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
Mom Used to Tell Me
5/9/2025
It’s been over 50 years since Jim Daly’s mom died, but he still remembers helpful things she said that shaped the man he became. Jim shares a few of those comments and encourages you to consider how your mother influenced your life.
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Duration:00:01:30
All the Marbles
5/8/2025
It’s sad but true – we accept hypocrisy within ourselves much more easily than we accept it in others. Jim Daly shares why each of us chooses to create a world that’s broken … or a world that’s filled with love, courage, and justice.
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Duration:00:01:30
“Do” Goals Versus “Be” Goals
5/7/2025
Achieving goals in life doesn’t mean much if you aren’t becoming a better person along the way. Jim Daly explains why, in addition to “do” goals, we need “be” goals as well.
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Duration:00:01:30
Imperfect Couples
5/6/2025
Every couple is a work in progress. Jim Daly shares how you and your spouse can be intentional about working together to create a “perfectly imperfect” marriage.
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Duration:00:01:30
Manners for the Long Haul
5/5/2025
Teaching manners to kids isn’t always easy. Jim Daly shares a personal story of an incident that taught him and his wife why parents have to stick with teaching manners for the long haul.
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Duration:00:01:30
The Gift of Not Giving
5/2/2025
Buying gifts for children can be fun, but parents can overdo it. Jim Daly shares why letting children earn the things they want will help them develop the maturity they’ll need throughout adulthood.
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Duration:00:01:30
Hope Like a Diamond
5/1/2025
Goodness is often hidden beneath the surface of our bad circumstances, but we’re blind to it. Jim Daly explains why, though hardship is never easy, it can sometimes become the source of something better in our lives.
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Duration:00:01:30
Harder and Faster
4/30/2025
Life is busy, but when we get out of balance, we often miss out on the very things that make life worth living. Jim Daly shares a timely story that explains why it’s so important to make room for the important people in our lives.
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Duration:00:01:30
What Will Your Legacy Be?
4/29/2025
What kind of legacy would you like to leave for your children? Jim Daly explains why, for bad or for good, your influence will ripple through the lives of your children long after you’re gone.
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Duration:00:01:30
Cracks of Busyness
4/28/2025
Busyness keeps the ground beneath a marriage shaky, which leads to cracks in the relationship. Jim Daly shares how couples can overcome busyness together.
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Duration:00:01:30
Art of Husbandry
4/25/2025
Things are rarely black and white in marriage. Even when a husband thinks he knows what to do, uncertainty can rise up. Jim Daly shares why being a good husband isn’t rocket science, but there is an art to it.
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Duration:00:01:30
Present in Our Suffering
4/24/2025
“Where is God when we suffer?” is one of the most common questions people ask. Jim Daly explains why it’s in the darkness that God’s light shines the brightest.
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Duration:00:01:30
Miscarriage: Finding Hope in the Midst of Loss
4/23/2025
According to the March of Dimes, between 10 and 20 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage. And yet, most people don’t understand how to come alongside a loved one who has suffered one. Jim Daly shares helpful advice.
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Duration:00:01:30
Top Gun Marriage
4/22/2025
Hollywood gets a lot wrong. Like romance. True love is portrayed as a one-time flash of passion. Jim Daly shares why real love stories are built out of trust, commitment, and shared purpose.
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Duration:00:01:30
See Long Term
4/21/2025
Jim Daly shares a personal story that illustrates why teaching children to take responsibility today enables them to live as successful adults tomorrow.
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Duration:00:01:30
More Valuable Than Vomit
4/18/2025
If you’re thinking about divorce, take a deeper look at your marriage. Your relationship might have more value than you think. Jim Daly illustrates why – with a true story about whale vomit.
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Duration:00:01:30
Irreducible Complexity
4/17/2025
Tough realities are overcome by pursuing the right things. Jim Daly explains why the future of our country depends on stable homes with moms and dads who work hard to cultivate thriving relationships.
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Duration:00:01:30
Temperament and Obedience
4/16/2025
Many parents feel frustrated that they teach their children the same values, but one seems to “get it” and another doesn’t. Jim Daly explains how a child’s personality can impact his or her reception of values.
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Duration:00:01:30
A Beautiful Lawn, A Beautiful Life
4/15/2025
The secrets to living a good life are everywhere. You just need to recognize them when you see them. Jim Daly explains how to achieve success in any area of life by becoming a student.
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Duration:00:01:30
Mending the Holes in Your Marriage
4/14/2025
A fishing net with gaping holes in it is useless. So is a marriage. Jim Daly shares how to mend your marriage in a similar way as fishermen mend their nets.
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Duration:00:01:30