Practice Makes Parent
by Focus on the Family
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Estimated from 13 chart positions in 13 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Parenting#7630K to 100K
- 🇨🇦CA · Parenting#1245K to 30K
- 🇦🇺AU · Parenting#1315K to 30K
- 🇪🇸ES · Parenting#3230K to 100K
- 🇯🇵JP · Parenting#1011K to 10K
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47K to 175K🎙 ~2x weekly·100 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
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95K to 349K🇺🇸29%🇪🇸29%🇨🇦9%+10 more - Active Followers
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28K to 105K
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Raising Gen Alpha/Gen Anxious ( Part 2 of 2)
Sep 2, 2026
36m 05s
Raising Gen Alpha/Gen Anxious (Part 1 of 2)
Aug 26, 2026
32m 16s
Christian Worldview At Home & At School ( Part 2 of 2)
Aug 19, 2026
25m 23s
Christian Worldview At Home & At School (Part 1 of 2)
Aug 12, 2026
27m 35s
Equipping Parents For Back To School
Aug 5, 2026
30m 31s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/26 | Raising Gen Alpha/Gen Anxious ( Part 2 of 2) | Danny and Rebecca continue their conversation with Dave Boden about raising Gen Alpha (born 2010–2024) in an AI-shaped world. He describes risks of AI chatbots giving unsafe advice and reducing real-life relationships, and he outlines big data’s influence. Practical guidance includes parents learning AI realities, modeling healthy tech habits, answering teens’ identity/purpose/belonging questions through faith, family, and church, and prioritizing in-person rhythms. They also highlight SMART tech benefits and discuss balancing tech limits in homeschooling.Raising Gen AlphaTake Our FREE Parenting AssessmentList Of Words Gen Alpha SaysAsk Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailEnjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!Speak To A Counselor | 36m 05s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 | Raising Gen Alpha/Gen Anxious (Part 1 of 2) | Are you raising Gen Alpha? Danny and Rebecca speak with author Dave Boden on the things that have impacted how this generation sees their lives. They emphasize parental self-regulation, asking for help, reframing thoughts, and teaching kids to face discomfort, while grounding their identity in faith. The Q&A covers Gen Alpha slang terms and points every parent should know.Raising Gen AlphaTake Our FREE Parenting AssessmentList Of Words Gen Alpha SaysAsk Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailEnjoying music as a family can bring everyone closer. Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. It’s a great way to get Focus On The Family content and expose your kids to great worship music!Speak To A CounselorShop our podcast store | 32m 16s | ||||||
| 8/19/26 | Christian Worldview At Home & At School ( Part 2 of 2) | Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James host part two with Billy Hutchinson, director of Colson Educators at the Colson Center on equipping parents to foster a biblical Christian worldview amid cultural pressures. They discuss, building relational “capital,” treating people as image-bearers, and parenting with an authoritative style. Practical take-a-ways include encouraging a safe space for questions about God, serving others, and meaningful liturgies like prayer and blessings.A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's WorldEquipping Parents for Back To School DownloadA Student's Guide To CultureBuilt For Resilience WebinarAsk Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailParenting Style QuizSpeak To A CounselorShop our podcast store | 25m 23s | ||||||
| 8/12/26 | Christian Worldview At Home & At School (Part 1 of 2) | How can you bolster your child's Christian worldview? Danny and Rebecca speak with Billy Hutchinson, of The Colson Center, and he urges parents to be primary disciple makers through intentional teaching and daily practices He gives tips on how to monitor school assignments, assess whether conflicts are occasional or systemic, and even how to request alternate assignments if the school is pushing your parenting boundaries. We also tackle how to address “woke” and LGBT ideologies through our Q & A.A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's WorldEquipping Parents for Back To School DownloadHow The Colson Center Can Help Parents Respond To WokenessTruth Rising Documentary: Chloe Cole StoryAsk Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailTransgender ResourcesSpeak To A CounselorShop our podcast store | 27m 35s | ||||||
| 8/5/26 | Equipping Parents For Back To School | Dr. Danny Huerta hosts a special episode with Focus on the Family Policy Analyst, Jeff Johnston to brief parents on recent US Supreme Court developments affecting education. From "opting out" of assignments, to gender specific sports teams, we'll give you what you need to know for the start of the school year. We even discuss how to approach teachers, school administrations, and even school boards when a line has been crossed. Make sure you share this episode with all of the parents you're meeting at your child's school, and download the Equipping Parents for Back to School 2026 resource, too!7 Traits of Effective ParentingCheck Out The Daily CitizenGet Your Free Download of Equipping Parents For Back To School 2026Bring Your Bible To School Day InformationAsk Us Your Question via Voicemail or EmailHelping Children Through An Identity CrisisSpeak To A CounselorShop our podcast store | 30m 31s | ||||||
| 7/29/26 | Helping Moms Understand God's Truth with Erica Ligenza Gwynn | Have you ever asked yourself if what you believe is REALLY true? Or is it something thatculture has influenced in your day-to-day life? Danny and Rebecca welcome Erica LigenzaGwynn to discuss her book, That’s Just Not True. Erica shares how motherhood exposedhalf-truths like “I can do anything,” and discusses trusting God through problems rather thandoing everything to prevent them. They explore lies such as “I’m stuck,” “I messed it all up”,and “I’ll be happy when...”. We're emphasizing joy, gratitude, and contentment. In the Q&A,we advise a listener worried about generational patterns of children outside marriage. Thisprogram encourages prayer, community, and honest future conversations. Get Your Copy of "That's Just Not True" for a donation of any amount. Have you seen our Parenting Assessment Tool? Get a "GratiKube" for your family! Help your child Launch Into the Teen Years. Leave a Comment or Ask Your Question HERE Check out Focus Live, powered by Godcaster. Speak with one of our counselors Shop our podcast store | 42m 58s | ||||||
| 7/15/26 | patriotismparenting+4 | Dr. Ben Carson | Focus on the Family | — | patriotismparenting+5 | — | 38m 26s | ||
| 7/8/26 | teaching theologychildren's identity+3 | Ryan Frederick | FierceMarriage.comFocus on the Family+1 | — | theologychildren+4 | — | 40m 37s | ||
| 7/1/26 | adaptabilityparenting strategies+4 | — | Focus on the Family | — | adaptabilityparenting+4 | — | 35m 03s | ||
| 6/24/26 | anger in parentingfamily dynamics+3 | Janel Breitenstein | Focus on the FamilyHow to Stop Yelling Up the Stairs | — | angerparenting+5 | — | 53m 44s | ||
| 6/17/26 | teen yearsparenting+5 | Gemma | Brio MagazineLaunch Into the Teen Years | — | teen parentingfamily resources+5 | — | 48m 38s | ||
| 6/11/26 | fatherhoodcourage+3 | Benjamin WatsonCarey Casey+4 | Focus on the Family | — | fatherhoodcourage+5 | — | 9m 08s | ||
| 6/10/26 | legacy parentingfatherhood+4 | Pastor Jeffrey Hamilton | Dad Academy | — | legacy parentingfatherhood+3 | — | 43m 59s | ||
| 6/3/26 | teaching kids about the Bibleparenting techniques+3 | Mary Wiley | Focus on the FamilyDiscovering The Bible+1 | — | Bible studyparenting resources+3 | — | 48m 56s | ||
| 5/26/26 | parenting stylesfamily habits+3 | Melissa Krueger | Parenting with HopeParenting Quiz+1 | — | parentingauthoritarian+6 | — | 49m 59s | ||
| 5/20/26 | uncomfortable conversationsparenting strategies+5 | Tim ShoemakerMark Shoemaker | Focus on the Family | — | parentingconversations+8 | — | 52m 40s | ||
| 5/13/26 | parenting questionschild guardianship+3 | — | Focus on the FamilyClubhouse Magazine+1 | — | parentingQ&A+3 | — | 43m 16s | ||
| 5/6/26 | motherhoodcultural pressures+5 | Jamie Erickson | Overwhelmed MomOverwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, Enjoy Your Life Again | — | motherhoodoverwhelmed moms+5 | — | 43m 09s | ||
| 4/30/26 | motherhoodidentity in Christ+3 | — | Focus on the Family | — | Mother's Daymotherhood+3 | — | 15m 18s | ||
| 4/29/26 | spiritual transformationemotional pain+3 | Kerry Hasenbalg | Focus on the Family | — | parentingspiritual transformation+4 | — | 49m 20s | ||
| 4/22/26 | father-daughter relationshipself-worth+3 | Freddie Prado | Brio MagazineClubhouse Magazine | — | father-daughter connectionparenting+3 | — | 44m 23s | ||
| 4/15/26 | spiritual habitsfamily+4 | Chris PapaoClayton Green | Building Spiritual Habits in the Home | — | spiritual environmentparenting advice+3 | — | 52m 33s | ||
| 4/8/26 | parentingfeelings of failure+4 | Lauren Whitman | Focus on the Family | — | parentingfailure+6 | — | 45m 30s | ||
| 4/1/26 | faith-based parentingshepherding a child's heart+5 | Dr. Juan SanchezJanine Sanchez | — | — | parentingchild's heart+6 | — | 44m 58s | ||
| 3/25/26 | effective parentingbuilding relationships+3 | Dr. Randy Schroeder | Focus on the Family | — | parentingrelationships+5 | — | 39m 27s | ||
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Chart history for Practice Makes Parent
Peaked at #32 in Spain, currently #32 in Spain.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| KE | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| CH | — | #64 | #64 | — |
| MY | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| United States | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| South Africa | — | #95 | #95 | — |
| CO | — | #98 | #98 | — |
| Japan | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| NG | — | #107 | #107 | — |
| HK | — | #114 | #114 | — |
| Canada | — | #124 | #124 | — |
| Spain | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| Australia | — | #131 | #131 | — |
| PH | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| KE | — | #133 | #133 | — |
Chart Positions
15 placements across 13 markets.
Chart Positions
15 placements across 13 markets.