Focus on the Family Commentary

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The Paradox of Good Friday Apr 02, 2021

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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. (Original air date: April 10, 2020)
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The Brag Test Apr 01, 2021

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There are a lot of ways to evaluate the strength of your marriage. Jim Daly shares a simple idea called "The Brag Test" that can reveal almost everything you need to know about the strength of your relationship.
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Family Warmth Mar 31, 2021

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A lot of parents wonder why children don't adopt their most deeply held values. Jim Daly shares research that explains one of the most important factors to transmitting values to your children. (Original air date: Sept. 9, 2019)
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Do Something Mar 30, 2021

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Evil is real, and it's everywhere. The question is, "What keeps it in check?" Jim Daly explains what all of us can do to take a stand against evil and to stand up for respect, truth, and justice.
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How to Ease Anxiety Mar 29, 2021

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Anxiety is rampant in our culture. Almost everyone is under some kind of pressure. Jim Daly explains what you can do to better navigate the storms of life when you're under stress.
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Power of Small Choices Mar 26, 2021

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Happy marriages don't just happen. They take effort and a willingness to try new things. Jim Daly explains why the quality of your relationship right now is always the culmination of little decisions that stack up over time.
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Big Tech Shutdown Mar 25, 2021

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Did you know that only seven percent of human communication is expressed through words? Jim Daly shares how to find moments in your day to turn off technology and to engage with your family. (Original air date: June 27, 2018)
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Artificial Connection Mar 24, 2021

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Is human connection a necessity, or optional? Jim Daly explains why human relationship is so important to our well-being that we create artificial versions when we don't have the real thing.
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What Your Son Needs Mar 23, 2021

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Do you know what kind of parent your son needs you to be? Jim Daly explains why the answer to that question depends on whether you're the child's mother or father. (Original air date: April 7, 2014)
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Distraction? Or Divine Appointment? Mar 22, 2021

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Do you feel like your to-do list never gets any shorter? Or that every day is a race to keep up? Jim Daly describes one sure sign that you're too busy: the most important people in your life become distractions rather than divine appointments.
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