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.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-10-29?refcd=2549901">The Safe House</a>
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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;
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When Kids Question the Faith

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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Communicating with Your Teen: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Miscarriage is a painful and often silent loss that many parents carry alone. John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta explore the grief, guilt, and healing that come with pregnancy loss, drawing from their own experiences and a candid conversation with author Annie F. Downs and her sister Tatum Green, who opens up about four miscarriages, her wrestling with God, and the eventual arrival of her miracle son, Sam. A compassionate look at how couples can grieve together, find community, and hold onto hope.

Where Did TJ Go?

Speak to s counselor

Navigating Infant Loss as a Family (Digital Download)

 

Miscarriage is a painful and often silent loss that many parents carry alone. John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta explore the grief, guilt, and healing that come with pregnancy loss, drawing from their own experiences and a candid conversation with author Annie F. Downs and her sister Tatum Green, who opens up about four miscarriages, her wrestling with God, and the eventual arrival of her miracle son, Sam. A compassionate look at how couples can grieve together, find community, and hold onto hope.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-10-15?refcd=2549802">Where Did TJ Go?</a>
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Finding Hope After Miscarriage

Are parents putting too much pressure on their children to succeed? In this episode, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta explore the growing trend of performance-driven parenting and how it's affecting kids' well-being. Along with Dr. Kevin Leman, they challenge parents to redefine success around character rather than achievement, examine whether their love feels conditional on performance, and model the values they want to see in their children.

8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids

Learn about Age and Stage

Planting the Seeds of Success in Your Kids (Digital Download)

Are parents putting too much pressure on their children to succeed? In this episode, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta explore the growing trend of performance-driven parenting and how it's affecting kids' well-being. Along with Dr. Kevin Leman, they challenge parents to redefine success around character rather than achievement, examine whether their love feels conditional on performance, and model the values they want to see in their children.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-10-13?refcd=2544002">8 Secrets to Raising Successful Kids</a>
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/mykidsage/?refcd=2544002">Learn about Age and Stage</a>
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Raising Successful Kids Without Pressure

Bullying can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime. John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss how to recognize the signs, respond with compassion, and help your child heal. Plus, Focus on the Family president Jim Daly talks with author Nancy Rue, who shares a heartbreaking story about a student she couldn't save — and her own daughter's experience being bullied. Practical guidance and hope for parents facing this difficult issue.

Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies Audio Collection

Speak to a counselor

Helping Your Child Deal With Bullies (Digital)

Bullying can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime. John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss how to recognize the signs, respond with compassion, and help your child heal. Plus, Focus on the Family president Jim Daly talks with author Nancy Rue, who shares a heartbreaking story about a student she couldn't save &mdash; and her own daughter's experience being bullied. Practical guidance and hope for parents facing this difficult issue.
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/helping-your-child-deal-with-bullies-collection/">Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies Audio Collection</a>
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help-now/">Speak to a counselor</a>
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Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies

John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta hear from authors Amber Lia and Wendy Speake to discussing replacing reactive, knee-jerk parenting responses with thoughtful, biblically grounded scripts—covering how to set consequences ahead of time, self-regulate in heated moments, and keep connection intact while enforcing boundaries.

Parenting Scripts

7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior (Digital Download)

John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta hear from authors Amber Lia and Wendy Speake to discussing replacing reactive, knee-jerk parenting responses with thoughtful, biblically grounded scripts&mdash;covering how to set consequences ahead of time, self-regulate in heated moments, and keep connection intact while enforcing boundaries.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-10-06?refcd=2542802">Parenting Scripts</a>
<a href="https://assessment.focusonthefamily.com/s/parenting-redirect?refcd=2542802">7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
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Parenting Scripts: Responding Well When Your Child Disobeys

Culture tells kids, "If I feel it, it's true." John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta unpack the lies children hear about emotions with Hilary Ferrer of Mama Bear Apologetics and how parents can help kids keep feelings in the passenger seat, not the driver's seat.

Mama Bear Apologetics

Age and Stage eNewsletter

Helping Your Children Navigate the Culture (Digital)

Culture tells kids, "If I feel it, it's true." John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta unpack the lies children hear about emotions with Hilary Ferrer of Mama Bear Apologetics and how parents can help kids keep feelings in the passenger seat, not the driver's seat.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2025-04-28?refcd=2538805">Mama Bear Apologetics</a>
<a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/mykidsage/?refcd=2538805">Age and Stage eNewsletter</a>
<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-your-children-navigate-the-culture-digital/?refcd=2538805">Helping Your Children Navigate the Culture (Digital)</a>

Emotions: Great Followers, Terrible Leaders

In this episode of the Focus on the Family Parenting podcast, host John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss how parents can encourage their children to take risks responsibly. Young adult Caroline Shankle shares her personal journey with comparison, perfectionism, and learning to embrace failure offering practical insights for families navigating anxiety, decision-making, and the fear of getting it wrong.

The Lion and the Bear 

Fearless Faith: Navigating Anxiety as a Teen

Helping Your Child Approach Anxiety, Bullying, and Identity (Digital Download)

In this episode of the Focus on the Family Parenting podcast, host John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss how parents can encourage their children to take risks responsibly. Young adult Caroline Shankle shares her personal journey with comparison, perfectionism, and learning to embrace failure offering practical insights for families navigating anxiety, decision-making, and the fear of getting it wrong.
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-05-12?refcd=2537606">The Lion and the Bear&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/fearless-faith/?refcd=2537606">Fearless Faith: Navigating Anxiety as a Teen</a>
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Training a Risk Taker

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 Parenting Podcast

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