco. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

It’s tough to watch someone suffer the effects of a divorce – especially if that someone is your own child. Jim Daly shares how to help your kids weather the aftermath of your divorce. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

When we have integrity, our behavior matches our values. Jim Daly shares the story of two friends who prove why it’s valuable to do what’s right, not because it’s easy, but because it’s the right thing to do. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

G.K. Chesterton said, “Every high civilization decays by forgetting obvious things.” Jim Daly reminds us of some obvious – and crucially important – ideas that society has forgotten about marriage. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Self-confidence is crucial to a child’s well-being. Believing that they’ve got what it takes is something children learn from parents. Jim Daly shares how parents can literally speak confidence into their children’s lives. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Is honesty really the best policy, even when it opens the door to suffering and pain? Jim Daly explains why the truth may sting, but it offers us our greatest – and often only – chance to find healing, peace, and purpose. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

How should you respond if your child looks you in the eye and says, “No. I won’t do what you tell me to do”? Jim Daly explains why it’s wise to understand the motive beneath your child’s behavior before taking action. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

In one national survey, a majority of couples admitted to arguing about their wedding plans. Jim Daly offers tips for investing as much into your marriage as you do the wedding ceremony. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Anyone with talent can be a winner, but it takes character to be a champion. Jim Daly explains why character reflects who we are even when we don’t achieve our goals Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback..

This Sunday is one of the most meaningful holidays on the calendar: Mother’s Day. Whether your mother is living or has already passed away, you can honor her life. Jim Daly shares how. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Today is the National Day of Prayer. Jim Daly shares about the history of this national observance and where to find organized events in your community. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Jim Daly shares why, no matter what you’re going through in life, the greatest choice you’ll ever make as a parent is the choice to stay and be a loving, steady presence in your child’s life. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Is it possible to keep the romance alive in your marriage or to restore the passion you once had? Jim Daly says, “Yes,” and suggests the key is prioritizing where you place your attention. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

If your marriage is struggling, the best advice is to stick to the center of the road. Jim Daly explains how to avoid both ditches – passivity and aggression – with a balanced approach – assertiveness. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

How does your family resolve your disagreements? Do you bicker and fight? Or do you seek unity and sacrifice for each other? Jim Daly explains how to stop conflict before it escalates by finding common ground. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Do your children come to you for advice and wisdom? If not, Jim Daly explains a great activity called “Walk the Plank” that will teach your children how to trust you in difficult circumstances. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Some people date because they want to hang out and have fun. But to find a relationship that lasts, Jim Daly shares how to date with purpose. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Marriages thrive on desire, not obligation. Jim Daly explains how a man can make his wife’s heart come alive by treating their relationship like a flower in need of nurturing, instead of a stuffy rule book to follow. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

At some point, every parent asks the same question: “When will I have time for me?” Jim Daly offers encouragement for finding balance when life is always so busy. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

What does true beauty look like? The answer to that question isn’t as obvious as society wants you to believe. Jim Daly explains why true beauty is often imperfection itself. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

According to counselors, unhealthy marriages struggle because spouses don’t listen to each other very well. Jim Daly shares why building a healthy marriage isn’t about how much or how loudly we speak, but about how deeply we listen. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

No parent wants their teenager to rebel, but they probably will. Testing boundaries is part of adolescence. Jim Daly shares how you can channel your teenager’s rebellion in a positive direction that will benefit them … and you. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

One thing has always been true about human nature: we don’t want opinions forced upon us. Jim Daly explains why lasting change comes through persuasion, not power. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Many couples would benefit from a financial budget. Jim Daly explains how couples can each do their part, despite their differences, to get out of debt, live on a budget, and move forward as a team. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

A beautiful life isn’t about perfection; it’s about perseverance. Jim Daly explains how to build a beautiful life by choosing to hold on to hope even when the path forward is difficult. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

If you’re a parent, you already recognize that the word “no” is a vital parenting tool. But it can be over-used. Jim Daly explains why the word “yes” is just as important as the word “no.” Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.