Focus on the Family Commentary

Focus on the Family

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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Friday · 1 min
No Shortcuts
Is there a shortcut to life? Jim Daly shares how a good life is built one day at a time through grit and an unceasing determination to do what’s right. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Thursday · 1 min
More Than Money Can Buy
At its core, work is inherently good and enriches our lives. Jim Daly shares why hard work strengthens our character and shapes us into something more than we were before. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Wednesday · 1 min
The Power of a Wife
They say “behind every great man is a great woman.” That was certainly true for popular author Stephen King, whose wife offered the encouragement he needed to succeed when he didn’t believe in himself. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Tuesday · 1 min
Me, You, and Us
When two healthy individuals fully give themselves to each other, the result is a couple with strength, intimacy, and unity. Jim Daly explains why healthy marriages require three ingredients: Me, You, and Us. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Monday · 1 min
Hard Work
Most parents don’t give their children gifts on Labor Day, but Jim Daly has a unique idea that will set your children up for success as adults in the workforce, in their marriage, and in their own parenting. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
September 4 · 1 min
Fight for Your Child’s Heart
Kids need to be challenged to achieve more than they believe they’re capable of. But they also need a soft place to fall when life gets tough. Learn the power of unconditional love in a child’s life. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
September 3 · 1 min
Beauty in the Storm
Adversity is never fun, but it has the power to reveal the beauty of life if we’re strong enough to see it. Jim Daly explains why faith can help us overcome suffering by reorienting us, so we can see our struggles in a new light. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
September 2 · 1 min
Three Qualities of a Healthy Marriage
Every marriage is unique, but every healthy marriage embodies the same three qualities. Jim Daly explains how those three qualities can help you build a marriage that’s deep enough and wide enough to help your family thrive. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
September 1 · 1 min
Grace Over Revenge
Jim Daly shares a story about Gavin Stone, a young man who proves that the way to live in a world that operates on love and grace is to become a person of love and grace. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
August 31 · 1 min
Clear the Brain Fog
Are you so exhausted that you walk around in a fog? If your nights are short and your days are long, then you might be a parent. Jim Daly explains why even though quiet time isn’t easy to come by as a busy parent, it’s worth pursuing. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
August 27 · 1 min
Time to Grieve
Past cultures encouraged people to set aside their normal routines and focus on their grief for weeks, even months. Not so in modern society. Jim Daly shares why facing our grief and allowing our souls to overcome our wounds takes time. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
August 26 · 1 min
DIY Marriage
A lot of couples find home improvement a mystery, whether it’s fixing a water leak, or fixing a marriage. Jim Daly shares why nothing in your relationship will get done unless you roll up your sleeves and put your plans into action. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
August 26 · 1 min
Character Education
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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
August 25 · 1 min
Beauty in a Baloney Sandwich
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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
August 24 · 1 min
When You Marry Your Prince
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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
August 21 · 1 min
Double Burnout
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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
August 20 · 1 min
Know the Truth
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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
August 19 · 1 min
Want to? Or the Will to?
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?” Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
August 18 · 1 min
Step into the Fog
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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
August 17 · 1 min
Be Curious
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. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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