Focus on the Family Commentary
Westwood One
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
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@focusonthfamily
Language:
English
Contact:
Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO 80995 1-800-232-6459
Website:
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/
Episodes
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.
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Duration:00:01:30
Soaked in Success
9/25/2025
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.
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Win Any Argument
9/24/2025
In a marriage disagreement, is your goal to win? Jim Daly shares a list of simple ways that you can win every argument you have with your spouse – but there is an important catch.
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Duration:00:01:30
Bored by Luxury
9/23/2025
Modern Americans live in luxury that past generations could only dream about. And, yet, more of us feel lonely, lost, and unhappy than ever before. Jim Daly explains why it’s not luxury that brings our souls to life but purpose.
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Duration:00:01:30
Action the First Time
9/22/2025
How many times have you said, “My kids have to be told five times to do something before they obey”? Jim Daly offers a simple tip for getting your kids to mind you on the first try.
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Duration:00:01:30
Don’t Split the House
9/19/2025
Bitterness makes us want to hurt the person who’s hurt us. There’s a better way. Jim Daly shares how to let go of anger and move forward in peace.
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Duration:00:01:30
Life’s Twists and Turns
9/18/2025
Life is unpredictable. Jim Daly explains why beneath the twists and turns of daily living is a thread of meaning and purpose that runs through it all.
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Duration:00:01:30
Living for Others
9/17/2025
No one is an island. Each of us thrives because of the people who have sacrificed on our behalf. Jim Daly explains why purpose in life comes from recognizing that we all stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us.
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Non-Listening Ears
9/17/2025
Have you ever spent ten minutes arguing with your child about why they should do their chores? Jim Daly gives parents a simple idea for motivating teens to do what’s expected of them – without as much arguing and complaining.
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Build a Stronger Bridge
9/15/2025
Do you know how to build a strong foundation for your marriage? Jim Daly uses the illustration of a suspension bridge to explain how stress distorts your perception of your spouse and suggests what you can do about it.
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I Call it My Blessing Journal
9/12/2025
Kari Stageberg encourages you to remember ways you’ve seen God show up before.
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Deal with the Hurt First
9/11/2025
Dr. John Trent encourages people to deal with internal hurt by focusing on God’s love.
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Respect Differing Opinions
9/10/2025
You and your spouse can and should learn to respect each other’s differing opinions, as Dr. Randy Schroeder explains.
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Quiet Connects
9/9/2025
Dr. Randy Schroeder describes a lesson he learned from a couple who practiced something called, “quiet connects,” during a power outage.
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When Dad Told My Kids His Testimony
9/8/2025
Dr. Josh Mulvihill explains why one of the most effective things a grandparent can do is share his or her testimony with the grandkids.
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“Good Enough” Marriage
9/5/2025
Nobody wants a bad marriage, and nobody can have a perfect one. Jim Daly explains how to know when “good enough” is really good enough.
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Remember Tomorrow
9/4/2025
Are you trying to forget broken relationships or past mistakes? Jim Daly explains why one of the secrets to living a good life is never forgetting your past.
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Cheerlead Your Kids
9/3/2025
When you think of Beethoven, parenting may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But there’s one moment in his life that illustrates how moms and dads can become cheerleaders for their kids. Jim Daly shares the story.
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When Change Is Inevitable
9/2/2025
Do you resist change? Jim Daly explains the two choices we have when change is inevitable: embrace it and discover new potential, or avoid it and risk stagnation.
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The Blessing of Work
9/1/2025
For many people, hard work is a necessary evil to endure until the next weekend rolls around. Jim Daly shares why hard work ought to instill us with gratitude instead of with groans.
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