In recognition of Mother's Day, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss cultural pressures that leave many moms overwhelmed, burned out, and lonely, including perfectionism and social media comparison. They talk with Jamie Erickson, the author of Overwhelmed Mom, about finding hope and purpose in motherhood. Jamie emphasizes “one another” support in the church, embracing hidden, mundane tasks as God-seen work, and setting boundaries through a personal vision statement to filter commitments. Practical tips include creating a “10-minute power task list,” reducing screen time by “analoging” life, and prayerfully realigning priorities. In a Q&A, they advise a first-time mom that saying “no” appropriately —helps children learn resilience and boundaries.

Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, Enjoy Your Life Again

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This special edition encourages moms on their journey of motherhood, and it's hosted by Whitney Lowe and Erin Smalley. We're covering why becoming a mom is a gift, finding your identity in Christ, hope for tired moms, and ways to celebrate Mother's Day!

Praying The Scriptures For Your Children: Discover How To Pray God's Purpose For Their Lives

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Think about the importance of spiritual and emotional transformation rather than perfection in parenting. What would it look like and where do you start? Danny and Rebecca speak with Kerry Hasenbalg about submitting to God's plan and dealing with prolonged struggles and emotional pain in parenting (and in life). At the end of this show, you'll understand how to surrender broken pieces to God, and the impact of spiritual practices such as asking, remembering, and trusting. We also take a question from a listener on how to handle situations when one spouse is not spiritually leading.

The Way of Becoming

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The conversation highlights how a father's treatment of his daughter can shape her understanding of love, worth, and identity. Danny and Rebecca speak with Pastor Freddie Prado and they address societal pressures on young girls related to appearance and popularity, which can lead to anxiety and low self-confidence. This is practical advice on connecting with daughters through intentionality, play, and spiritual guidance. Mom - send the link to this program to every man in your daughter's life!

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Do you want your family to do more "spiritual" things? This is the show for you! Danny and Rebecca welcome Pastor Chris Papao and Clayton Green, authors of 'Building Spiritual Habits in the Home.' They share easy-to-implement steps parents can take to cultivate a spiritual environment in their homes. These are simple, tangible, timely, playful, and community-oriented habits that you're family will love. We also answer a listener's question on dealing with a teenager's rebellion against the faith, offering advice on curiosity, consistent engagement, and the importance of prayer.

Building Spiritual Habits

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We always say, "parenting is more about transformation than perfection." The discussion explores feelings of failure, shame, fear, and regret that many parents experience. Lauren Whitman, author and counselor, shares insights, and talks about the importance of naming deeper emotions, repairing relationships through apology, and maintaining a gospel-shaped identity to combat negative self-talk. We also take a listener question about parental overwhelm and reactive behavior, offering compassionate guidance to a struggling mother.

When Parents Feel Like Failures: How Jesus Quiets Our Distress

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Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the challenges and philosophies of faith-based parenting. Dr. Juan and Janine Sanchez share insights and emphasize the importance of shepherding a child's heart, setting positive biblical instructions, and maintaining a home of repentance. The Sanchez's advise on dealing with discipline, boundary setting, and building strong relationships with children of all ages. They also highlight the necessity of prayer, Godly examples, and church community support. We also answer a question about boundary setting with children in a loving but authoritative way.

Reaching Your Child's Heart

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If you're looking for simple habits to up your parenting game, this is the episode for you! Dr. Danny and Rebecca hear from parenting expert, Dr. Randy Schroeder. The discussion focuses on the importance of building strong relationships with children through small, consistent actions and positive reinforcement. Dr. Schrader highlights the 'three Rs': relationship, rules, and responsible decision-making, and introduces 'three T's': talk, touch, and time together. The conversation emphasizes the power of compliments and cautions against the four Cs to avoid: correction, criticism, complaining, and condemnation. We also answer a listener question about grandparents who are parenting again.

Simple Habits for Effective Parenting

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