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
101 Times
8/18/2025
There may not be a secret to disciplining children, but this idea comes close: don’t give up too soon. Jim Daly shares how the number 101 can transform how you discipline in your household.
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Duration:00:01:30
Back-to-School Finances
8/15/2025
A new school year is upon us, which means the hunt for school supplies – the second largest expense for families each year, outranked only by Christmas. Jim Daly shares helpful tips for stretching your back-to-school dollars.
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Duration:00:01:30
National Treasure
8/14/2025
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
Bring the Right Ingredients
8/13/2025
Is your relationship with your teenager a struggle? Do you fear it’s too late to turn things around? Don’t lose hope. Jim Daly shares how your relationship can be improved if you bring the right ingredients to bear.
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Duration:00:01:30
How to Train a Dragon
8/12/2025
Small bad habits, left unchecked, can become big problems. Jim Daly explains why the best approach to living well is paying attention to the little things.
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Duration:00:01:30
Marriage in a Bathroom
8/11/2025
What kind of obstacles would you fight to overcome to get married? Jim Daly shares the story of one couple whose commitment to marriage placed the setting for their wedding in the unlikeliest of places.
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Duration:00:01:30
Assume the Best
8/8/2025
Couples often blame each other when things don’t go the way they’d hoped. The solution is to assume the best – not the worst – about your spouse. How do you do that? Jim Daly has great advice for struggling couples.
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Duration:00:01:30
Like a Valuable Coin
8/7/2025
Did you know that the world’s rarest quarter is actually worth thousands of dollars? Jim Daly explains why, like a coin whose value is far beyond what you’d expect, people are more extraordinary than they appear at first glance.
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Duration:00:01:30
In Your Kids’ Corner
8/6/2025
Kids want their parents to be involved in their lives, especially in tough times. Jim Daly tells the story of the bully he faced in elementary school and how things might have been different if he’d had a parent to help him.
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Duration:00:01:30
Meet Your Neighbors
8/5/2025
Life is busy. For everybody. We’re so busy that many of us never take the time to meet our neighbors. Jim Daly explains why life is better when it’s lived in community.
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Duration:00:01:30
As a Dog Returns to Its Vomit
8/4/2025
If we repeat mistakes, the pain of the consequences gets worse. Jim Daly shares how to listen to what your pain is telling you and then take action.
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Duration:00:01:30
Early to Bed, Early to Rise
8/1/2025
Are your kids getting enough vitamin Zzzz? It turns out ample sleep may be one of the biggest secrets to a child’s health and well-being. Jim Daly explains why and shares how much rest your kids really need.
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Duration:00:01:30
Symbols of Love
7/31/2025
A man splashing in the ocean lost his wedding ring and searched for it for two days. Why all the fuss? Jim Daly shares why, like a ring of gold, marriage is precious and valuable, and when it’s nurtured and cared for, it lasts a lifetime.
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Duration:00:01:30
Curses into Sweetness
7/30/2025
It’s hard to speak words of blessing to people if, while growing up, you weren’t taught how. Jim Daly explains why transforming your words into blessings begins with transforming your mind.
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Duration:00:01:30
Shine a Light of Hope
7/29/2025
Anyone can make a difference. How? Jim Daly explains how to shine a light of hope into the world by seeing a need and doing something to meet it.
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Duration:00:01:30
Memories with Kids
7/25/2025
If you have kids at home, are you taking time to create lasting memories with them before they strike out on their own? Jim Daly explains why time with your children is an investment you’ll never regret making.
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Duration:00:01:30
Master Your Craft
7/24/2025
Are you striving to be your best? Jim Daly explains why we become our greatest selves not by doing the bare minimum, but by stretching beyond our natural abilities.
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Duration:00:01:30
Square Peg in a Round Hole
7/23/2025
Sometimes it can be a blessing when our kids don’t become what we hope for. Jim Daly shares a personal story that reminded him why parents must hold their dreams for their kids with an open hand.
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Duration:00:01:30
It Takes Time
7/22/2025
Is there a way to protect your marriage from infidelity? Jim Daly explains how couples can spend time together in ways that benefit their relationships.
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Duration:00:01:30
Are We a Biological or Spiritual Beings?
7/21/2025
Are human beings nothing more than biological machines? Or is there something more to us, something that transcends mere flesh and blood? Jim Daly explains why human life transcends mere biology.
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Duration:00:01:30