Many teens today are struggling with things like suicidal ideation, or even rebellion. If your son or daughter is there, where can you find hope? Jodie Berndt and Jim Daly share why praying for your teen can help turn things around. Also, Danny and John will encourage you to not throw in the towel, if your teenager is struggling now.

 

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Many teens today are struggling with things like suicidal ideation, or even rebellion. If your son or daughter is there, where can you find hope? Jodie Berndt and Jim Daly share why praying for your teen can help turn things around. Also, Danny and John will encourage you to not throw in the towel, if your teenager is struggling now.
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Teen Suicide, and Praying for Your Kids

Being thankful is something we all have to learn. It doesn't come naturally. Danny talks with John about how he taught his kids to be grateful. Then, Jim Daly speaks with two mothers, Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom, about something called the grateful game.

 

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Being thankful is something we all have to learn. It doesn't come naturally. Danny talks with John about how he taught his kids to be grateful. Then, Jim Daly speaks with two mothers, Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom, about something called the grateful game.
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Teaching Kids Gratitude & Prayer

Saying "no," is a struggle for many parents today. John asks Danny about how he's learned to tell good opportunities "no." Also, Jim Daly asks Kristi Clover about ways you as a parent can prioritize the right things in your schedule.

 

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Saying "no," is a struggle for many parents today. John asks Danny about how he's learned to tell good opportunities "no." Also, Jim Daly asks Kristi Clover about ways you as a parent can prioritize the right things in your schedule.
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Priorities and Clearing Things Up

What if a small adjustment in your schedule could change your life completely? Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about a principle she calls, glean and tweak. Also, John asks Danny about how he's learning to not overcommit, even when he has a busy schedule.

 

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What if a small adjustment in your schedule could change your life completely? Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about a principle she calls, glean and tweak. Also, John asks Danny about how he's learning to not overcommit, even when he has a busy schedule.
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