Practice Makes Parent
Practice Makes Parent
Dive into the heart of Christian parenting with "Practice Makes Parent," your go-to podcast for actionable insights, faith-based inspiration, and real-life strategies for every stage of parenthood. From the joyous toddler years to the challenging school-age phase, the perplexities of puberty, and the exhilarating journey of guiding your confident teen, this podcast is your trusty companion. Join h…Social links:
Messy Parenting
If you're uncomfortable in your parenting, you're doing it right! Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the challenges and transformations in parenting, highlighting the importance of grace and faith. Cynthia Yanoff shares insights from her book 'Life is Messy, God is Good', emphasizing th…
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Teaching Teens Healthy Communication & Conflict Resolution
Even if you don't have a teenager, the information that Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James share today can help your children of any age. Today we discuss the importance of teaching healthy communication and conflict resolution skills. We'll emphasize the current societal challenges with divisi…
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Adventures In Odyssey - Journey Into The Impossible
There's something exciting happening and you could call it an Adventure In Odyssey! This is a special release to talk about the brand new animated feature film that will release in the Fall of 2026. See Behind The Scenes of Journey Into The Impossible Donate To The Making of Journey Into Th…
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The Importance of Storytelling as Parents
Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the transformative power and significance of storytelling in parenting. Special guests, Dave Arnold, Executive Creative Director of Adventures in Odyssey, and John Pomeroy, the Director of Animation for the new feature length animated Adventures in Ody…
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The Importance of Sabbath for a Family
And now its time for something a little different... Soup! Kathi Lipp, the author of Sabbath Soup joins Danny and Rebecca to share the importance of families coming together for meals, but also incorporating rhythms into our lives that allow us to break away from the hussle and bussle of everyday l…
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Q & A
Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James answer your questions. It's an episode of Practice Makes Parent shaped by our community—addressing real questions, exploring fresh perspectives, and continuing the dialogue together! If you’ve ever wondered how your voice fits into the show, this episode is pr…
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Understanding Sacrifice & Transformation
This episode of Practice Makes Parent will give you and your family a fresh take on the Lenten season. Don't just fast chocolate or screen time this year. Decrease life's unnecessary details and increase your relationship with the Lord so you can live in awe of Christ's resurrection! Danny and Rebe…
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Shaping A Teenage Girl's Heart
It's all about the joys and challenges of raising preteen and teenage daughters on this edition of Practice Makes Parent. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James emphasize the importance of building strong relationships, identity in Christ, and practical parenting techniques with Kari Kampakis. She …
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Teaching Kids Sexual Integrity
Don't be nervous moms and dads! We're talking about how to discuss sexuality with your kids. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James talk with Dr. Jim Burns, an expert in Christian parenting and sexuality. He shares how to have the ongoing conversations, the peer pressure influence, and emotional ma…
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Lies That You Think Will Make You Happy
The episode emphasizes authenticity, connections, and the importance of self-compassion in the parenting journey. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James explore the 'comparison trap' and how it impacts parents, with Kate Strickler, author of 'I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen.' They discuss the ne…
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