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
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
Giving Thanks
11/19/2025
Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and stuffing. Jim Daly shares why, at its heart, Thanksgiving is all about being aware of the blessings God has given us.
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Duration:00:01:30
Beyond the Silent Treatment
11/18/2025
The silent treatment has been around as long as marriage. Which is ironic because cutting off communication is the worst thing you can do. Jim Daly explains why you should talk more, not less, when your marriage hits a rough patch.
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Duration:00:01:30
Handling a Toddler’s Public Tantrum
11/17/2025
Every parent has suffered the dreaded “toddler tantrum.” And yet, many moms and dads don’t know what to do. Jim Daly offers helpful suggestions for gaining control when a little one loses control in public.
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Duration:00:01:30
Raising Responsible Kids
11/14/2025
Making children behave is a common strategy for helping them become more responsible. Jim Daly shares why the most effective way to develop a child’s maturity is to help them learn self-control.
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Duration:00:01:30
What Is Love?
11/13/2025
What is love? Is it a warm, fuzzy feeling? Jim Daly explains why love doesn’t just hold on when life is easy – it holds on when everything within us wants to let go.
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Duration:00:01:30
All Those Terrible Firsts
11/12/2025
It’s never easy when a loved one dies. Still to come are all those “terrible firsts” you experience in their absence. Jim Daly shares tips for making the first holidays without your loved one just a little easier to bear.
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Duration:00:01:30
Wounds No One Sees
11/11/2025
Countless veterans suffer from wounds that no one sees. Jim Daly shares an unforgettable story that taught him humble respect for those who have sacrificed so nobly for the cause of freedom.
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Duration:00:01:30
Control Your Appetites
11/10/2025
When it comes to food, most of us understand the importance of controlling our appetites. Jim Daly explains why that’s wise advice for the sexual health of a marriage as well.
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Character vs. “Right” Traits
11/7/2025
Even when our children make poor choices, we hope they’ll develop good character. Jim Daly explains why good character is an important goal for kids even when they’re doing the right things.
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Hold My Beer!
11/6/2025
Which is more important? Possessing a special talent? Or possessing the character to use that talent for a good purpose? Jim Daly explains why talent reveals what we can do; character reveals what we ought to do.
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Try New Things
11/5/2025
Every marriage hits a lull sooner or later. Jim Daly shares a tip that will help you get out of the rut you’re stuck in and breathe new life into your marriage.
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Duration:00:01:30
Heart Size, Not Gift Size
11/4/2025
Life’s most meaningful rewards come not from having, but from sharing. Jim Daly explains why generosity isn’t determined by the size of your gifts but by the size of your heart.
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When the Problem Isn’t the Problem
11/3/2025
Parenting can be difficult when your perceptions of a problem are incorrect. Jim Daly shares tips that will help you avoid jumping to conclusions too quickly about what’s influencing your child’s behavior.
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Living with Fear and Anxiety
10/31/2025
We all experience moments of worry, but some people suffer from relentless fear. Jim Daly shares practical advice for coming alongside a friend or loved one who struggles with anxiety and steering them in a healthy direction.
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Duration:00:01:30
Unexpected Paths
10/30/2025
When life puts us on an unexpected path, how should we respond? Jim Daly explains why the secret to success isn’t avoiding mistakes, it’s learning how to grow through them and keep moving forward.
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They’ll Grow Out of It
10/29/2025
It’s easy to overreact when children make a mistake. Jim Daly offers tips that’ll help you take a deep breath and relax when your children make poor choices.
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Duration:00:01:30
Love Is a Decision
10/28/2025
Good feelings are worth pursuing in marriage, but good feelings aren’t enough to sustain your relationship. Jim Daly explains why love is, ultimately, a decision.
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What Really Matters
10/27/2025
What really matters in life? Jim Daly shares three bedrock questions to ask yourself that will guide you through your day-to-day activities in a way that fills them with purpose and meaning.
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Duration:00:01:30
Go with the Flow
10/24/2025
Effective parenting requires intentionality and purpose. But it also means spontaneity and “going with the flow.” Jim Daly explains how to channel your objectives as a parent into a close, connected relationship with your children.
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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.
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Duration:00:01:30