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Back to SearchAre You Hearing Your Teen's Heart?
Episode 1416
Today, Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur discuss how listening is one of the most powerful ways parents can build connection with their teens. Many families struggle with communicati…
Published on 4 weeks ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Busy Teens, Broken Homes and Boy Band Fandoms
Episode 1415
In today’s episode, Mark dives into some of the toughest and most relatable dilemmas families face: transitioning your parenting style as teens leave for college, navigating disagreements with your s…
Published on 1 month ago
What to Expect When Adopted Children Become Teens
Episode 1414
Adopted kids often enter adolescence with deep questions about identity, belonging and why they were given up — even if they cannot consciously remember the trauma. As they shift from concrete to abs…
Published on 1 month ago
Choose Grace Over Perfectionism
Episode 1413
Today, Mark shares how perfectionism in ministry once nearly burned him out — and how many parents unknowingly pass that same pressure onto their teens. What parents intend as encouragement is often …
Published on 1 month ago
Teen Stories: When Discipline Divides
Episode 1412
Many families wrestle with discipline, hoping rules will keep their teens on track — but sometimes, those boundaries end up building walls instead of bridges. On today’s show, Mark sits down with two…
Published on 1 month ago
Why Heartlight?
Episode 1411
Listen as Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur discuss the benefits of Heartlight and the program's relational approach to residential counseling. Heartlight is designed to help teens c…
Published on 1 month ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Consequences, Communication and Culture Clashes
Episode 1410
In today's episode, Mark Gregston dives into listener questions about navigating consequences, teen privacy, anxiety, complex faith and identity issues, and the challenges of connecting with teens wh…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Attention-Seeking Teens
Episode 1409
Teens have always sought attention, but today’s social media culture amplifies it — often leading to risky or inappropriate behavior when their emotional needs go unmet at home. Mark Gregston urges p…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Love in Actions, Not Just Words
Episode 1408
Listen today as Mark Gregston reflects on a listener’s concern that his ministry doesn’t mention Jesus often enough, using it as a reminder that faith should be lived out, not just spoken. He points …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Teen Stories: Finding Purpose Through Pain
Episode 1407
When life gets tough, teens often find themselves searching for answers in the middle of their struggles — but sometimes, clarity takes time and patience. In today’s show, Mark sits down with two you…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago