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Focus on the Family Commentary

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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 Christian families thrive together in Christ.

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

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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 Christian families thrive together in Christ.

Language:

English

Contact:

Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO 80995 1-800-232-6459


Episodes
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Opposing Views into Unity

10/23/2025
Married couples often believe they struggle because they’re different from each other. Jim Daly shares why your differences can draw you closer together instead of drive you apart if you handle them well. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Patient as Jell-O

10/22/2025
Success rarely happens overnight. Jim Daly tells how the story of Jell-O illustrates why goals are usually reached by keeping the big picture in mind and staying the course until you achieve them. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Love with Style

10/21/2025
Every marriage faces obstacles. Jim Daly shares about one couple who overcame their troubles by turning their greatest challenge into something that deepened their love even more. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Escape the Darkness

10/21/2025
Are people born evil? Or do we become that way? Jim Daly explains why we’re all susceptible to believing dangerous ideas without a moral center from which we draw clear boundaries between good and evil. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Give It to Him Straight

10/17/2025
Ladies, if you want your husband to know your expectations about romance, about money, about anything, communicate in a way he understands. What way is that? Jim Daly shares why you should “give it to him straight.” Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Hijacking a Language

10/16/2025
Culture warriors are hijacking words in the English language like “mother” and “father” and replacing them with generic, ultimately meaningless terms. Jim Daly explains why whoever controls the language controls the culture. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Choices, Not Fate

10/15/2025
Is it up to fate whether or not men become good fathers? Some guys believe so, especially if they didn’t have a good father growing up. Jim Daly sheds light on what really makes men good dads. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Dewey Defeats Truman

10/14/2025
How do you overcome a broken marriage, an addiction, or a career setback? Jim Daly shares a story about Harry S Truman that demonstrates the importance of staying true to what you believe even when you face impossible odds. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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In Sickness and in Health

10/13/2025
Few things illustrate the meaning of marriage like circumstances that require us to put sacrificial love into action. Jim Daly pays tribute to couples who endure a terminal illness together. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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More Important Than “Stuff”

10/10/2025
While we all have the opportunity to chase the American Dream, Jim Daly shares a story about a moment that taught him not to get so hung up on the “stuff” of life that it became more important than the people in life. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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You Can't Quit

10/9/2025
The road to success is littered with obstacles. Every day is an opportunity to move forward or to step backward. Jim Daly says when times get tough, don’t quit; grow. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Adult Child's Poor Choices

10/8/2025
When a young adult makes poor choices, it can leave even the most confident parents scratching their heads and asking, “What should we do?” Jim Daly offers some helpful suggestions. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Three Questions to Improve Your Marriage

10/7/2025
You and your spouse are like gears in a machine. How can you better mesh and propel your relationship forward? Jim Daly shares three simple questions a couple can ask each other to improve their marriage. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Soar Like a Bird

10/6/2025
Are you struggling to get your life off the ground? A better marriage? Help with your parenting? An improvement in your career? Jim Daly shares how the Wright brothers’ first flight can lift you to new heights of success. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Grab the Hammer

10/3/2025
If you want a strong marriage, Jim Daly has an important tip for you: don’t use a shovel … grab a hammer. Find out what he means and how his advice will build a marriage that lasts a lifetime. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Take Your Best Shot

10/2/2025
Nobody’s perfect, which can make life challenging. Jim Daly explains why a successful life isn’t about perfection. It’s about moving forward, even in the wake of failure. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Not Sinking In

10/1/2025
Have you ever talked to your teenager and thought, “Nothing I say is sinking in”? According to research, that might literally be true. Jim Daly shares why and what you can do about it. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Cone of Silence

9/30/2025
They say the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships. Jim Daly shares why the quality of your relationships is defined by the quality of your communication. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Get Scrubbing

9/29/2025
Men, Jim Daly shares a simple tip that’ll help you improve your marriage as soon as tonight … but you have to be willing to get your hands dirty. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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Words Are Like Nails

9/26/2025
The best course of action through life isn’t always the one we plan for. It’s often the one that catches us by surprise. Jim Daly shares why the more we see beyond failure to new possibilities, the more success we’ll find. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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