Episodes
Oct. 17, 2024
Centering Your Heart on God in the Mornings
How do you like to start your day as a parent? John and Danny explain how they tried starting their days when their kids were little. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about what helped her start her days off well, and...
Oct. 15, 2024
When You Feel Weak as a Mom
Being a mother is absolutely exhausting. If you're feeling that way now, we want to encourage you to keep going. Danny and John share how their wives have worked so hard with raising kids. Also, Heidi St. John and Jim Daly sp...
Oct. 10, 2024
When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Follow Your Rules
It's one thing to set rules for our kids, but it's not always easy to implement them. But what about when your teen wants more independence? Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly speak about how teenagers need more freedom as they get ...
Oct. 8, 2024
Appropriate Consequences for Your Teen
How do you learn to let go and still practice healthy discipline with your child during the teen years? Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus address the types of consequences that are effective in disciplining your teens. Also, John a...
Oct. 3, 2024
How Decluttering Helps Your Walk with God
There is a great correlation between decluttering your life and having more peace of mind. Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to live a simplified lifestyle. Then, John and Danny address the importance...
Oct. 1, 2024
Giving Gifts That Last
What's the best present you have given to your kids? Danny tells John about gifts his kids remember him giving to them. You'll also hear Jim Daly speak with Courtney Ellis on how she's encouraged her children to live a lifest...
Sept. 26, 2024
Confidence to Change Culture
What are some ways you've prayed for your children? John and Danny explain how they have prayed for their own kids. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch discuss the need to model godly behavior in front of our kids, if we want t...
Sept. 24, 2024
Three Questions for Developing Character
Sometimes, one of the best things you can do is ask your children questions. Danny talks with John about something effective he's asked his kids. Then, Dr. Kathy Koch shares with Jim Daly three questions you can ask your kids...
Sept. 19, 2024
Don’t Give Up on the Next Generation
Many people are down on the next generation. But, what if there was a more optimistic way to see young people? Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace explain why dwelling on the negative isn't good for the upcoming generation. You'll...
Sept. 17, 2024
When There’s a Breach in Your Kid’s Heart
So many parents have a strained relationship with one or more of their kids. If you find yourself in that situation, we pray this episode will encourage you to not throw in the towel. Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace will remin...
Sept. 12, 2024
Communicate with Your Spouse About Your Teen
Moms and dads both play very different roles in raising a teenager. To help you through that process, Danny and John discuss tension points that a teen may have with mom and dad. Plus, Dr. Ken Wilgus talks to Jim Daly about h...
Sept. 10, 2024
Your Teen Isn’t a Little Kid!
The ways you communicate with a teenager are incredibly different from how you talk with a young child. Dr. Ken Wilgus, who counsels teens, speaks with Jim Daly about common challenges he's seen in parent-teen relationships. ...
Sept. 5, 2024
The Moments You Need to Simplify
Life in American culture is filled with busyness. When your to-do list is long, is living a more simplified lifestyle even possible? Courtney Ellis joins Jim Daly to provide some tips for simplifying your life and cleaning ou...
Sept. 3, 2024
Imperfect Hospitality as a Parent
Keeping the house clean when your kids are growing up can feel like an impossible task. John and Danny bring up how it was a challenge for them when their kids were little. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Courtney Ellis talk ab...
Aug. 29, 2024
Good Character vs. People Pleasing
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Aug. 27, 2024
Modeling Godly Behavior for Your Kids
Does it seem like your kids are mimicking your behavior a lot? How do you set a godly example for them? Danny and John share how children can be quick to imitate our actions. Also, Jim Daly and parenting expert, Dr. Kathy Koc...
Aug. 22, 2024
3 Different Ways to Instill Identity in a Child
What kind of identity did your parents give you? Danny shares with John about some of the ways his parents helped form his identity growing up. Then, J. Warner Wallace speaks with Jim Daly about three different ways a child's...
Aug. 20, 2024
Start Christian Apologetics Early
When should you start teaching kids to defend their faith? J. Warner Wallace and Jim Daly answer that question. Plus, Danny and John will encourage you to not be scared about some of the challenges your kids might face regard...
Aug. 15, 2024
Agreeing to Disagree with Your Teen
What can you do if your teenager says something that you strongly disagree with? Dr. Ken Wilgus talks with Jim Daly about how parents can still maintain a relationship, even if there's a disagreement. You'll then hear from Jo...
Aug. 13, 2024
Giving Your Teen Privacy and Freedom
What is an appropriate level of freedom for your teenager? Danny and John will address how moms and dads can struggle to let go in the teen years. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus discuss why your teen needs healthy amounts ...
Aug. 8, 2024
Hearing from God as a Busy Parent
All of us are busy raising our kids. As your schedule gets crowded, how do you make time to pray and hear God speak to you? Jim Daly and Courtney Ellis share how learning to hear from God is possible, even when you're super b...
Aug. 6, 2024
Honoring God by Decluttering
Most of us don't expect our houses to become messy, yet sadly, a lot of us are overwhelmed with stuff. Courtney Ellis and Jim Daly share why it honors God for you to declutter your home. Plus, John and Danny offer hope to tho...
Aug. 1, 2024
Setting an Example of a Good Attitude
Have you ever wanted to say what was on your mind, but you knew you shouldn't in front of your kids? John and Danny share times that's happened in their own parenting. Also, Dr. Kathy Koch tells Jim Daly a funny story about a...
July 25, 2024
Struggles and Desires of This Upcoming Generation
The current generation is facing many challenges through social media, shows and peer pressure. The world is constantly telling them what's acceptable. Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace bring up how kids and teens today long for...