Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
the Third Week of Advent
the Third Week of Advent
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Audio Shows
Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast with Jim Daly
Your Brain Needs a Break!
November 5, 2024
Have you ever had a moment where your teen snapped at you? Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly share about how to respond well when your teen is upset. Then, Danny and John will encourage parents who feel like they've not done a good job of talking to their teenager.
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Your Brain Needs a Break!
October 31, 2024
When you're constantly on a screen, it's really bad for your brain. Danny talks with John about how he's dealt with the issue of screen-time among his own kids. Also, David Murrow and Jim Daly explain why your brain needs quiet moments and not to be on a screen full time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Drowning in Screen Time for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Connecting As a Family In a Tech Absorbed World Age and Stage eNewsletters Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 31, 2024
When you're constantly on a screen, it's really bad for your brain. Danny talks with John about how he's dealt with the issue of screen-time among his own kids. Also, David Murrow and Jim Daly explain why your brain needs quiet moments and not to be on a screen full time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Drowning in Screen Time for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Connecting As a Family In a Tech Absorbed World Age and Stage eNewsletters Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Getting Your Kids Off of Screens
October 29, 2024
You go anywhere in public, and kids are on their screens. How can we teach our kids to be more disciplined? David Murrow talks with Jim Daly about growing up in a household where the tv was constantly on. Plus, John and Danny give a practical tip for parents to help your children not use screens so much. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Drowning in Screen Time for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Connecting As a Family In a Tech Absorbed World Age and Stage eNewsletters Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 29, 2024
You go anywhere in public, and kids are on their screens. How can we teach our kids to be more disciplined? David Murrow talks with Jim Daly about growing up in a household where the tv was constantly on. Plus, John and Danny give a practical tip for parents to help your children not use screens so much. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Drowning in Screen Time for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Connecting As a Family In a Tech Absorbed World Age and Stage eNewsletters Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Exemplifying Christ-Like Character
October 24, 2024
Who's someone you admire for his or her character? John and Danny share examples of people they appreciate for their character qualities. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch talk about learning from the character of Jesus, and why He's the perfect example for our kids to emulate. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Parenting Differently for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Teaching Character to Your Kids Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 24, 2024
Who's someone you admire for his or her character? John and Danny share examples of people they appreciate for their character qualities. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch talk about learning from the character of Jesus, and why He's the perfect example for our kids to emulate. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Parenting Differently for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Teaching Character to Your Kids Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
The Relationship Between Character & Obedience
October 22, 2024
It's rewarding when your kids obey you. But, it's way better when they obey with good intentions. Dr. Kathy Koch and Jim Daly share how obedience should flow from our kids' character. Also, John and Danny discuss how to let go of fear over if your kids will make the right choices. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Parenting Differently for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Teaching Character to Your Kids Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 22, 2024
It's rewarding when your kids obey you. But, it's way better when they obey with good intentions. Dr. Kathy Koch and Jim Daly share how obedience should flow from our kids' character. Also, John and Danny discuss how to let go of fear over if your kids will make the right choices. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Parenting Differently for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Teaching Character to Your Kids Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Centering Your Heart on God in the Mornings
October 17, 2024
How do you like to start your day as a parent? John and Danny explain how they tried starting their days when their kids were little. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about what helped her start her days off well, and times she's faced disappointed expectations as a mom. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Mom, Do You Know How Amazing You Are? How to Be an Active, Gospel-Centered Mom Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 17, 2024
How do you like to start your day as a parent? John and Danny explain how they tried starting their days when their kids were little. Then, Heidi St. John talks with Jim Daly about what helped her start her days off well, and times she's faced disappointed expectations as a mom. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Mom, Do You Know How Amazing You Are? How to Be an Active, Gospel-Centered Mom Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
When You Feel Weak as a Mom
October 15, 2024
Being a mother is absolutely exhausting. If you're feeling that way now, we want to encourage you to keep going. Danny and John share how their wives have worked so hard with raising kids. Also, Heidi St. John and Jim Daly speak to moms about how to keep your focus on God, even when you feel weak. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Mom, Do You Know How Amazing You Are? Lord, Help Me Pray for My Kids: 365 Heartfelt Prayers for Parents Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 15, 2024
Being a mother is absolutely exhausting. If you're feeling that way now, we want to encourage you to keep going. Danny and John share how their wives have worked so hard with raising kids. Also, Heidi St. John and Jim Daly speak to moms about how to keep your focus on God, even when you feel weak. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book MomStrong 365 for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Mom, Do You Know How Amazing You Are? Lord, Help Me Pray for My Kids: 365 Heartfelt Prayers for Parents Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
When Your Teen Doesn't Want to Follow Your Rules
October 10, 2024
It's one thing to set rules for our kids, but it's not always easy to implement them. But what about when your teen wants more independence? Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly speak about how teenagers need more freedom as they get older. Plus, if your teen is engaging in inappropriate behavior, and isn't following your rules at all, John and Danny will provide some insights on how to respond well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 10, 2024
It's one thing to set rules for our kids, but it's not always easy to implement them. But what about when your teen wants more independence? Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly speak about how teenagers need more freedom as they get older. Plus, if your teen is engaging in inappropriate behavior, and isn't following your rules at all, John and Danny will provide some insights on how to respond well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Appropriate Consequences for Your Teen
October 8, 2024
How do you learn to let go and still practice healthy discipline with your child during the teen years? Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus address the types of consequences that are effective in disciplining your teens. Also, John asks Danny what are some common mistakes parents make when trying to discipline a teenager. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 8, 2024
How do you learn to let go and still practice healthy discipline with your child during the teen years? Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus address the types of consequences that are effective in disciplining your teens. Also, John asks Danny what are some common mistakes parents make when trying to discipline a teenager. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
How Decluttering Helps Your Walk with God
October 3, 2024
There is a great correlation between decluttering your life and having more peace of mind. Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to live a simplified lifestyle. Then, John and Danny address the importance of taking time to rest as a parent. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Busy, Busy, Busy Attuning to God's Presence and Calling Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 3, 2024
There is a great correlation between decluttering your life and having more peace of mind. Jim Daly talks with Courtney Ellis about how she's learned to live a simplified lifestyle. Then, John and Danny address the importance of taking time to rest as a parent. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Busy, Busy, Busy Attuning to God's Presence and Calling Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Giving Gifts That Last
October 1, 2024
What's the best present you have given to your kids? Danny tells John about gifts his kids remember him giving to them. You'll also hear Jim Daly speak with Courtney Ellis on how she's encouraged her children to live a lifestyle of generosity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Practicing Generosity as a Family Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 1, 2024
What's the best present you have given to your kids? Danny tells John about gifts his kids remember him giving to them. You'll also hear Jim Daly speak with Courtney Ellis on how she's encouraged her children to live a lifestyle of generosity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Uncluttered your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Anytime Age and Stage eNewsletters Practicing Generosity as a Family Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
