Focus on the Family Commentary

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Let Kids Deal With Their Monkeys Aug 20, 2021

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Do your teenagers rely on you too much to solve their problems? Jim Daly offers ways to help your teen think through challenging circumstances and find solutions on their own. (Original air date: Oct. 28, 2013)
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The Way Forward Aug 19, 2021

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America is built on the principles of justice, human dignity, and freedom for all, but we've never fulfilled those ideals perfectly. Jim Daly explains why the way forward for America is now what it's always been – a stumbling journey forward.
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What if My Marriage Isn't Perfect? Aug 18, 2021

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Is your marriage a struggle because you don't think it measures up to other couples? Jim Daly explains why a peek behind closed doors would reveal just how imperfect other marriages really are. (Original air date: March 12, 2014)
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Embrace Reality Aug 17, 2021

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When we go through tough times, we have two choices: face reality ... or embrace reality. Jim Daly explains how to put your past in the past and set yourself free to embrace your future.
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Growing Children Aug 16, 2021

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Parenting children is a lot like gardening. Jim Daly explains how to work with what you have, so you can reap a good harvest even when conditions aren't perfect. (Original air date: Aug. 26, 2013)
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Man Like John Wayne Aug 13, 2021

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Many marriages fail because couples are confused about what true manhood is all about. Jim Daly shares how John Wayne helped his son learn two important characteristics about masculinity. (Previous air date: June 16, 2016)
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Like Hitting a Fastball Aug 12, 2021

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Building a strong marriage can be as difficult as hitting a fastball. Jim Daly explains how to hit a home run for your marriage by instilling your relationship with trust and respect.
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Best Break Ever Aug 11, 2021

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Have you ever noticed how good things often come from bad experiences? Jim Daly explains how failure can become a doorway to success. (Previous air date: May 20, 2014)
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Three Simple Rules Aug 10, 2021

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Rules are an important parenting tool. But too many can overwhelm a child. Jim Daly explains how to help your children improve their behavior by doing away with long rule sheets and simplifying your expectations.
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College or Modeling Agency? Aug 09, 2021

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The more expensive something is, the better its quality, right? That may not be true when it comes to a college education. Jim Daly shares why your kids' futures don't depend on attending a college that's out of your price range. (Previous air date: May 9, 2016)
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