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Focus on the Family Commentary is a 90-second daily feature heard on more than 300 stations throughout the United States. Addressing the marriage and parenting topics listeners care about most, Focus on the Family Commentary offers timeless wisdom in an ever-changing world.

Focus on the Family


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    In Your Kids' Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 1:30


    Kids want their parents to be involved in their lives, especially in tough times. Jim Daly tells the story of the bully he faced in elementary school and how things might have been different if he’d had a parent to help him. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Meet Your Neighbors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 1:30


    Life is busy. For everybody. We’re so busy that many of us never take the time to meet our neighbors. Jim Daly explains why life is better when it’s lived in community. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    As a Dog Returns to Its Vomit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 1:30


    If we repeat mistakes, the pain of the consequences gets worse. Jim Daly shares how to listen to what your pain is telling you and then take action. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Early to Bed, Early to Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 1:30


    Are your kids getting enough vitamin Zzzz? It turns out ample sleep may be one of the biggest secrets to a child’s health and well-being. Jim Daly explains why and shares how much rest your kids really need. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Symbols of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 1:30


    A man splashing in the ocean lost his wedding ring and searched for it for two days. Why all the fuss? Jim Daly shares why, like a ring of gold, marriage is precious and valuable, and when it’s nurtured and cared for, it lasts a lifetime. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Curses into Sweetness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 1:30


    It’s hard to speak words of blessing to people if, while growing up, you weren’t taught how. Jim Daly explains why transforming your words into blessings begins with transforming your mind. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Shine a Light of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 1:30


    Anyone can make a difference. How? Jim Daly explains how to shine a light of hope into the world by seeing a need and doing something to meet it. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Memories with Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 1:30


    If you have kids at home, are you taking time to create lasting memories with them before they strike out on their own? Jim Daly explains why time with your children is an investment you’ll never regret making. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Master Your Craft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 1:30


    Are you striving to be your best? Jim Daly explains why we become our greatest selves not by doing the bare minimum, but by stretching beyond our natural abilities. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Square Peg in a Round Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 1:30


    Sometimes it can be a blessing when our kids don’t become what we hope for. Jim Daly shares a personal story that reminded him why parents must hold their dreams for their kids with an open hand. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    It Takes Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 1:30


    Is there a way to protect your marriage from infidelity? Jim Daly explains how couples can spend time together in ways that benefit their relationships. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Are We a Biological or Spiritual Beings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 1:30


    Are human beings nothing more than biological machines? Or is there something more to us, something that transcends mere flesh and blood? Jim Daly explains why human life transcends mere biology. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Be a Participant, not an Obstacle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 1:30


    Ladies, what’s your relationship like with your mother-in-law? If things have turned adversarial, Jim Daly has a few ideas that will help you turn things around. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Mirror of Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 1:30


    Truth is a mirror that reveals who we really are. Jim Daly shares why a good life isn’t found in hearing what we want to hear but in receiving and responding to what’s true. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Dog Days of Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 1:30


    What can an ugly dog teach you about the health of your marriage? Jim Daly explains why, even if your marriage is in trouble, it’s stronger than it looks and can be saved and renewed. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    A Child's Unconditional Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 1:30


    Your child’s love for you can be nurtured, but you don’t have to create it. Jim Daly explains why your child’s love for you is woven into the fabric of your relationship – even if you’re not a perfect parent. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Worth of a Penny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 1:30


    Many people who see a penny on the ground wouldn’t bother to pick it up, believing pennies are basically worthless. Jim Daly explains why pennies – and humans – have deeper value than we see at first glance. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    What Are We Going to Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 1:30


    Every couple encounters battles in life. Jim Daly shares one question you can ask your spouse that will help you come together as a team. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    We Don't Need “Nice”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 1:30


    Some people say that our culture needs nice guys. Jim Daly explains why, for a kinder, gentler, society, we don’t need nice guys, we need strong men. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Parenting Isn't Convenient

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 1:30


    Jim Daly shares a personal story that illustrates why effective parenting isn’t about what’s most convenient, it’s about what’s best for children to learn responsibility and to mature. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    I've Fallen and Can't Get Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 1:30


    Getting older isn’t always easy. Jim Daly shares why getting older gracefully means growing in wisdom and humility. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Take Joy in Each Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 1:30


    Differences often divide a marriage, but they can bring a couple together if a husband and wife take joy in each other. Jim Daly shares how to channel your differences in a positive direction. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    God's Gift of Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 1:30


    American freedom has lasted for 250 years because our ancestors were vigilant and sacrificed to protect it. Jim Daly shares what American citizens must do for freedom to last another 250 years. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    See People's Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 1:30


    Everyone faces obstacles. Those obstacles often influence our sense of identity. Jim Daly shares why we shouldn’t see other people for their limitations; we should see them for their potential. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Get in the Wheelbarrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 1:30


    It’s one thing to agree with an idea in theory; it’s another to commit to it fully. Jim Daly explains why real belief requires action. If we really believe, we’ll take a risk and put our trust to the test. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Parenting as a Medic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 1:30


    Many parents try to rescue their children from making mistakes. Jim Daly explains why kids need to learn how to handle life’s challenges, so they’ll know how to live successfully as adults. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    The Danger of Comparison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 1:30


    It’s dangerous to compare our real lives against what we perceive to be true about other people. Jim Daly explains how to avoid the comparison trap by remembering that things aren’t always what they seem. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Love But Don't Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 1:30


    For a happy marriage, live with the long view in mind. Jim Daly explains why a couple’s relationship can only survive when it’s built on something deeper than how they feel in the moment. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Busting Summer Boredom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 1:30


    Summer is underway, and moms and dads everywhere are already hearing it from their kids: “I’m bored.” Jim Daly shares ideas that help your kids find things to do on their own and keep them busy until school starts again. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Humility and Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 1:30


    Living well is about keeping passion and humility in balance. Jim Daly explains that humility transforms passion into purpose that inspires, uplifts, and brings hope to others. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Tip to Help Kids Earn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 1:30


    Helping your children learn to manage money takes planning, patience, and a little ingenuity. Jim Daly shares how to help your kids learn to put in the time and effort to earn what they want even when it seems out of reach. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Nice? Or Kind?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 1:30


    “Being nice” often means a smile with nothing of substance underneath. “Kindness,” on the other hand, requires something deeper. Jim Daly explains why society needs more than “nice” to thrive. We need genuine kindness. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Encourage Them Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 1:30


    The Wright brothers became the first men to achieve powered flight. The greatest contributor to their success? Growing up with a mother and father. Jim Daly shares how to encourage your children and propel them forward in life. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Drive-Thru Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 1:30


    If you think rushing into marriage is a bad idea, imagine the trouble that erupted for a couple who got married in a drive-thru. Jim Daly shares their story and explains how to build a happy, successful marriage. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Words – Enrich or Erase?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 1:30


    Words have power. They express profound truth or strip it of all meaning. Jim Daly explains why words either anchor us in reality and encourage good things to happen, or distort reality and create confusion and brokenness. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    How to Talk to Your Child About Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 1:30


    When a family member suffers from a terminal illness, the grief of young children is often easy to overlook. Jim Daly explains how to give your children the emotional support they need to cope well when a loved one dies. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Single Mom of a Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 1:30


    Raising boys can present unique challenges for a single mother. Jim Daly shares helpful ideas for making your job easier if you’re parenting on your own. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Fingerprint of the Master

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 1:30


    If something valuable gets thrown into the garbage, does it lose its value? Jim Daly explains why we are souls with profound value because we bear the fingerprint of the Master himself. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Affirm Your Husband

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 1:30


    Ladies, could you use some ideas for creating a happier marriage? Jim Daly shares a simple way to open your husband’s heart and fill his soul with love … for you. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Wounds in Sand, Grace in Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 1:30


    Extending grace to people who hurt us is never easy to do. But Jim Daly shares why forgiveness won’t erase your suffering, it will make it possible for you to move forward toward peace. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Dimmer Switch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 1:30


    Moms and dads often parent like a light switch – all one way or all the other. Jim Daly explains why what kids really need are parents who act like a dimmer switch with a range of responses that meet kids at their point of need. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    Earn This!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 1:30


    Jim Daly shares the story of Ray Lambert, who survived the D-Day invasion in 1944 and spent the rest of his life demonstrating the power of a life rooted in faith, freedom, and humility. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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