Focus on Parenting Podcast

By Focus on the Family

Kids & Family

What's Focus on Parenting Podcast about?

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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Your Daughter's Need for At...

08.18.2022

The needs that a daughter has versus a son are incredibly different. One of the worst things that can happen for your girl is for her to feel like she hasn't been heard. John and Danny discuss what some of ...

Focus on Parenting Podcast episodes:

08.18.2022 Your Daughter's Need for Attention The needs that a daughter has versus a son are incredibly different. One of the worst things that can happen for your girl is for her to feel like she hasn't been heard. John and Danny discuss what some of ...
08.16.2022 Sharing Why You Love God Rather than hearing you preach about staying away from what's wrong, your child wants to know that your relationship with God is authentic. John and Danny share how you can have conversations with your kids about God, and balance them ...
08.11.2022 Truths About Prayer Even if your child is doing well, it's still important to pray for him or her. But what about when you don't feel like praying? John and Danny explain the importance of making prayer a regular habit in your parenting. ...
08.09.2022 Praying for Your Child's Future Spouse Praying for your son or daughter's future spouse is one of the best things you can pray for. John and Danny explain some ways they've seen praying for the future spouse of a child make a big difference. Featuring Jodie ...
08.04.2022 Where is God in This? When your son or daughter wants to discuss something difficult going on in the culture, your first reaction might be to shrink back in fear. However, that could be the perfect moment to share your faith. John and Danny give ...
08.02.2022 Pointing to a Relationship with Jesus As your child enters the teen phase, it will likely be a time where you may need to have difficult conversations about God and faith. Yet, those discussions could be a wonderful opportunity to connect with your son or daughter. ...
07.28.2022 The Great Balance of Parenting Disciplining your child is critically important for helping him or her develop as a person. But if you overuse discipline, it can backfire on you as a parent. John and Danny explain why it's good to not repeat yourself too ...
07.26.2022 Teaching Your Kids Relational Skills Teaching your kids good relational skills doesn't happen by accident. But what do you do when one parent isn't around or involved in your children's lives? John and Danny offer some hope to parents who are trying to raise their ...
07.21.2022 Faith Fuels Good Choices Reading how Jesus treated people in Scripture is a beautiful opportunity to see His character. To help encourage your child's faith, Danny tells John about one of his favorite Scriptures he's taught his kids. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us ...
07.19.2022 Talking to Your Daughter About Sex It's not easy to talk to your daughter about sex. But, if you don't have those types of conversations, she'll get her input of what's right and wrong from other influences. John and Danny share when it's a good time ...
07.14.2022 Praying for Your Child's Tech Use While having rules is good for your kids, truth be told, your rules can only go so far in changing their hearts. The same is true for the ways your child makes decisions with handling technology. John talks with Danny ...
07.12.2022 Praying for a Struggling Child If your child has left the faith, it's one of the saddest things you can discover as a parent. However, it doesn't have to be the end of the story. John and Danny discuss why praying for your child is ...
07.07.2022 How to Hear from God About Your Kids Sometimes as a parent, you want to make a decision. Yet, deep inside you feel like God is telling you to do something different. Danny tells John about a time he had to follow God's lead when he didn't feel ...
07.05.2022 Why Kids Leave the Faith Sadly, many children who grew up in church have turned away from the faith. If you have a child who is far from God, we want to offer you some hope. John and Danny provide a dose of encouragement to ...
06.30.2022 Ways You Can Have Fun As a parent, it's good to have fun with your children. Even if you're not the naturally, fun-loving type, John and Danny will give some ideas for how you can have a good time with your kids. Featuring Dr. Kevin ...
06.28.2022 Rules for Their Protection Rules are designed to keep your child safe. So, how do you respond when your son hates rules? John and Danny share how you can show your child respect, even when giving him rules. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean ...
06.23.2022 Encouraging Healthy Femininity Our daughters are constantly fed lies from the culture on what it means to be strong. But even with so many mixed messages, you can model a better way for her. John and Danny offer some encouragement on how you ...
06.21.2022 When a Dad Protects His Daughter A healthy father will do anything to keep his daughter safe. But what does that look like as she gets older? John and Danny discuss how fathers can protect their daughters when they enter the teen years. Featuring Dr. Meg ...
06.16.2022 Following God is Worth It Teaching your kids to follow Christ is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. John and Danny share how practicing gratitude is one of the best ways to fuel your children's passion for loving God. Featuring Jodie Berndt. ...
06.14.2022 Developing Godly Patience Many times in the Bible, we're commanded to wait on the Lord. Yet, applying that principle to your parenting is not an easy thing. John and Danny discuss how Scripture can be a great encouragement during a season of waiting ...
06.09.2022 Four Categories of Faith At some point, your child must decide whether or not he or she will follow God. Sadly, many teens and young adults have walked away from the faith they were raised with. John and Danny share some common reasons why ...
06.07.2022 A Strong Faith in a World of Screens How do you inspire your children to follow God in a world driven by screens? John and Danny talk about how to encourage your kids to engage the real-world, without compromising their values. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock. Find ...
06.02.2022 What Fear and Rules Have in Common Rules in a home can be good, but without love, they won't be as effective. John and Danny share how to replace fears with love in your parenting. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, ...
05.31.2022 Responding when a Kid Misbehaves It's embarrassing when your child misbehaves, especially in public. How can you choose to use effective discipline in that situation? John and Danny share why being too strict is not helpful with discipline. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean Daly. ...
05.26.2022 The Power of the Word No Sometimes, the best word your kid needs to hear is, "No." John and Danny discuss how to balance saying "No," to certain things with having a loving environment in your home. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, ...
05.24.2022 Four Unhealthy Parent Types If we're honest, we all have some kind of unhealthy pattern in our parenting. But after we notice one, we can start to move forward in a new direction. John and Danny share common patterns that dads struggle with. Featuring ...
05.19.2022 Prayer is the Key to Relationship In many ways, the love you have for your kids can reflect the ways God loves us. John and Danny discuss how parenting has taught them about God's heart toward us. Featuring Jodie Berndt. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or ...
05.17.2022 Praying Scripture Over Your Child's Life You try to be a godly parent. Yet, when the demands of raising your kids leave you feeling exhausted, finding time to pray and read Scripture can be hard. John and Danny offer a helpful tool that will benefit your ...
05.12.2022 Getting Technology Under Control Your kids are growing up in a screen saturated world. With so many distractions, is real connection still possible? John and Danny share how if you want to be connected with your children, you need to start by modeling self ...
05.10.2022 Training Your Kids to Love God & Church When your child is learning about God, it may be that he or she doesn't enjoy going to church. John and Danny offer some thoughts on how to encourage them that church is important. Featuring Natasha Crain. Find us online ...
05.05.2022 Conquering Fears and Finding Mentors All of us have wrestled with fears about our kids. Sometimes, the best solution is to find someone who will encourage us along the journey. John and Danny share about how they've been helped by other parents. Featuring Connie Albers. ...
05.03.2022 When Your Child is a Rule-Breaker While some kids enjoy following rules, you might have a child who loves to break them. To help encourage a rule-breaker child's personality, John and Danny offer some ideas for leading your son or daughter in a godly direction. Featuring ...
04.28.2022 Questions in Your Daughter's Heart When you have a daughter you have a unique opportunity to show her what a special person she is. John and Danny share how to make your daughter feel accepted, even when she faces challenges. Featuring Meg Meeker. Find us ...
04.26.2022 God of the Last Minute Many times in Scripture, God did a miracle at what seemed like the last minute. But how do you respond when God doesn't answer a prayer for your child the way you'd hoped? John and Danny offer a word of ...
04.21.2022 Teen Sons & Substance Abuse Many kids and teens today are being influenced by things they see on social media. While it has it's good sides, social media can also cause your child to compare themselves with others. John and Danny share how you can ...
04.19.2022 Your Son & Social Media Many kids and teens today are being influenced by things they see on social media. While it has it's good sides, social media can also cause your child to compare themselves with others. John and Danny share how you can ...
04.14.2022 When You Don't Know the Answer Sometimes when your child asks you a question, it's okay to admit you don't know the answer. John and Danny give some recommendations on where to turn to for when your child asks a difficult question about God. Featuring Natasha ...
04.12.2022 Telling Your Kids About Jesus Sharing your faith with a son or daughter is a wonderful privilege. But, what do you do when you try telling your child about Jesus, and he or she doesn't understand? John and Danny offer some hope to parents facing ...
04.07.2022 The Power of Listening & Asking Questions When your teen does something you don't like, it's easy to respond harshly. However, sometimes, it's better to ask questions than to demand your child behave a certain way. John and Danny share how they've seen listening be a powerful ...
04.05.2022 Letting God Work in Your Child's Heart The truth is, you can never control your child. But how do you respond when your son or daughter isn't making good decisions? John and Danny share how you can pray for your child when he or she is struggling. ...
03.31.2022 Helping Your Child Process Disappointment There are moments where your child will encounter disappointment. While those situations can be tough, it's also a wonderful opportunity to train your child to respond with gratitude. John and Danny discuss why it's good to teach your son or ...
03.29.2022 Encouraging Your Child's Faith Through Challenges Sometimes, one of the best ways to encourage your child's faith is to have open and honest conversations about a present struggle he or she might be facing. John and Danny provide some helpful guidance for having spiritual discussions with ...
03.24.2022 Your Teen Son's Self-Esteem A healthy confidence is one of the best things you teen son can develop. But how can you help him get it? John and Danny share how teaching your son to serve others can help him embrace confidence. Featuring Jonathan ...
03.22.2022 Teaching Your Child to Cut Out Distractions Our culture is saturated with distractions. Many parents are asking, "How can I get my child to focus on real-life instead of a screen?" John and Danny share how you can encourage your child to put away distractions and focus ...
03.17.2022 Addressing Important Faith Questions God welcomes us to ask Him questions. When you have open and honest conversations about Jesus with your kids, it can help their faith to grow. John and Danny address questions their kids have asked about God. Featuring Natasha Crain. ...
03.15.2022 Sharing Your Faith on Their Level Sharing your faith with your children is one of the greatest privileges as a parent. The key is to share it in way they can understand. To help you do that, John and Danny give some helpful ideas for telling ...
03.10.2022 Parenting Beyond the Rules Having rules in your home is part of being a parent. But too much emphasis on rules can lead to rebellion. John and Danny address how being a cheerleader for your child might influence him or her to be less ...
03.08.2022 How a Mom Reflects God's Heart A mother has a special capacity to show love and affection to her kids. To encourage mother's in their great work, John and Danny share how they've seen their wives love on their children. Featuring Rhonda Stoppe. Find us online ...
03.03.2022 Encouraging Different Gifts & Dreams Every child is uniquely designed by God with special talents. The key is in recognizing what your son or daughter is good at. John and Danny share how you can engage with your kid, even if your dreams and desires ...
03.01.2022 Encouraging Your Child's Dreams As a parent, it's fun to see your child dream about who he or she wants to become. But what do you do when a child's dream doesn't work out? John and Danny discuss how to be an encouragement to ...

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