Focus on the Family Commentary
Westwood One
In just 90 seconds, get practical marriage and parenting help from Focus on the Family president Jim Daly. The biblical wisdom from this podcast provides bite-sized encouragement that helps busy Christian families thrive together in Christ.
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Description:
In just 90 seconds, get practical marriage and parenting help from Focus on the Family president Jim Daly. The biblical wisdom from this podcast provides bite-sized encouragement that helps busy Christian families thrive together in Christ.
Twitter:
@focusonthfamily
Language:
English
Contact:
Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO 80995 1-800-232-6459
Website:
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/
Episodes
Bumpy Ride
1/24/2025
Some kids come out of the womb kicking and screaming. The stress can leave parents wondering, “Is all of this worth it?” Jim Daly explains why you may not fully appreciate that the answer is “yes” until after they’re grown.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
The Glow of Faith
1/23/2025
We all face circumstances that are beyond our control. The question is, what do we do when there’s nothing we can do? Jim Daly explains why faith replaces fear and uncertainty with courage and hope.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
You Can't Be Perfect
1/22/2025
Some people strive for excellence. For others, excellence isn’t good enough. They want perfection. Jim Daly explains why, as noble as that goal sounds, it’s actually destructive behavior.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Flashy Things
1/21/2025
Andy Taylor from The Andy Griffith Show said the wrong ideas come wrapped in so much sparkly goodness that children have trouble saying no. Jim Daly helps parents anchor their children in values that transcend right here and now.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
When This and If Only That
1/20/2025
Is your marriage stuck in a rut? Jim Daly explains how to break free from the “when’s” and the “if only’s” of a relationship.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Marriage Like a Well-Oiled Machine
1/17/2025
Gears in a machine can produce power, but they can also grind each other into nothing. Gears in a relationship work the same way. Jim Daly shares how to help your marriage run like a well-oiled machine.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Out of Tune
1/16/2025
You and I know when the world around us is in tune and harmonized. How? Jim Daly shares why, like a tuning fork that vibrates at a particular frequency, our souls resonate when they’re in tune with God’s beautiful melodies.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
When Nothing Is Good for Your Soul
1/15/2025
When was the last time you stopped to smell the roses? Jim Daly explains why, if you’re too busy, the best thing to do is nothing at all.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Stuck in the Doldrums
1/14/2025
Is your marriage stuck in the doldrums? Jim Daly explains the nautical term “doldrums” and shares how to get the winds of romance stirred up again in your relationship.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Boundaries with Adult Children
1/13/2025
What is essential for parents and their adult children to enjoy a healthy relationship? Good boundaries. Jim Daly explains the need for adult children to respect their parents and for parents to avoid being over-involved.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Memories, Not Perfection
1/10/2025
Most of us want things to go well when we spend time with our families. Jim Daly explains why the memories we create – not perfect experiences – are what’s most important.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Abracadabra
1/9/2025
The most important ingredient to success is perseverance. The question is whether you will give up the fight or dig deep when the going gets tough.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Time? Or Money?
1/8/2025
Would you rather have more time with your family? Or more money? Jim Daly explains why you may achieve less and own fewer things if you put your family first, but you’ll savor life far more.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Confidence Through Adversity
1/7/2025
Some parents believe you develop a child’s self-confidence by protecting them from adversity. Jim Daly shares why effective parenting isn’t about making children comfortable but encouraging them toward something greater.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Quick to Listen
1/6/2025
There’s no such thing as a formula in marriage, but Jim Daly offers a tip that comes awfully close. It’s a pattern of communication that’s almost guaranteed to decrease your conflict and make your marriage stronger.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Learn to Speak "Male"
1/3/2025
Many wives assume that communicating with their husbands should be easy. But that’s often not the case. Jim Daly shares how to speak to a husband whose own way of thinking is quite different from yours.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Marriage and Motherhood
1/2/2025
Jim Daly defends Kansas City Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker after he came under fire for praising his wife for her tireless dedication to their marriage and to their children.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
It's What You Do Today
1/1/2025
Do you know how to survive life’s challenges when they hit? Jim Day shares what we can learn from a 61-year-old Australian potato farmer who runs 600-mile ultra-marathons.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Erase the Dividing Line
12/31/2024
A dividing line cuts through the middle of many marriages. On one side is her life; on the other side is his. Jim Daly shares how couples can overcome their differences and become more unified.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30
Family Dinners
12/30/2024
Family dinners are a good idea. The question is how do families find time to eat together when life is so hectic? Jim Daly offers practical solutions.
Support Family Ministry
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Duration:00:01:30