Focus on the Family Commentary

Focus on the Family Commentary

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Focus on the Family Commentary episodes

  • 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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    2 min
  • 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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    2 min
  • 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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    2 min
  • 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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    2 min
  • Beauty to Live

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, released in 1937, broke every rule of filmmaking. So, why did it succeed? Jim Daly says the answer lies in this truth: while our bodies thrive on food and water, our souls thrive on beauty.

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    2 min
  • Simple Gifts

    Sometimes the best presents are the least expensive. Jim Daly shares why couples say the most cherished items they’ve received from their spouse are those that are simple and heartfelt.

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    2 min
  • Pride Before Destruction

    Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction.” Jim Daly shares a story that demonstrates why pride is dangerous, blinds us to the truth, and makes us ignore signs that trouble lies ahead.

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    2 min
  • 936 Pennies

    Time is fleeting. Your children will grow up in the blink of an eye. Jim Daly encourages parents to do lots of wild activities with their kids, but not to lose sight of the beauty to be found in simple, everyday moments.

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    2 min
  • Hispanic Heritage Month

    Jim Daly honors Hispanic Heritage Month – observed September 15 through October 15 – which celebrates the contributions of the Hispanic community to American society, including the importance of family.

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    2 min
  • What Are the Odds?

    Did you know that mathematically it’s impossible for you to exist? And yet you do. Jim Daly shares a remarkable story that explains why you should never question your value as a person.

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    2 min

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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…