Parenting – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:36:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2025/02/cropped-Favicon-Icon_512x512-1.png?w=32 Parenting – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 To the Tenth Generation: Ray Ortlund https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/to-the-tenth-generation-ray-ortlund/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/to-the-tenth-generation-ray-ortlund/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:55:28 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/to-the-tenth-generation-ray-ortlund/ When the world feels unsettled and family life feels small — pastor, author, and ministry leader Ray Ortlund and his wife Jani tip our eyes toward eternity.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/to-the-tenth-generation-ray-ortlund/feed/ 0 321390 179: From Shock to Strength: Unplanned Pregnancy in a Blended Family https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/179-from-shock-to-strength-unplanned-pregnancy-in-a-blended-family/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/179-from-shock-to-strength-unplanned-pregnancy-in-a-blended-family/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:23:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/179-from-shock-to-strength-unplanned-pregnancy-in-a-blended-family/ God’s plan threw an unplanned pregnancy into their blended family. Jay and Tammy Daughtry unpack their Day-One big feelings, a discovered grace to cover shame, and their faith-fueled healing. Discover a blueprint for turning chaos into hope.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/179-from-shock-to-strength-unplanned-pregnancy-in-a-blended-family/feed/ 0 321351 Gospel-centered Parenting: Bruce & Maria Goff https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gospel-centered-parenting-bruce-maria-goff/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gospel-centered-parenting-bruce-maria-goff/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:48:28 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/gospel-centered-parenting-bruce-maria-goff/ Think parenting is about shaping your kids? Dave and Ann Wilson chat with Bruce and Maria Goff, parents of four, about how kids expose our idols of control, image, and comfort.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gospel-centered-parenting-bruce-maria-goff/feed/ 0 321241 God’s a Snitch: And Other Motherly Miracles – Sherri Lynn https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gods-a-snitch-and-other-motherly-miracles-sherri-lynn/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gods-a-snitch-and-other-motherly-miracles-sherri-lynn/#respond Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:44:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/gods-a-snitch-and-other-motherly-miracles-sherri-lynn/ Comedian and podcast host Sherri Lynn and her mama, Ms. Bev, swap raw and hilarious stories from Sherri's latest book, Holy Ghost Mama.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gods-a-snitch-and-other-motherly-miracles-sherri-lynn/feed/ 0 321103 Family Discipleship That Works: Brian Dembowczyk https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/family-discipleship-that-works-brian-dembowczyk/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/family-discipleship-that-works-brian-dembowczyk/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:42:25 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/family-discipleship-that-works-brian-dembowczyk/ Brian Dembowczyk brings fresh, you-got-this ways to shape your home into a place where Jesus is seen. Find small steps can spark big faith.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/family-discipleship-that-works-brian-dembowczyk/feed/ 0 321020 God’s Grace for Every Family: Anna Meade Harris https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gods-grace-for-every-family-anna-meade-harris/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gods-grace-for-every-family-anna-meade-harris/#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:39:27 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/gods-grace-for-every-family-anna-meade-harris/ Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families in the church. ]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gods-grace-for-every-family-anna-meade-harris/feed/ 0 320820 Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full: Gloria Furman https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/treasuring-christ-when-your-hands-are-full-gloria-furman/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/treasuring-christ-when-your-hands-are-full-gloria-furman/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:35:18 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/treasuring-christ-when-your-hands-are-full-gloria-furman/ Author Gloria Furman didn’t plan for her husband’s disability, motherhood overseas, or a debilitating injury.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/treasuring-christ-when-your-hands-are-full-gloria-furman/feed/ 0 320568 Overwhelmed Mom? How to Deal: Jamie Erickson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/overwhelmed-mom-how-to-deal-jamie-erickson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/overwhelmed-mom-how-to-deal-jamie-erickson/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:34:17 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/overwhelmed-mom-how-to-deal-jamie-erickson/ Motherhood meltdown in aisle five? You’re not alone. Jamie Erickson, author of Overwhelmed Mom, unpacks the chaos in a mom’s mind.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/overwhelmed-mom-how-to-deal-jamie-erickson/feed/ 0 320518 Make Your Home a Haven–of Fun. Start Here: Dave and Ann Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/make-your-home-a-haven-of-fun-start-here-dave-and-ann-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/make-your-home-a-haven-of-fun-start-here-dave-and-ann-wilson/#respond Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:30:21 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/make-your-home-a-haven-of-fun-start-here-dave-and-ann-wilson/ Ready to make your home a haven that pulls kids in and loves them well? Learn how to build a warm and welcoming home where kids feel safe and loved.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/make-your-home-a-haven-of-fun-start-here-dave-and-ann-wilson/feed/ 0 320313 176: How to Help Kids Cope with Divorce and Remarriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/#respond Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:59:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/ Divorce hurts. But for kids, it can feel like their world’s split in two. Summer Butler shares her story and a workbook that helps kids process emotions, set boundaries, and handle life between two homes—leveraging drawing, writing, and real talk. ]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/feed/ 0 320283 How to Raise Boys Who Respect Girls – Dave and Ashley Willis https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-raise-boys-who-respect-girls-dave-and-ashley-willis/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-raise-boys-who-respect-girls-dave-and-ashley-willis/#respond Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:20:38 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-raise-boys-who-respect-girls-dave-and-ashley-willis/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson are keeping it real with Dave and Ashley Willis--on raising boys who truly respect women. From Dave Willis' battle with porn shame to Ashley’s practical trust-building, they share honest, guilt-free advice on how everyday moments—like mall trips and swimsuit magazines—become teachable lessons on sex and boundaries, and how dads set the ultimate example. Buckle up for a parenting talk that's raw, hopeful, and real.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-raise-boys-who-respect-girls-dave-and-ashley-willis/feed/ 0 319451 How to Pray for your Teenage Daughter – Stacey Thacker https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-pray-for-your-teenage-daughter-stacey-thacker/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-pray-for-your-teenage-daughter-stacey-thacker/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:13:25 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-pray-for-your-teenage-daughter-stacey-thacker/ What if prayer is your secret weapon for raising teen girls? Stacey Thacker joins Dave & Ann Wilson for laughs, honest parenting talk, and a powerful reminder: you’re not alone in the chaos. From grocery store judgments to dinner-table truth bombs, this episode dishes real struggles—and real hope. Grab your coffee, open your heart, and pray like it matters—because it does.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-pray-for-your-teenage-daughter-stacey-thacker/feed/ 0 319188 How to Pray for Your Teenage Son – Brooke McGlothlin https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-pray-for-your-teenage-son-brooke-mcglothlin/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-pray-for-your-teenage-son-brooke-mcglothlin/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:10:18 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-pray-for-your-teenage-son-brooke-mcglothlin/ Parenting teens can feel like a mix of drama and low-budget sitcom. One minute, you’re praying for wisdom, the next, there’s a slammed door or a bathroom fight. In this episode of FamilyLife Today, Brooke McLaughlin and Stacey Thacker join Dave and Ann Wilson to talk about praying for your teens—and for yourself. It’s real talk on humility, spiritual battles, and the power of waiting (with fries in hand).]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-pray-for-your-teenage-son-brooke-mcglothlin/feed/ 0 319087 Powerful Prayers for Your Teens – Brooke McGlothlin & Stacey Thacker https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/powerful-prayers-for-your-teens-brooke-mcglothlin-stacey-thacker/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/powerful-prayers-for-your-teens-brooke-mcglothlin-stacey-thacker/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:09:38 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/powerful-prayers-for-your-teens-brooke-mcglothlin-stacey-thacker/ Maybe you already know the rollercoaster of parenting teens: from facepalms, to moments of dread, to triumphs. On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host authors Brooke McGlothlin and Stacey Thacker, who offer wisdom and practical help from the trenches to help you fight for your teenagers rather than against them. They’ll help you feel purposeful, not powerless, in your parenting.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/powerful-prayers-for-your-teens-brooke-mcglothlin-stacey-thacker/feed/ 0 319058 When Only Your Family is Looking – Dave and Ann Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-only-your-family-is-looking-dave-and-ann-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-only-your-family-is-looking-dave-and-ann-wilson/#respond Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:05:31 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/when-only-your-family-is-looking-dave-and-ann-wilson/ Ever wonder who you really are when no one’s watching? Your family knows. OnRead More »]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-only-your-family-is-looking-dave-and-ann-wilson/feed/ 0 318994 4 Ways to Talk (and Pray) with Your Kids When the World Feels Unsafe https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/parenting-challenges/4-ways-to-talk-and-pray-with-your-kids-when-the-world-feels-unsafe/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/parenting-challenges/4-ways-to-talk-and-pray-with-your-kids-when-the-world-feels-unsafe/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:37:08 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=318437 When the world feels unsafe and tragedy feels close to home, how do I help my kids when I'm struggling to wrap my head around it too?]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/parenting-challenges/4-ways-to-talk-and-pray-with-your-kids-when-the-world-feels-unsafe/feed/ 0 318437 Grad Speech Wisdom | Brant Hansen https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/grad-speech-wisdom-brant-hansen/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/grad-speech-wisdom-brant-hansen/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:56:21 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/grad-speech-wisdom-brant-hansen/ In this eye-opening episode of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, guest Brant Hansen gives a "graduation speech" unlike any other. He uses an AI-generated speech to expose how chasing worldly freedom can lead to loneliness and exhaustion.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/grad-speech-wisdom-brant-hansen/feed/ 0 318352 How Shame Tormented My Life | Heather Holleman https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-shame-tormented-my-life-heather-holleman/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-shame-tormented-my-life-heather-holleman/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:54:29 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-shame-tormented-my-life-heather-holleman/ The FamilyLife Today Podcast hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, welcome author Heather Holleman to discuss how to overcome shame, find your identity in Christ, and live a life of purpose. Heather shares powerful insights from her books, including Seated with Christ, and provides practical tools like journaling and simple communication tips to help both kids and adults find freedom from shame and jealousy.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-shame-tormented-my-life-heather-holleman/feed/ 0 318188