Focus on 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.
- 10 minutes 22 secondsKeeping Your Kids’ Attention Through Visuals
How do you keep your kids' attention in an age that's so distracted? Tim Shoemaker shares with Jim Daly that kids today are hungry for real analogies. Plus, Danny talks about some visual lessons that he taught his children, and how those have stuck with them.
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18 December 2025, 8:00 am - 9 minutes 41 secondsThe Value of Object Lessons
When your kids are little, sometimes it's best to teach them spiritual principles through visuals. Tim Shoemaker joins Jim Daly to talk about how he electrocuted a pickle to teach his kids a powerful lesson. Also, Danny offers some thoughts for helping your son or daughter who's not a visual learner.
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Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons
How to Make Family Devotions Fun (and Actually Work!)
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16 December 2025, 8:00 am - 9 minutes 58 secondsTell Them Who’s Responsible
One of the worst things you can do is bail your teen out when they make a poor choice. Danny and John open up about times their kids learned some hard lessons, and how they were tempted to bail them out. Also, Jim Daly chats with Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus on communicating with your teens about their need to take responsibility.
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11 December 2025, 8:00 am - 12 minutes 49 secondsTransitioning to a Young Adult
It's a massive adjustment when your child becomes a teenager. Danny opens up about how he and his wife had to approach things differently when their kids reached the teen years. Also, Jim Daly joins Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who explain why it's the right thing to start treating your teens like they're adults. At the end, John and Danny will address what to do if you don't like the person your teen is dating.
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9 December 2025, 8:00 am - 10 minutes 40 secondsListening Well, Even if Your Parents Didn’t Teach You How
Is it possible to be a good listener, even if that wasn't modeled for you growing up? Jim Daly joins Michelle Nietert, who encourages you to listen to your kids with your eyes. Plus, Danny addresses what to do if you find yourself repeating the same mistakes your parents made.
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Cultivating Healthy Emotional Habits with Your Children
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4 December 2025, 8:00 am - 11 minutes 58 secondsGet on Their Level
How do you respond well when your kid asks, "why did this bad thing happen?" Jim Daly talks to Michelle Nietert about getting on your children's level, and helping them deal with fear. Also, John and Danny will help you encourage your kids when they're struggling with imagining the worst-case scenario.
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2 December 2025, 8:00 am - 8 minutes 35 secondsOffering vs. Demanding to Give Advice
It's challenging when your adult child is making decisions you disagree with. You may wonder, "Will my son or daughter ever ask for my opinion?" Danny shares how you can be a good friend when giving advice, without being a control freak. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer some encouragement if there's emotional distance between you and your adult kids.
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How to Positively Influence Your Adult Child
Redrawing Boundaries With Adult Children
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27 November 2025, 8:00 am - 11 minutes 36 secondsIf Your Adult Child is Irresponsible
What if your adult child is not as responsible as you raised them to be? John and Danny bring up common frustrations parents of adult kids have today. Then, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Gary Chapman, who tells an encouraging story of a couple, Steve and Linda, whose daughter went from struggling to thriving.
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25 November 2025, 8:05 am - 10 minutes 56 secondsStarting Family Devotions
Getting your kids to focus during family devotions is NOT easy. John and Danny discuss some of the ways they tried to implement things like reading the Bible and praying with their children. Also, Jim Daly talks with Tim Shoemaker about how he went from struggling with devotion times, to getting his kids to love them.
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Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons
Studying the Bible as a Family
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20 November 2025, 8:00 am - 11 minutes 55 secondsUsing Wisdom with AI
How do you teach your kids to navigate the world of technology and AI, when we're surrounded by them? Danny shares how parents can set a better example for not being on your phones all the time. Also, Arlene Pellicane and Jim Daly address some of the pitfalls with using AI too much.
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How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well
AI "Bad Science" Videos Promote Conspiracy Theories for Kids–And More
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18 November 2025, 8:00 am - 12 minutes 12 secondsPlanned Emancipation’s Goal
Letting go of your children is a challenging process as they get older, but it's a necessary part of parenting. John and Danny open up about how they learned to let go in the teen years. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer, who share what the goal is for something called Planned Emancipation.
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Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy
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