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Episodes

Nov. 20, 2024

Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions with Your Kids

The holiday season is here, and Danny & Rebecca are ready to help you make it meaningful! In this episode, join us as we share tips for navigating the joys and stresses of the season, from family traditions to the purpose be…
Nov. 13, 2024

Equipping Teens for Adulthood pt. 2

Over-protective parenting may feel natural, but it can lead teens to rebellion and entitlement. In this episode, join us as Danny continues the conversation with Ken Wilgus & Jessica Pfeiffer about why handing freedom over t…
Nov. 6, 2024

Equipping Teens for Adulthood pt.1

As we guide our teens into adulthood, it's essential that they learn the responsibility that comes with independence. One of the best ways we can do that, as parents, is through "planned emancipation," which gradually grants…
Oct. 30, 2024

How to Disciple Your Kids Like Jesus

Children are rapidly developing a worldview, so it is important that parents disciple them in such a way that their children are prepared to establish a biblical worldview that is resilient to the resistance of the world aro…
Oct. 23, 2024

Teaching Your Child Confidence, Humility, and Other Foundational Traits

In a culture that throws lies at your child from every direction, it's important for them to have a confident heart that stands strong on the Word of God. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Jill Garner to talk about …
Oct. 16, 2024

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

As a Christian parent, you might be asking the question: Is it okay to participate in Halloween? Join Danny & Rebecca as they discuss October 31st and its implications for you and your kids. Later, we answer a question from …
Oct. 9, 2024

The Power of Family Prayer

As parents, prayer is one of the most essential tools we have to guide, nurture, and protect our children. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with prolific Christian songwriter Tony Wood to discuss how intentional, heartf…
Oct. 2, 2024

Mark Hancock: Raising Boys to be Godly Men

The definition of masculinity has become vague in modern culture, leaving many of our sons confused about what it means to be a man. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Mark Hancock to talk about how we can raise our …
Sept. 25, 2024

Raising Godly Girls

Modern culture is at war with Christian values, which can make raising our girls with a biblical worldview a challenge! Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Patti Garibay, founder of American Heritage Girls, to talk ab…
Sept. 18, 2024

The Power of Prayer

As parents, prayer is one of the most essential tools we have to guide, nurture, and protect our children. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with prolific Christian songwriter Tony Wood to discuss how intentional, heartf…
Sept. 11, 2024

Tackling Anxiety with Dr. Gregory Jantz

Did you know that anxiety is the number one non-medical diagnosis in the country? And unfortunately, it's effecting our kids. Join us as we sit down with world renowned mental health expert Dr. Gregory Jantz to discuss what …
Sept. 4, 2024

Equipping Parents for Back to School

Are you concerned with the radical changes being made to public school curriculum? On this weeks episode, join us as we sit down with policy experts Jeff Johnston and Autumn Leva to discuss how you can stand up for your chil…
Aug. 28, 2024

Balancing Kids, Marriage, and Work

Marriage experts, and hosts of the wildly popular podcast Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg & Erin Smalley join us to discuss if you can attain balance between parenting, marriage, and work. Spoiler alert - you ca…
Aug. 21, 2024

Implementing a Chores System

Did you know that's it's possible for your child to enjoy their chores? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with home organization expert Kristi Clover to discuss implementing a fun and effective chores system that engages…
Aug. 14, 2024

Turning Discipline into Encouragement

On this episode, we continue our look at a biblical approach to discipline with parent coaches Chad Hayenga and Lydia Rex. Learn how you can turn moments of discipline into opportunities to call out the strengths in your chi…
Aug. 7, 2024

Messages in Discipline

On this episode, Jim & Lynne Jackson join Danny & Rebecca to discuss the four essential messages behind their biblical discipline model. What messages are you sending your child when you discipline them? Later, we hear a que…
July 31, 2024

Planned Emancipation Part 2

On this episode, Dr. Ken Wilgus walks us through how to navigate "control battles" with your teen! Did you know that most teens want to tell their parents everything? Dr. Wilgus outlines the behavior in parents that causes t…
July 24, 2024

Planned Emancipation Part 1

Launching your teen into independence can be a tricky task! But have no fear.. Dr. Ken Wilgus is here to discuss his approach that gradually introduces adolescents to freedom and responsibility. Join Danny & Rebecca as they …
July 17, 2024

Andrew Pudewa: Instilling a Love for Reading and Writing

How do you instill a love of reading and writing in your kids in a screen driven world? Join us as Danny & Rebecca sit down with language arts expert Andrew Pudewa as he fills us in on the secret of how you can help your kid…
July 10, 2024

How to Stop Bullying

Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with PluggedIn's Adam Holz to discuss bullying, cyberbullying, and what you can do as a parent to stop it. What is cyberbullying? How do you stop bullying in schools? We discuss these to…
July 3, 2024

Understanding ADHD and Dyslexia in Children

How can you help your child with ADHD or dyslexia? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with child development expert Danni Gugel to discuss how to treat dyslexia and ADHD without medication and set your child up for succes…
June 26, 2024

Parenting for Gen Z and Youth Discipleship

How do you lead your Gen Z, teen children through the craziness of modern culture? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with author and parenting expert Jason Jimenez to discuss how you can use biblical knowledge and discip…
June 19, 2024

The Importance of Fun Family Devotions

How can we make family devotions fun for the whole family? Join Danny and Rebecca as they sit down with author and family devotions expert Tim Shoemaker to discuss some really exciting ways you can engage your family in fun …
June 12, 2024

The Impact of Fathers on Their Children

It's our Father's Day celebration on Practice Makes Parent. Danny and Rebecca discuss the importance of Dads in the family and share their favorite Fathers Day memories. Then Blake Brewer joins us to discuss his Legacy Lette…