The advice to "follow your heart" sounds innocuous in movies, but it can lead you astray in real life. John and Danny discuss the importance of giving your children sound life advice. Featuring Ray Vander Laan. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or, call 1-800-A-FAMILY.

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The advice to "follow your heart" sounds innocuous in movies, but it can lead you astray in real life. John and Danny discuss the importance of giving your children sound life advice. Featuring Ray Vander Laan. 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. DVD & Discussion Guide: TTWMK #16: Cultures in Conflict: <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-07-28#refcd=982501" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofp-podcast-2020-07-28#refcd=982501</a> Get More Episode Resources: <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/should-you-follow-your-heart/#featured-resource-cta" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-parenting-podcast/should-you-follow-your-heart/#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>

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Should You Follow Your Heart?

When Kids Ask Bible Questions

Edgy Parts of the Bible

Teens & The Bible

Parenting Resources

Have you ever gotten a question from your kids about the Bible that you weren't sure how to answer? Danny and John address why it's okay to admit if you don't know the answer to a biblical question your kid might ask. You'll also hear from Jim Daly and Danika Cooley about navigating through some of the edgier parts of the Bible.

 

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Have you ever gotten a question from your kids about the Bible that you weren't sure how to answer? Danny and John address why it's okay to admit if you don't know the answer to a biblical question your kid might ask. You'll also hear from Jim Daly and Danika Cooley about navigating through some of the edgier parts of the Bible.
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When Scripture is Difficult

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Doing Family Devotions

If You Can't Have Dinner Together

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Are family devotions a struggle? Do your kids have a hard time paying attention? Jim Daly chats with Pastor Jonathan Evans and his wife Kanika on how they've learned to be flexible with family devotions and young kids through rides to school and dinner conversations. Also, John and Danny will offer you some encouragement if you aren't able to have dinner together often as a family.

 

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Are family devotions a struggle? Do your kids have a hard time paying attention? Jim Daly chats with Pastor Jonathan Evans and his wife Kanika on how they've learned to be flexible with family devotions and young kids through rides to school and dinner conversations. Also, John and Danny will offer you some encouragement if you aren't able to have dinner together often as a family.
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Be Flexible with Family Devotions

The Emotions of Easter

How Your Kids Can Get Easter

Resources for Parents

The story of Easter is quite violent, when you really examine the crucifixion of Jesus. How do you share about that with your kids? Dr. Josh Straub and his wife Christi talk to Jim Daly about how you can help your kids understand the Easter story.

 

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Inviting Your Child Into the Easter Story 

 

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The story of Easter is quite violent, when you really examine the crucifixion of Jesus. How do you share about that with your kids? Dr. Josh Straub and his wife Christi talk to Jim Daly about how you can help your kids understand the Easter story.
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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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