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.
Recent Episodes
April 2, 2026
Paradox of Good Friday
Good Friday is a paradox because life is a paradox. Jim Daly explains why Good Friday is about Life overcoming death and redemption overcoming judgment. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family ...
April 1, 2026
Parenting Wisdom from Monsters
A lot of parents rely on anger to get their children to behave properly. Jim Daly explains why loving authority energizes children with positivity and goodness for the rest of their lives. Support Family Ministry If you enjoy...
March 31, 2026
Loved, Not Fooled
April Fool’s Day is about catching people off-guard with embarrassing surprises they never see coming. Jim Daly shares how you can surprise the people you love with something positive and life-giving. Support Family Ministry ...
March 30, 2026
Boys and Girls Are Different
Boys and girls are different, which can make raising them a challenge. Jim Daly shares how to adapt your parenting style to accommodate differences between your sons and daughters. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed liste...
March 29, 2026
Back to the Basics
A marriage losing its spark is bad enough, but there’s something even worse: choosing to stay that way. Jim Daly explains how to restore the romance your marriage once had by getting back to the basics. Support Family Ministr...
March 27, 2026
Fingerprint of the Master
If something valuable gets thrown into the garbage, does it lose its value? Jim Daly shares why you and I are souls with profound value because we bear the fingerprint of the Master himself. Support Family Ministry If you enj...
March 26, 2026
Details Matter
Details matter. Jim Daly explains why small decisions that seem insignificant in the moment can either stir up big trouble or tremendous success down the road. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the ...
March 25, 2026
Take the Lead
What can you do to heal your relationship with an adult child from whom you’re estranged? Jim Daly encourages you to reconcile by taking the lead, humbling yourself, and reaching out to your child. Support Family Ministry If ...
March 24, 2026
Love and Ashes
Love isn’t a feeling; it’s an action. Jim Daly explains why our love for others has the power to go on and on and make a positive difference for generations to come. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus o...
March 23, 2026
What They Say, and What They Mean
Most couples get married thinking they speak the same language as their spouse. Jim Daly explains why husbands and wives may use the same words, but they don’t always mean the same things. Support Family Ministry If you enjoy...
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