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Praying in Faith, When it Seems Dark
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri May 3 02:30:09 2024 - 1How 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...Practical Ways to Pray for a Child
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Apr 30 02:30:09 2024 - 2Praying for your kids is one of the greatest privileges in life. To help you get started, Jim Daly and Dr. Erwin Lutzer share how praying scripture over your kids is a good strategy. You'll then hear from John and Danny about praying for yo...Talking to Your Pre-Teens About Sex – Part 2
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Apr 26 02:30:07 2024 - 5How do you encourage your kids to save sex for marriage when they hear so many toxic messages from the world? Jim Daly talks to a panel of parents about a creative analogy for encouraging your kids to stay sexually pure. Also, John and Dann...Talking to Your Pre-Teens About Sex – Part 1
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Apr 24 02:30:09 2024 - 6Having the sex talk with your kids can be awkward, but it's important for them to hear about it from you as their parent first. Danny shares with John about what age is a good time to have the talk with your kids. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with...When a Single Mom Carries Guilt
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Apr 19 02:30:11 2024 - 4Single parenting is very difficult, but if you or someone you know is facing that, there is hope for you. Dr. Roland Warren, who grew up in a single parent home, speaks with Jim Daly about how single moms can let go of guilt. Also, if the s...Being a Dad to the Fatherless
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Apr 16 02:30:10 2024 - 4How can you be a father figure to a kid in your community? Roland Warren tells Jim Daly about a time he reached out to a boy who lost his dad. Plus, John and Danny offer some ideas for being a good father to girls.  Find us online at focu...Training for a Servant’s Heart
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Apr 12 02:30:10 2024 - 5A healthy child is one who serves others. Danny talks with John how he's tried inspiring his kids to help others. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder on how to instill values like serving and cleanliness in your childr...Modeling a Good Marriage for Your Kids
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Apr 9 02:30:10 2024 - 6Having a good marriage can help bring stability to your children. Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder will encourage you to fight for a good marriage for the sake of your kids. Also, Danny talks with John about why it matters to his kids that ...The Legacy of Praying Parents
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Apr 5 02:30:10 2024 - 5Praying for your kids can have an impact that lasts for decades. Dr. Erwin Lutzer tells Jim Daly a story about a time his father prayed over him. Also, if you're wondering if prayer actually makes a difference, John and Danny will share som...Hypocritical Parents
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Apr 2 02:30:12 2024 - 5We've all been guilty of being hypocritical at some point. However, how do you respond when your child accuses you of being a hypocrite? Jim Daly and Dr. Erwin Lutzer address some indicators that a parent is not sincere. Plus, John asks Dan...How Your Teens Handle Technology
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Mar 28 02:30:10 2024 - 7How do you help your pre teen or teen navigate the complicated world of the internet? Jim Daly speaks with a panel of parents on how they had some honest conversations with their kids about healthy tech use. You'll then hear from Danny and ...Teens and Their Friends
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Mar 27 02:30:07 2024 - 3A good indicator of where your child is going is his or her friends. How can you help them use discernment in the friends they choose? Jim Daly chats with a group of parents, who share how they had conversations with their pre teens about m...Giving Your Children Hope for Their Future Families
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Mar 21 02:30:07 2024 - 6With so many fractured families today, a lot of children question if having a family can still work. How do you inspire your kids to believe marriage and parenting are good things to pursue? Jim Daly and Dr. Roland Warren encourage single m...Don’t Stuff Away Childhood Trauma
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Mar 19 02:30:08 2024 - 6Undealt with childhood trauma can last for years or even decades. If that's part of your past, how do you move forward in a healthy direction? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Roland Warren, who faced a lot of trauma growing up, and has learned to o...Privileges, Praise and Labels
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Mar 15 02:30:08 2024 - 8Do your kids follow the rules you set, or is it a struggle for them to obey? While some children are more rules oriented than others, Dr. Randy Schroeder will speak with Jim Daly about why rules must be forged inside a healthy relationship ...Reigning in the Discipline
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Mar 12 02:30:07 2024 - 6It's frustrating when you've told a son or daughter to do something, but he or she doesn't listen. How can you discipline them in a way that's effective? Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder give some very helpful perspectives on handling disci...When You Get Something Wrong as a Parent
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Mar 8 02:30:07 2024 - 8If your son or daughter is making poor choices, it's easy to fixate on wanting them to change. But in those moments, it takes a lot of humility to examine yourself. John and Danny will encourage you to do some difficult self examinations as...Good Kids, or Godly Kids?
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Mar 6 02:30:07 2024 - 7No Christian parent wants to see his or her kids struggle through adulthood. Yet sadly, that's where many parents find themselves today. John and Danny will give hope to parents who have a child that's far from God. You'll also hear from Ji...Helping Your Teen Launch Well
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Mar 1 02:30:07 2024 - 5Helping your child prepare for the teen years is a critical part of his or her development. Jim Daly talks with three parents who went through the Focus curriculum, Launch into the Teen Years. Plus, John and Danny discuss the vision behind ...Bennett’s Flower from Heaven
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Feb 28 02:30:10 2024 - 9How do you trust God as a parent when the odds are stacked against you? Ashley Willis tells Jim Daly a powerful story about her friend Katie Ann who faced serious heartbreak. You'll also hear from Danny who talks with John about how he's se...The Challenges of a Single Mom
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Feb 23 02:30:09 2024 - 6Many of us are connected to a single mom in our community. John and Danny address some of the common challenges single mothers go through. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Roland Warren discuss how a single mother of boys can nurture her sons in a he...Forgiving the Dad Who Left
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Tue Feb 20 02:30:06 2024 - 5How does a child move on if a parent left him or her growing up? Dr. Roland Warren experienced that very thing, and he shares candidly with Jim Daly about how forgiveness was a process. You'll also hear a word of encouragement to single par...Perfectionism, Praise and Perseverance
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Thu Feb 15 02:30:06 2024 - 7Have you ever made a small mistake as a parent, but you struggled to forgive yourself over it? John and Danny share that many parents struggle with perfectionism. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder discuss better ways to deal with perfe...The Greatest Compliment a Parent Gives
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Wed Feb 14 02:30:06 2024 - 7If you walk into a public setting, so many people are on their phones. In a world so disconnected, how can you find time with your kids? Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder share why it's critical to give your kids time. Also, John and Danny a...Praying for a Prodigal Child
Focus on Parenting Podcast - Fri Feb 9 02:30:07 2024 - 6Sadly, many Christian parents have a child who's far from God. John and Danny address some of the ways the deconstruction movement is influencing young people today. Plus, Dr. Erwin Lutzer and Jim Daly share about how the parable of the pro...
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