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.
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Oct 31, 2019 • 12min
Setting Healthy Boundaries with Your Kids, Part 1
We want our kids to be able to function well in society. That’s why we have to create boundaries for them when they’re young. John and Danny explain how to set boundaries by striking a balance of love and limits even if those boundaries are met with resistance. Get the book Boundaries with Kids with your gift of any amount!
Oct 29, 2019 • 9min
Disciplining Your Kids with Love and Limits, Part 5
There's no way to keep your children happy all the time. They need to go through their own struggles so they know how to handle tough situations later on in life. John and Danny emphasize the importance of allowing kids to learn resiliency. Get the book Put the Disciple in Discipline with your gift of any amount!
Oct 24, 2019 • 8min
Raising Boys to be Godly Young Men, Part 1
There seems to be an identity crisis going on in our culture, as we hear stories of boys wanting to be girls and girls wanting to be boys. John and Danny discuss some of the stark differences between boys and girls and why it's important for our boys to be boys. Get the Strong Mothers, Strong Sons bundles with your gift of any amount!
Oct 22, 2019 • 8min
Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 7
In TV and movies dads are often portrayed as kind of dopey or clown-ish. But dads are called to be leaders in their households. John and Danny emphasize how dads can often provide a unique perspective in troubling situations their daughters may be facing. Receive the book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters with your gift of any amount!
Oct 17, 2019 • 11min
Finding Freedom as a Grace Based Mom, Part 4
Saying “I’m sorry” can be difficult, especially for parents. But those two words can make a big difference in a child's life. John and Danny discuss the times they need to use those words and how taking responsibility for mistakes as parents helps show God's grace. Receive Jeannie Cunnion's book Mom Set Free with your gift of any amount!
Oct 15, 2019 • 10min
Finding Freedom as a Grace Based Mom, Part 3
Saying “I’m sorry” can be difficult, especially for parents. But those two words can make a big difference in a child's life. John and Danny discuss the times they need to use those words and how taking responsibility for mistakes as parents helps show God's grace. Receive Jeannie Cunnion's book Mom Set Free with your gift of any amount!
Oct 10, 2019 • 10min
Motivating Kids to Reflect the Character of God, Part 2
One of the hardest things we have to do sometimes as parents is to just sit on our hands, and not rescue our kids from tough situations. John and Danny discuss the importance of giving children the space to succeed or fail, but making sure it's within a safe environment. Receive Kath Koch's book Start With the Heart with your gift of any donation!
Oct 8, 2019 • 13min
Motivating Kids to Reflect the Character of God, Part 1
One of the hardest things we have to do sometimes as parents is to just sit on our hands, and not rescue our kids from tough situations. John and Danny discuss the importance of giving children the space to succeed or fail, but making sure it's within a safe environment. Receive Kath Koch's book Start With the Heart with your gift of any donation!
Oct 3, 2019 • 13min
Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 9
Technology can be great, but sometimes it gets in the way of a family's ability to really engage with one another. John and Danny discuss ways to use tech like smartphones, laptops and video games as tools for enhancing relationships, not replacing them. Receive Dr. Bechtle's book Dealing with the Elephant in the Room with your gift of any amount!
Oct 1, 2019 • 10min
Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 8
Technology can be great, but sometimes it gets in the way of a family's ability to really engage with one another. John and Danny discuss ways to use tech like smartphones, laptops and video games as tools for enhancing relationships, not replacing them. Receive Dr. Bechtle's book Dealing with the Elephant in the Room with your gift of any amount!
