Episodes
Oct. 9, 2025
Why Humor Matters
When was the last time your kids got a great laugh? Danny and John recall times where their children enjoyed laughing, and why that brought them joy. Also, Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly share why you and your kids need to lau...
Oct. 7, 2025
"Where Did That Emotion Come From?"
Has your child ever had an outburst you didn't expect? John and Danny share moments where that happened with some of their kids. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Melissa Hannigan on lessons she learned about emotions from working in ...
Oct. 2, 2025
Mountain or a Molehill?
When you feel frustrated with your kids, it's important to not overreact. Jim Daly and Justin Earley discuss how to discern whether a present frustration is really important or not. Then, John and Danny share how including ot...
Sept. 30, 2025
Your Dinner Table is Your Mission Field
Having dinner regularly with your kids can lead to some beautiful conversations. John and Danny open up about times they had meals with their children, and why that was so meaningful. Then, Jim Daly asks Justin Earley about s...
Sept. 25, 2025
Phones vs. Real Relationships
When you're getting constant notifications on your phone, how do you take time to look at real people? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane address how many young people feel lonely. Plus, John and Danny share why one of the best wa...
Sept. 23, 2025
A Better Replacement for Screens
How do we find a way to break away from the constant use of screens? John and Danny cover how depression and anxiety have gone up since smart phones became the norm. Then, Jim Daly talks with Arlene Pellicane about training y...
Sept. 18, 2025
Planned Emancipation Over Control
One of the worst decisions you can make with your teens is trying to control them. Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus talk to Jim Daly on why trying to sway all of your teen's choices is a recipe for disaster. Also, John ask...
Sept. 16, 2025
When Will it Be Up to Me?
When your son or daughter reaches the teen phase, it's common for him or her to want independence and to speak his or her mind. John and Danny open up about times their kids became more opinionated in the teen years. Plus, Dr...
Sept. 11, 2025
Learning from Your Mistakes
Every parent makes mistakes, but the key is owning them when you make one. John and Danny share about times they messed up as parents, and how they learned from those situations. Then, Melissa Hannigan talks to Jim Daly about...
Sept. 9, 2025
The Need for Intentionality & Wisdom
To be a great parent, you need to be focused. Melissa Hannigan and Jim Daly explain why not being intentional is bad for your parenting. Also, John and Danny bring up why you also need God's wisdom to help you parent well. Fi...
Sept. 4, 2025
Forming New Habits and When Your Kid is Anxious
Forming new habits with your family can be quite a challenge. John and Danny open up about how they tried new things with their kids. Also, Jim Daly and Justin Earley encourage parents to follow God's leading with trying to f...
Sept. 2, 2025
Bedtime Liturgy & New Habits
What if the moment you put your kids to bed is a wonderful chance to point them to God? Justin Earley talks with Jim Daly about how he implemented something called a "Bedtime Liturgy," with his sons. Plus, Danny Huerta and Jo...
Aug. 28, 2025
Setting Effective Screen-Time Limits
Like it or not, screens have a huge impact on your child's brain-development. Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share some statistics that expose the downside of phone addiction. Also, Danny and John offer some insights for paren...
Aug. 26, 2025
Is it Too Late to Rein in My Child’s Screen Time?
Even many little kids today are addicted to a screen. How do we as parents do a better job of managing our screen-time? John talks with Dr. Danny Huerta about how he encouraged his kids to set boundaries with technology. Also...
Aug. 21, 2025
Teaching Our Kids About God When Nothing Goes Our Way
What are ways to avoid getting discouraged when your plans get interrupted? John asks Danny about how he handled a family trip that got interrupted. Jim Daly then talks to Danika Cooley about a time she felt ill and couldn't ...
Aug. 19, 2025
How to Use Scripture to Teach Your Kids About God
As a parent, what's the best way to teach your children about the Bible, especially when their attention span is short? Danny opens up about how getting your kids to pay attention to Scripture isn't always easy. Then, Danika ...
Aug. 14, 2025
When Godly Parenting Defies the World’s Standards
How do you trust God with your kids when others don't understand your decisions? John and Danny open up about times they made difficult choices as fathers, even when some of their family members questioned their decisions. Pl...
Aug. 12, 2025
Parenting with Unpredictable Children
One of the keys to successful parenting is being willing to adapt to change. Danny shares with John about how he's had to be flexible with his own kids. Then, Jim Daly talks to Melissa Hannigan on how she's learned to deal wi...
Aug. 7, 2025
When You Get Angry at the Kids
Every parent has had a moment where you got extremely frustrated with your kids. John and Danny open up about times they did, and how they needed to take a moment to calm down. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Justin Earley, who fe...
Aug. 5, 2025
The Secret to Keeping a Clean House
Have you ever come home bewildered at how messy your house was? Most of us have. Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about how keeping your house clean is a process, not a one-and-done scenario. Also, John asks Danny what's hel...
July 31, 2025
The ABC’s of Screen-Time
If you or your kids are spending a lot of time on social media, it's good to ask yourself, "How is this impacting me?" Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share something called the ABC's of Screen-Time. Also, John and Danny will e...
July 29, 2025
Confronting the Dark Side of Social Media
Social media can help you stay in touch with friends, but it also has many issues. Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share about the dangers kids face on social media. Then, Danny and John will encourage you to respond well if yo...
July 24, 2025
Do Your Kids See You Reading the Bible?
Do your children see you read your Bible? John and Danny address how they tried setting a good example for their kids by reading God's Word. Then, Jim Daly and Danika Cooley give some thoughts on ways you can teach your child...
July 22, 2025
How You Both Teach Your Kids About God
How do you and your spouse try to teach your kids about God? Even if you have very different methods, it's good for your kids to learn from both of you. Danny and John share how their methods of training their children to lov...