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Offering God’s Hope to Families With Prodigals (Part 1 of 2)

Representing three generations of prodigals, Pastor Bill Putman and his son, Pastor Jim Putman, candidly discuss the difficult challenges they and their families have experienced, and offer practical advice and encouragement to families with prodigals. (Part 1 of 2)

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Rising to the Challenge of Parenting (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. David Clarke offers parents proven, time-tested strategies for raising children to become healthy, well-adjusted adults in a discussion based on his intriguingly titled book Parenting is Hard and Then You Die: A Fun But Honest Look at Raising Kids of All Ages Right. (Part 2 of 2)

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Rising to the Challenge of Parenting (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. David Clarke offers parents proven, time-tested strategies for raising children to become healthy, well-adjusted adults in a discussion based on his intriguingly titled book Parenting is Hard and Then You Die: A Fun But Honest Look at Raising Kids of All Ages Right. (Part 1 of 2)

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Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman Part 4

Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that’s not always the best approach. One-on-one time just listening, especially with daughters, can make a big difference too. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Helping Kids Deal With Tragedy and Loss

A terrible accident showed the Bainter family how to help their son through tragedy and live with hope in a world where life isn’t fair.

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Decoding Communication With Your Children

Understanding neurological differences between boys and girls can lead to stronger parent-child communication.

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Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 2

Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker

Tony Dungy’s Family, Surviving Suicide

Tony Dungy shares how he and his family survived the suicide of his oldest son, Jamie.

Helping Your Teen Deal With Anxiety

When the internal and external voices whisper the lies You’re insignificant, You’re not enough and You don’t measure up, we want our children to know, deep in their souls, that the only One who gets to define them is the One who created them and calls them beloved.

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Guiding Your Child Through Disappointment

When life doesn’t go as planned, you can help your child gracefully move past setbacks and embrace the path God provides.

Encouraging Our Kids to Want to Follow Christ

As we work at following God and becoming better parents, we’ll often draw our kids, like a magnet, to follow us and the God we serve.

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A Mother’s Heart Redeemed by God

Author Jennifer Polimino, a stay-at-home mother with a ministry to moms, describes how she’s experienced God’s grace and healing from a past characterized by abuse and emotional pain.

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Helping Your Daughter Become a Confident Woman, Part 1

Father-daughter relationships can be very different than father-son relationships. Danny and John chat about how fathers can be protective of their daughters and make them feel special. Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker

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5 Questions That Guide Your Teen’s Decisions

Teens have one foot in adolescence and the other foot in adulthood. They’re learning to make big decisions on their own, yet still require accountability and a compass that guides them in the right direction.

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How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 2

It’s important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Capt. Ronald Johnson on Racial Tension and Family

This police captain from Ferguson, Missouri, credits his faith in helping him navigate racial tension in his community and family .

The Grandparent Competition

When you compete for your grandkids’ love, nobody wins

Good Parents, Prodigal Kids

Can you be such a good parent that your children won’t ever stray?

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How to Raise Strong Believers, Part 1

It’s important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

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Helping Your Daughter Understand Romantic Relationships, Part 4

Dating can be exciting for your teenage daughter, but without proper boundaries, it can crush her heart. Danny and John give advice for how to talk with your teenagers about sex, and honoring God with their bodies. Featuring Jessie Minassian. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

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