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Back to SearchIs Your Teen Leading a Double Life?
Episode 1296
Today, Mark Gregston, Courtney Lafleur and Wayne Shepherd remind parents that it’s normal for teens to wrestle with identity and appear different in various settings as they try to figure out who the…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Trust, Tech and Transitions
Episode 1295
Are you struggling to connect with your teens or set boundaries that really work? In today’s session, Mark Gregston shares practical advice on shifting from just teaching to truly training your teens…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Teens and the Attraction of Drugs
Episode 1294
In this episode, Mark Gregston shares a personal story about recovering from a kidney transplant and how it gave him insight into the appeal of pain-relieving drugs — especially for teens. Wayne Shep…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Rethinking Screen Time: How Phones Are Reshaping Childhood
Episode 1293
Today, Mark Gregston reflects on psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s article about how smartphones have “rewired” childhood. Though initially skeptical, Mark was struck by the evidence linking phone use to…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Teen Stories: Does Isolation Fuel Rebellion?
Episode 1292
When teens act out or pull away, there’s often a deeper struggle beneath the surface — a longing for connection and a search for identity. In today’s episode, Mark sits down with two young women from…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
An Intervention With Your Teen Before It’s Too Late
Episode 1291
Today, Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur share their list of 10 characteristics that show a teen may need intervention, addressing the questions many parents ask: "When should we act…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Grief, Guidance and Grace
Episode 1290
In today’s heartfelt episode, Mark Gregston tackles some of the most complex and pressing questions submitted by listeners. From grandparents concerned about estranged grandchildren and families navi…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Talk to Your Teen About Sex
Episode 1289
In this episode, Mark Gregston, Courtney LeFleur and Wayne Shepherd discuss a parent's role in navigating the often difficult topic of sex. Mark encourages creating a home atmosphere where teens feel…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Quit Correcting and Start Connecting
Episode 1288
Mark shares a personal devotion from Hebrews 10:24, encouraging parents to focus less on correcting and more on connecting with their teens. He reminds parents to build in breaks from correction to a…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Teen Stories: Grieving and Growing
Episode 1287
Loss can turn a teen’s world upside down — and sometimes, all that pain comes out in unexpected ways. On today’s show, Mark sits down with two Heartlight residents who share how the loss of their fat…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago