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Parenting Today"s Teens

The Parenting Today's Teens Podcast is a daily resource for parents raising teenagers. Hosted by Mark Gregston, a renowned parenting expert with over 45 years of experience, this podcast provides practical, expert advice for navigating the challenges of parenting teens. Whether you're struggling with defiance, emotional issues, or just want to understand your teen better, Mark’s guidance is raw, real, and always hopeful.Some episodes are co-hosted by Courtney LaFleur, LPC (Licensed

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16:27

Beginning Your Journey of Authenticity

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/07/13

Parenting teenagers is no walk in the park — especially when your child is going through a difficult phase and declaring they don't need you anymore. If you have unresolved hurts in your own heart, their behavior can leave you feeling lost and rejected. Mark Gregston shares a heartfelt devotional about how important it is for you, as a parent, to spend time reflecting on who YOU are and any lingering traumas you may have so that you can begin a true journey of authenticity with your child. For

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22:00

Real Relationships Require Trust

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/07/12

Experiencing trauma and betrayal at a young age can leave a lasting, devastating impact on a teen's life, and sometimes they need a helping hand to lead them out of the darkness. Mark Gregston interviews two Heartlight teens who share their stories of transformation, including one young woman who found freedom and healing through learning to trust in Jesus. Don't miss these impactful stories! Interested in learning more about Heartlight's residential counseling center? Please visit

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17:45

Is It Time to Measure Your Motives?

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/07/11

Practically every parent can think of things their child does that are bothersome, but are you spending too much time correcting — or worse — nagging your teen about the little things? In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd share how important it is for you to have the right motives and timing when giving feedback or corrections to your teen. Listen in now to hear their advice! Looking for more tips on how to navigate talking to your teen about their behavior? Read Mark's article,

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16:58

Are You Keeping the Door Open for Conversation?

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/07/08

Do you make a point to sit down with your teen at least once a week and simply spend some time with them? If not, it may be time to start! In this special episode, Mark Gregston shares a list of conversation starters for you to use with your teen in the midst of a conflict or to encourage them to open up about the challenges they face. Listen in now for Mark's tips on how to have meaningful conversations with your child! Have a parenting challenge you'd like to ask Mark about? Submit it

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11:20

Helping Your Teen Read the Road Signs

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/07/07

Mark Gregston is joined by Wayne Shepherd to discuss how parents should naturally fall into the role of being a moral compass for their kids as they navigate through their adolescent years. Teens can get lost pretty easily — and it's YOUR job as a parent to spend some time understanding the world and culture they live in. After all, you can't navigate well with outdated maps! Don't miss this important discussion! For more on helping your teen find their calling in life, take a look at

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17:09

When the Going Gets Tough...

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/07/06

It can be very tempting to totally avoid conflict when there's tension between you and your teen, but it's usually better to confront the problem and walk alongside them in their struggles. In this episode, Mark explains that how you relate and interact with your child during the darkest times of their lives will determine your relationship with them in the future. The best investment you can make is investing in the life of your child! Looking for more biblical insights on how to have a

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20:32

Turning a Teen's Life Around

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/07/05

When a teen's home life becomes full of pain and tension, sometimes they see no other way out of the situation other than suicide. But no teenager is beyond help. Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of teens living at Heartlight, including Daniel, who shares how depression and strained parental relationships led him to a suicide attempt. Don't miss his powerful story! For more on understanding the warning signs that a teen may be severely depressed, read Mark's article,

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17:03

Be Prepared for Pitfalls

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/07/04

Today's generation of teens faces so many challenges and areas where they can stumble into behaviors that harm themselves or the people around them. It is VITAL for parents to be aware of these pitfalls and be ready to help their teens. In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd go over a list of the most common pitfalls so parents can be aware of what to look out for. Listen in now! Do you have a teen in a downward spiral? Check out Mark's book, "When Your Teen Is

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24:25

Are You Ready to Move From Teaching to Training?

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/07/01

Inevitably, when your child begins to move into their adolescent years, everything will change — and to keep a relationship with them, you have to be ready to change too. In this episode, Mark Gregston tackles some more great questions from parents, including what to do when your kids are using foul language and how to effectively transition your parenting style from a teaching model to a training model. Listen in for the answers! Do YOU have a parenting question for Mark? Ask it here:

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14:38

Looking for Love in the Wrong Places

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/06/30

Today's culture has given teens permission to be more sexually involved than ever before — so how do you prepare to confront your child about this behavior or, better yet, prevent it from happening? Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd sit down to talk about the reason why teens are sexually active more often and how parents can approach this topic with their kids without shaming them. Tune in now for this important episode! Need some more pointers on how to continue the conversation about sexual

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27:44

A Parent's Greatest Challenge

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/06/29

In this devotional, Mark Gregston shares that moms, dads and grandparents have all accumulated something that teens desperately need in today's world: wisdom. However, the challenge lies in finding ways to truly connect with your teen and share that wisdom in a way that is applicable to THEIR current culture, not the one you grew up in. Tune in now for more insight! For more on how to raise teens to be able to face the challenges of today's world, read Mark's book, "Raising Teens

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20:23

Recovering from Bad Coping Mechanisms

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/06/28

Teens have more pressure on them today than ever before, and when that pressure is coupled with internal pain, betrayal or strained parental relationships, they often turn to substances to cope. In this episode, Mark Gregston speaks with a couple of Heartlight teens, including one young man who is learning to have an open, loving relationship with his parents again after self-medicating with drugs for years. Don't miss these stories of hope! For more insight on why teens turn to drugs and

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15:49

Dealing With an Entitled Teen

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/06/27

So many parents have good intentions and start freely giving money and material things to their children at a very young age. Unfortunately, this can create a monster: an entitled teen. Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd sit down to discuss some tips you can use if you find yourself with a demanding, entitled teen. Listen in now for ideas on how to teach your teen the value of hard work and responsibility! Looking for more tips on how to create healthy expectations for your child? Check out

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20:27

Growing Closer With Your Child

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/06/24

All of us want to feel like we have significance in life — and for teens, the search for their purpose can take them in a lot of different directions. In this episode, Mark answers some more questions from parents and caretakers, including one mom whose daughter's rebellion seems to be getting out of hand. Mark shares how important it is to walk alongside and communicate with your teens as they search for their identities. Listen in for the rest of these great questions! Have your own pressing

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10:53

Teens and Porn: Shaming Is the Wrong Approach

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/06/23

The easy accessibility of pornography in today's culture is something that has a widespread impact on both teen guys and girls, so how can parents be prepared to confront this topic? Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss how shaming or guilting a child who is struggling with porn is not the correct approach, and share some tips for parents on how to have this tough talk with their kids. Tune in to hear their insights! For more advice on how to safeguard your teen's internet habits,

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17:23

Getting to the Heart of Your Teen's Anger

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/06/22

As practically every parent of a teen knows, when your child doesn't get what they want, it can lead to angry outbursts. And if you lose your temper too, it creates the perfect storm. In this devotional, Mark Gregston explains the top three reasons that teens get angry, and how to approach the situation with a calm spirit, a listening ear and gentle words. Listen in now! If you want to learn more about how to effectively communicate with your teen, check out Mark's book, "Tough Guys

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23:15

Taking a Break From Screens

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/06/21

We live in a digital age, and many teenagers today feel like they would really struggle if they didn't have their phones. In this episode, Mark Gregston speaks with some insightful Heartlight teens about their experiences at the boarding school, including what it has been like living without a cellphone. The surprising verdict? They DON'T miss social media! Tune in now to hear their stories! To learn more about the Heartlight program and how it helps struggling teens, visit

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12:20

Can Failure Be a Good Thing?

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/06/20

If you, as a parent, look at failure as something to be ashamed of, chances are your teens will too — but inevitably, they WILL take risks and make mistakes. So how should you handle it? Mark Gregston is joined by Wayne Shepherd to talk about how parents need to prepare for when their teens will make mistakes and use those situations as opportunities to grow closer instead of just being critical. Don't miss this important discussion! For more insight on what to do when your teen slips up, read

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25:57

Creating New Opportunities

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/06/17

As a parent, what should you do with a teenager who just wants to stay in her room all the time? Or what about when your child really wants to go to a different school than the one you had planned for him? In today's episode, Mark Gregston answers these questions and more submitted by parents just like you. Don't miss these insights! Do YOU have a pressing parenting question you want to ask Mark? Submit it here: bit.ly/3NzKC9K If you have a teen who is spiraling out of control and you

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17:10

Adoption: Staying the Course

Parenting Today"s Teens ·

2022/06/16

Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd sit down to have a special discussion on the challenges parents experience when their adopted children become teenagers. Adopted kids often struggle with their sense of identity during their teen years, but if God called you to adopt, you must remain faithful to that calling even when the road gets rocky. As a bonus, Wayne shares his own adoption story! Tune in now! For more on this tough topic, check out Mark's free e-book, "Parenting an Adopted

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