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May 1

9m 35s

A G.P.S. Principle for Parenting

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

About this episode

If you're facing a parenting issue, who's someone's opinion you value to navigate you through it? PeggySue Wells and Pam Farrel go over an acronym called G.P.S. that explains who the most important people are to talk to about parenting choices. Plus, John and Danny will encourage you to embrace who God says you are as a parent.

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