Focus on the Family Commentary

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Focus on the Family Commentary episodes

November 04 Why Children Misbehave
According to Dr. Kevin Leman, children misbehave for one of four reasons. Jim Daly shares those four reasons and explains why understanding them will better equip you to know how to respond to your child’s misbehavior.

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November 03 To Err Is Human
The more polished and put together we look the more attractive we’ll seem to people. Or so we believe. Jim Daly explains why it’s actually the opposite. Perfection may attract attention, but authenticity attracts people.

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November 02 Wifestyles
Many wives have no support outside of the home when times are tough inside the home. Jim Daly explains how a woman’s WIFEstyle can create a happier, healthier marriage.

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October 30 Living Sacrifice
What does a committed father look like? A young girl named Gracie can tell you. Jim Daly shares her tragic story and the remarkable sacrifice her dad made on her behalf.

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October 29 The Ming Dilemma
Technology advances every day. Nevertheless, one truth will never change: just because we can do something, that doesn’t mean we ought to. Jim Daly explains.

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October 28 Strength in Community
Many couples face a precarious situation: they feel socially cut off from friends and other couples. Jim Daly explains why isolation eventually weakens a marriage, and community strengthens it.

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October 27 Instinct Over Design
It’s wise to set goals and make plans, but sometimes unexpected moments alter our course. Jim Daly explains why the best decisions in life often aren’t the result of careful planning, but instinct.

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October 26 Mean Parents
Jim Daly says to raise well-behaved kids with strong character, parents should be mean. Seem counterintuitive? Hear why “mean” parents really aren’t mean at all.

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October 23 Never Too Early for Christmas Music
Is October too early for Christmas music? Jim Daly shares why the Christmas message is great to hear any time of year.

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October 22 Toys? Or Time?
What’s more important to your child? Toys? Or time with you? Jim Daly says, “Sure, children love exciting toys and trips, but more than anything they just want to spend time with you.”

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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…