Episodes
Jan. 4, 2024
Let Go of Perfection and Control
No matter how hard you try, you can't be the perfect parent. Jim Daly and Ashley Willis bring up why it's good to let go of perfectionism. Also, Danny and John address what to do when your kid makes a bad decision that you di...
Jan. 2, 2024
Practicing Healthy Self-Talk as a Parent
Many parents struggle with negative self-talk. We'll encourage you to replace the self-deprecating comments with focusing on what you are doing well. Ashley Willis talks with Jim Daly about how she's wrestled with this very t...
Dec. 28, 2023
Grieving the Dad Who Left
If you know someone who is raising kids as a single mom, she likely has a very moving story. Dr. Roland Warren talks with Jim Daly about some of the challenges his mother, who was a single mom, faced in her life. Then, John a...
Dec. 26, 2023
A Safe Place for Single Moms
There's a growing number of kids who are growing up without a father in the home. John and Danny share statistics that illustrate the need to reach out to single moms in your community. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk to Dr. R...
Dec. 21, 2023
Getting Kids to Earn Your Respect
It's a wonderful thing for kids to show you honor, but how can it become a normal part of your parenting? John and Danny will remind you why true honor isn't achieved by being harsh. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder bri...
Dec. 19, 2023
Strong Moral Character & Determination
What character traits are essential for your kids to have? Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder explain why godly character and determination are things your child needs for success in life. Also, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta...
Dec. 14, 2023
Dealing with Loneliness & Cyberbullying
The internet is a wonderful tool, but if your child isn't careful, he or she could encounter online bullying. Jim Daly and Dannah Gresh address some of the dangers kids are facing today with the internet. You'll also hear Joh...
Dec. 12, 2023
The Biggest Lie About God
What if your child is making bad choices because he or she believes lies about God's character? Jim Daly speaks to Dannah Gresh about a lie girls are tempted to believe regarding the Lord. Plus, Danny and John address lies th...
Dec. 7, 2023
Ending Comparison Before It Hurts You
By clicking on an app, you can see a snapshot of how other parents are raising their kids. But we must remember that social media doesn't show us the full picture. Danny and John share ways that social media has influenced pa...
Dec. 5, 2023
Letting Go of Control & Unrealistic Expectations
It's easy to find your identity in your children's performance, but it's also very unhealthy. Ashley Willis talks with Jim Daly about how she's struggled with that as a mom. Also, Danny chats with John on ways he's learned to...
Nov. 30, 2023
Reasons to Celebrate as a Parent
How can you find ways to celebrate things as a parent? Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about ways she's learned to celebrate spiritual progress in her kids. Plus, Danny and John share how to enjoy seeing your kids mature i...
Nov. 28, 2023
Time with God, Throughout the Day
When your kids are little, is making consistent time for God even possible? Danny talks with John about what that season of parenting was like for him. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Courtney Ellis about how she had to make adjustm...
Nov. 23, 2023
Be a Good Influence, Not a Controller
What are your biggest hopes for your kids? Dr. Randy Schroeder and Jim Daly discuss three essential things every child needs. Also, Danny and John share why some of Dr. Schroeder's parenting essentials matter as you're raisin...
Nov. 21, 2023
Staying Silent When You Want to Scream
When your young adult child makes a decision that you strongly disagree with, should you speak up or remain silent? John and Danny give some pointers on whether or not to speak up in that situation. You'll also hear Jim Daly ...
Nov. 16, 2023
When Your Daughter Faces Loneliness
If you have a daughter, you know that she craves connection. Jim Daly and author Dannah Gresh address why God designed girls for relationships. Plus, Danny and John share about ways a dad can be involved in his daughter's soc...
Nov. 14, 2023
Perfectly Imperfect Parents
You want so much to do the right thing, but if we're honest, parenting is filled with mistakes. Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch will encourage you to keep going, even after you've made a mistake as a parent. Also, John and Danny ...
Nov. 9, 2023
Mommy Martyrdom Syndrome
When you're running from one thing to the next, it can be easy to get burned out as a parent. Danny and John share how many parents say they are exhausted, and Jim Daly talks with Ashley Willis about something called Mommy Ma...
Nov. 7, 2023
When You and Your Kid Freak Out
Sometimes, you try things as a parent that don't go as you'd planned. Danny shares with John about a time that happened in his parenting, and Ashley Willis talks with Jim Daly about some lessons she learned after a kayaking t...
Nov. 2, 2023
Peace of Mind for When You Travel
Traveling with little kids can be very stressful, but also meaningful. Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis, who's a mom of young kids, about things she's learned from traveling with children. Plus, John and Danny share how to ...
Oct. 31, 2023
God is There, Even When You’re Tired
Having little kids is wonderful, but also exhausting. John and Danny share about the demands of when each of their kids were small. Plus, Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about how she needed help during a difficult pregnan...
Oct. 26, 2023
After Your Child Has Already Rebelled
When a child rebels, there's hardly ever a simple answer as to why. John and Danny will speak to parents who are blaming themselves for their children's behavior. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Branda Garrison about changes she ne...
Oct. 24, 2023
When a Child Prefers Your Spouse Over You
Have you ever felt like you couldn't get along well with a certain child, but your spouse could? Branda Garrison shares with Jim Daly about how she navigated that very scenario in her own parenting. Plus, John and Danny offer...
Oct. 19, 2023
When Your Kid is Stuck
How do you respond when your son or daughter has a hard time figuring something out? Danny shares with John about a time one of his kids was struggling with getting stuck. Plus, Dr. Kathy Koch speaks with about Jim Daly about...
Oct. 17, 2023
Encouraging Your Child’s Talents & Abilities
Your child is uniquely designed by God with special talents. John and Danny discuss the power of a parent's encouragement, and Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch bring up how to recognize what your child is good at. Find us online a...