Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast
by Focus on the Family
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Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies
Oct 8, 2026
13m 25s
Parenting Scripts: Responding Well When Your Child Disobeys
Oct 6, 2026
13m 41s
Emotions: Great Followers, Terrible Leaders
Oct 1, 2026
10m 25s
Training a Risk Taker
Sep 29, 2026
12m 28s
If You’re Pouring 110% Into Your Kids
Sep 24, 2026
16m 21s
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- 🇺🇸US · Parenting#28100K to 300K
- 🇨🇦CA · Parenting#1715K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Parenting#3630K to 100K
- 🇮🇳IN · Parenting#5030K to 100K
- 🇸🇪SE · Parenting#1931K to 10K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/8/26 | Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies | Bullying can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime. John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss how to recognize the signs, respond with compassion, and help your child heal. Plus, Focus on the Family president Jim Daly talks with author Nancy Rue, who shares a heartbreaking story about a student she couldn't save — and her own daughter's experience being bullied. Practical guidance and hope for parents facing this difficult issue. Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies Audio Collection Speak to a counselor Helping Your Child Deal With Bullies (Digital) | 13m 25s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | Parenting Scripts: Responding Well When Your Child Disobeys | John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta hear from authors Amber Lia and Wendy Speake to discussing replacing reactive, knee-jerk parenting responses with thoughtful, biblically grounded scripts—covering how to set consequences ahead of time, self-regulate in heated moments, and keep connection intact while enforcing boundaries. Parenting Scripts 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior (Digital Download) | 13m 41s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | Emotions: Great Followers, Terrible Leaders | Culture tells kids, "If I feel it, it's true." John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta unpack the lies children hear about emotions with Hilary Ferrer of Mama Bear Apologetics and how parents can help kids keep feelings in the passenger seat, not the driver's seat. Mama Bear Apologetics Age and Stage eNewsletter Helping Your Children Navigate the Culture (Digital) | 10m 25s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Training a Risk Taker | In this episode of the Focus on the Family Parenting podcast, host John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss how parents can encourage their children to take risks responsibly. Young adult Caroline Shankle shares her personal journey with comparison, perfectionism, and learning to embrace failure offering practical insights for families navigating anxiety, decision-making, and the fear of getting it wrong. The Lion and the Bear Fearless Faith: Navigating Anxiety as a Teen Helping Your Child Approach Anxiety, Bullying, and Identity (Digital Download) | 12m 28s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | If You’re Pouring 110% Into Your Kids | John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta explore the mental health challenges parents face in the exhausting early years, sharing honestly about spousal tension and the need for personal resets. Jim Daly talks with author Jen Babacan about her book Detoured, the importance of moms refueling themselves, and a memorable Target trip gone awry. The conversation wraps up with practical encouragement around self-awareness, community, and small routines that help parents survive the chaos plus a reminder about Focus on the Family's free counseling line.DetouredDiscovering Your New Identity as a Stay-at-Home Mom (Digital Download)Speak to a counselor | 16m 21s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | When a Parent is Anxious | Is your anxiety rubbing off on your kids? In this episode of the Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast, host John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta unpack how parental stress becomes contagious, the key difference between fear and anxiety, and why managing your own mental health is essential to showing up well for your children. They're joined by Sissy Goff and David Thomas from the Raising Boys and Girlspodcast, who share practical tools for self-assessment, parenting out of love rather than fear, and simple daily strategies from breathing exercises to building routines that help you reset and model healthy stress management for your family.Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting AssessmentAre My Kids on Track?Leading Your Child Through Emotional Milestones (Digital) | 13m 02s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Protecting Kids by Standing on Your Convictions | Faith is often caught more than it is taught. In this episode, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss a conversation with Stephen and Sarah Williams about standing firm in your faith when it's challenged. As Stephen shares his experience facing opposition as a public school history teacher, you'll discover how parents can model courage, resilience, and biblical conviction for their children, helping them build a faith that remains strong even in a culture that pushes back against Christian beliefs.Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting AssessmentProtecting Your Child's Faith in Public School (Digital)Resources: Schools and Related Issues | 11m 02s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | If Your Child Withdraws | How do you raise kids who will have a good attitude? Arlene Pellicane and Jim Daly give some ideas for how to encourage godly character in your kids instead of entitlement. Also, Danny and John discuss how building character in your kids can help improve their mental health. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Parents RisingTake the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting AssessmentRaising Godly Children in Today's Culture (Digital Download)8 Strategies PDFCan a Parent Expect Respect? | 12m 46s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | character buildingparenting strategies+4 | Arlene PellicaneJim Daly | Focus on the FamilyParents Rising+2 | — | characterparenting+5 | — | 10m 50s | ||
| 9/8/26 | affirmationdiscipline+3 | Debra FiletaJim Daly | Focus on the Family | — | affirmationdiscipline+3 | — | 11m 47s | ||
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| 9/3/26 | mental healthgospel+3 | Kori Pennypacker | Focus on the FamilyBackpack Faith+2 | — | mental healthJesus+3 | — | 11m 17s | ||
| 9/1/26 | learning styleschild development+3 | Cynthia TobiasJim Daly | Focus on the Family | — | learning styleschild learning+3 | — | 10m 55s | ||
| 8/27/26 | teen disrespectparenting strategies+3 | Jim DalyDr. John Townsend | Focus on the Family | — | teen disrespectparenting+3 | — | 12m 32s | ||
| 8/25/26 | parenting flexibilityparenting styles+3 | Melissa Hannigan | Focus on the Familyfocusonthefamily.com+2 | — | flexibilitygrace+5 | — | 9m 46s | ||
| 8/20/26 | organizationcleaning+4 | Kristi CloverJim Daly | Focus on the Family | — | organizationcleaning+5 | — | 10m 00s | ||
| 8/13/26 | child misbehaviorparenting strategies+3 | Linda Ranson Jacobs | Focus on the Family | — | misbehaviorschool+5 | — | 10m 07s | ||
| 8/11/26 | homeworkparenting+4 | Erin MacPhersonEllen Schuknecht | Focus on the Family | — | homeworkparenting+5 | — | 12m 07s | ||
| 8/6/26 | parentingboundaries+4 | Jonathan McKee | Focus on the Family | — | parentingboundaries+5 | — | 10m 51s | ||
| 8/4/26 | Lessons from a Homeschooling Mom | More parents in the Christian community are trying homeschooling. But how do you know if it's the right move for you and your children? Monica Swanson talks to Jim Daly about some of the things she learned from choosing to homeschool her kids. John and Danny will also address parents who want to homeschool but are concerned about their kids' social lives. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Becoming HomeschoolersTake the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting AssessmentHome Schooling: Giving Your Child a Strong Foundation (Digital)Resources: HomeschoolingPlanning Your Home School | 11m 19s | ||||||
| 7/30/26 | Playing Sports for Character, Not Identity | Many kids today feel overly pressured to perform well in sports. Brian Smith and Dr. Ed Uszynski speak with Jim Daly on how parents can have a proper perspective on when their kids play sports. Also, Danny gives you some encouragement if you realize you've been putting too much pressure on your kids in athletics. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Away GameTake the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting AssessmentTeaching Kids Character Through Sports (Digital)Sports from a Christian Family PerspectiveListen to Focus Live on Godcaster | 11m 58s | ||||||
| 7/28/26 | Hope for the Overly Stressed Mom | Many young parents feel very overwhelmed by the demands they face. Christi Straub talks to Jim Daly about how she felt exhausted with young children. Also, John and Danny offer hope to dads who feel tired. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Famous at HomeTake the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment8 Ways To Cultivate Relationships And Joy With Your Kids (Digital Download)Counseling Consultation and ReferralsSlow Down to Create Margin for Family Time | 12m 53s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | Everyday Grace Parenting | Demonstrating God's grace to your kids is one of the best things you can model for them. Jeannie Cunnion talks with Jim and Jean Daly on how she learned to let go of focusing too much on her kids' performance in life. Plus, John and Danny will share why it's good to pray, even when you aren't sure what to do as a parent. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Parenting the Wholehearted ChildTake the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting AssessmentTeaching Kids About God's Grace and Good Behavior (Digital)Grace Doesn't Just HappenListen to Focus Live on Godcaster | 13m 54s | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | kindnesshelping others+3 | Kay Wyma | Focus on the Family | — | kindnesshomelessness+5 | — | 10m 39s | ||
| 7/16/26 | family mealsparenting+3 | Ted Cunningham | Focus on the FamilyAdventures in Odyssey | — | mealtimefamily+4 | — | 14m 45s | ||
| 7/14/26 | restfamily+3 | Eryn Lynum | Focus on the Family | — | restfamily+3 | — | 12m 58s | ||
| 7/9/26 | child developmentadventure+3 | Dr. Danny HuertaGreta Eskridge | Focus on the FamilyGodcaster App | — | child characteradventure+3 | — | 11m 00s | ||
| 7/7/26 | prayerfamily+3 | Rob RienowAmy Rienow | Focus on the Family | — | prayingfamily prayer+3 | — | 9m 32s | ||
| 7/2/26 | outdoor activitiesparenting+4 | Amanda Dykes | A Pocketful of WonderFocus on the Family+2 | — | outdoorschildren+5 | — | 10m 30s | ||
| 6/30/26 | family mealsparenting+3 | Ryan RushLana Rush | Restore the TableFocus on the Family+3 | — | family dinnersmealtime ideas+3 | — | 9m 52s | ||
| 6/25/26 | online safetyparenting advice+3 | Mandy Majors | Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital WorldFocus on the Family | — | sexual contentpornography+3 | — | 12m 25s | ||
| 6/23/26 | single parentingdiscipline+3 | Linda Ranson Jacobs | The Single ParentFocus on the Family+2 | — | single parentdiscipline+4 | — | 10m 00s | ||
| 6/18/26 | parentingfailure+3 | Jay LaffoonLaura Laffoon+1 | Focus on the Family | — | parentingfailure+5 | — | 11m 11s | ||
| 6/11/26 | social media pressuresself-worth+4 | Scarlet HiltibidalJim Daly | He Numbered the Pores on My FaceFocus on the Family+1 | — | girlsbeauty+5 | — | 9m 55s | ||
| 6/9/26 | parentingrelationships+3 | Jim DalyDr. Randy Schroeder | Simple Habits for Effective ParentingFocus on the Family+1 | — | parentingrelationships+5 | — | 13m 59s | ||
| 6/4/26 | readingparenting+3 | Sarah MackenzieJim Daly | Focus on the FamilyThe Read-Aloud Family | — | booksreading+3 | — | 9m 04s | ||
| 6/2/26 | technologyparenting+3 | Jonathan McKee | 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed KidFocus on the Family+3 | — | technologyparenting+5 | — | 10m 20s | ||
| 5/27/26 | parentinghealth challenges+3 | Becky Harling | Focus on the Family | — | parentinghealth challenges+4 | — | 11m 19s | ||
| 5/25/26 | military familiesgrief+3 | Heather Gray Blalock | Faith, Hope, Love and DeploymentFocus on the Family+2 | — | military parentgrief support+3 | — | 10m 56s | ||
| 5/21/26 | gender identityparenting+3 | Dr. Jeff MyersDr. Kathy Koch | Raising Gender-Confident KidsFocus on the Family+1 | — | gender confusionparenting advice+3 | — | 12m 34s | ||
| 5/19/26 | boys' emotionspressures on boys+3 | Brooke McGlothlin | Praying for Teen BoysFocus on the Family | — | boysemotions+5 | — | 15m 38s | ||
| 5/14/26 | teen girlsidentity+3 | Dr. Heather Holleman | Focus on the Family | — | teen girlsidentity+5 | — | 15m 08s | ||
| 5/12/26 | special needsparenting challenges+3 | Sandra PeoplesJim Daly | Unexpected BlessingsFocus on the Family+2 | — | special needsparenting+3 | — | 13m 20s | ||
| 5/7/26 | prayerparenting+3 | Hillary FerrerJulie Loos | Honest Prayers for Mama BearsFocus on the Family | — | prayerparenting+3 | — | 11m 42s | ||
| 5/5/26 | sex educationparenting discussions+3 | Justin HolcombLindsey Holcomb | God Made BabiesFocus on the Family | — | sex talkparenting+5 | — | 11m 53s | ||
| 4/30/26 | faith deconstructionChristian upbringing+3 | DannyDr. John Marriott | Focus on the FamilyJim Daly | — | faithdeconstruction+5 | — | 14m 09s | ||
| 4/28/26 | faith questionsparenting+3 | Jim DalyNatasha Crain | Keeping Your Kids on God’s SideFocus on the Family | — | faithquestions+5 | — | 15m 20s | ||
| 4/23/26 | parentingspiritual lessons+3 | Justin Earley | Focus on the Family | — | parentingspiritual habits+3 | — | 13m 51s | ||
| 4/21/26 | letting goparenting+4 | Hillary FerrerJulie Loos | Honest Prayers for Mama BearsFocus on the Family | — | letting goprodigal child+5 | — | 13m 17s | ||
| 4/16/26 | parentingcommunication+4 | Dr. Sean McDowell | Focus on the Family | — | parentingquestions+5 | — | 13m 24s | ||
| 4/14/26 | self-esteemteen identity+3 | Tricia GoyerLeslie Nunnery | Focus on the Family | — | self-esteemteen identity+3 | — | 11m 57s | ||
| 4/9/26 | Bible questionsparenting+3 | Jim DalyDanika Cooley | — | — | Bibleparenting+5 | Focus on the FamilyN/A | 15m 00s | ||
| 4/7/26 | family devotionsparenting+3 | Jonathan EvansKanika Evans | Kingdom Family DevotionalFocus on the Family+1 | — | family devotionsparenting tips+3 | — | 10m 52s | ||
| 4/2/26 | Easter storyparenting+4 | Dr. Josh StraubChristi Straub | 10 Days of the Easter StoryFocus on the Family | — | Eastercrucifixion+5 | — | 11m 48s | ||
| 3/31/26 | joyparenting+3 | Marcus WarnerChris Coursey | The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled KidsFocus on the Family | — | joyparenting+5 | — | 9m 45s | ||
| 3/26/26 | gratitudeparenting+4 | Kay Wyma | The Peace ProjectFocus on the Family+2 | — | thankfulnesskindness+5 | — | 9m 27s | ||
| 3/24/26 | resilienceparenting+3 | Dr. Kathy Koch | Resilient KidsFocus on the Family | — | resiliencemental toughness+5 | — | 11m 32s | ||
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Chart history for Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast
Peaked at #18 in PH, currently #18 in PH.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| PH | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| KE | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| United States | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| South Korea | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| NG | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| India | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| RO | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| HK | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| SG | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| AE | — | #71 | #71 | — |
| KE | — | #75 | #75 | — |
| PL | — | #81 | #81 | — |
| South Africa | — | #82 | #82 | — |
| PH | — | #98 | #98 | — |
| Finland | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| MY | — | #106 | #106 | — |
| United States | — | #119 | #119 | — |
| AT | — | #119 | #119 | — |
| IS | — | #133 | #133 | — |
| GR | — | #147 | #147 | — |
Chart Positions
29 placements across 24 markets.
Chart Positions
29 placements across 24 markets.