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Today, we address the challenges that military families go through. Heather Gray Blalock joins Jim Daly to share about how she and her kids got through her husband's passing, after he died in combat. Then, Danny and John will offer encouragement to military families with children.

 

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Remembering Fallen Heroes and Their Families 

 

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Today, we address the challenges that military families go through. Heather Gray Blalock joins Jim Daly to share about how she and her kids got through her husband's passing, after he died in combat. Then, Danny and John will offer encouragement to military families with children.
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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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When a Military Parent Passes Away

What Manhood Is & Is Not

Get Your Son to Open Up

Sharing Our Thoughts & Struggles

Resources on Boys

Is it difficult to get your son to talk? Jim Daly and Molly DeFrank share ways you can engage with your boys in conversation. Then, Danny and John discuss why sharing how you're doing as a parent might be the key to unlocking your boy's heart.

 

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Eight Critical Needs Every Mother of Young Boys Should Know 

 

13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons

 

Counseling Consultation and Referrals

 

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Is it difficult to get your son to talk? Jim Daly and Molly DeFrank share ways you can engage with your boys in conversation. Then, Danny and John discuss why sharing how you're doing as a parent might be the key to unlocking your boy's heart.
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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-2026-06-16?refcd=2495303">Receive the book Mothering Boys for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/ok6hr6">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/eight-critical-needs-every-mother-of-young-boys-should-know-i-ii-digital-download/?refcd=2495303">Eight Critical Needs Every Mother of Young Boys Should Know</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/emi1mk">13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/bx1kuj">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>
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Getting Boys to Open Up

Pressures on Girls Today

Encouraging Your Daughter

Social Media & Comparison

Resources

With the rise of social media, girls are bombarded with messages on what it means to be beautiful. Scarlet Hiltibidal and Jim Daly share how to encourage your daughters that they are enough, even if the world doesn't tell them that. Also, John and Danny offer some great insights on helping your daughter navigate the digital space today.

 

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Receive the book He Numbered the Pores on My Face for your donation of any amount!

 

Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

Helping Your Daughter Embrace Her Inner Beauty 

 

What is Beauty?

 

Talking to Your Daughter about Her Worth, Identity, and Beauty

 

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With the rise of social media, girls are bombarded with messages on what it means to be beautiful. Scarlet Hiltibidal and Jim Daly share how to encourage your daughters that they are enough, even if the world doesn't tell them that. Also, John and Danny offer some great insights on helping your daughter navigate the digital space today.
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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-2026-06-11?refcd=2495302">Receive the book He Numbered the Pores on My Face for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/k09ar4">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/helping-your-daughter-embrace-her-inner-beauty-digital-download/?refcd=2495302">Helping Your Daughter Embrace Her Inner Beauty</a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/xvu1h4">What is Beauty?</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/pp449a">Talking to Your Daughter about Her Worth, Identity, and Beauty</a>
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2495302">Support This Show!</a>
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The Pressures Girls Are Under

Too Many Rules

Rules vs. Relationship

Tech & Rules

Parenting Resources

Rules are good, but when you emphasize them too much, it's not healthy for your relationship. John and Danny discuss how they've learned too many guidelines in parenting isn't a good thing. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder explain why we need to focus more on the relationship with our kids than on rules.

 

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

 

Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount!

 

Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

 

Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting 

 

Counseling Consultation and Referrals

 

Building Your Discipline Toolkit From a Biblical Perspective

 

Support This Show!

 

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Rules are good, but when you emphasize them too much, it's not healthy for your relationship. John and Danny discuss how they've learned too many guidelines in parenting isn't a good thing. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder explain why we need to focus more on the relationship with our kids than on rules.
&nbsp;
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-2026-06-09?refcd=2494502">Receive the book Simple Habits for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount!</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/vy2tc1">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/effective-habits-to-embrace-in-parenting-digital/?refcd=2494502">Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/xnfodh">Counseling Consultation and Referrals</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/e4g93r">Building Your Discipline Toolkit From a Biblical Perspective</a>
&nbsp;
<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2494502">Support This Show!</a>
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