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Episode 1276
Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney LaFleur explore adoption as one of the greatest acts of love and sacrifice a family can make. Drawing from conversations with adopted teens and their famili…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Boundaries, Bullying and Belonging
Episode 1275
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston dives into some of the most pressing issues facing parents of teenagers — from navigating adoption challenges and discussing sexuality, to setting boundaries with te…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
What’s to Blame?
Episode 1274
In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive into a question every parent wrestles with: What’s really behind my teen’s bad behavior? They remind parents that a teen’s identity is not defin…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go
Episode 1273
Join Mark Gregston as he reflects on Proverbs 22:6, offering heartfelt reminders for parents raising teens today. He encourages parents to train their children in every area of life, focusing on buil…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Teen Stories: Feeling Unseen
Episode 1272
Every parent hopes their teen feels loved and valued — but what happens when a teen’s pain goes unnoticed or unaddressed? In today's show, we reshare a couple of interviews that exemplify how invisib…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
When Your Teen Is Driving You Crazy
Episode 1271
Today, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the challenging seasons when your teen’s behavior feels overwhelming. They explore how parents can respond well to both the everyday frustrations and t…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Video Games, Internet Safety and Smartphone Usage
Episode 1270
In this episode, Mark Gregston addresses the ever-evolving challenges of parenting in the digital age. Diving into questions about the impact of internet and video game usage on teenagers, Mark offer…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Mean Girls and Social Media
Episode 1269
Today, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney LaFleur join Mark to discuss teen daughters and the impact of mean girls and social media on their lives. Together, they aim to raise awareness and help parents und…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Walk with the Wise
Episode 1268
Drawing from Proverbs 13:20, Mark Gregston shares a personal devotion as he reflects on his adolescence and how that time differs so much from today. He reminds us of how every generation of youth ha…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Teen Stories: Finding True Connection
Episode 1267
In the quest to be accepted and liked, many teens only form surface-level connections with their peers. They're missing out on what a genuine relationship looks like — and as parents, that's where we…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago