Focus on the Family Commentary

Latest Episodes:

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Aug 22, 2022

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For a household to function smoothly, parents need rules. Jim Daly shares a helpful suggestion for knowing where the lines should be drawn.
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True American Greatness Aug 19, 2022

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Although it’s become controversial to take pride in America, Jim Daly shares why – despite our troubles – our nation is worth celebrating.
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Hungry for Humanity Aug 18, 2022

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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.
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Aim in the Same Direction Aug 17, 2022

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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.
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The Slow Burn of Romance Aug 16, 2022

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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.
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Tether of Love Aug 15, 2022

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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.
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If You Only Knew Aug 12, 2022

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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.
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Redeemed Through Apocalypse Aug 11, 2022

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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.
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More Than a Bag of Bones Aug 10, 2022

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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.
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Scratches, Cuts, and Lacerations Aug 09, 2022

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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.
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