Dive into the heart of Christian parenting with "Practice Makes Parent," your go-to podcast for actionable insights, faith-based inspiration, and real-life strategies for every stage of parenthood. From the joyous toddler years to the challenging school-age phase, the perplexities of puberty, and the exhilarating journey of guiding your confident teen, this podcast is your trusty companion. Join hosts Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James as they bring you weekly episodes packed with the wisdom of parenting experts. Uncover Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and a treasure trove of resources designed to empower moms and dads in today's ever-evolving culture...
Latest episodes
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35 min
Solid Parenting Tips
Dr. Danny and Rebecca speak with Pastor Jonathan Brozozog and his wife Joanne of Creative Church, and parents of eight. Your famiy is a team with Jesus as head coach. Here are prac…
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33 min
When Parents Are Incarcerated
Hosts Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James speak with Betsy Wright and Nikki Mattison from Angel Tree Ministry about children who have absent parents. If you know any grandparent…
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39 min
Learning To Be Limitless with Nick Vujicic
If you've ever felt that you "can't" or that the obstacles in your life are too insurmountable, you've GOT to listen to Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James' conversation with Ni…
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31 min
The Parenting Research Roundup
Do you have a favorite child? Probably! Are you a dolphin, elephant, or free-range parent? Do you know? Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James go through some recent research that…
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31 min
The ADHD Family (Part 2 of 2)
We're continuing our conversation with Dr. Tamara Rosier, author of You, Me & Our ADHD Family, focusing on family communication. She highlights emotional regulation as a key ADHD-r…
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34 min
The ADHD Family (Part 1 of 2)
Danny and Rebecca discuss ADHD with Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADD Center of West Michigan and author of "You, Me, and Our ADHD Family." If you or your children are having d…
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35 min
Bringing God's Word To Public Schools
Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss how Christian parents can bring God’s Word into public schools. They talk with Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School and author of Ba…
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36 min
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…
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32 min
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-regula…
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25 min
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 wo…
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28 min
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 throug…
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31 min
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 "…
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43 min
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…
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36 min
Q & A Session
It's another Q & A Show where Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James answer your parenting questions. This time, we advise a single mom in Compton, address a worried mom about her…
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38 min
Teaching Children Values
Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss concerns about declining patriotism among younger Americans with Dr. Ben Carson, who shares his childhood story of poverty, his mothe…
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41 min
Fun Ways to Teach Theology
What are ways to teach your children about the Glory of God? Ryan Frederick, co-founder of FierceMarriage.com and author of the Adam and Iota series, explains vocabulary and theolo…
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35 min
Understanding Adaptability in Parenting
In this episode of 'Practice Makes Parent,' Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the significance of adaptability in effective parenting. They share personal anecdotes an…
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54 min
Dealing with Anger In Parenting
Anger is common and contagious in families. How do you handle anger in parenting? Janel Breitenstein, author of "How to Stop Yelling Up the Stairs" shares her story with Danny and…
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49 min
Launching Into the Teen Years
Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss Launch Into the Teen Years curriculum, and Rebecca’s daughter Gemma shares how she felt as a young girl going through it. You'll hear…
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9 min
Legacy of Courage
This is a special bonus feature to let you know about our Legacy of Courage podcast series celebrating the role of fatherhood. Special guests include retired New England Patriot fo…