How do you trust God as a parent when the odds are stacked against you? Ashley Willis tells Jim Daly a powerful story about her friend Katie Ann who faced serious heartbreak. You'll also hear from Danny who talks with John about how he's seen a parent trust God during difficult times.



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How do you trust God as a parent when the odds are stacked against you? Ashley Willis tells Jim Daly a powerful story about her friend Katie Ann who faced serious heartbreak. You'll also hear from Danny who talks with John about how he's seen a parent trust God during difficult times.
 
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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.

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How do you respond when your child is disrespectful to you? While disrespect
is never excused, their behavior may be because he or she isn't feeling loved. Popular author
Dannah Gresh and Jim Daly share why it's important for girls to feel loved so they can show
you genuine respect. You'll also hear John and Danny address why boys need to feel
affirmed.
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How do you respond when your child is disrespectful to you? While disrespect is never excused, their behavior may be because he or she isn't feeling loved. Popular author Dannah Gresh and Jim Daly share why it's important for girls to feel loved so they can show you genuine respect. You'll also hear John and Danny address why boys need to feel affirmed. Find us online at Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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When Your Child is Disrespectful

If you grew up in a broken home, the fear of repeating that pattern in your own marriage can feel overwhelming. Dr. Danny Huerta and John Fuller sit down with Josh and Kristi Straub to discuss finding hope and healing when your family story includes divorce. Josh shares the defining moment at age 10 when his mother moved out, how he became the "fixer" in his family, and the generational patterns he discovered that pushed him to rewrite his own story.

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If you grew up in a broken home, the fear of repeating that pattern in your own marriage can feel overwhelming. Dr. Danny Huerta and John Fuller sit down with Josh and Kristi Straub to discuss finding hope and healing when your family story includes divorce. Josh shares the defining moment at age 10 when his mother moved out, how he became the "fixer" in his family, and the generational patterns he discovered that pushed him to rewrite his own story.
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Rewriting Your Family Story

What if the key to weathering adversity as a family isn't found in the big moments, but in the small daily ones? This episode explores how building godly habits now — before challenges arrive — can transform your home. Justin Earley, author of Habits of the Household, joins us to discuss practical rhythms like scripture before phone, kneeling prayer, and praying with your kids before school, plus how these practices bring unity and peace when hard times come.

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Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family (Digital)

What if the key to weathering adversity as a family isn't found in the big moments, but in the small daily ones? This episode explores how building godly habits now &mdash; before challenges arrive &mdash; can transform your home. Justin Earley, author of Habits of the Household, joins us to discuss practical rhythms like scripture before phone, kneeling prayer, and praying with your kids before school, plus how these practices bring unity and peace when hard times come.
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