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John and Danny discuss the importance of letting your child problem-solve in everyday life. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson. Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast</a>. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY. GIST: The Essence of Raising Life-Ready Kids: <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1019405" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1019405</a> Get More Episode Resources: <a href="https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/simple-steps-to-teach-resilience/#featured-resource-cta" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/simple-steps-to-teach-resilience/#featured-resource-cta</a> If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey</a>

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.

Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast

Simple Steps to Teach Resilience

The Most Important Thing

Devotions & Passing on Your Faith

How Devotions Change Parents

Resources for You

Giving your child a legacy of faith needs to be your top priority. Danny and John address why it's critical to help your kids know who God is. You'll also hear Jim Daly interview Tim Shoemaker on how Psalm 78 inspired him to focus on spiritually training his kids.

 

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Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount!

 

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Family Reading of Scripture

 

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Giving your child a legacy of faith needs to be your top priority. Danny and John address why it's critical to help your kids know who God is. You'll also hear Jim Daly interview Tim Shoemaker on how Psalm 78 inspired him to focus on spiritually training his kids.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-01-15?refcd=2414803">Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/surprise-your-kids-with-unforgettable-faith-lessons-digital/?refcd=2414803">Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons </a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/bxtfop">Family Reading of Scripture</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/c07csh">Studying the Bible as a Family</a>
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Passing Down Your Faith

Devotions that Didn't Work

Lessons to Teach Your Kids

If Your Child Seems Indifferent

How do you teach your kids about God when they're little? Danny describes some times where his kids struggled to understand certain concepts in the Bible. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Tim Shoemaker on how a trip to a stock car race became a powerful spiritual lesson for his sons.

 

Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

 

Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount!

 

Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons  

 

Family Reading of Scripture

 

Studying the Bible as a Family

 

Support This Show!

 

If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

How do you teach your kids about God when they're little? Danny describes some times where his kids struggled to understand certain concepts in the Bible. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Tim Shoemaker on how a trip to a stock car race became a powerful spiritual lesson for his sons.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-01-13?refcd=2414102">Receive the book The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, Volume 1: 52 Activities Your Kids Will Never Forget for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/uebtsb">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/surprise-your-kids-with-unforgettable-faith-lessons-digital/?refcd=2414102">Surprise Your Kids with Unforgettable Faith Lessons </a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/j8vzah">Family Reading of Scripture</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/c1a7u2">Studying the Bible as a Family</a>
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2414102">Support This Show!</a>
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Devotional Lessons Your Kids Understand

The Money Talk

Talking to Teens About Money

Teens & Money Failure

We're Here for You!

Conversations about money are some of the most critical discussions you'll have with your teens. Danny opens up about when he started talking to his kids about finances. Also, Jim Daly speaks to Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer about how you as a parent can encourage your teens to manage their finances.

 

Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

 

Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount!

 

Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy 

 

Let's Help Our Kids Manage Money Well

 

Contact our Counseling Team

 

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Conversations about money are some of the most critical discussions you'll have with your teens. Danny opens up about when he started talking to his kids about finances. Also, Jim Daly speaks to Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer about how you as a parent can encourage your teens to manage their finances.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-01-08?refcd=2413401">Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount!</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/rne8po">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/common-teen-issues-that-drive-parents-crazy-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2413401">Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/nchh6v">Let's Help Our Kids Manage Money Well</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/vfc7g2">Contact our Counseling Team</a>
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2413401">Support This Show!</a>
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