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.
- 12 minutes 3 secondsPraying 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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11 March 2025, 6:00 am - 11 minutes 20 secondsWhen 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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6 March 2025, 7:00 am - 10 minutes 21 secondsJoy 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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How To Make Good Decisions As A Single Mom
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4 March 2025, 7:00 am - 11 minutes 6 secondsInspiring 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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27 February 2025, 7:00 am - 12 minutes 41 secondsNegative 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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25 February 2025, 7:00 am - 9 minutes 50 secondsLearning 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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20 February 2025, 7:00 am - 11 minutes 20 secondsToday’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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Hard Prayers to Pray for Your Kids
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18 February 2025, 7:00 am - 11 minutes 6 secondsGiving 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.
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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Hard Prayers to Pray for Your Kids
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13 February 2025, 7:00 am - 12 minutes 29 secondsSorting 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.
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
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Hard Prayers to Pray for Your Kids
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11 February 2025, 7:00 am - 12 minutes 23 secondsDon’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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6 February 2025, 7:00 am - 11 minutes 36 secondsSeeing 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.
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Receive the book The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make for your donation of any amount!
Find Other Parenting Resources
Contact our Counseling Department
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