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Episode 1286
Mark Gregston, Courtney LeFleur and Wayne Shepherd explore the power of authenticity in parenting, and why it’s essential for building strong connections at home. As teens long for genuine relationsh…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Freedom, Focus and Faith
Episode 1285
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston tackles some of the most pressing — and often tricky — questions parents are asking about their teenagers. He discusses how to navigate the shift in communication wi…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Busting Parenting Myths
Episode 1284
On this episode, Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney LaFleur debunk five common parenting myths that often mislead moms and dads during the teen years. They stress that teens don’t need perfec…
Published on 7 months ago
Listen More, Argue Less
Episode 1283
In this episode, Mark Gregston reflects on how today’s culture — especially among teens — is saturated with arguments as people fight to be heard, validated and valued. Drawing from Proverbs 17:28 an…
Published on 7 months ago
Teen Stories: Are We Truly Seeing Their Hurt?
Episode 1282
Underneath teen rebellion and withdrawal, there’s often a deeper struggle for identity and a place to belong. In today's show, Mark talks with two young ladies from Heartlight, including Grace, who c…
Published on 7 months ago
The Power of Saying I’m Sorry
Episode 1281
Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney LaFleur explore the power of a sincere apology in strengthening parent-teen relationships. They encourage parents to model humility by saying “I’m sorry” wh…
Published on 7 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Consequences, Connection and Conversations That Matter
Episode 1280
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston tackles tough listener-submitted questions about raising teens in today’s culture. From discovering a child's vaping habit and managing sibling conflict to supportin…
Published on 7 months ago
Help for Teens Growing Up in a Chaotic World
Episode 1279
In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss how today’s teens are growing up in an overwhelming and chaotic world, saturated with constant information, conflicting values, and social pr…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
A Lifetime of Lessons on Making Things Right
Episode 1278
In this heartfelt episode, Mark Gregston reflects on his decades-long journey of working with teens and families, beginning with a single act of compassion at age 19 that led to a lifetime of ministr…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Teen Stories: Burdened by Expectations
Episode 1277
Every parent wants the best for their teen, but what happens when the pressure to be perfect becomes too much to bear? In today’s episode, Mark sits down with two young men from Heartlight who share …
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago