Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThanksgiving, Gratitude and Entitlement in Teens
Episode 1419
Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney LaFleur unpack why gratitude can be difficult for teens, especially during the holidays when entitlement a…
5 months ago
Passing Down Wisdom, Not Just Information
Episode 1418
Join Mark Gregston for a devotional from Joel 1:3 as he explains why teens need wisdom, not just information. Through Scripture and a personal story,…
5 months ago
Teen Stories: Overcoming Darkness
Episode 1417
When teens act out, it’s often a sign of much deeper issues at play. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston chats with two more Heartlight teens, includin…
5 months ago
Are You Hearing Your Teen's Heart?
Episode 1416
Today, Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur discuss how listening is one of the most powerful ways parents can build connection with th…
5 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Busy Teens, Broken Homes and Boy Band Fandoms
Episode 1415
In today’s episode, Mark dives into some of the toughest and most relatable dilemmas families face: transitioning your parenting style as teens leave…
5 months, 1 week ago
What to Expect When Adopted Children Become Teens
Episode 1414
Adopted kids often enter adolescence with deep questions about identity, belonging and why they were given up — even if they cannot consciously remem…
5 months, 1 week ago
Choose Grace Over Perfectionism
Episode 1413
Today, Mark shares how perfectionism in ministry once nearly burned him out — and how many parents unknowingly pass that same pressure onto their tee…
5 months, 1 week ago
Teen Stories: When Discipline Divides
Episode 1412
Many families wrestle with discipline, hoping rules will keep their teens on track — but sometimes, those boundaries end up building walls instead of…
5 months, 1 week ago
Why Heartlight?
Episode 1411
Listen as Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur discuss the benefits of Heartlight and the program's relational approach to residential …
5 months, 1 week ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Consequences, Communication and Culture Clashes
Episode 1410
In today's episode, Mark Gregston dives into listener questions about navigating consequences, teen privacy, anxiety, complex faith and identity issu…
5 months, 2 weeks ago