What Are the Odds?

Did you know that mathematically it’s impossible for you to exist? And yet you do. Jim Daly shares a remarkable story that explains why you should never question your value as a person. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedbac…

Three-Quarters of the Way

How far would you go to build a successful marriage? Former first lady Barbara Bush did whatever it took by going, as she put it, “Three-quarters of the way.” Jim Daly explains. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Purposefully Pursue

After marriage, the daily grind of life takes over, you get pulled in different directions, and your relationship drifts. Jim Daly explains why the remedy is to be intentional about your relationship by dating all over again. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family…

Not Smart but Intelligent

Some kids are artists or musicians or understand chemistry. Other kids are good at sports or rebuilding engines. Jim Daly explains why every parent needs to answer the question, “What does intelligence look like in my child?” Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family…

Mom Is Her Son’s First Love

Studies show that boys are much more likely to grow into competent men when their mothers influence them to harness their strength and channel it properly. Jim Daly explains the role mothers play in shaping men of character. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family …

Impact the World Around You

We all have an opportunity to impact the world around us. Jim Daly explains how we can live our lives in a way that changes thousands of others. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Spiritual Intimacy

Spiritual intimacy shapes the heart and soul of a marriage. Jim Daly shares why, at its core, spiritual intimacy isn’t about what you do together. It’s about who you are together. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

What’s Your Algorithm?

Life is one big algorithm. We predict how we’ll behave in the future by looking at how we’ve behaved in the past. Jim Daly says that if you change your choices, you’ll re-shape who you become. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your …

Overreaction in Parenting

Giving children every advantage doesn’t improve their lives in the long run. Jim Daly explains why sheltering children from disappointment, the pain of waiting, or the discipline of hard work isn’t always helpful. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary,…

No Shortcuts

Is there a shortcut to life? Jim Daly shares how a good life is built one day at a time through grit and an unceasing determination to do what’s right. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.