Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast
Focus on the Family
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.
Episodes
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Dec 5, 2019 • 14min
Motivating Kids to Reflect the Character of God, Part 6
Out of Dr. Kathy Koch's 5 core needs of a child, John and Danny focus on identity and how to make kids feel like they know who they are and that they belong in your family. Receive Kathy Koch's book Start With the Heart with your gift of any amount!
Dec 3, 2019 • 9min
Motivating Kids to Reflect the Character of God, Part 5
John and Danny discuss how sometimes we have to allow our children go through some pain and struggle to help them grow strong. Receive Kathy Koch's book Start With the Heart with your gift of any amount!
Nov 28, 2019 • 10min
Setting Healthy Boundaries with Your Kids, Part 3
As parents, dealing day in and day out with our children can wear us out. John and Danny challenge parents to reach out for help and resources before complete exhaustion sets in. Receive the book Boundaries With Kids with your gift of any amount!
Nov 26, 2019 • 11min
Setting Healthy Boundaries with Your Kids, Part 2
Parents need discernment when it comes to some of the advice they'll come across in raising their kids. John and Danny explain how the terrible advice of "never telling children no" can actually harm our kids. Receive the book Boundaries With Kids with your gift of any amount!
Nov 21, 2019 • 13min
Raising Boys to be Godly Young Men, Part 3
Little boys share a special bond with their moms because they often spend the most amount of time together. John and Danny explain how time with mom during the first few years of a boy's life can shape their view of women. Get the bundle Strong Mothers, Strong Son with your gift of any amount!
Nov 19, 2019 • 10min
Raising Boys to be Godly Young Men, Part 2
Little boys share a special bond with their moms because they often spend the most amount of time together. John and Danny explain how time with mom during the first few years of a boy's life can shape their view of women. Get the bundle Strong Mothers, Strong Son with your gift of any amount!
Nov 14, 2019 • 15min
Finding Freedom as a Grace Based Mom, Part 6
If you’ve ever messed up so badly that you felt like you’ve disappointed everyone around you, pull up a chair and listen. John and Danny explain why it's important to let go of past mistakes and forgive ourselves so we don't end up carrying those burdens into our parenting.
Nov 12, 2019 • 8min
Finding Freedom as a Grace Based Mom, Part 5
Many moms worry constantly that they're going to mess up their kids, but they don't have to. John and Danny challenge parents to remember that while they're significant, God is sovereign in their children's lives.
Nov 7, 2019 • 12min
Motivating Kids to Reflect the Character of God, Part 4
When parents worry that a child isn’t living up to their potential, the child's motivation may need to be re-directed. John and Danny remind parents that the only way kids will do what they're supposed to, is for them to be motivated in that direction. Receive the book Start With the Heart with your gift of any amount!
Nov 5, 2019 • 10min
Motivating Kids to Reflect the Character of God, Part 3
It’s our job as parents to help our children understand how to apply the Bible to their daily lives. John and Danny discuss how parents can use language about the fruit of the spirit or the feeding of the five thousand to show how God can work in the lives of their children. Receive the book Start With the Heart with your gift of any amount!
