Practice Makes Parent

If you're uncomfortable in your parenting, you're doing it right! Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the challenges and transformations in parenting, highlighting the importance of grace and faith. Cynthia Yanoff shares insights from her book 'Life is Messy, God is Good', emphasizing that messiness in parenting does not equate to failure. They explore practical strategies for accepting the mess, fostering humility, and daring to do something differently. Learn how to handle unmet expectations, work on your flexibility, and avoid caring about the judgment of other parents.

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Even if you don't have a teenager, the information that Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James share today can help your children of any age. Today we discuss the importance of teaching healthy communication and conflict resolution skills. We'll emphasize the current societal challenges with divisive communication and introduce their guests, Dr. Gary Chapman and psychologist Jennifer Thomas. Get ready for practical tools for teens to handle communication and conflict effectively, including the five apology languages and the significance of asking questions. The episode concludes with a listener question about handling violent behavior and substance abuse in teens, with expert advice provided by the guests.

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There's something exciting happening and you could call it an Adventure In Odyssey! This is a special release to talk about the brand new animated feature film that will release in the Fall of 2026.

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Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the transformative power and significance of storytelling in parenting. Special guests, Dave Arnold, Executive Creative Director of Adventures in Odyssey, and John Pomeroy, the Director of Animation for the new feature length animated Adventures in Odyssey film called 'Journey Into the Impossible." The episode concludes with a listener's question about handling Greek mythology from a Christian perspective, and teaching a Christian worldview.

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And now its time for something a little different... Soup! Kathi Lipp, the author of Sabbath Soup joins Danny and Rebecca to share the importance of families coming together for meals, but also incorporating rhythms into our lives that allow us to break away from the hussle and bussle of everyday life. It's a great conversation about rest, and we'll also answer a listener question about picky eaters!

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