Top 10 in Parenting Podcasts
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly
Become a champion for your family in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee! Every episode of the Focus on the Family Christian podcast helps you confidently guide your loved ones through the unique challenges faced by today’s Christian families. With over 40 years of trusted, compassionate stories of redemption, hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller connect you to biblically sound marriage and parenting help that is relatable, practical, and interesting. Listen/Learn/Apply/ThriveInChrist!
Recent Episodes
Sept. 9, 2026
Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries (Part 1 of 2)
Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He’ll provide insights into relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults. Receive a copy of Boundaries with Kids and an audio download of "Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Bounda
Sept. 8, 2026
Strengthen Your Marriage with a Meet Up
One of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse is regular time together. Bill and Pam Farrel’s weekly marriage meetings have helped them proactively handle conflict and work through important decisions for over 40 years. In this conversation, Bill and Pam describe how you can strengthen your marriage by affirming your spouse, cultivating healthy habits, and planning time for romance. Receive a copy of the Marriage Meet Ups bundle and an audio download of "Strengthen Your Marriage with a Mee
Sept. 7, 2026
How Foster Care Brought Me My Miracle Family
Michelle Ablard was content with her life as a schoolteacher, with 3 dogs and a mortgage. But then God nudged her into foster care, which began an unlikely journey of fostering two kids from her school and eventually adopting them. Michelle simply obeyed God’s prompting and credits her community of friends and family who made her miracle family possible! Receive a copy of the "Faith Builds a Family" bundle and an audio download of "How Foster Care Brought Me My Miracle Family" for your donation
Sept. 4, 2026
Five Steps to Building Your Kids' Emotional Health
Every child experiences big emotions. As a parent, you want to teach them what to do when those feelings come. Counselor Eliza Huie equips you with practical ways to help your child move from chaos to calm while reminding them that God is always with them. You’ll learn a simple, grace-filled approach to emotional regulation that can help your whole family navigate big emotions with greater peace and confidence. Receive a copy of the "Count Yourself Calm" bundle and an audio download of "Five St
Sept. 3, 2026
Practical Help for When You're Overwhelmed (Part 2 of 2)
By making a few practical changes, you can reduce stress in your life, quiet the chaos and restore your sanity. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share what being overwhelmed feels like for the four main personality types (expressive, analytic, driver, and amiable). They talk about practical ways to organize your schedule, say no, increase your capacity for joy, make time for the Sabbath and create a personal manifesto that states your values to help you make choices in the future. Receive a copy of
Sept. 2, 2026
Practical Help for When You're Overwhelmed (Part 1 of 2)
By making a few practical changes, you can reduce stress in your life, quiet the chaos and restore your sanity. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share what being overwhelmed feels like for the four main personality types (expressive, analytic, driver, and amiable). They talk about practical ways to organize your schedule, say no, increase your capacity for joy, make time for the Sabbath and create a personal manifesto that states your values to help you make choices in the future. Receive a copy of
Sept. 1, 2026
Bringing Good News to Kids in Public School
The struggle to give our kids a biblical education is real. Kori Pennypacker shares how her ministry, Bible2School, provides free Bible programs to help young students grow their faith in public school. Tune in to hear her explain how to develop Christian values in our kids from an early age! Receive a copy of the "Backpack Faith" bundle and an audio download of "Bringing Good News to Kids in Public School" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a
Aug. 31, 2026
Discovering Why God Made You
The late Steve Farrar invites listeners to consider life not as an accident, but as a purposeful design rooted in God’s sovereign plan. Beginning with God rather than self, he uses Scripture to show that every life is intentionally formed, spiritually awakened by faith, and prepared in advance for meaningful good works. Through trials, growth, and obedience—including a call to sexual purity — Dr. Farrar underscores that God’s wisdom can be trusted, offering deep comfort and direction for a bless
Aug. 28, 2026
How to Wisely Invest Your Time and Money in Your Family
Every couple asks the question: How can we manage our money to invest in the things that truly matter? With work, family, and school, it can be hard to find balance. Russ Crosson has over 40 years of experience managing money from a Christian perspective. He gives helpful tips for “using your money to buy time” to invest in your family – whatever stage of life you are in! Receive a copy of the "Your Life...Well Spent" bundle and an audio download of "How to Wisely Invest Your Time and Money " fo
Aug. 27, 2026
What to Do with Your Wayward Adult Child (Part 2 of 2)
Your children used to be model kids—until they grew up and decided to try “adulting” on their own. As the dad of three adult daughters, Dr. Jim Burns shares practical ways to navigate this new season of parenting, keeping the welcome mat out and the opinions to a minimum. On this two-day broadcast, you’ll learn about topics like healthy boundaries, estrangement, and reconciliation with your wayward adult child. Receive a copy of the "When Your Adult Child Strays" bundle and an audio download of
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About the Host
Jim Daly & John Fuller
Jim Daly is the president and CEO of Focus on the Family and host of the daily "Focus on the Family" radio broadcast which is heard by more than 6 million listeners a week on nearly 2,000 radio stations across the U.S. He is also the best-selling author of several books and a proud husband and father of two sons. The Daly family resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the home base of Focus on the Family's international ministry that's dedicated to helping families thrive.
John Fuller is Vice President of the Audio Division at Focus on the Family, co-host of the daily radio program, and host of the podcasts "Focus on Marriage" and "Focus on Parenting." He's also a popular public speaker and a writer who covers various topics related to family, faith, media, and business. John and his wife, Dena, reside in Colorado Springs and have six children.
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