# Thriving in Adversity

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Podcast: [Focus on the Family Commentary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-on-the-family-commentary-779430)
Published: 2026-06-04T06:10:20+00:00
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## Resource

Many people believe perfect conditions would enhance our ability to live successfully. But an experiment conducted in the 1980s proved that’s not true. Jim Daly shares why adversity is necessary for us to grow strong and to thrive.   Support Family Ministry   If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

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