Focus on Parenting Podcast

Focus on Parenting Podcast

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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May 22, 2025 9 mins

How do you make prayer a priority when you're getting pulled in a thousand directions? Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom talk with Jim Daly about why prayer is not a formula. Also, Danny and John offer some encouragement if you've responded harshly to your kids when you felt stressed.

 

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Every parent has had a moment where you say, "God please help me!" Danny and John open up about times they felt overwhelmed. Then, Jim Daly talks with Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling. Sarah shares about a stressful situation with her young kids, and what she learned.

 

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May 15, 2025 12 mins

Are you the type of parent who can tolerate some clutter, or do you hate it with a passion? Jim Daly and Kristi Clover explain how different people have varying degrees of clutter tolerance. Then, John and Danny will provide some encouragement if you feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home.

 

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What chores have you asked your kids to help out with? Kristi Clover and Jim Daly talk about ways you can involve your kids in doing household chores. Plus, John and Danny will encourage you to teach your kids to appreciate chores instead of complaining about them.

 

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Many teens today are struggling with things like suicidal ideation, or even rebellion. If your son or daughter is there, where can you find hope? Jodie Berndt and Jim Daly share why praying for your teen can help turn things around. Also, Danny and John will encourage you to not throw in the towel, if your teenager is struggling now.

 

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May 6, 2025 12 mins

With the rise of social media, it's easy for teens today to feel insecure about their body image. Danny talks with John about how his daughter struggled with this very thing as a teenager. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Jodie Berndt about helping your teen son or daughter find their identity in Christ, not in how they look.

 

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May 1, 2025 9 mins

If you're facing a parenting issue, who's someone's opinion you value to navigate you through it? PeggySue Wells and Pam Farrel go over an acronym called G.P.S. that explains who the most important people are to talk to about parenting choices. Plus, John and Danny will encourage you to embrace who God says you are as a parent.

 

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April 29, 2025 10 mins

No matter how hard you try as a parent, there will be times you fall short. Danny and John discuss the sobering realization that your love by itself isn't enough to fulfill every part of your child's heart. Then, Jim Daly talks with Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells about why God's love will be more than enough to sustain your kids.

 

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In Christian groups, it's easy to tell our kids to "find your identity in Christ." But practically, what does that mean? Danny and John help give some clarity to that phrase. Also, Kari Kampakis and Jim Daly share about ways teen girls are tempted to find their identity in besides Christ.

 

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Have you ever expected too much from your kids? John and Danny open up about how they've wrestled with unrealistic expectations for their own children. And Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis explain why it's good to take inventory of yourself, even if your kids aren't where you'd expected them to be by now.

 

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With the rise of social media, it's so easy to see how other people parent their kids. Danny and John bring up why comparison is a trap to be avoided with parenting. Also, Jim Daly and Kristi Clover give a few helpful perspectives for mothers who are feeling overwhelmed.

 

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April 15, 2025 11 mins

Where to send your kids to school is one of the biggest choices you'll make as a parent. Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias explain how homeschooling has been on the rise in recent years. Then, Danny and John offer hope to parents who don't have capacity to homeschool their kids.

 

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April 10, 2025 12 mins

Teens are under so much pressure these days. Whether it's learning to drive or them resisting sexual temptation, how can you help as a parent? Jodie Berndt talks with Jim Daly on ways she learned to pray for her kids in the teen years. Then, John and Danny bring up how to help your teenager if they're struggling with pornography.

 

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April 8, 2025 10 mins

It's difficult to process when your teen misbehaves. John and Danny open up about times their kids didn't behave well, and what they learned as dads. Plus, Jim Daly and Jodie Berndt address why trying to control your teenager's behavior is a poor parenting strategy.

 

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April 3, 2025 11 mins

How does a single parent combat very negative emotions? Jim Daly talks to Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells about how things like showing gratitude, generosity and engaging with your kids can go a long way. Also, Danny and John explain why staying focused on God's Word can offer you real strength.

 

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When a single parent is trying to raise kids, it's easy for negative emotions to creep in. Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells join Jim Daly to discuss something called the 5 R's that you have to watch out for. Plus, John and Danny share how we can sometimes misinterpret our kids' emotions.

 

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March 27, 2025 11 mins

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time.

 

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March 25, 2025 12 mins

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time.

 

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March 20, 2025 12 mins

Were you a good student in school, or was the classroom a struggle for you? John and Danny open up about if they were responsible with their homework or not growing up. Also, Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias explain how some kids process information very differently from others.

 

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March 18, 2025 10 mins

How does your child learn things? Danny and John open up about their own learning styles. Then, Jim Daly talks with Cynthia Tobias about analytical vs. global thinkers, and how to discern which one your child might be.

 

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