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Back to SearchI Mustache Mark a Question: Anxiety, Attitude and Accountability
Episode 1350
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston takes on the real-life questions and struggles sent in by parents just like you. He offers practical wisdom on handling anxiety, depression, substance use, entitleme…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Raising Socially Awkward Teens
Episode 1349
In this episode, Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd, and Courtney Lafleur discuss the growing issue of socially awkward teens and the cultural forces contributing to it — especially isolation caused by sc…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Unlocking Your Teen's Heart With Questions
Episode 1348
Today, Mark Gregston shares a devotional from Matthew 7:7, as he emphasizes the power of asking questions as a means of deepening our connection with our teens. Rather than lecturing or interrogating…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Teen Stories: Longing for Connection
Episode 1347
So many teens today struggle with feeling isolated. It becomes hard — even scary — to open up to others and learn to trust. In today’s episode, Mark sits down with two Heartlight residents who open u…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
How Dads Can Build Strong Relationships With Their Teens
Episode 1346
Today, Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur talk about the powerful impact fathers can have on their children’s lives — especially during the teen years. The three discuss how dads can …
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Rules, Rebellion and Relationship
Episode 1345
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston addresses some of the most pressing and poignant questions from parents and grandparents of teens today. From navigating teen anxiety, depression and substance use, …
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Mean Girls and Social Media
Episode 1344
Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney LeFleur discuss the emotional toll that mean-girl behavior and social media pressure can have on teenage girls. From exclusion and cyberbullying to unrealis…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Learning From Pain
Episode 1343
Mark Gregston reflects on a personal experience of physical pain to illustrate how pain affects behavior, decision-making and empathy — especially in teens. He explains that when teens act out or see…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Teen Stories: When Fitting in Leads to a Falling Out
Episode 1342
Every parent knows how much teens long to belong — yet sometimes the choices they make in pursuit of acceptance can lead them down a difficult path. On today’s episode, Mark sits down with two young …
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Sharing Your Faith With Your Teen
Episode 1341
In today’s culture, teens are overwhelmed with information and often skeptical of traditional approaches to faith. Today, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd encourage parents to shift from preaching to…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago