Where’s the Manual?
with Dr. Hank Smith
Ever wish kids came with an instruction manual? You’re not the only one! Parenting is a rollercoaster of joy, exhaustion, laughter, unexpected plot twists—and a lot of the time, it feels like you’re making it up as you go! Join Hank Smith as he shares real-life lessons, gospel-centered wisdom, and plenty of humor to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting. Whether you’re raising toddlers, teens, or somewhere in between, these takeaways will remind you that you’re not alone—and that with a little faith (and a lot of patience), you’re doing better than you think.
Are you pushing your kids closer to danger without realizing it? Hank shares a powerful dream that taught him a life-changing lesson about parenting. You’ll see why leading—rather than forcing—makes all the difference in guiding your children safely through life.
Ever feel like the most important things in life get pushed to the side? Hank shares a simple system to help you prioritize what truly matters, even when your responsibilities as a parent feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled with fitting everything in, this episode is for you!
What do you do when someone you love is struggling with their faith? Hank shares practical, Christ-centered advice on how to approach hard conversations without making things worse. If you’ve ever worried about a loved one who seems to be drifting from the gospel, this will help you navigate it with...
Can you love someone deeply while holding different beliefs? Hank breaks down how to approach these conversations with love, understanding, and Christlike compassion—without having to compromise your values.
“A good relationship is better than a good filter.” When it comes to raising kids in a tech-driven world, trust, connection, and wisdom matter more than just restrictions. Hank shares insights on how to set smart, healthy tech boundaries in your home.
Your conversations around technology are a chance for you to strengthen your relationship with your child! Do you want your kids to tell you when they mess up? Want them to come to you instead of hiding things? Hank shares how to create a home where tough conversations about tech, pornography, and bullying...
Want your kids to make better choices? Hank shares a key parenting principle: high trust relationships require frequent, personal, positive, and low-risk time together. He talks about what to do when you're struggling to connect and correct, and how to know when you should step back and guide those you...
It can be hard to trust the Savior to reach our loved ones, even when they seem like they're too far down a different path! Hank shares two moving reminders about the Lord's love for His children, and how even when it feels like there's only five-seconds left on the clock, Christ still has all the time...
When your teen lashes out, do you punish—or do you pause? Hank shares the concept of emotional generosity and why shifting from punishments to addressing unmet needs might change everything in your relationship with your child. Get ready to build more trust and connection with those you love!
Boundaries are like fences—they don’t just keep bad things out, they also let the right things in. Teaching your kids to set and enforce healthy boundaries can be the difference between staying firm in their values or being pulled in directions they don’t want to go.
How do you help a wayward child? If you're hurting, waiting, and wondering if they’ll ever come back, you’re not alone. The parable of the prodigal son offers powerful insights about patience, hope, and what it means to love a child unconditionally.
Are you carrying guilt over your child’s choices? Hank breaks down a common misconception about President McKay’s famous quote—your success as a parent isn’t measured by outcomes beyond your control. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve failed, this is the perspective shift you need.
God isn’t standing back, waiting for you or your children to prove yourselves. Hank breaks down the parable of the Prodigal Son and what it teaches us about how quickly the Lord runs to us when we turn to Him. The moment we take a step toward Him, He’s already on His way.