
Focus on Parenting Podcast
Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today’s culture.
Latest episodes

Nov 28, 2023 • 10min
Time with God, Throughout the Day
When your kids are little, is making consistent time for God even possible? Danny talks with John about what that season of parenting was like for him. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Courtney Ellis about how she had to make adjustments to spend time with the Lord while raising little kids. Receive the book Almost Holy Mama for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Learning From the Prayer Life of Jesus Attuning to God’s Presence and Calling If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 23, 2023 • 10min
Be a Good Influence, Not a Controller
What are your biggest hopes for your kids? Dr. Randy Schroeder and Jim Daly discuss three essential things every child needs. Also, Danny and John share why some of Dr. Schroeder's parenting essentials matter as you're raising your kids. Receive the bookSimple Habits for Effective Parenting for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Find the Best of Parenting Resources Raising Healthy, Resilient Kids If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 21, 2023 • 11min
Staying Silent When You Want to Scream
When your young adult child makes a decision that you strongly disagree with, should you speak up or remain silent? John and Danny give some pointers on whether or not to speak up in that situation. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk with Brenda Garrison on how she reconciled with her daughter Katie. Receive the book Love No Matter What for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Redrawing Boundaries with Adult Children If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 16, 2023 • 11min
When Your Daughter Faces Loneliness
If you have a daughter, you know that she craves connection. Jim Daly and author Dannah Gresh address why God designed girls for relationships. Plus, Danny and John share about ways a dad can be involved in his daughter's social life. Receive the Lies Girls Believe Bundle for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Confident, Selfless, Grounded: Helping Tween and Teen Daughters Navigate Friendships Conversation Starters for Kids, Tweens, Teens, and Adult Children If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 14, 2023 • 10min
Perfectly Imperfect Parents
You want so much to do the right thing, but if we're honest, parenting is filled with mistakes. Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch will encourage you to keep going, even after you've made a mistake as a parent. Also, John and Danny bring up how to celebrate small bits of progress as a parent. Receive the book Resilient Kids for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime How to Raise Adaptable Kids Allowing God to Make the Mess the Message If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 9, 2023 • 9min
Mommy Martyrdom Syndrome
When you're running from one thing to the next, it can be easy to get burned out as a parent. Danny and John share how many parents say they are exhausted, and Jim Daly talks with Ashley Willis about something called Mommy Martyrdom Syndrome. Receive the book Peace Pirates for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Embracing Your Version of Motherhood Stages of Motherhood If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 7, 2023 • 11min
When You and Your Kid Freak Out
Sometimes, you try things as a parent that don't go as you'd planned. Danny shares with John about a time that happened in his parenting, and Ashley Willis talks with Jim Daly about some lessons she learned after a kayaking trip didn't go so well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Peace Pirates for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Stages of Motherhood Embracing Your Version of Motherhood If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Nov 2, 2023 • 13min
Peace of Mind for When You Travel
Traveling with little kids can be very stressful, but also meaningful. Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis, who's a mom of young kids, about things she's learned from traveling with children. Plus, John and Danny share how to keep your focus on God, even in stressful moments. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Almost Holy Mama for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Adventures in Odyssey Why Families Need Vacations If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 31, 2023 • 11min
God is There, Even When You’re Tired
Having little kids is wonderful, but also exhausting. John and Danny share about the demands of when each of their kids were small. Plus, Courtney Ellis talks with Jim Daly about how she needed help during a difficult pregnancy. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Almost Holy Mama for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime At Your End? So is Jesus How to Be a Better Mom If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Oct 26, 2023 • 12min
After Your Child Has Already Rebelled
When a child rebels, there's hardly ever a simple answer as to why. John and Danny will speak to parents who are blaming themselves for their children's behavior. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Branda Garrison about changes she needed to make in how she communicated with her daughter Katie. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love No Matter What for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Download "Building Bridges with Your Adult Child" Hope For Parents of Prodigal Children Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.