Tell Them The Easter Story

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 1m  6

The story of Easter is quite violent, when you really examine the crucifixion of Jesus. How do you share about that with your kids? Dr. Josh Straub and his wife Christi talk to Jim

Why Teaching Joy Matters

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 1m  7

How do you teach your kids to have joy, even if your circumstances are rough right now? Danny shares how he learned about contentment from his grandpa. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Marc

Thankfulness, Kindness And Mercy

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 1m  7

How do you have real peace in a chaotic world? Maybe something called gratitude might help? Jim Daly and Kay Wyma discuss how to teach your kids to be thankful. Also, Danny gives s

Resiliency And Mental Toughness

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 1m  7

How are you modeling determination for your kids? Danny shares about a family hiking trip that turned into a fun opportunity to teach his kids perseverance. You'll also hear Jim Da

Handling Emotions Like Jesus

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 2m  8

Is one of your kids more emotional than the others? Danny opens up about the ways his kids expressed their emotions. Plus, Jim Daly talks to professional counselor Debra Fileta who

Positive Vs. Negative Thinking

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 2m  8

Do you tend to be an optimist or a pessimist in your parenting? John and Danny answer that question for themselves. Then, Jim Daly talks to Katherine Hill about how our thought pat

Surrendering What You Thought It Would Be

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 2m  8

Parenting a child who has special needs is a unique journey filled with challenges and joys. Sara Clime joins Jim Daly to discuss some of the things she's learned while raising her

A Rhythm For Slowing Down

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 2m  6

Are you tired? The truth is, many parents feel that way. Danny and John give some sobering stats on how exhausted moms and dads are today. Then, Jim Daly talks to Chris and Jenni G

Long-Term Screen-Plan

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 2m  8

Does it feel like your screens have taken over your schedules? Danny and John address how a lot of parents need to be more aware of their screen time usage. You'll also hear from J

Prepare Them For Emotional Strength

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 2m  9

Is your kid feeling lonely, disconnected or anxious? Danny shares with John how he's seen an increase in those issues in recent years. Then, Jim Daly talks to Eliza Huie about how

Serving Others & Doing Chores

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 2m  10

How can we teach our kids to be more generous? Jill Garner talks with Jim Daly about a shopping trip that turned into a powerful lesson. Also, Danny talks about how you can teach y

Joy Over Happiness

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 3m  8

We want our kids to be happy, but joy is something they need. Danny and John discuss the difference between happiness and joy. Plus, Jill Garner joins Jim Daly to share how getting

When A Parent Abandons An Adult Child

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 3m  11

In some cases, adult kids are the ones who've been wronged by their parents. When that happens, how do you trust God to restore the relationship? Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman give

If Your Child Is Living An Lgbt Lifestyle

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 3m  6

Some Christian parents sadly are dealing with the reality that their child identifies with an LGBT lifestyle. Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman address how a parent can respond in a Ch

Object Lessons To Encourage Their Faith

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 3m  7

What are some creative ways for you to share about God with your kids? Jim Daly talks with Tim Shoemaker about a few creative ways he's taught his boys some godly principles. Also,

You The Parent, Will Be There

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 3m  10

You, the parent, are the most important spiritual influence in your child's life. Danny opens up about how he and Heather brought different strengths to their children's spiritual

Entertainment & Teen Dating

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 3m  12

The teenage years are a wonderful opportunity to grow in discernment. Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer talk with Jim Daly about how your teens can develop discernment with enter

Set Boundaries With Your Teen’s Phone

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 3m  10

How do you set a good example with screen time? Danny and John share some sobering statistics on how much teens are on their phones. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr

When Self-Esteem Is A Bad Message

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 3m  13

Self esteem is important. But fixating too much on how your kids feel about themselves is not good for their development. Danny and John share why we need to focus on teaching resi

What’s Inside Matters Most

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 3m  9

How do you encourage your kids to do what's right, even when the world doesn't? Jim Daly and Jill Garner discuss how an elementary school commencement address inspired her to teach

When Your Adult Child Makes A Poor Choice

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 4m  11

It's one of the hardest things to swallow when your adult son or daughter makes a decision you strongly disagree with. Dr. Gary Chapman joins Jim Daly to encourage you to not blame

If An Adult Child Moves Back In

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 4m  13

Many parents have an adult child who has moved back in. Jim Daly and Dr. Gary Chapman offer some constructive thoughts for parents in that situation. You'll also hear from John and

Passing Down Your Faith

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 4m  10

Giving your child a legacy of faith needs to be your top priority. Danny and John address why it's critical to help your kids know who God is. You'll also hear Jim Daly interview T

Devotional Lessons Your Kids Understand

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 4m  19

How do you teach your kids about God when they're little? Danny describes some times where his kids struggled to understand certain concepts in the Bible. Plus, Jim Daly speaks wit

Talking To Your Teens About Money

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 4m  13

Conversations about money are some of the most critical discussions you'll have with your teens. Danny opens up about when he started talking to his kids about finances. Also, Jim

“Where Do I Send My Kids To School?”

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 4m  25

Is there a truly best option for where to send your kids to school? What if one environment works well for one child, but doesn't pan out for another child? Danny and John open up

Appropriate Praise For Managing Their Emotions

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 4m  12

How much praise should you give your kids? Danny talks with John about how to know if the ways you're praising your kids are helpful. You'll also hear from Michelle Nietert, who ta

When Your Kid Has An Emotional Meltdown

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 4m  11

How do you respond well when your child has a meltdown? Michelle Nietert tells Jim Daly about a time she navigated an emotional outburst with her young daughter. Plus, Danny gives

Confronting An Adult Child

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 4m  17

Every parent has had a moment where you didn't agree with a choice your kid made. But how do you handle a time where you need to confront an adult son or daughter? Danny talks with

You Can’t Control An Adult Kid

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 5m  16

One of the more challenging aspects of parenting adult kids is you can't control their choices. Jim Daly and renowned author, Dr. Gary Chapman, will encourage you to focus on being

Transitioning To A Young Adult

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 5m  13

It's a massive adjustment when your child becomes a teenager. Danny opens up about how he and his wife had to approach things differently when their kids reached the teen years. Al

The Value Of Object Lessons

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 5m  14

When your kids are little, sometimes it's best to teach them spiritual principles through visuals. Tim Shoemaker joins Jim Daly to talk about how he electrocuted a pickle to teach

Tell Them Who’s Responsible

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 5m  10

One of the worst things you can do is bail your teen out when they make a poor choice. Danny and John open up about times their kids learned some hard lessons, and how they were te

Keeping Your Kids’ Attention Through Visuals

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 5m  13

How do you keep your kids' attention in an age that's so distracted? Tim Shoemaker shares with Jim Daly that kids today are hungry for real analogies. Plus, Danny talks about some

Listening Well, Even If Your Parents Didn’t Teach You How

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 5m  17

Is it possible to be a good listener, even if that wasn't modeled for you growing up? Jim Daly joins Michelle Nietert, who encourages you to listen to your kids with your eyes. Plu

Get On Their Level

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 5m  13

How do you respond well when your kid asks, "why did this bad thing happen?" Jim Daly talks to Michelle Nietert about getting on your children's level, and helping them deal with f

Offering Vs. Demanding To Give Advice

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 5m  14

It's challenging when your adult child is making decisions you disagree with. You may wonder, "Will my son or daughter ever ask for my opinion?" Danny shares how you can be a good

If Your Adult Child Is Irresponsible

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 5m  14

What if your adult child is not as responsible as you raised them to be? John and Danny bring up common frustrations parents of adult kids have today. Then, Jim Daly talks to Dr. G

Starting Family Devotions

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 6m  23

Getting your kids to focus during family devotions is NOT easy. John and Danny discuss some of the ways they tried to implement things like reading the Bible and praying with their

Using Wisdom With Ai

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 6m  20

How do you teach your kids to navigate the world of technology and AI, when we're surrounded by them? Danny shares how parents can set a better example for not being on your phones

Planned Emancipation’s Goal

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 6m  20

Letting go of your children is a challenging process as they get older, but it's a necessary part of parenting. John and Danny open up about how they learned to let go in the teen

When Your Teen Needs Independence

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 6m  23

How do you avoid putting your identity in your kids' behavior? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer on how children need to face consequences for their choices,

Don’t Shut Down Their Feelings

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 6m  21

What should you say when your child says, "I'm scared?" John and Danny bring up some of their experiences of helping their kids overcome fear. Plus, Jim Daly and Michelle Nietert d

When The Worst Has Happened

  Focus on the Family Equipping Parents Podcast 6m  22

What do you do if tragedy strikes? Jim Daly interviews Melissa Hannigan on how God comforted her after her son died. Also, Danny shares how he's seen others trust God, even during