Parenting a teenager can feel like navigating a minefield, especially when it comes to communication. In this episode, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta are joined by Focus on the Family President Jim Daly, Dr. Ken Wilgus, and Jessica Pfeiffer to unpack why communication breaks down during the teen years and how parents can rebuild the bridge. 

Feeding the Mouth that Bites You

Launch into the teen years

Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy

Parenting a teenager can feel like navigating a minefield, especially when it comes to communication. In this episode, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta are joined by Focus on the Family President Jim Daly, Dr. Ken Wilgus, and Jessica Pfeiffer to unpack why communication breaks down during the teen years and how parents can rebuild the bridge.&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-10-20?refcd=2549703">Feeding the Mouth that Bites You</a>
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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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Communicating with Your Teen: What Every Parent Needs to Know

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.

The Safe House

Creating a Safe Family Where Your Children Can Thrive (Digital)

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.

Habits of the Household - Gift with Donation

Bedtime Routines That Work

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.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-10-27?refcd=2549705">Habits of the Household - Gift with Donation</a>
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/nighttime-routines/">Bedtime Routines That Work</a>
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Building Godly Habits in Your Home

What do you do when your child starts questioning everything you've taught them about faith? John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta are joined by Jim Daly, Alisa Childers, and Tim Barnett to unpack the rise of "TikTok theology" and faith deconstruction among young people. 

The Deconstruction of Christianity

Navigating Faith Deconstruction with Your Loved Ones

What do you do when your child starts questioning everything you've taught them about faith? John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta are joined by Jim Daly, Alisa Childers, and Tim Barnett to unpack the rise of "TikTok theology" and faith deconstruction among young people.&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-10-22?refcd=2549704">The Deconstruction of Christianity</a>
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