Focus on the Family Commentary
Basics of Discipline
April 26, 2024 • Host: Jim Daly
In many ways, being a parent is the most natural thing in the world. But there’s a lot to learn as well. Jim Daly offers helpful pointers for understanding how and when to discipline your child. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2053503 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
End Anxiety
April 25, 2024
According to the National Center for Health, 27% of people suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. Jim Daly offers tips for what to do when you feel anxious. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2053203 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Seasons for Survival
April 24, 2024
What do you do when the storms of life hit? Do you give yourself time to grieve? Or do you feel pressured to “get on with life”? Jim Daly shares helpful ideas for dealing with heartache. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2053102 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Get Married Anyway
April 23, 2024 • Host: Jim Daly
Young people these days wonder if they should get married. After all, a lot of things can go wrong. Jim Daly explains why, despite the risks, young people should get married anyway. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2053306 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
History Is the Best Teacher
April 22, 2024
Life is all about learning from our mistakes. A better tomorrow is created by living as we should today. Jim Daly explains why the best way forward is understanding the past because history is always the best teacher. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2053305 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Capable of More
April 19, 2024 • Host: Jim Daly
We don’t discover how strong we are until our strength is tested. Jim Daly shares a good reason for not giving up hope when your struggles seem too big to overcome. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2046501 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Marriage with a Smile
April 18, 2024 • Host: Jim Daly
There’s an old saying that “laughter is good for the soul.” Jim Daly explains why it’s good for the soul of your marriage as well. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2046302 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Get Some Sleep
April 17, 2024 • Host: Jim Daly
How much sleep do you need to thrive as a parent or a spouse? If your answer is, “more than I’m getting,” Jim Daly shares ideas for avoiding fatigue, irritability, and daytime drowsiness. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2046401 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
To Quit or Not to Quit
April 16, 2024 • Host: Jim Daly
Has your child ever begged your permission to take part in a sport or other activity, then wants to quit after only a short time? Jim Daly offers suggestions for allowing them to give up or insisting that they finish. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2046102 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Would You Save a Murderer?
April 15, 2024 • Host: Jim Daly
It was Jesus who said, “Love your enemies.” But how exactly do we do that? Jim Daly shares why love often shines brightest when the circumstances surrounding it are darkest. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2046003 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Operation for the Soul
April 12, 2024
Would you forgive someone who ruined your life? Jim Daly shares a story that illustrates why forgiveness is an operation for your soul that releases you to new life. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2046301 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
A Community of Friends
April 11, 2024 • Host: Jim Daly
Our need for community is wired into our souls. Jim Daly explains why connecting with other people isn’t a mundane activity. It’s transcendent. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2046301 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Greatest Years of Influence
April 10, 2024
Many moms and dads think they’re done parenting once their kids move out. That’s not always the case. Jim Daly explains how the empty nest years offer some of your greatest opportunities for influence – if you’re prepared. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2046101 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Sniglets
April 9, 2024
Comedian Rich Hall did a routine back in the 80’s called Sniglets, defined as any word that should be in the dictionary but isn’t. Jim Daly shares a Sniglet that will help you navigate the uncertainties of life with faith and confidence. https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2046001 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey
Honeymoon Horror Stories
April 8, 2024
Many women dream about their wedding from the time they’re little girls. Jim Daly shares what to do if your special day becomes a “Honeymoon Horror Story.” https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/panele?refcd=2045804 https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey