Episodes
July 16, 2024
Should I Tell My Teen What to Do?
You ask your teen to do a simple favor. But instead of doing it, he or she gives you the eyeroll! Many of us have dealt with that! John and Danny bring up some of the challenges parents deal with in letting go when their kid…
July 11, 2024
Good Parenting Takes Two
How do you and your spouse keep your relationship strong, even when you are busy raising children? Jim Daly speaks with Courtney Ellis about the need for couples to stay committed to each other. Also, John and Danny give a w…
July 9, 2024
Are You Overcommitted in Your Schedule?
Does it feel like you're running from one to the next without any breathing room? John and Danny share that many parents feel exhausted in their schedules today. Then, Courtney Ellis joins Jim Daly to discuss how she's learn…
July 4, 2024
You’re Their Guide, Not Their God
Have you ever asked your kids, "What does God think about this choice you want to make?" Danny tells John about how he's tried to ask that question in his parenting. Plus, Jim Daly asks Janel Breitenstein about an acronym sh…
July 2, 2024
Spiritual Maturity and Discernment
In a time where our kids are bombarded with lies and entertainment, how can they find their identity in Christ? Janel Breitenstein and Jim Daly speak about a time she helped her daughter through identity struggles. Then, Joh…
June 27, 2024
Challenges Young People Face in Their Faith
So many anti-Christian messages are being promoted to our kids today. John and Danny will discuss how to respond well if your child finds information online that tries to refute the Bible. Also, J. Warner Wallace and Jim Dal…
June 25, 2024
Teaching Your Kids a Christian Worldview
Many young teens and kids are struggling with their faith. If that starts happening with one of your kids, how should you respond? Danny and John give some reasons why Christianity is true. Plus, J. Warner Wallace shares how…
June 18, 2024
Teens and Formulas Don’t Mix
Some kids love rules while others don't. However, if a parent is too strict, Danny and John will share why that can increase the chances of rebellion. Then, Dr. Ken Wilgus joins Jim Daly to discuss how most parents are doing…
June 13, 2024
When Technology Clutters Your Life
Kids and even parents feel the constant temptation to scroll on a smartphone. Danny and John explain why it's such a draw to pull out your phone. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis, who speaks about some of the ways sh…
June 11, 2024
Should I Throw That Away?
Sometimes, we all need to get rid of clutter in our homes! But how do you decide what to throw away and what to keep? Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about how she made the difficult decision to let a childhood table go. …
June 6, 2024
Encouraging Their Giftings and Identity
What are your kids passionate about? Danny tells John a story about a passion his daughter developed at a young age. You'll then hear Janel Breitenstein speak to Jim Daly about teaching your kids to find their identity in wh…
June 4, 2024
Why Have Faith?
How often does your child ask you "why," about something? When your kid starts asking the why questions about God, that's a beautiful opportunity to be present with them. Janel Breitenstein and Jim Daly discuss why it's good…
May 30, 2024
Reasons Why the Bible is True
Has your child ever asked you why you're a Christian? How you answer that question is one of the important things you'll do as a parent. Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace speaks with Jim Daly about why he believes Christ…
May 28, 2024
Being Prepared to Defend Your Faith
How can you teach your kids to love God, and be defenders of the faith? J. Warner Wallace tells Jim Daly part of his story, and common reasons why people believe in God. Plus, John and Danny address why it's good to embrace …
May 23, 2024
Ongoing Conversations with Your Teen
Helping a son or daughter get through the teen years isn't just one conversation. It's more like a series of discussions. Danny and John will encourage you to create an environment where your son or daughter can talk to you …
May 21, 2024
Preparing Well for the Teen Years
How do you prepare your child for the teen years? While there's no magic formula, Danny and John will share when it's a good time to start having discussions with your son or daughter about puberty. Plus Jim Daly speaks with…
May 16, 2024
Getting Rid of Clutter in Your Home
What do you do when there's something in your house you want to get rid of, but your kids want to keep? Danny tells John about a time this very scenario happened in his home. Also, to help you be more organized, Jim Daly and…
May 14, 2024
How to Stop Worrying About Stuff
Does it ever feel like you are running out of space, because you have so much stuff sometimes? Courtney Ellis tells Jim Daly how she's struggled with this very thing as a mom of young kids. Plus, John and Danny will encourag…
May 9, 2024
Having Joy as a Parent
Choosing joy is essential if you're going to have lasting happiness as a parent. John and Danny address how you can still have joy, even if you're facing difficult circumstances as a mom or dad. Plus, Jim Daly and Janel Brei…
May 7, 2024
Maturity and Forgiveness
Seeing your son or daughter mature is very rewarding. However, if your child isn't where you want them to be, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder will encourage you to not give up. They'll even offer some ideas for how to ask f…
May 2, 2024
Praying in Faith, When it Seems Dark
How do you pray for a child who's far from God? Jim Daly and Dr. Erwin Lutzer will encourage you to not give up, even when your faith is tested regarding your children. Plus, John and Danny share why it matters to persevere …
April 30, 2024
Practical Ways to Pray for a Child
Praying for your kids is one of the greatest privileges in life. To help you get started, Jim Daly and Dr. Erwin Lutzer share how praying scripture over your kids is a good strategy. You'll then hear from John and Danny abou…
April 25, 2024
Talking to Your Pre-Teens About Sex – Part 2
How do you encourage your kids to save sex for marriage when they hear so many toxic messages from the world? Jim Daly talks to a panel of parents about a creative analogy for encouraging your kids to stay sexually pure. Als…
April 23, 2024
Talking to Your Pre-Teens About Sex – Part 1
Having the sex talk with your kids can be awkward, but it's important for them to hear about it from you as their parent first. Danny shares with John about what age is a good time to have the talk with your kids. Plus, Jim …