Focus on the Family Commentary

Should we cancel our past? Jim Daly explains why for America to move into the future with our liberty intact, we must look backward and remember the freedom upon which our country was built.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

For a household to function smoothly, parents need rules. Jim Daly shares a helpful suggestion for knowing where the lines should be drawn.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Although it’s become controversial to take pride in America, Jim Daly shares why – despite our troubles – our nation is worth celebrating.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Jim Daly shares the story of Japan’s self-proclaimed “do-nothing guy,” who illustrates why human-to-human interaction fills our souls in ways that something artificial never will.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Poet Maya Angelou once said, “In diversity, there is beauty and there is strength.” Is she right? Jim Daly explains why diversity is only a positive when we aim in the same direction.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

How do you know when your marriage is romantic enough? Although romance is too weak to sustain a relationship, Jim Daly explains how to turn it into a strong force that will carry your relationship through the ups and downs of life.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Do you remember playing tetherball back in grade school? Jim Daly explains how this familiar playground activity can help you become a more effective parent and give your children a balanced and well-rounded life.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Research shows that a father’s presence has a tremendous positive impact on children. So does personal experience. Jim Daly shares the difference a dad’s presence would have made in his life.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The word “apocalypse” usually brings to mind catastrophic end-of-the-world scenarios. But Jim Daly explains why if you’re struggling in some area of life, then an apocalypse is what you need.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

There’s no easy way for doctors to tell patients they’re going to die. But some ways are better than others. Jim Daly shares a true story that illustrates how easily technology can become more important than people.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Married couples often think about conflict with each other in black and white terms. But there’s a better way. Jim Daly shares why to view marital conflict in terms of scratches, cuts, and lacerations.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Football and family life have a lot in common. Maybe the most important connection is this: half-hearted effort isn’t good enough. Jim Daly shares how when it comes to a man’s wife and kids, he has to give it his all.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When was the last time you were happy to wait for something? Jim Daly shares about a study revealing that much of the joy we associate with an event is actually found in the anticipation leading up to it.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Parenting boundaries can easily blur. Jim Daly explains why, as your children grow older, your role in their lives day-to-day should decrease.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Sometimes you need a little luck – like the man who holds the record for surviving more lightning strikes than anyone. Jim Daly shares his story and why, along with hard work, you also need things to break your way.Support family ministry: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=1456101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/