Focus on the Family Commentary

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Attack Your Conflict Sep 18, 2020

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Simple misunderstandings between a husband and a wife can easily escalate into full-blown conflict. Jim Daly shares how couples can build a strong marriage by attacking their conflict, not each other.

National Constitution Day Sep 17, 2020

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Today is National Constitution Day. Jim Daly explains why the best way to celebrate is to protect the ideals of the Constitution as rigorously as we protect the document itself.

Too Many Dating Choices Sep 16, 2020

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Many online daters have discovered that too many choices can be as big a problem as not enough. Jim Daly shares helpful tips for dating that won't leave you feeling overwhelmed. (Original air date: March 17, 2017)

Put Your Beliefs Into Practice Sep 15, 2020

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Being a parent has never been easy. Jim Daly shares why each generation of parents must hope for a better world, then go out do something about it.

Value of a Good Name Sep 14, 2020

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A good family name is built through strong values and integrity. Jim Daly shares how your character can enable your children and grandchildren to be successful in life. (Original air date: Aug. 8, 2016)

Thriving Through Symbols Sep 11, 2020

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We don't always live up to our ideals as a nation. When we fail, the answer isn't to abandon those ideals, but to reinforce them. Jim Daly explains rich, meaningful symbols that ground our culture in the values we need to prosper.

What's a Perfect Family Anyway? Sep 10, 2020

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Perfect families don't exist. Fortunately, the goal isn't perfection. It's a family that's healthy and strong. Jim Daly encourages moms and dads to teach kids how to handle problems with patience and respect. (Original air date: Oct. 6, 2017)

Enter Their World Sep 09, 2020

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Parents, do you know how to deepen your relationship with your children while teaching them how to make good decisions at the same time? Jim Daly explains how to enter your kids' world and communicate in their language.

It Takes a Covenant Sep 08, 2020

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Marriage can be tough. But that's not the reason so many of them fail. Jim Daly explains why a relationship as intimate and profound as marriage can't be built on convenience. It takes a covenant.

Loving Mondays Sep 07, 2020

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If you're off work in recognition of Labor Day, you're probably happy about this Monday. But what will your attitude be when next Monday rolls around? Jim Daly shares how learning to love Mondays can improve your quality of life. (Original air date: Sept. 4, 2017)