• Season 2, Episode 6: Exercising School Choice
    Sep 27 2024

    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.

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    Cynthia Tobias’ - Learning Styles Profiles

    School Choice for Parents

    What is Homeschooling and is it Right for Me?

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    21 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 5: Kids and Tech Use
    Sep 25 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.

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    Find Rhett's List of Technology Resources

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    A Parent's Guide to Technology

    Rezilient Kidz

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    45 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 4: Free-Time & Social Settings
    Sep 23 2024

    The ways your kids use their free-time has a tremendous impact on what kind of students they'll be. John Fuller asks Danny Huerta about how he's encouraged his kids to use their free-time wisely. Then, Danny will chat with Adam Holz, from PluggedIn, about ways he's tried inspiring his kids in their spare time, and social lives. And, if you're discouraged by the bad influence your child's friends are having on them, Danny and John will give you some hope.

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    PluggedIn

    Meaningful Time: Do What They Want to Do

    Back to School: Why Friendship is Important for Children

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    29 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 3: Gender Identity Issues Today
    Sep 20 2024

    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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    Hear Chloe Cole's Story

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    Launch into the Teen Years

    Resources: Sex Education

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    36 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 2: Sex Education & Good School Counseling
    Sep 18 2024

    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.

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    Having The Talk with Your Kids

    Launch into the Teen Years

    Resources: Sex Education

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    40 mins
  • Season 2, Episode 1: Education Authority, & Radical Ideologies
    Sep 16 2024

    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.

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    Book: Navigating Public Schools

    Resources: Schools & Related Issues

    Help Your Kids Discuss Critical Race Theory Through a Christian Worldview

    School Choice for Parents

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    33 mins
  • Season 1, Episode 6: Spiritual Personalities
    Aug 1 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.

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    18 mins
  • Season 1, Episode 5: Spiritual Health
    Aug 15 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.

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    33 mins