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Back to SearchTeen Suicide: Knowing the Warning Signs
Episode 1376
Today, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss a difficult but very important topic: teen suicide. Mark emphasizes that parents must pay close attention and listen more than judge, watching for sudd…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Safe Spaces, Serious Signs and Self-Reflection
Episode 1375
In this episode, Mark Gregston dives into some of the most pressing questions parents and grandparents are facing with their teens today. Drawing from decades of experience, he addresses critical top…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Responding to a Teens Substance Abuse
Episode 1374
Mark Gregston joins Wayne Shepherd to discuss the dangers of teen substance abuse and how parents can respond. Mark emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, seeking counseling and keeping tee…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Listening and Loving Well
Episode 1373
Today's devotional on 2 Peter 1:12 emphasizes that the foundation of parenting is listening and maintaining strong relationships with your children. Mark Gregston reminds us that life is short, and e…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Teen Stories: From Isolation to Connection
Episode 1372
Every family faces seasons where connection feels out of reach, especially with teens wrestling for independence or struggling to find where they belong. In this episode, Mark sits down with a couple…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Teen Depression and Its Consequences
Episode 1371
Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd highlight the steep rise in teen depression and suicide, with more than a third of teens reporting persistent sadness. They note depression can be hard to spot and ma…
Published on 3 months ago
I Mustache Mark a Question: Social Struggles, Secret Scars and Shifting Stances
Episode 1370
In this episode, Mark Gregston tackles complex questions that listeners have been asking about their teens. He offers practical wisdom — rooted in empathy and real-world experience — on everything fr…
Published on 3 months ago
Teens and Running Away
Episode 1369
Few fears are greater for parents than a teen who runs away. In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss why teens take this step — what they might be running from or toward — and how p…
Published on 3 months ago
Understanding the Heart Behind Teen Anger
Episode 1368
Today, we join Mark Gregston for a devotional drawing from James 1:19. Parents and teens both experience anger when their desires clash, but unchecked anger damages relationships. He explains that an…
Published on 3 months ago
Teen Stories: Searching for Direction
Episode 1367
It’s not uncommon for today’s teens to feel lost — drifting through life without a sense of purpose or direction. In this episode, Mark sits down with two Heartlight residents who both share how a la…
Published on 3 months ago