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Teen Stories: Trying to Escape Our Problems
Season 1 Episode 767
Whether it's drugs, video games or social media, teens often get engulfed in things they see as an escape from the problems of everyday life. But what happens when they inevitably realize escapism ha…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Let's Talk Video Games
Season 1 Episode 766
Many teens are crazy about video games, and that's not always a bad thing, but it's important for parents to uphold some rules and expectations around gaming time. In today's episode, Mark Gregston a…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Teen Autonomy
Season 1 Episode 765
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston answers questions from parents who are aiming to foster independence, nurture faith and navigate the influence of friends. He delves into the importance of allowing …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Is There Still Hope for My Kid?
Season 1 Episode 764
The majority of people overestimate the effects of their parenting and underestimate the influence of the culture. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive deep into the challenges p…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Raising a Responsible Teen
Season 1 Episode 763
The high school years are important for many reasons, but a huge one is that this time is the primary season to be preparing your teen to be a responsible young adult. So, how do you find the balance…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Teen Stories: Finding Strength in Vulnerability
Season 1 Episode 762
Many teens — and adults — struggle with opening up and sharing their hearts and struggles with others. Vulnerability can be scary, but very beneficial in healing. In today's show, Mark talks with two…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Becoming a Trainer — Not a Teacher
Season 1 Episode 761
Teens today don't need their parents to just share more information with them — they have all the information they could need in the palm of their hand! What our teens DO need is wisdom. In today's e…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Adult Kids
Season 1 Episode 760
In today’s episode, Mark Gregston advises a parent questioning how to set boundaries with her son now that he’s 18. Which rules can become flexible and which rules must remain rigid? Tune in now to h…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Encouragement for Emotionally Drained Parents
Season 1 Episode 759
Do you feel like you're constantly running on empty as the parent of a troubled teen? Join Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd on today’s episode as they share practical approaches on how to refuel your…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
How Great Is Your Impact?
Season 1 Episode 758
Adolescents and young adults soak up comments and info like a sponge, so never underestimate the power your words — positive OR negative — can hold. In this episode, Mark re-shares how the mentors wh…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago