How to Handle a Disrespectful Teen

In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore why many teens drift away from church during their adolescent years. Often, its not a conscious decision they simply lose interest or stop seeing its relevance.

Mark shares insights on the importance of giving teens some autonomy in how they engage with church, while also considering their age and maturity in the decision-making process. Their discussion highlights how parents' attitudes towards church can greatly influence their teens, emphasizing the need for open conversations about faith. Listen in and discover strategies to help your teen find a spiritual path that resonates with them.

For more guidance to help you understand your teen's heart and lead them through these unique challenges, order your copy of Mark's latest devotional, Daily Hope for Families, at bit.ly/daily-hope-for-families

Parenting Today's Teens is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For practical and spiritual advice to support your parenting journey, visit parentingtodaysteens.org.

In today's episode, Mark Gregston tackles some tough questions sent in by parents. He offers valuable insights on fostering integrity in a world where honesty sometimes feels optional, managing sibling dynamics and encouraging family time, and more. The episode also delves into coping with a teen's intense fears about the world, understanding and addressing feelings of exclusion and rejection, and navigating the complex terrain of gender identity and acceptance.

Whether you're dealing with typical teenage rebellion or more profound struggles, this episode provides practical wisdom and compassionate guidance to help strengthen your relationship with your teen. Tune in now!

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Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org

Are you struggling to help your teen deal with anger? In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd read an email from a parent reaching out for advice on helping their daughter with this issue. The two remind us that what we see on the outside is just a symptom of what is actually going on, and that sometimes we need to help our teens discover the root cause of their anger. Mark tells us how to create a solutions-oriented environment and how to know when it's time to look for outside help.

To hear more from Mark on helping your teen through anger and other big feelings, visit parentingtodaysteens.org/tag/feelings

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.

In this episode, Mark shares a devotional from Philippians 2:3 about how humility and valuing others above ourselves leads to an expression of respect. This important lesson is further illustrated through the story of a Heartlight teen and how her experience there changed her heart. Mark explains how our teens' constant access and exposure to news and social media affects the way they handle respect, and four ways we can help in todays culture.

To learn more about the program at Heartlight, visit heartlightministries.org

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.

Watching parents get divorced can be incredibly challenging for teens to cope with. It can feel like the foundation of their life has been shaken and it's critical to support them during this time. In today's show, Mark talks with two young men at Heartlight who share how the structure and support in the program is helping them to better understand their own family dynamics. Malcolm, whose life got off track after his parents got divorced, shares the lessons he's learned about resilience, family bonds and his aspiration to be a dedicated father to his own young son. Don't miss this episode!

For more on supporting your teen through tough times, check out our Families In Crisis Online Course at bit.ly/FIC-course

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.