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
Beauty in What Remains
4/17/2026
A beautiful life isn’t about perfection; it’s about perseverance. Jim Daly explains how to build a beautiful life by choosing to hold on to hope even when the path forward is difficult.
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Duration:00:01:30
Yes and No
4/16/2026
If you’re a parent, you already recognize that the word “no” is a vital parenting tool. But it can be over-used. Jim Daly explains why the word “yes” is just as important as the word “no.”
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Duration:00:01:30
Wisdom to See Truth
4/15/2026
Things aren’t always what they seem at first glance. Jim Daly shares why wisdom is essential if we hope to rise above the confusion that hides the truth from us.
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Duration:00:01:30
Your Kids' Love Language
4/14/2026
It’s not easy to connect with someone who doesn’t speak the same language – even if that person is your child. Jim Daly explains how to open a whole new world of connection with your children by learning their language.
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Duration:00:01:30
Jumping into the Unknown
4/13/2026
Weddings don’t always go as planned. Neither do marriages. Jim Daly explains why good marriages aren’t a reward for couples who never face adversity but for couples who keep their marriage their top priority despite problems.
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Duration:00:01:28
National Treasure
4/10/2026
Couples often take their marriage for granted and bury it beneath ordinary, everyday things. Jim Daly shares how to prioritize your marriage and honor it for the treasure that it is.
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Duration:00:01:30
The Game of Life
4/9/2026
Sports can be fun, but they also teach children a lot about life. Jim Daly shares why one of the most effective ways to help your child build a successful life is to involve them in team sports.
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Duration:00:01:30
Are You Coachable?
4/8/2026
No one has got marriage all figured out. That’s why Jim Daly believes being coachable is an absolutely crucial quality for any couple hoping to achieve long-term success in their marriage.
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Duration:00:01:30
As It's Happening
4/7/2026
They say, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Jim Daly shares the story of a family who gathered together in the ashes of what used to be their lives, not to lament their loss, but to thank God for His many blessings.
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Duration:00:01:28
The Easter Message
4/6/2026
For many families, Easter is a day for kids to eat candy and hunt for colorful eggs. But there’s a deeper message to the day that many people overlook. Jim Daly explains why Easter offers real hope, despite the problems of this world.
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Duration:00:01:30
Paradox of Good Friday
4/3/2026
Good Friday is a paradox because life is a paradox. Jim Daly explains why Good Friday is about Life overcoming death and redemption overcoming judgment.
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Duration:00:01:30
Parenting Wisdom from Monsters
4/2/2026
A lot of parents rely on anger to get their children to behave properly. Jim Daly explains why loving authority energizes children with positivity and goodness for the rest of their lives.
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Duration:00:01:30
Loved, Not Fooled
4/1/2026
April Fool’s Day is about catching people off-guard with embarrassing surprises they never see coming. Jim Daly shares how you can surprise the people you love with something positive and life-giving.
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Duration:00:01:30
Boys and Girls Are Different
3/31/2026
Boys and girls are different, which can make raising them a challenge. Jim Daly shares how to adapt your parenting style to accommodate differences between your sons and daughters.
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Duration:00:01:28
Back to the Basics
3/30/2026
A marriage losing its spark is bad enough, but there’s something even worse: choosing to stay that way. Jim Daly explains how to restore the romance your marriage once had by getting back to the basics.
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Duration:00:01:30
Fingerprint of the Master
3/27/2026
If something valuable gets thrown into the garbage, does it lose its value? Jim Daly shares why you and I are souls with profound value because we bear the fingerprint of the Master himself.
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Duration:00:01:30
Details Matter
3/26/2026
Details matter. Jim Daly explains why small decisions that seem insignificant in the moment can either stir up big trouble or tremendous success down the road.
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Duration:00:01:30
Take the Lead
3/25/2026
What can you do to heal your relationship with an adult child from whom you’re estranged? Jim Daly encourages you to reconcile by taking the lead, humbling yourself, and reaching out to your child.
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Love and Ashes
3/24/2026
Love isn’t a feeling; it’s an action. Jim Daly explains why our love for others has the power to go on and on and make a positive difference for generations to come.
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What They Say, and What They Mean
3/23/2026
Most couples get married thinking they speak the same language as their spouse. Jim Daly explains why husbands and wives may use the same words, but they don’t always mean the same things.
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Duration:00:01:30