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Don't Lose Sight of the Big Picture
Season 1 Episode 616
If you have a teen that is spiraling out of control, it can be easy to feel like there is no hope. But God works all things together for good — even rebellious teens! In this episode, Mark Gregston a…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
When It's Time to Send Your Teen to Heartlight
Season 1 Episode 615
The number one question parents ask Mark Gregston is, "How do I know when to send my teen away for help?" In this special episode, Mark addresses that question with 15 key things you need to evaluate…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Parents, Take Time for Yourself Too
Season 1 Episode 614
When you're in the middle of a battle with your teen, the stress can take a huge toll on your mental and physical health. If you're married, this type of conflict can also easily drive a wedge betwee…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Is Your Child Stuck in 'Waithood'?
Season 1 Episode 613
If you don't switch to a training model instead of a teaching model when your child becomes a teen, there's a chance they might hit the brakes on entering adulthood — and get stuck in "waithood." In …
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
When Teens Sweat the Small Stuff
Season 1 Episode 612
Teens can sometimes struggle to see the big picture in life, and they get stuck worrying about the little things too much. In this week's interview with Heartlight teens, Mark Gregston chats with Sam…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Do You Have a Narcissistic Teen Under Your Roof?
Season 1 Episode 611
It's no secret that teens can be pretty self-centered, but when does normal teen vanity turn into narcissism? In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd share some things to watch out for that…
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Loving Your Teens the Way They Need to Be Loved
Season 1 Episode 610
Most of us have heard of the five love languages — but what if your teen doesn't fit neatly into one of those categories? If you try to limit the way you love your teen to just five love languages, y…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Why Are Teens Leaving the Church?
Season 1 Episode 609
A big issue impacting the Church today is that the vast majority of teens stop attending after they graduate high school ... but why is that? In today's episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Real Connection Is Cultivated
Season 1 Episode 608
One of the biggest challenges parents face today is how to share timeless wisdom with their teens WITHOUT seeming judgmental or disconnected from the culture that kids live in. Simply complaining abo…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Teens and Trauma: It's Okay Not to Be Okay
Season 1 Episode 607
In this episode, Mark Gregston chats with a couple of Heartlight teens — both of whom experienced deeply traumatic events early in life. For one young lady, who was raped at 15 years old, the journey…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago