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Focus on Parenting Podcast Focus on the Family
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- Kids & 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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When Technology Clutters Your Life
Kids and even parents feel the constant temptation to scroll on a smartphone. Danny and John explain why it's such a draw to pull out your phone. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis, who speaks about some of the ways she's struggled with being on a screen for too long, even while raising kids.
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Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting
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Four Conversations Parents Should Have With Their Kids About Digital Devices
Is Your Life a Crazy Mess?
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Should I Throw That Away?
Sometimes, we all need to get rid of clutter in our homes! But how do you decide what to throw away and what to keep? Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about how she made the difficult decision to let a childhood table go. And, if you regret getting rid of a few things, John and Danny will give you a dose of encouragement.
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Is Your Life a Crazy Mess?
10 Better Ways to Clean the House With Your Kids
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Encouraging Their Giftings and Identity
What are your kids passionate about? Danny tells John a story about a passion his daughter developed at a young age. You'll then hear Janel Breitenstein speak to Jim Daly about teaching your kids to find their identity in who God says they are, not in what others think of them.
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Little Big Dreamers — Nurture Their Talents
Who am I? — Your Child’s Identity
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Why Have Faith?
How often does your child ask you "why," about something? When your kid starts asking the why questions about God, that's a beautiful opportunity to be present with them. Janel Breitenstein and Jim Daly discuss why it's good to engage with your kids in spiritual conversations. Plus, John and Danny share how hard times can be an opportunity to set a godly example for your kids.
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Practice Makes Parent
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Reasons Why the Bible is True
Has your child ever asked you why you're a Christian? How you answer that question is one of the important things you'll do as a parent. Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace speaks with Jim Daly about why he believes Christianity is true. Also, John asks Danny why he believes the Bible is the Word of God.
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Teach Kids How to Defend Their Faith
Leading Your Child to Christ
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Being Prepared to Defend Your Faith
How can you teach your kids to love God, and be defenders of the faith? J. Warner Wallace tells Jim Daly part of his story, and common reasons why people believe in God. Plus, John and Danny address why it's good to embrace difficult conversations about God with your pre-teen or teen.
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Teach Kids How to Defend Their Faith
Helping Children See God as Relevant to Their Lives
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