Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Practice Makes Parent

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Reasons Why the Bible is True May 30, 2024

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Has your child ever asked you why you're a Christian? How you answer that question is one of the important things you'll do as a parent. Christian apologist J. Warner Wallace speaks with Jim Daly about why he believes Christianity is true. Also, John asks Danny why he believes the Bible is the Word of God.

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Teach Kids How to Defend Their Faith

Leading Your Child to Christ

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Being Prepared to Defend Your Faith May 28, 2024

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How can you teach your kids to love God, and be defenders of the faith? J. Warner Wallace tells Jim Daly part of his story, and common reasons why people believe in God. Plus, John and Danny address why it's good to embrace difficult conversations about God with your pre-teen or teen.

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Teach Kids How to Defend Their Faith

Helping Children See God as Relevant to Their Lives

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Ongoing Conversations with Your Teen May 23, 2024

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Helping a son or daughter get through the teen years isn't just one conversation. It's more like a series of discussions. Danny and John will encourage you to create an environment where your son or daughter can talk to you about anything. Also, Jim Daly and a group of parents share about why it's good to have honest conversations with your children.

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Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Pare nting

Personal Identity Formation in the Age of Authenticity

Walking Alongside Your Teen

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Preparing Well for the Teen Years May 21, 2024

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How do you prepare your child for the teen years? While there's no magic formula, Danny and John will share when it's a good time to start having discussions with your son or daughter about puberty. Plus Jim Daly speaks with a group of parents who took their kids through a Focus curriculum called Launch Into the Teen Years.

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Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Pare nting

Walking Alongside Your Teen

Personal Identity Formation in the Age of Authenticity

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Getting Rid of Clutter in Your Home May 16, 2024

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What do you do when there's something in your house you want to get rid of, but your kids want to keep? Danny tells John about a time this very scenario happened in his home. Also, to help you be more organized, Jim Daly and Courtney Ellis will encourage you to teach your kids generosity, and to be honest with yourself about your spending patterns.

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How Do I Declutter My Life?

Is your life a crazy mess?

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How to Stop Worrying About Stuff May 14, 2024

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Does it ever feel like you are running out of space, because you have so much stuff sometimes? Courtney Ellis tells Jim Daly how she's struggled with this very thing as a mom of young kids. Plus, John and Danny will encourage you why taking little steps can go a long way in living a more organized life.

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How Do I Declutter My Life?

Busy, Busy, Busy

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Having Joy as a Parent May 09, 2024

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Choosing joy is essential if you're going to have lasting happiness as a parent. John and Danny address how you can still have joy, even if you're facing difficult circumstances as a mom or dad. Plus, Jim Daly and Janel Breitenstein share how being joyful is ultimately a decision you make, even in your parenting

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Putting God First

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Maturity and Forgiveness May 07, 2024

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Seeing your son or daughter mature is very rewarding. However, if your child isn't where you want them to be, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder will encourage you to not give up. They'll even offer some ideas for how to ask for forgiveness, if you don't get something right. Also, John and Danny will discuss why forgiveness is many times a long process.

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Sorry' Seems to Be the Hardest Word

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Praying in Faith, When it Seems Dark May 02, 2024

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How do you pray for a child who's far from God? Jim Daly and Dr. Erwin Lutzer will encourage you to not give up, even when your faith is tested regarding your children. Plus, John and Danny share why it matters to persevere in praying for a prodigal child.

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Battle Plan: Praying Strategically for Your Children