Focus on the Family Commentary

Latest Episodes:

The Fragrance of Wisdom Jun 24, 2022

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The consequences and rewards of our choices both linger – sometimes long after the decision is made. Jim Daly explains why bad choices create a terrible stink, and wise choices leave behind a beautiful fragrance.
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It’s the Memories That Last Jun 23, 2022

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“Parting is such sweet sorrow,” Shakespeare once wrote. Jim Daly reminds parents it’s not the “stuff” we own that our kids will cherish when they leave the nest, it’s the memories we’ve created.
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Quick to Judge Jun 22, 2022

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Are you quick to judge people’s motives? Jim Daly shares why we’ll avoid snap judgments if we truly believe in justice.
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Is Your Marriage Worth Saving? Jun 21, 2022

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Are you struggling to keep your marriage afloat? Jim Daly shares why your marriage is worth saving no matter how deep your relationship problems run.
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Men, Rise Up! Jun 20, 2022

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Do fathers matter? To children? To society? To anyone? Jim Daly explains why America can only be as strong as our families – and our families can only be as strong as our fathers.
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Humble Custodian Jun 17, 2022

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Too many people are filled with their own self-importance. Jim Daly shares why successful people achieve great things through leadership, vision, and humility.
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Your Spouse Is Not the Enemy Jun 16, 2022

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Do you ever feel like an enemy with your spouse, like you’re pitted against one another? Jim Daly explains the benefits that will come to your marriage when you work together as a team.
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Better Than Average Jun 15, 2022

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Because of something called the “Better-Than-Average Effect,” we think of ourselves more highly than we ought to. Jim Daly shares what two things we need to become in actuality the people we hope to be.
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Home Alone Jun 14, 2022

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So your kids say they’re ready to be home without a babysitter. But you’re not so sure. Jim Daly shares how you can know when it’s time to let your kids stay home by themselves.
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Gift of Eden Jun 13, 2022

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When historians look back a hundred years from now, what will they say about how we treated our children? Jim Daly explains why the healthiest societies have always been those who celebrate children.
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