Seasons for Survival
Focus on the Family Commentary - Fri Apr 26 05:30:04 2024 - 3

What do you do when the storms of life hit? Do you give yourself time to grieve? Or do you feel pressured to “get on with life”? Jim Daly shares helpful ideas for dealing with heartache.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened ...

End Anxiety
Focus on the Family Commentary - Fri Apr 26 05:30:04 2024 - 2

According to the National Center for Health, 27% of people suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Jim Daly offers tips for what to do when you feel anxious.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...

Basics of Discipline
Focus on the Family Commentary - Fri Apr 26 05:30:04 2024 - 3

In many ways, being a parent is the most natural thing in the world. But there’s a lot to learn as well. Jim Daly offers helpful pointers for understanding how and when to discipline your child.   Support Family Ministry   If you've lis...

History Is the Best Teacher
Focus on the Family Commentary - Wed Apr 24 05:30:04 2024 - 5

Life is all about learning from our mistakes. A better tomorrow is created by living as we should today. Jim Daly explains why the best way forward is understanding the past because history is always the best teacher.   Support Family Mini...

Get Married Anyway
Focus on the Family Commentary - Wed Apr 24 05:30:04 2024 - 3

Young people these days wonder if they should get married. After all, a lot of things can go wrong. Jim Daly explains why, despite the risks, young people should get married anyway.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of...

Capable of More
Focus on the Family Commentary - Fri Apr 19 05:30:05 2024 - 4

We don’t discover how strong we are until our strength is tested. Jim Daly shares a good reason for not giving up hope when your struggles seem too big to overcome.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...

Marriage with a Smile
Focus on the Family Commentary - Thu Apr 18 05:30:04 2024 - 3

There’s an old saying that “laughter is good for the soul.” Jim Daly explains why it’s good for the soul of your marriage as well.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback...

Get Some Sleep
Focus on the Family Commentary - Wed Apr 17 05:30:04 2024 - 5

How much sleep do you need to thrive as a parent or a spouse? If your answer is, “more than I’m getting,” Jim Daly shares ideas for avoiding fatigue, irritability, and daytime drowsiness.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listen...

Would You Save a Murderer?
Focus on the Family Commentary - Tue Apr 16 05:30:04 2024 - 4

It was Jesus who said, “Love your enemies.” But how exactly do we do that? Jim Daly shares why love often shines brightest when the circumstances surrounding it are darkest.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our...

To Quit or Not to Quit
Focus on the Family Commentary - Tue Apr 16 05:30:04 2024 - 4

Has your child ever begged your permission to take part in a sport or other activity, then wants to quit after only a short time? Jim Daly offers suggestions for allowing them to give up or insisting that they finish.   Support Family Mini...

Operation for the Soul
Focus on the Family Commentary - Fri Apr 12 05:30:04 2024 - 4

Would you forgive someone who ruined your life? Jim Daly shares a story that illustrates why forgiveness is an operation for your soul that releases you to new life.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...

A Community of Friends
Focus on the Family Commentary - Thu Apr 11 05:30:04 2024 - 5

Our need for community is wired into our souls. Jim Daly explains why connecting with other people isn’t a mundane activity. It’s transcendent.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your...

Greatest Years of Influence
Focus on the Family Commentary - Wed Apr 10 05:30:05 2024 - 5

Many moms and dads think they’re done parenting once their kids move out. That’s not always the case. Jim Daly explains how the empty nest years offer some of your greatest opportunities for influence if you’re prepared.   Support Fa...

Sniglets
Focus on the Family Commentary - Tue Apr 9 05:30:04 2024 - 4

Comedian Rich Hall did a routine back in the 80’s called Sniglets, defined as any word that should be in the dictionary but isn’t. Jim Daly shares a Sniglet that will help you navigate the uncertainties of life with faith and confidence...

Love Doesn’t Demand
Focus on the Family Commentary - Tue Apr 9 05:30:04 2024 - 5

If there’s a secret to marriage, it’s this: Love doesn’t demand its own way. It denies itself and focuses on the needs of others. But that’s not always easy to do. Jim Daly shares a personal story that illustrates what love is all a...

Honeymoon Horror Stories
Focus on the Family Commentary - Tue Apr 9 05:30:04 2024 - 5

Many women dream about their wedding from the time they’re little girls. Jim Daly shares what to do if your special day becomes a “Honeymoon Horror Story.”   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas...

Honeymoon Horror Stories
Focus on the Family Commentary - Tue Apr 9 05:30:04 2024 - 6

Many women dream about their wedding from the time they’re little girls. Jim Daly shares what to do if your special day becomes a “Honeymoon Horror Story.”   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, pleas...

Love Doesn’t Demand
Focus on the Family Commentary - Fri Apr 5 05:30:05 2024 - 4

If there’s a secret to marriage, it’s this: Love doesn’t demand its own way. It denies itself and focuses on the needs of others. But that’s not always easy to do. Jim Daly shares a personal story that illustrates what love is all a...

Are You Afraid to Live?
Focus on the Family Commentary - Thu Apr 4 05:30:04 2024 - 3

How do we live in the shadow of absolute loss and still enjoy a happy, fulfilled life? Jim Daly explains why not fearing death is rooted in not being afraid to live.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, p...

Kids Can’t Ride Two Horses
Focus on the Family Commentary - Wed Apr 3 05:30:04 2024 - 4

How does the image of a circus performer standing atop two horses illustrate passing on values to your children? Jim Daly explains why it’s important for parents to share a similar worldview.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listen...

Fight It Out
Focus on the Family Commentary - Tue Apr 2 05:30:04 2024 - 5

Some people say, “You shouldn’t argue with your spouse.” Hear why Jim Daly says, “The key is disagreeing in ways that move your relationship forward.”   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please...

April Fool’s Day
Focus on the Family Commentary - Mon Apr 1 05:30:03 2024 - 3

Years ago on this day, Burger King promoted their “left handed Whopper.” Also on this day in the 1990s, Richard Nixon announced a run for the presidency. Jim Daly explains why off the wall events happen on this day, and how similar thin...

When to Have Kids
Focus on the Family Commentary - Fri Mar 29 05:30:04 2024 - 5

Choosing when to have kids is a very personal decision, and couples wait for a lot of reasons. Jim Daly explains why waiting for the perfect time to have children may not be the best idea.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to...

When Life Hits
Focus on the Family Commentary - Thu Mar 28 05:30:04 2024 - 3

When life seems to be crashing in on us, one of the worst things we can do is try to handle it on our own. Jim Daly explains why we need the support of a trusted community when times get tough.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listen...

The Core of Marriage
Focus on the Family Commentary - Thu Mar 28 05:30:04 2024 - 4

One of the best ways to build a healthy marriage is to talk about your relationship. Jim Daly shares how to connect at a deeper level by remembering the acrostic CORE, which stands for commitment, openness, repentance, and empathy.   Suppo...