• Do Your Kids See You Reading the Bible?
    Jul 24 2025

    Do your children see you read your Bible? John and Danny address how they tried setting a good example for their kids by reading God's Word. Then, Jim Daly and Danika Cooley give some thoughts on ways you can teach your children to appreciate Scripture.

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    Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids

    Family Reading of Scripture

    Leading Your Child to Christ

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    10 mins
  • How You Both Teach Your Kids About God
    Jul 22 2025

    How do you and your spouse try to teach your kids about God? Even if you have very different methods, it's good for your kids to learn from both of you. Danny and John share how their methods of training their children to love Jesus were different from their spouses. Also, Danika Cooley talks with Jim Daly about how her and her husband used their unique gifts to help their kids.

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    11 mins
  • Stepping Up Your Prayer Game
    Jul 17 2025

    Does praying with your kids feel awkward sometimes? Danny talks to John about how a lot of parents wrestle with this very thing. Then, Jim Daly speaks with Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling on how moms can be encouraged in Christ, even on days when it feels hard.

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    10 mins
  • Teaching Your Kids to Love Prayer
    Jul 15 2025

    How do you train your children to love prayer if they can't seem to concentrate on it? Danny and John bring up how that was a struggle for their parenting journeys. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom on how they've tried teaching their kids to recognize ways God is working in their lives.

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    12 mins
  • When You’re Tempted to Procrastinate
    Jul 10 2025

    Every mom or dad has had moments where you felt like sitting on the couch, and not doing something. John and Danny open up about times they felt tempted to procrastinate. Plus Kristi Clover talks with Jim Daly about how procrastination is usually a symptom of stress.

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    Organizing the Chaos in Your Home

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    Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family

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    13 mins
  • Simple Planning Steps for Big Results
    Jul 8 2025

    Are you more of a planner or a spontaneous parent? Danny and John share how they approach planning vs. spontaneity. Then, Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about how to balance planning with flexibility as a mom or dad.

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    11 mins
  • How Screen-Time Affects the Brain
    Jul 3 2025

    Have you ever intended to be on your phone for a few minutes, only to look up and realize you've lost an hour? Danny and John address how a lot of parents are setting a bad example regarding screen-time around their kids. Also, Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share some age-appropriate guidelines for your kids with screens.

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    12 mins
  • Replacing the Negative Effects of Screen-Time
    Jul 1 2025

    So many kids and parents are glued to a screen today! How can we do better in this area? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane address some alarming statistics on how screens and social media are negatively impacting young kids today. Than, Danny and John will give some pointers on replacing screen-time with more helpful activities.

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    Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time

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    11 mins