Former teachers Sue Acuna and Cynthia Tobias explain the changes middle schoolers experience and their inner struggles. They’ll share advice for parents navigating their children’s transition to middle school. Hear advice for communicating with middle schoolers, dealing with their doubts and questions about God, and adapting as they grow.
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Former teachers Sue Acuna and Cynthia Tobias explain the changes middle schoolers experience and their inner struggles. They&rsquo;ll share advice for parents navigating their children&rsquo;s transition to middle school. Hear advice for communicating with middle schoolers, dealing with their doubts and questions about God, and adapting as they grow. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-04?refcd=2509205">Receive a copy of the Helping Kids Through Life&rsquo;s Changes bundle and an audio download of "Middle School: The Inside Story" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/understanding-your-middle-schooler">Get more episode resources </a> <a href="https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0">Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&amp;utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&amp;utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&amp;utm_campaign=podcastsurvey">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.</a>

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Understanding Your Middle Schooler (Part 1 of 2) 

As believers in Christ, we’re called to share our faith—but many of us struggle with how to do that. And yet, sharing what the Lord has done in your life should be as natural as breathing. Ashley and Heather Holleman equip you to stand strong in your faith and help others come to a saving knowledge of Jesus. They take on that “scary” word—evangelism—and offer practical, encouraging tips for sharing your faith with confidence and grace.
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As believers in Christ, we&rsquo;re called to share our faith&mdash;but many of us struggle with how to do that. And yet, sharing what the Lord has done in your life should be as natural as breathing. Ashley and Heather Holleman equip you to stand strong in your faith and help others come to a saving knowledge of Jesus. They take on that &ldquo;scary&rdquo; word&mdash;evangelism&mdash;and offer practical, encouraging tips for sharing your faith with confidence and grace. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-03?refcd=2509102">Receive a copy of the Helping Kids Through Life&rsquo;s Changes bundle and an audio download of "Sent" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-to-live-a-life-that-inspires-and-draws-others/">Get more episode resources </a> <a href="https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0">Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&amp;utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&amp;utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&amp;utm_campaign=podcastsurvey">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.</a>

How to Live a Life that Inspires and Draws Others to Jesus

As adults, we can navigate change pretty well, but younger kids are much more likely to struggle with it. As parents, we need to patiently listen to our children, answer their questions honestly, and shepherd them through the upheaval of change — and ultimately point them to the unchanging love and security of God.
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As adults, we can navigate change pretty well, but younger kids are much more likely to struggle with it. As parents, we need to patiently listen to our children, answer their questions honestly, and shepherd them through the upheaval of change &mdash; and ultimately point them to the unchanging love and security of God. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-28?refcd=2503107">Receive a copy of the Helping Kids Through Life&rsquo;s Changes bundle and an audio download of "Practical Advice for Helping Kids Through Life Changes" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/practial-advice-for-helping-kids-through-lifes-changes">Get more episode resources </a> <a href="https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0">We'd love to hear your story or comments about how Focus on the Family has made a difference. Please click below to leave a message for Jim Daly. Your story might inspire others, and we appreciate your voice!</a> <a href="https://feedback.focusonthefamily.com/s3/Podcast-Survey?source=FOTFSHOW&amp;utm_source=Focusonthefamilyappandotherpodcastplatforms&amp;utm_medium=shownoteslink%2F%3Frefcd%3D2328201&amp;utm_campaign=podcastsurvey">If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.</a>

Practical Advice for Helping Kids Through Life Changes

What will heaven be like? Does everyone go there? Grammy-nominated singer and beloved television host, Sheila Walsh, shares from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes Everything. Sheila shares why what we believe about heaven shapes how you live today! If you’re looking for encouragement, or a fresh glimpse of God’s love for you and your family, Sheila shares the incredible hope we have in Jesus Christ.
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Just as home offers belonging, rest, and security, so does a relationship with Jesus Christ. This article explains how to join God's eternal family. 
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What does heaven teach us about God? In this audio collection, you’ll hear stories and biblical insights about heaven from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, featuring guests like John Burke, Lee Strobel, Randy Alcorn, and Erwin Lutzer.
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What will heaven be like? Does everyone go there? Grammy-nominated singer and beloved television host, Sheila Walsh, shares from her new book, The Hope of Heaven: How the Promise of Heaven Changes Everything. Sheila shares why what we believe about heaven shapes how you live today! If you&rsquo;re looking for encouragement, or a fresh glimpse of God&rsquo;s love for you and your family, Sheila shares the incredible hope we have in Jesus Christ. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-07-28?refcd=2503609">Receive a copy of The Hope of Heaven and an audio download of "Finding Hope in the Promise of Heaven" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/finding-hope-in-the-promise-of-heaven">Just as home offers belonging, rest, and security, so does a relationship with Jesus Christ. This article explains how to join God's eternal family.&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help-now/">Speak with one of our counselors</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/remembering-the-hope-of-heaven-collection/">What does heaven teach us about God? In this audio collection, you&rsquo;ll hear stories and biblical insights about heaven from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, featuring guests like John Burke, Lee Strobel, Randy Alcorn, and Erwin Lutzer.</a> <a href="https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0">We'd love to hear your story or comments about how Focus on the Family has made a difference. Please click below to leave a message for Jim Daly. Your story might inspire others, and we appreciate your voice!</a>

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