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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Aug 29, 2019 · 7 min
Equipping your Kids to Handle Money, Part 10
Giving your kid a credit card and teaching him or her to have a credit score, might not be the best way to go. John and Danny explain that there's always a way to buy necessities without going into debt.
Aug 27, 2019 · 10 min
Equipping Your Kids to Handle Money, Part 9
It‚Äôs not always easy to understand the concept of giving, and that when you tithe and when you donate to great organizations that somehow it creates a change in you. John and Danny emphasize that instilling that knowledge in your kids is a necessary lesson.
Aug 22, 2019 · 12 min
Disciplining Your Kids with Love and Limits, Part 4
Strong-willed, tough personality kids can be a challenge, and sometimes the biggest challenge is keeping a cool head as you try to show them the love and grace of Christ. John and Danny explain what can happen when parents flash with anger in the moment.
Aug 20, 2019 · 9 min
Disciplining Your Kids with Love and Limits, Part 3
It's important to keep your emotions out of it when disciplining a child you‚Äôve had to tell the same thing repeatedly. John and Danny discuss the importance of pre-teaching and sometimes just backing off for the moment when a child explodes with anger.
Aug 15, 2019 · 13 min
Becoming a Clutter-Free Family, Part 4
Many of us are blessed to be able to just go down to the corner store and get the things we need, like plastic bins to try to keep things organized, but sometimes the problem is that we just have too much stuff. John and Danny show how kids need to learn how to be content with what they have because when parents give them everything they want, often that stuff just adds to clutter around the house.
Aug 13, 2019 · 11 min
Becoming a Clutter-Free Family, Part 3
When it‚Äôs time to clean out the house, we might think we need to start with the kids‚Äô rooms first, but John and Danny say we can‚Äôt only point the finger at the kids for having too much stuff, because most of their belongings come from us parents.
Aug 8, 2019 · 11 min
Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 4
Sometimes we can feel like we‚Äôre taking one step forward, and two steps back when it comes to communicating in a meaningful way at home with our families. John and Danny emphasize how that dance doesn‚Äôt have to lead to disaster.
Aug 6, 2019 · 12 min
Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 3
It‚Äôs difficult to change ourselves, so it‚Äôll be frustrating to try to change our spouse or our children. John and Danny explain why it's smart to deal with issues or points of conflict that come up sooner rather than later.
Aug 1, 2019 · 10 min
How to Help Your Angry Child, Part 2
Anger in kids may be confusing, because parents don't always understand where it's coming from or how to resolve it. John and Danny explain triggers that can turn a small situation into a whirlwind of anger, and provide solutions for calming the storms. Featuring Tricia Goyer. Receive the book Calming Angry Kids for your donation of any amount! Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 30, 2019 · 8 min
How to Help Your Angry Child, Part 1
Anger in kids may be confusing, because parents don't always understand where it's coming from or how to resolve it. John and Danny explain triggers that can turn a small situation into a whirlwind of anger, and provide solutions for calming the storms. Featuring Tricia Goyer. Receive the book Calming Angry Kids for your donation of any amount! Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 25, 2019 · 10 min
Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman Part 4
Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that's not always the best approach. One-on-one time just listening, especially with daughters, can make a big difference too. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 23, 2019 · 8 min
Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman Part 3
Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that's not always the best approach. One-on-one time just listening, especially with daughters, can make a big difference too. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 11, 2019 · 12 min
Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 2
Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker.
Jul 9, 2019 · 10 min
Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 1
Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker
Jul 9, 2019 · 10 min
Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 1
Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker.
Jul 4, 2019 · 8 min
How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 2
It's important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain.
Jul 4, 2019 · 8 min
How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 2
It's important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain.
Jul 2, 2019 · 10 min
How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 1
It's important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain.
Jul 2, 2019 · 10 min
How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 1
It's important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain.
Jun 25, 2019 · 10 min
Helping Your Daughter Understand Romantic Relationships, Part 3
Jessie Minassian shares reasons why young girls sometimes seem so irrational.

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Equipping your Kids to Handle Money, Part 10

Equipping Your Kids to Handle Money, Part 9

Disciplining Your Kids with Love and Limits, Part 4

Disciplining Your Kids with Love and Limits, Part 3

Becoming a Clutter-Free Family, Part 4

Becoming a Clutter-Free Family, Part 3

Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 4

Navigating Tough Issues in Your Family, Part 3

How to Help Your Angry Child, Part 2

How to Help Your Angry Child, Part 1

Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman Part 4

Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman Part 3

Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 2

Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 1

Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 1

How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 2

How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 2

How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 1

How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 1

Helping Your Daughter Understand Romantic Relationships, Part 3