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Back to SearchSetting Boundaries for Your Family
Episode 1426
Today, join Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lefleur as they discuss setting boundaries for your family. They explain that healthy boundaries start with understanding what each child truly …
Published on 2 weeks ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Motivation, Boundaries and Mental Health
Episode 1425
Today, Mark Gregston fields real questions from parents grappling with the challenges of guiding older teens toward adulthood. Drawing from decades of experience, he addresses issues such as fosterin…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Six Steps to Take with Your Entitled Teen
Episode 1424
Many teens today grow up believing they’re owed privileges and constant attention. Today, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss how this entitlement is fueled by parents doing too much for them. M…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Speaking Truth in a Culture of Confusion
Episode 1423
Teens today are growing up in a world of online communication, constant negativity and shallow “expert” voices — leaving them hungry for real connection and honest guidance. Mark explains that parent…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Teen Stories: Beneath the Surface
Episode 1422
Many parents notice their teens acting out — whether through rebellion, risky choices or shutting down — but what’s driving those behaviors is often a deep pain kept out of sight. On today’s episode,…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Is Your Teen Spinning Out of Control?
Episode 1421
Listen in as Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss why teens might “spin out of control." They explain this can happen when they can’t manage life within the boundaries of home, which can lead to …
Published on 3 weeks ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Drugs, Discipline and the Search for Support
Episode 1420
Today, Mark dives deep into the real-life struggles facing families — from navigating a teen’s anxiety, depression and drug use, to managing explosive anger and the challenges of motivating older tee…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Thanksgiving, 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 and cultural pressure rise. They explain that real …
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days 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, Mark shows how young people crave meaningful guid…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days 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, including Daniel, a student who shares his journey from sp…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago