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Praying for Your Child's Future Spouse Aug 09, 2022

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Praying for your son or daughter's future spouse is one of the best things you can pray for. John and Danny explain some ways they've seen praying for the future spouse of a child make a big difference. Featuring Jodie Berndt.
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Where is God in This? Aug 04, 2022

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When your son or daughter wants to discuss something difficult going on in the culture, your first reaction might be to shrink back in fear. However, that could be the perfect moment to share your faith. John and Danny give some helpful questions you can ask your kids when they want to talk about pressing cultural issues and entertainment. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.
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Pointing to a Relationship with Jesus Aug 02, 2022

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As your child enters the teen phase, it will likely be a time where you may need to have difficult conversations about God and faith. Yet, those discussions could be a wonderful opportunity to connect with your son or daughter. John and Danny share how engaging in awkward conversations can be a gateway to your child having a better understanding of the gospel. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.
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The Great Balance of Parenting Jul 28, 2022

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Disciplining your child is critically important for helping him or her develop as a person. But if you overuse discipline, it can backfire on you as a parent. John and Danny explain why it's good to not repeat yourself too much when asking your kids to do something. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean Daly.
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Teaching Your Kids Relational Skills Jul 26, 2022

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Teaching your kids good relational skills doesn't happen by accident. But what do you do when one parent isn't around or involved in your children's lives? John and Danny offer some hope to parents who are trying to raise their kids without another person's help. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean Daly.
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Faith Fuels Good Choices Jul 21, 2022

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Reading how Jesus treated people in Scripture is a beautiful opportunity to see His character. To help encourage your child's faith, Danny tells John about one of his favorite Scriptures he's taught his kids. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker.
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Talking to Your Daughter About Sex Jul 19, 2022

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It's not easy to talk to your daughter about sex. But, if you don't have those types of conversations, she'll get her input of what's right and wrong from other influences. John and Danny share when it's a good time to talk to your daughter about sexuality, and give hope to parents whose daughter has already crossed some boundary lines. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker.
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Praying for Your Child's Tech Use Jul 14, 2022

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While having rules is good for your kids, truth be told, your rules can only go so far in changing their hearts. The same is true for the ways your child makes decisions with handling technology. John talks with Danny about ways he's learned to talk to his kids about using technology. Featuring Jodie Berndt.
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Praying for a Struggling Child Jul 12, 2022

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If your child has left the faith, it's one of the saddest things you can discover as a parent. However, it doesn't have to be the end of the story. John and Danny discuss why praying for your child is still effective, even if your son or daughter isn't walking with Christ. Featuring Jodie Berndt.
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How to Hear from God About Your Kids Jul 07, 2022

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Sometimes as a parent, you want to make a decision. Yet, deep inside you feel like God is telling you to do something different. Danny tells John about a time he had to follow God's lead when he didn't feel like it, and provides some insights on how to hear from the Lord about your parenting. Featuring David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock.
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