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Grandparenting During the Holidays
Episode 1439
Merry Christmas! The holidays can unite families, and grandparents play a unique role in setting a warm, meaningful tone for those gatherings. Today,…
4 months ago
Giving Teens Certainty in an Uncertain World
Episode 1438
Join Mark Gregston as he talks about how Luke’s account of Christ’s birth highlights a powerful idea often overlooked. Mark explains that modern adol…
4 months ago
Teen Stories: When Parents Really Listen
Episode 1437
What happens when teens feel unheard at home? This week, Mark talks with two Heartlight teens, who bravely share their battles with depression, insec…
4 months, 1 week ago
Allowing Teens to Control Their Lives
Episode 1436
Today, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss how parents often hold tightly to control out of fear, but doing so can stunt a teen’s ability to dev…
4 months, 1 week ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Tough Calls on Therapy, Consequences and Connection
Episode 1435
In today's episode, Mark dives into some more pressing questions from parents who are struggling with their teens and young adults. From addressing s…
4 months, 1 week ago
Christmas in the Midst of Conflict
Episode 1434
Listen today as Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur discuss the reality that Christmas often brings conflict rather than peace, especi…
4 months, 1 week ago
Small Conversations Build Lifelong Influence
Episode 1433
Mark reflects on the lessons he’s learned as a parent and grandparent, emphasizing how small, consistent conversations build trust and open the door …
4 months, 1 week ago
Teen Stories: Breaking the Mold
Episode 1432
Every teen's journey is shaped by a search for identity — a need to take ownership of their life, make choices and discover who they truly are. Today…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
When You're at the End of Your Rope
Episode 1431
Families in crisis often feel overwhelmed, isolated and “at the end of their rope,” but Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur remind par…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Faith, Freedom and Figuring Out Family Rules
Episode 1430
In today's episode, Mark Gregston dives into some of the toughest questions parents face with their teenagers today. From encouraging faith in a 17-y…
4 months, 2 weeks ago