Episodes
Oct. 11, 2022
"When You Need Me, I'm Here"
With so many changes happening in our world, it can sometimes be challenging for grandparents to feel like they're truly connecting with their grandchildren. John and Danny discuss how a simple phrase, "When you need me, I'm ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Trust Through Serving & Taking Risks
It's been observed that actions speak louder than words. The same is true for how your kids can see that your faith is authentic. John and Danny share how you can live out your faith by serving others and taking risks. Featur...
Oct. 4, 2022
Doubts & Giftings
All of us as Christians have battled with doubts at some point. Instead of pretending like we have faith figured out, it's good to let our kids see us be honest about doubts we've wrestled with. John and Danny share why doing...
Sept. 29, 2022
Questions to Keep Them Engaged
Technology can be a big interference when trying to interact with your kids. To offer ideas for getting past tech distractions, John and Danny share how to ask your kids good questions that help them to stay engaged in conver...
Sept. 27, 2022
Leaving a Godly Legacy
Whether you have kids or grandkids, the choices you make today will impact future generations. John and Danny discuss how fathers and grandfathers can stay legacy minded in the decisions you make now. Featuring Carey Casey. F...
Sept. 22, 2022
Discipline vs. Punishment
While disciplining your child is essential sometimes, it must be balanced with a healthy dose of love. John and Danny share how to reassure your kids that you love them, even after you have to correct something they did wrong...
Sept. 20, 2022
Firstborn Parents & Having Fun
It's a common characteristic of firstborn children to be more of a rule follower personality. But no matter what your personality is, it's good to have fun with your children. John and Danny discuss how to have fun and ways t...
Sept. 15, 2022
Showing Them a Love for God
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Sept. 13, 2022
When You Become a Grandparent
Grandparents play a very key role in society today. To address this important part of the family, John and Danny discuss how parents and grandparents can get along, even when they have a disagreement on how to interact with t...
Sept. 8, 2022
Seeing Prayer as a Conversation
In the same way that you enjoy having good conversations with your kids, God wants to talk to you. But how do you make prayer a consistent part of your life? John and Danny discuss the power of prayer, and how praying for the...
Sept. 6, 2022
Four Practical Prayer Tools
How can you make time to pray for your kids when life gets busy? John and Danny discuss how some simple and practical ideas have been helpful in praying for their children, amidst the busyness of life. Featuring Jodie Berndt....
Sept. 1, 2022
Mentors Who Influence Eternity
What do you do when your child isn't open to hearing the gospel? It might be that God will use a mentor to help bring your son or daughter back to the faith. John asks Danny about someone who had a huge influence on his own f...
Aug. 30, 2022
Real Faith for a Real World
With so many competing messages in the culture today, how can your teen retain his or her faith? John and Danny offer hope to parents on how to not be pessimistic about your son or daughter's faith. Featuring David Kinnaman a...
Aug. 25, 2022
Behavior and Your Birth Order
It's common for a firstborn child to be a rule follower while younger kids tend to be more free-spirited. Yet sometimes, a child will break out of that paradigm. John asks Danny about times he's seen kids not follow the birth...
Aug. 23, 2022
Bad Behavior and Doing Activities
Any parent will tell you that you don't have to train your child to misbehave. But what if the reason your child is acting up is because he or she is doing too many activities. John and Danny talk about how to discern if your...
Aug. 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 the common needs ar...
Aug. 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 bal...
Aug. 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. Featuri...
Aug. 9, 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 Berndt...
Aug. 4, 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 s...
Aug. 2, 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 daughte...
July 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 mu...
July 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 the...
July 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. Me...