Season 2, Episode 3: Gender Identity Issues Today
March 7, 2025
Many schools are tragically telling kids that their gender is something they feel, rather than what they're born with. What can you do if and when your child encounters these ideologies? You'll hear part of a powerful conversation Focus President Jim Daly had with Chloe Cole, who shares about the damage she experienced after trying to become a boy. Also, Danny Huerta and Jeff Johnston talk about the devastating impact that promoting things like transgenderism in schools is having on kids today. Finally, John Fuller and Danny Huerta will give hope to parents whose children are struggling to embrace their God-given identity.
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You learn that your child's school is teaching sex ed in a way you strongly disagree with. How do you respond well? John Fuller and Danny Huerta will provide hope to parents about how to navigate sex ed with your kids today. Danny also sits down with public policy analyst Jeff Johnston to discuss how schools are handling sexual education now. He'll also join Counselor Geremy Keeton to share about teaching your kids a biblical view of sexuality. Finally, Danny will talk with Counselor Linda Miller to address the need for good counseling. Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Contact our Counseling Department Having The Talk with Your Kids Launch into the Teen Years Resources: Sex Education
February 7, 2025
As a parent, you have educational authority over your kids. Join John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta as they cover a wide range of topics, that are impacting our school systems, in season 2 of the Thriving Student Podcast. Today, they'll address what it looks like for parents to respond well when your child is taught radical ideologies, such as Critical Race Theory. They'll also encourage you to take a stand for what's right, even when your beliefs are challenged.Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Book: Navigating Public Schools Resources: Schools & Related IssuesHelp Your Kids Discuss Critical Race Theory Through a Christian WorldviewSchool Choice for Parents
January 3, 2025
What is the best educational option for your child? Every kid is different, and what works for one kid might not work for another. As we finish out season 2 of Thriving Student, John and Danny share how they handled school choice options in each of their parenting journeys. Then, you'll also hear Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias talk about how to discern what is the right school for your son or daughter. Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Cynthia Tobias’ - Learning Styles Profiles School Choice for Parents What is Homeschooling and is it Right for Me? Contact our Counseling Department
September 27, 2024
Over the past decade, our world has seen a dramatic increase in how much people use technology. For many kids today, it's even an addiction. Danny Huerta speaks with cybersecurity expert, Rhett Saunders, on how to talk with your kids about their tech use. Rhett will also have some online safety tips. Danny then sits down with some experts to discuss using technology productively, and what to do if your kid is on a screen too much. Finally, John Fuller and Danny Huerta will encourage you to inspire your children to have a love for learning, not just entertainment. Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Find Rhett's List of Technology Resources Contact our Counseling Department A Parent's Guide to Technology Rezilient Kidz
September 25, 2024
Many parents feel overwhelmed with the task of leading their children spiritually. Today, Dr. Tony Evans talks about how parents can equip their children to face the culture, while Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknecht explain how you can influence your children to follow Christ in school.
August 15, 2019
Your child's personality was designed by God. Join John Fuller and Danny Huerta as they explore seven different personality types and how each one can connect with God in special ways.
August 1, 2019
Many parents feel overwhelmed with the task of leading their children spiritually. Today, Dr. Tony Evans talks about how parents can equip their children to face the culture, while Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknecht explain how you can influence your children to follow Christ in school.
August 17, 2018
The school year is busy, and taking good care of yourself and your child takes a concentrated effort. Join us as we hear from Dr. Paul Reisser about making good nutritional choices, and from Dr. Arch Hart about how to get a good night of sleep.
August 16, 2018
What do you do when your child hears or sees something at school that is inappropriate? Today, Dr. Kathy Koch gives solutions for connecting with your child beyond the phone screen, and Mary Flo Ridley offers tips for talking with your children about sexuality.
August 15, 2018
What do you do when your child is trying to understand a subject in school, and the material just isn't making sense to him or her? Today, Dr. Kathy Koch joins us to discuss the strengths of different learning styles, and Cynthia Tobias gives solutions for getting homework completed.
August 14, 2018
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Welcome to Thriving Student, a podcast series from Focus on the Family, designed to help parents give their children what they’ll need to thrive during this school year. Join John Fuller, Danny Huerta and featured guests as they cover a wide range of topics to make this school year successful in and out of the classroom.
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Danny Huerta, Vice President, Parenting and Youth
Daniel Huerta is the vice president of the Parenting and Youth department at Focus on the Family. In this role, he oversees Focus' initiatives that equip parents to disciple and mentor the next generation, so that they can thrive in Christ. He is also the host of another Focus on the Family podcast, Practice Makes Parent.
Daniel Huerta is the vice president of the Parenting and Youth department at Focus on the Family. In this role, he oversees Focus' initiatives that equip parents to disciple and mentor the next generation, so that they can thrive in Christ. He is also the host of another Focus on the Family podcast, Practice Makes Parent.
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