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Focus on Parenting Podcast

Focus on Parenting Podcast

Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting ? raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you?ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today?s culture.

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Rules, The Relationship and Cell Phones

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time.

 

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Cell Phone Etiquette for Kids

 

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2025-03-25
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Rules, The Relationship and Cell Phones

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time.

 

Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

 

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Age and Stage eNewsletters

 

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2025-03-27
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Ways Your Child Learns Well

Were you a good student in school, or was the classroom a struggle for you? John and Danny open up about if they were responsible with their homework or not growing up. Also, Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias explain how some kids process information very differently from others.

 

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Cynthia Tobias’ - Learning Styles Profiles

 

School Choice for Parents

 

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2025-03-20
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What Kind of Learner is Your Child?

How does your child learn things? Danny and John open up about their own learning styles. Then, Jim Daly talks with Cynthia Tobias about analytical vs. global thinkers, and how to discern which one your child might be.

 

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Cynthia Tobias’ - Learning Styles Profiles

 

School Choice for Parents

 

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2025-03-18
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Praying for Their Dating Lives and Their Well-Being

Dating and your teen's well-being are two of the greatest areas of potential concern most parents have for their kids. Jodie Berndt shares some helpful perspectives with Jim Daly about how to pray for your teenager in those areas.

 

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2025-03-13
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Praying Over Your Teen?s Insecurities

How do you pray for your teen when he or she feels insecure? Danny and John address how they've tried to do that when their kids were in the teen years. Plus, Jim Daly asks Jodie Berndt how she battled insecurities in her own teenage years, and ways the Bible gave her comfort.

 

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2025-03-11
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When a Single Mom Comes to Church

How can your church be a safe place for single moms? Danny and John offer some thoughts to that very important question. Also, PeggySue Wells talks to Jim Daly about how it was difficult to attend church after her divorce.

 

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How To Make Good Decisions As A Single Mom

 

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2025-03-06
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Joy and Laughter for Single-Parents

How does a single mom find joy even when the world feels chaotic? Jim Daly asks PeggySue Wells on how she learned to laugh again after becoming a single mother. Plus, Pam Farrel describes how she learned to move forward after her parents' divorce. Danny and John will then discuss ways you can help a single mom in your area.

 

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2025-03-04
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Inspiring Them, Not Forcing Them

How do you encourage your kids when they seem distant or uninterested in persevering? Kari Kampakis joins Jim Daly to talk about a time she encouraged her daughter to stay with a particular activity. Then, Danny and John will share how you can inspire your kids to follow what they're passionate about.

 

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Who Gets a Vote in Your Preteen's Life?

 

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2025-02-27
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Negative Messages Teen Girls Face

The world is constantly throwing lies at your teen girls, but you can help them overcome. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address some of the mixed messages teenage girls are hearing today. Also, John and Danny share how to have open conversations with your daughters whenever they face a struggle.

 

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Who Gets a Vote in Your Preteen's Life?

 

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2025-02-25
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Learning That Works for Your Kids

Our current education system has some good qualities to it, but for a lot of kids, it doesn't fit with their learning style. John asks Danny about how his two children learn in very different ways. Plus, Jim Daly asks Cynthia Tobias how the education model in the United States came to be.

 

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Cynthia Tobias’ - Learning Styles Profiles

 

Equipping Parents for Back – To School

 

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2025-02-20
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Today?s Challenges in the Public School System

Kids today are hearing so many mixed messages on what's actually true in their classrooms. Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias address the sobering realities of school propaganda children are being taught today. Then, if your child tells you about shocking things they're learning in school, John and Danny will encourage you to make your home a safe place to talk about difficult things.

 

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Thriving Student Podcast

 

Hard Prayers to Pray for Your Kids

 

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2025-02-18
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Giving Up Control of Your Teen

How has it felt as you've learned to let go and allow your teenager to make their own choices? John asks Danny that very question. Also, Jim Daly and Jodie Berndt will encourage you to pray and work through challenges with your teen.

 

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Hard Prayers to Pray for Your Kids

 

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2025-02-13
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Sorting Through Conflict with Your Teen

Conflict is one of the more challenging aspects of raising teenagers. Jodie Berndt and Jim Daly bring up how you can deal with conflict well when tensions are high with your teen. Plus, Danny and John share about the need for humility when communicating with your teenager.

 

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2025-02-11
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Don?t Stuff Your Emotions!

For single mothers, the feelings of betrayal and sadness can run very deep. Danny and John discuss common emotions single mothers deal with. Then, Jim Daly speaks to Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells about why it's important for single moms to give their kids the freedom to express their feelings too.

 

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2025-02-06
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Seeing the Single Moms in Your Community

Everyone you encounter has a story, and we want to encourage you to see the single moms around you. Jim Daly speaks with PeggySue Wells, who shares her story of becoming a single mom, and how hard it was. Then, John and Danny offer tips for how to help a single mother in your community.

 

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2025-02-04
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Learning from the Struggle

Opposition in your child's life is the perfect chance for them to grow. Danny and John bring up ways they've seen their kids step up and overcome obstacles. Then, Jim Daly asks Lucille Williams how she's seen her kids go from struggling to confidence.

 

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2025-01-30
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?Do Mom and Dad Believe in Me??

How often do you tell your child, "I believe in you?" Danny shares with John about a time he encouraged one of his kids, who felt discouraged. Also, Lucille Williams and Jim Daly discuss the need to encourage your child to not give up when they face challenges in life.

 

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2025-01-28
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Dangerous Material in the School Classroom

Kids today are being taught many unbiblical things in schools. To provide some insights on this tricky subject, Jim Daly speaks with Cynthia Tobias on the dangers of indoctrination in schools today. Also, Danny and John offer you ideas on how to respond well, if you're shocked by material your kids are hearing in the classroom.

 

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Equipping Parents for Back – To School

 

Cynthia Tobias’ - Learning Styles Profiles

 

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2025-01-23
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Don?t Spend All Your Time on a Screen

So many voices online are competing for our kids' attention. To illustrate that point, John and Danny share about times their kids heard views on the internet they didn't agree with. Plus, Jim Daly and David Murrow bring up why it matters for us to focus on Jesus, when the screens are constantly calling for our attention.

 

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Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World--And Why We Should

 

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2025-01-21
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Still Waiting for an Answered Prayer

If we're honest, many of us are praying for something, and we're still waiting on the result. Jodie Berndt talks with Jim Daly about how she learned to trust God, while praying for her kids as teenagers. You'll also hear Danny and John discuss why our hope needs to be in the Lord, and not in a specific outcome with our children.

 

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31 Days of Prayer for Teens Calendar

 

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2025-01-16
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Praying Fervently for Your Teenager

Teens today are struggling! If you're parenting a teen, you know what a roller coaster that journey can be like. Danny and John share examples of challenges teends are dealing with. Then, Jim Daly and Jodie Berndt discuss the influence you can have on your teenagers by praying for them.

 

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2025-01-14
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Trauma That Occurs in Many Single Parent Homes

Raising kids by yourself isn't easy. To help encourage single parents in your community, John and Danny address some of the challenges single moms and dads face. Also, Jim Daly speaks with PeggySue Wells and Pam Farrel on some of the struggles children in single-parent households deal with.

 

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2025-01-09
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Real Hope for Single Moms

Being a single parent is a difficult job. But, there is hope in that journey. Jim Daly speaks with Pam Farrel, who was raised by a single mom, and PeggySue Wells, who raised seven kids by herself. Then, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta provide encouragement to single moms who are working hard to provide for their kids.

 

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How To Make Good Decisions As A Single Mom

 

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2025-01-07
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?My Kid Has Hit a Roadblock! Now What??

On the journey to maturity, it's inevitable your child will face a roadblock or two. Lucille Williams shares an encouraging story with Jim Daly about how her son Tim learned toughness through things he overcame. At the end, John and Danny give you ideas for how to find an activity that teaches your child determination.

 

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2025-01-02
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Struggles Make Them Stronger

Many of us want to protect our kids. Yet, if we don't allow them to struggle sometimes, they'll never grow. Jim Daly and Lucille Williams discuss lessons they've learned about why we should not overprotect our children. Danny will also talk with John about a time he saw his daughter overcome an obstacle she faced.

 

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2024-12-31
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When Kids Encounter Inappropriate Content

How do you respond well if your child encounters something inappropriate on the internet? Jim Daly and David Murrow offer some practical ways to respond appropriately to that very scenario. Also, John and Danny share what you can do if your child has regularly been watching objectionable content.

 

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2024-12-26
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Rules for Screen-Time Usage

So many of us are drowning in our phones. How do we learn to look up and see the real world again? David Murrow and Jim Daly share good rules for parents to set with their kids on screen-time. Then, John and Danny will encourage you, even if you've had a day where you spent too much time on your phone.

 

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2024-12-24
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Character Traits That Last

It's easy to say something mean to your kids when you're frustrated with them. But what if there was a better way to handle those moments? Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch share some ideas for how to handle difficult situations with your children. Then, Danny and John will bring up how to have patience when it seems like your kid isn't understanding something as quickly as you'd want him or her to.

 

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Teaching Character to Your Kids

 

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2024-12-19
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Overprotecting Isn?t Safe

Have you ever struggled with overprotecting your children? Many of us have. Dr. Kathy Koch joins Jim Daly to explain why our kids need to learn that their choices have consequences. Also, John and Danny will share why it's important to teach our kids to own their decisions.

 

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How to Build Resilience in Your Child (Part 1 of 2)

 

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2024-12-17
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God is Doing a New Thing

If you had a difficult upbringing, you can still be a great mom or dad. Heidi St. John shares with Jim Daly about the moment she learned she didn't have to repeat her father's mistakes. Also Danny talks with John about how he's seen people overcome a challenging background, and learn to be very good parents.

 

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How to Be an Active, Gospel-Centered Mom

 

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2024-12-12
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Oops, I Blew it!

Every parent has had moments where you've messed up! If you're feeling guilty about how you responded to a tough situation, you'll be encouraged by when Danny tells John about a time he overreacted as a parent. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about a moment God unexpectedly used an apology she made in front of her kids.

 

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2024-12-10
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Overcoming Childhood Struggles

Most of us have something we need to overcome from our childhood. Maybe it was a doubt, or a bad habit. Danny opens up to John about things he faced and overcame as a kid. Plus, Jim Daly joins Lucille Williams, who talks about her struggles with ADHD, and moving to a new state.

 

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2024-12-05
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When Your Kid Struggles with Comparison

Has your child ever said, "I'm just not good enough?" How do you respond well in those moments when he or she says that? Danny talks with John about how his daughter struggled with saying similar things about herself. Also, Lucille Williams and Jim Daly share why it's important to teach your kids about the dangers of unhealthy comparison.

 

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Help Your Kids Discover What They?re Good At

 

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2024-12-03
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Tech Use, and Our Kids? Dating Lives

Smartphones have given us access to the world. But, is that good or bad? Jim Daly and David Murrow explain some of the negative ways technology has given us too much power as people. Plus, Danny and John share how technology can impact your children's dating lives, and how to have good discussions with them about that topic.

 

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Connecting as a Family in a Tech Absorbed World

 

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2024-11-28
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?Why Are We on Screens So Much??

So many of us are quick to pull out our phones. But what kind of example is that setting for our kids? David Murrow sits down with Jim Daly to discuss why spending too much time on a screen is bad for our brains. Then, Danny and John offer you ways to positively use your phone.

 

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2024-11-26
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Your Kids? Strengths Under Jesus? Lordship

Every child has strengths, and as a parent, it's your job to discover what they are. Danny talks with John about some of the strengths his kids have. Also, Dr. Kathy Koch speaks with Jim Daly about why good character qualities are needed to help sustain your child's giftings.

 

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2024-11-21
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Character is the Foundation

How would you define "true character?" Danny and John answer that very question. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch discuss core needs every kid has, and how you as a parent can help them find their identity in Christ.

 

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2024-11-19
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When Your Ideal Falls Apart

You had something wonderful planned for your kids. But, it didn't go according to plan. We've all been there. Heidi St. John tells Jim Daly about a moment that left her in tears after a dinner with her children didn't go well. Then, John and Danny will remind you that a bad moment doesn't make you a terrible parent.

 

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2024-11-14
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Hope for Worried Parents

How do you avoid constantly worrying about your kids? John and Danny explain how worry is a common struggle for many parents. Also, Jim Daly interviews Heidi St. John on how she's learned to let go of worry by trusting the Lord.

 

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2024-11-12
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Inspiring Your Teen to Make Changes

What if your parenting was only a small adjustment away from better communication with your teen? Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus talk about ways you can inspire your teenager to make small changes. Also, Danny and John share how teens long to be challenged and inspired

 

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2024-11-07
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Not Tolerating Disrespect from Your Teen

Have you ever had a moment where your teen snapped at you? Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly share about how to respond well when your teen is upset. Then, Danny and John will encourage parents who feel like they've not done a good job of talking to their teenager.

 

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2024-11-05
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Your Brain Needs a Break!

When you're constantly on a screen, it's really bad for your brain. Danny talks with John about how he's dealt with the issue of screen-time among his own kids. Also, David Murrow and Jim Daly explain why your brain needs quiet moments and not to be on a screen full time.

 

 

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2024-10-31
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Getting Your Kids Off of Screens

You go anywhere in public, and kids are on their screens. How can we teach our kids to be more disciplined? David Murrow talks with Jim Daly about growing up in a household where the tv was constantly on. Plus, John and Danny give a practical tip for parents to help your children not use screens so much.

 

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2024-10-29
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Exemplifying Christ-Like Character

Who's someone you admire for his or her character? John and Danny share examples of people they appreciate for their character qualities. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch talk about learning from the character of Jesus, and why He's the perfect example for our kids to emulate.

 

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2024-10-24
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The Relationship Between Character & Obedience

It's rewarding when your kids obey you. But, it's way better when they obey with good intentions. Dr. Kathy Koch and Jim Daly share how obedience should flow from our kids' character. Also, John and Danny discuss how to let go of fear over if your kids will make the right choices.

 

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2024-10-22
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Centering Your Heart on God in the Mornings

How do you like to start your day as a parent? John and Danny explain how they tried starting their days when their kids were little. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about what helped her start her days off well, and times she's faced disappointed expectations as a mom.

 

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2024-10-17
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When You Feel Weak as a Mom

Being a mother is absolutely exhausting. If you're feeling that way now, we want to encourage you to keep going. Danny and John share how their wives have worked so hard with raising kids. Also, Heidi St. John and Jim Daly speak to moms about how to keep your focus on God, even when you feel weak.

 

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2024-10-15
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When Your Teen Doesn?t Want to Follow Your Rules

It's one thing to set rules for our kids, but it's not always easy to implement them. But what about when your teen wants more independence? Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly speak about how teenagers need more freedom as they get older. Plus, if your teen is engaging in inappropriate behavior, and isn't following your rules at all, John and Danny will provide some insights on how to respond well.

 

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2024-10-10
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Appropriate Consequences for Your Teen

How do you learn to let go and still practice healthy discipline with your child during the teen years? Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus address the types of consequences that are effective in disciplining your teens. Also, John asks Danny what are some common mistakes parents make when trying to discipline a teenager.

 

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2024-10-08
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