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Focus on the Family Commentary
Hosted by Focus on the Family · EN
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.
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A Handshake Is a Handshake
1w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizeWhen we have integrity, our behavior matches our values. Jim Daly shares the story of two friends who prove why it’s valuable to do what’s right, not because it’s easy, but because it’s the right thing to do. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Transcribe →What’s It For?
1w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizeG.K. Chesterton said, “Every high civilization decays by forgetting obvious things.” Jim Daly reminds us of some obvious – and crucially important – ideas that society has forgotten about marriage. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Transcribe →You're Good Enough
2w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizeSelf-confidence is crucial to a child’s well-being. Believing that they’ve got what it takes is something children learn from parents. Jim Daly shares how parents can literally speak confidence into their children’s lives. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Transcribe →Tell Me Who I Am
2w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizeIs honesty really the best policy, even when it opens the door to suffering and pain? Jim Daly explains why the truth may sting, but it offers us our greatest – and often only – chance to find healing, peace, and purpose. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Transcribe →Look Underneath
2w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizeHow should you respond if your child looks you in the eye and says, “No. I won’t do what you tell me to do”? Jim Daly explains why it’s wise to understand the motive beneath your child’s behavior before taking action. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Transcribe →When You're Up to Your Eyeballs
2w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizeIn one national survey, a majority of couples admitted to arguing about their wedding plans. Jim Daly offers tips for investing as much into your marriage as you do the wedding ceremony. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Transcribe →Character of a Champion
2w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizeAnyone with talent can be a winner, but it takes character to be a champion. Jim Daly explains why character reflects who we are even when we don’t achieve our goals Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback..
Transcribe →Mother’s Day Memories
3w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizeThis Sunday is one of the most meaningful holidays on the calendar: Mother’s Day. Whether your mother is living or has already passed away, you can honor her life. Jim Daly shares how. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Transcribe →National Day of Prayer
3w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizeToday is the National Day of Prayer. Jim Daly shares about the history of this national observance and where to find organized events in your community. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
Transcribe →Choose to Stay
3w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizeJim Daly shares why, no matter what you’re going through in life, the greatest choice you’ll ever make as a parent is the choice to stay and be a loving, steady presence in your child’s life. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.
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