Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

No matter how hard you try, you can't be the perfect parent. Jim Daly andAshley Willis bring up why it's good to let go of perfectionism. Also, Danny and John addresswhat to do when your kid makes a bad decision that you disagree with.Find us online at Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Explore more resourcesReceive the Peace Pirates for your donation of any amount!Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective ParentingListen AnytimeSign Up for the Age and Stage eNewsletterDoes Performance Drive Your Parenting?If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you respond when your child is disrespectful to you? While disrespectis never excused, their behavior may be because he or she isn't feeling loved. Popular authorDannah Gresh and Jim Daly share why it's important for girls to feel loved so they can showyou genuine respect. You'll also hear John and Danny address why boys need to feelaffirmed.Find us online at Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get more resourcesReceive the book Lies Girls Believe bundle for your donation of any amount!Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective ParentingListen AnytimeParental RespectContact our Counseling DepartmentIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If you grew up in a broken home, the fear of repeating that pattern in your own marriage can feel overwhelming. Dr. Danny Huerta and John Fuller sit down with Josh and Kristi Straub to discuss finding hope and healing when your family story includes divorce. Josh shares the defining moment at age 10 when his mother moved out, how he became the "fixer" in his family, and the generational patterns he discovered that pushed him to rewrite his own story. The Safe House Creating a Safe Family Where Your Children Can Thrive (Digital)

What if the key to weathering adversity as a family isn't found in the big moments, but in the small daily ones? This episode explores how building godly habits now — before challenges arrive — can transform your home. Justin Earley, author of Habits of the Household, joins us to discuss practical rhythms like scripture before phone, kneeling prayer, and praying with your kids before school, plus how these practices bring unity and peace when hard times come. Habits of the Household - Gift with Donation Bedtime Routines That Work Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family (Digital)

What do you do when your child starts questioning everything you've taught them about faith? John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta are joined by Jim Daly, Alisa Childers, and Tim Barnett to unpack the rise of "TikTok theology" and faith deconstruction among young people.  The Deconstruction of Christianity Navigating Faith Deconstruction with Your Loved Ones