Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast
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Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today’s culture.

Recent Episodes

If Your Child Sees Something Inappropriate
June 24, 2026

If Your Child Sees Something Inappropriate

What do you do if your child encounters sexual content online? Mandy Majors joins Jim Daly to share how she found out her daughter was exposed to inappropriate content, even though she didn't have a smartphone. Plus, John and Danny give some advice on how to respond in a healthy way if your kid sees pornographic content. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World for your donation of any amount! Take the
Single Parents & Discipline
June 22, 2026

Single Parents & Discipline

How does a single parent work through discipline challenges with his or her kids? Linda Ranson Jacobs spent years as a single mother, and she talks with Jim Daly about a concept called step-back parenting. Then, Danny and John share a few insights on helping single parents work through technology concerns with their children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Single Parent for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Ef
If You Fail at an Activity
June 17, 2026

If You Fail at an Activity

What if your kids seeing you fail was actually a good thing? Jay and Laura Laffoon and Jim Daly discuss times they didn't succeed while doing activities with their kids, and why that led to some great discussions. Also, John and Danny will encourage you to get off the screens and replace them with fun, interactive things with your children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Ultimate Dad Night for your donation of any amount! Take th
Getting Boys to Open Up
June 15, 2026

Getting Boys to Open Up

Is it difficult to get your son to talk? Jim Daly and Molly DeFrank share ways you can engage with your boys in conversation. Then, Danny and John discuss why sharing how you're doing as a parent might be the key to unlocking your boy's heart. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Mothering Boys for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Eight Critical Needs Every Mother of Young Boys Should Kno
The Pressures Girls Are Under
June 10, 2026

The Pressures Girls Are Under

With the rise of social media, girls are bombarded with messages on what it means to be beautiful. Scarlet Hiltibidal and Jim Daly share how to encourage your daughters that they are enough, even if the world doesn't tell them that. Also, John and Danny offer some great insights on helping your daughter navigate the digital space today. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book He Numbered the Pores on My Face for your donation of any amoun
Prioritize Relationship Over Performance
June 8, 2026

Prioritize Relationship Over Performance

Rules are good, but when you emphasize them too much, it's not healthy for your relationship. John and Danny discuss how they've learned too many guidelines in parenting isn't a good thing. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder explain why we need to focus more on the relationship with our kids than on rules. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits o
Replacing Screens with Books
June 4, 2026

Replacing Screens with Books

One of the best replacements for screens is picking up a book. Danny opens up on which of his kids enjoyed reading more than the other. Also, Sarah Mackenzie and Jim Daly discuss some of the ways reading with your kids can create a better connection with them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Read-Aloud Family for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Create Lifelong Memories With Your
Put the Phones Away!
June 1, 2026

Put the Phones Away!

With how pervasive technology has become, is it possible to unplug and live a real life? Jim Daly talks with Jonathan McKee about how he and his family had to set better boundaries with their tech usage. Plus, Danny shares the need to tell your kids that you want to connect with them in the real world. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 T
When a Physical or Mental Health Challenge is Serious
May 27, 2026

When a Physical or Mental Health Challenge is Serious

How do you show up as a parent even if you're facing health challenges? Danny talks about a time where he fought through some back issues. Also, Becky Harling joins Jim Daly to discuss how she and her family worked through a tough cancer diagnosis. At the end, Danny and John offer hope to parents who've been diagnosed with a mental health issue. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk for your donation
When a Military Parent Passes Away
May 25, 2026

When a Military Parent Passes Away

Today, we address the challenges that military families go through. Heather Gray Blalock joins Jim Daly to share about how she and her kids got through her husband's passing, after he died in combat. Then, Danny and John will offer encouragement to military families with children. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Faith, Hope, Love and Deployment for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Re

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