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Don’t Panic When Teens Question God
Episode 1546
What should parents do when teens begin questioning faith, church or even God Himself? In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Heartlight Counselor Courtney…
1 month, 1 week ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Self-Esteem, Scary Shows and Communication Struggles
Episode 1545
On today’s episode, Mark tackles some more real struggles parents face with their teens — from communication breakdowns and self-esteem issues to han…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why Teens Stop Talking to Parents
Episode 1544
Why do some teens shut down? And what can parents do to help them open up again? In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFle…
1 month, 1 week ago
Raising Teens in a World Working Against Them
Episode 1543
Why does parenting teens today feel harder than ever before? In this episode, Mark shares a devotional about raising teens in a culture that often pu…
1 month, 1 week ago
Teen Stories: Longing to Belong
Episode 1542
Every teen craves a sense of belonging — sometimes even more than they realize. In this episode, Mark sits down with two Heartlight residents who sha…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Does Your Teen Need Counseling?
Episode 1541
What if counseling could become one of the greatest gifts you give your teen? In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Social Struggles, Risky Texts and Self-Expression
Episode 1540
Ever feel like you're on the outside looking in? For lots of teens, fitting in feels like a full-time job — and sometimes, the pressure to belong pus…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Raising Financially Responsible Teens
Episode 1539
Are you preparing your teen to handle money — or unintentionally making them dependent on you? In this episode, Mark and Wayne tackle one of the most…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Damage of Perfectionistic Parenting
Episode 1538
Could your teen feel like they have to be perfect to earn your approval? In this episode, Mark shares a devotional on how well-meaning parents can un…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Teen Stories: Getting a Fresh Start
Episode 1537
Sometimes, the hardest battles teens face happen silently — loneliness, insecurity and the pressure to escape pain. On this episode, Mark sits down w…
1 month, 3 weeks ago