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Back to SearchTeen Stories: Healing Broken Bonds
Episode 1402
It's important to remember that the struggles we see on the surface of a teen's life may have roots a lot deeper than we realize. In today’s episode, Mark sits down with two young women from Heartlig…
Published on 5 hours ago
Your Teen's Inappropriate Behavior
Episode 1401
When parents discover their teen’s inappropriate behavior, it’s important to respond with calmness and perspective rather than anger or shame. Today, Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleu…
Published on 1 day, 5 hours ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Tech Rules, Frustration and Family Rifts
Episode 1400
In this episode, Mark Gregston tackles some more of the toughest, most heartfelt questions sent in by listeners. From managing frustration and anger as a parent, to navigating complex family dynamics…
Published on 4 days, 6 hours ago
Teens and Politics
Episode 1399
Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur discuss how parents can wisely talk about politics with their teens. They emphasize that while politics can be divisive, parents shouldn’t avoid the…
Published on 5 days, 6 hours ago
The Heart Behind Your Teen's Behavior
Episode 1398
Today, Mark Gregston explains that parents must look beyond their teen’s behavior to understand the deeper heart issues driving it. Drawing from Proverbs 3:21–24, and a moving story about a past Hear…
Published on 6 days, 6 hours ago
Teen Stories: Beyond Surface Level
Episode 1397
Every troubled teen has a story that goes much deeper than their behavior shows. Behind acting out, running away, or self-destruction, there's often a world of private pain and confusion. Today, Mark…
Published on 1 week ago
Keeping Your Identity Outside of Parenting
Episode 1396
Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur discuss how many parents lose their personal identity by becoming overly consumed with their children’s lives. While involvement is vital, Mark emph…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: College, Curfews and Restoring Connection
Episode 1395
In this episode, Mark Gregston draws on over three decades of experience to tackle the questions parents are most desperate to have answered. From navigating trust issues after years of monitoring a …
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Responding to Sexually Abused Teens
Episode 1394
Sexual abuse leaves deep scars that affect a teen’s safety, relationships and self-worth. In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd share both personal and ministry experiences, emphasizing h…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
Grandparenting with Grace: A Home Teens Can Trust
Episode 1393
Today, Mark Gregston reflects on Matthew 11:28–30, emphasizing the need for homes — especially grandparents’ homes — to be places of rest and refuge for weary teens. He contrasts lifeless or overly r…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago