Focus on the Family Commentary

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Focus on the Family Commentary episodes

October 15 Secret Riches
We think one look is all it takes to understand another person. Jim Daly shares a story that illustrates why to fully know someone, we must get beneath the surface.

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October 14 Grace to Become One
No matter how much you and your spouse share in common, you won’t mesh in every part of your relationship. Jim Daly explains how to navigate differences, so they bring you and your spouse together instead of driving you apart.

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October 13 The Truth We Speak
To communicate truth effectively, we must keep two things in mind: what we speak and how we speak it. Jim Daly explains how to persuade people to consider different perspectives by offering them truth wrapped in kindness.

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October 12 Benefits of Raising a Bookworm
Are you worried that your child reads too much? Jim Daly encourages you to understand that bookworms often develop character more deeply than children who don’t read.

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October 09 Firmly Flexible
You and your spouse may plan for the future, but how do you respond when life is beyond your control? Jim Daly explains why happy couples stay flexible in their circumstances but firm in their commitment to each other.

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October 08 Talk to Yourself
Our words have power. Jim Daly shares how to block out negativity and inspire yourself forward with words of grace, hope, and faith.

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October 07 Empty Yourself
Small disagreements can divide a couple. Jim Daly explains why emptying yourself of yourself can turn what drives you apart into something that brings you together instead.

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October 06 Success Takes Time to Develop
Whatever you’re after, success takes time. Jim Daly shares why a great marriage, a great career, or kids with great character require patience and the determination never to give up.

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October 05 Authoritative Parents
How do you respond when your child makes a mistake? Jim Daly explains why the best parenting approach is discipline that’s firm without being harsh.

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October 01 Never Too Late to Say, “I’m Sorry”
If your relationship with one of your children is broken, and you think it’s too late to repair the damage, think again. It’s never too late. But there is a catch. Jim Daly shares the key to mending a broken relationship.

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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…