Episodes
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...
July 19, 2022
Talking to Your Daughter About Sex
It's not easy to talk to your daughter about sex. But, if you don't have those types of conversations, she'll get her input of what's right and wrong from other influences. John and Danny share when it's a good time to talk t...
July 14, 2022
Praying for Your Child's Tech Use
While having rules is good for your kids, truth be told, your rules can only go so far in changing their hearts. The same is true for the ways your child makes decisions with handling technology. John talks with Danny about w...
July 12, 2022
Praying for a Struggling Child
If your child has left the faith, it's one of the saddest things you can discover as a parent. However, it doesn't have to be the end of the story. John and Danny discuss why praying for your child is still effective, even if...
July 7, 2022
How to Hear from God About Your Kids
Sometimes as a parent, you want to make a decision. Yet, deep inside you feel like God is telling you to do something different. Danny tells John about a time he had to follow God's lead when he didn't feel like it, and provi...
July 5, 2022
Why Kids Leave the Faith
Sadly, many children who grew up in church have turned away from the faith. If you have a child who is far from God, we want to offer you some hope. John and Danny provide a dose of encouragement to parents whose child isn't ...
June 30, 2022
Ways You Can Have Fun
As a parent, it's good to have fun with your children. Even if you're not the naturally, fun-loving type, John and Danny will give some ideas for how you can have a good time with your kids. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean...
June 28, 2022
Rules for Their Protection
Rules are designed to keep your child safe. So, how do you respond when your son hates rules? John and Danny share how you can show your child respect, even when giving him rules. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean Daly. Find...
June 23, 2022
Encouraging Healthy Femininity
Our daughters are constantly fed lies from the culture on what it means to be strong. But even with so many mixed messages, you can model a better way for her. John and Danny offer some encouragement on how you can show your ...
June 21, 2022
When a Dad Protects His Daughter
A healthy father will do anything to keep his daughter safe. But what does that look like as she gets older? John and Danny discuss how fathers can protect their daughters when they enter the teen years. Featuring Dr. Meg Mee...
June 16, 2022
Following God is Worth It
Teaching your kids to follow Christ is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. John and Danny share how practicing gratitude is one of the best ways to fuel your children's passion for loving God. Featuring Jodie Berndt....
June 14, 2022
Developing Godly Patience
Many times in the Bible, we're commanded to wait on the Lord. Yet, applying that principle to your parenting is not an easy thing. John and Danny discuss how Scripture can be a great encouragement during a season of waiting o...
June 9, 2022
Four Categories of Faith
At some point, your child must decide whether or not he or she will follow God. Sadly, many teens and young adults have walked away from the faith they were raised with. John and Danny share some common reasons why kids leave...
June 7, 2022
A Strong Faith in a World of Screens
How do you inspire your children to follow God in a world driven by screens? John and Danny talk about how to encourage your kids to engage the real-world, without compromising their values. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark ...
June 2, 2022
What Fear and Rules Have in Common
Rules in a home can be good, but without love, they won't be as effective. John and Danny share how to replace fears with love in your parenting. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com...
May 31, 2022
Responding when a Kid Misbehaves
It's embarrassing when your child misbehaves, especially in public. How can you choose to use effective discipline in that situation? John and Danny share why being too strict is not helpful with discipline. Featuring Dr. Ke...
May 26, 2022
The Power of the Word No
Sometimes, the best word your kid needs to hear is, "No." John and Danny discuss how to balance saying "No," to certain things with having a loving environment in your home. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at focuso...