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Parenting Today's Teens

Mark Gregston
Heartlight Ministries
Parenting
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Mental Health
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Parenting Teens
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Parenting Today's Teens
Christianity
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Teenagers
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Substance Abuse
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Teens
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Teen Behavior

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, r... more

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In this week’s Q&A episode, Mark tackles questions spanning nearly every stage of the teen years and beyond. How can grandparents build stronger relationships with their grandkids? Is it too late to shift from teaching to training once your child lea... more

How do you know when your teen’s struggles have reached the point where your family needs outside help? Mark, Wayne and Courtney discuss when residential counseling may be appropriate — and why lasting change requires more than simply correcting beha... more

You want the best for your teen. But could your encouragement and high expectations be sending the message that they aren't good enough? Mark explores how well-meaning parents can unintentionally create a culture of perfection at home. He shares why ... more

If you've ever wondered why a teen seems to pull away, sometimes the rules and consequences meant to help can actually drive a wedge. In today's episode, Mark sits down with two teens from Heartlight, Austin and Kennedy, who share candid stories abou... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Gearing
Singer featured in the episode intro
Speaker/Performer on program
Episode: Teen Stories: Mending Complicated Relationships
Aaron Tippin
Country music artist, guest on the episode
Episode: 8 Ways to Improve Communication with Your Teen
Samantha (Sam)
Teen resident at Heartlight, participant in the interview
Heartlight Ministries
Episode: Teen Stories: Vulnerability Isn't Weakness
Stephen Curtis Chapman
Musician and author; invited guest sharing devotional and parenting perspectives
Self/Stewardship through music and ministry
Episode: Are You Helping Your Teen — Or Judging Them?
Courtney LaFleur
Licensed Professional Counselor
Heartlight Ministries
Episode: Why Teens Stop Talking to Parents
Rory Fiek
Special guest mentioned in intro segment
Heartlight / Retreat speaker
Episode: Navigating Teen Romance
Chelsea Cameron
Chelsea Cameron (Kirk Cameron's wife)
Noted guest in retreat lineup
Episode: Navigating Teen Romance
Unnamed Teen Guest
A teenager discussing their personal experiences with family relationships and phone usage
Heartlight
Episode: Managing Your Teen's Phone
Unnamed Teen 2
Another teen sharing personal struggles with low self-worth and relationships
Episode: Teen Stories: Battling Low Self-Worth

Host

Mark Gregston
Host of Parenting Today's Teens, parenting expert with extensive practical experience and facilitation of Heartlight Ministries programs.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 478 ratings
  • Podcast is great

    I have gleaned many things from this podcast that I apply regularly to parenting. The only issue I have is that when our family looked into Heartlight for our struggling teen, we learned it was $70,000+ per year. Who can afford that??? Praise God we found another Christian ministry called Clearfork.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    CEVP1
    United Statesa year ago
  • So encouraging

    Thanks so much for the godly wisdom and encouragement you provide in this podcast. The topics, Mark’s experience working alongside teens, and hearing from the teens themselves, is so helpful as a parent. I will definitely recommend to other parents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Subtle lift
    Australiaa year ago
  • Teens and money

    Love the pod. I'm curious about how other parents instill money budgeting and allowances/chores. This is a constant contention in our relationship with our son because he's also committed to many sports obligations and fundraisers. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dunkin Do
    United Statesa year ago
  • My new favorite podcast

    My children are in their early 20s, but I still find the podcast to be helpful to me as a parent. I also find it to be helpful for me as a person and a Christian.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    noway all taken
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great advice

    I’m not a religious person, but I love this podcast!

    I have a teen boy who’s father passed away when he was 12, so went searching for some guidance and landed here. The topics are relevant and not to long. I’ve even got my boy to listen to a couple of episodes (on becoming more independent) and he was pleasantly surprised also. Having a son who doesn’t have a male role model permanently around I look for mostly male advice on parenting a boy, and this is a great one!

    Thank you gentleman.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Koakleysmummasboy
    Australia2 years ago

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Audience notes it helps with handling difficult topics like mental health, addiction, and divorce in a constructive way.
Several reviews highlight the value of teen perspectives and expert input for comprehensive guidance.
Many praise the faith-informed, hopeful approach and the balance of empathy with boundaries.
Listeners appreciate the practical, experience-based advice for real-world parenting challenges.

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Talking Points

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Knowing When Your Teen Needs Outside Help
Q: What makes Heartlight different from traditional programs?
Heartlight emphasizes ongoing relationships, family involvement, and a goal of changing the teen's heart, not just behavior; it's about restoration and equipping families to continue progress after transition home.
Knowing When Your Teen Needs Outside Help
Q: What is the litmus test for when a teen might need residential help?
If a parent feels the situation is spinning out of control and signs suggest the teen might not improve, it may be time to consider outside help; the key is whether the teen's well-being and safety could be at risk within six months.
When Your Adopted Teen Feels Unwanted
Q: What should parents do first when their adopted teen starts showing signs of strain?
Start with open, non-judgmental conversations, listen to their feelings, and try to see things from their perspective rather than assuming you already understand their experience.
I Mustache Mark a Question: Independence, Relationships and a K-Pop Obsession
Q: How do we handle the situation when our 18-year-old is off at college and we feel things collapsed after not transitioning from teaching to training?
The host recommends reaffirming training-focused guidance while strengthening the parent–child relationship, using questions to evoke responsibility and independence, and being patient as the teen faces consequences, with a note that it's never too late to guide them toward maturity.
Teen Stories: When Discipline Distances
Q: Tell me a little bit about your family, and then tell me how you were disciplined when you were 12, 13, 14 years old.
Austin describes a card-based system where misdeeds incurred multiple cards, resulting in loss of typical privileges and room confinement, but it ultimately failed to resolve behavior and caused more conflict.

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Practical, faith-aligned guidance for navigating the challenges of raising teens, with a steady emphasis on relationship-based parenting, boundaries, and ongoing dialogue. Episodes cover topics like porn exposure and technology use, mental health and mood disorders in teens, divorce and co-parenting, church and faith development, and strategies for staying connected without controlling teens. A recurring strength is pairing real-life teen stories with actionable tips for parents, often layered with clinical insight from a licensed professional on staff. Noteworthy for its long-running, experience-based approach and its readiness to discuss difficult issues with empathy, structure, and spiritual perspective, making it a resource for parents ... more

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Recent guests on Parenting Today's Teens include:

1. Ashley Gearing
2. Aaron Tippin
3. Samantha (Sam)
4. Stephen Curtis Chapman
5. Courtney LaFleur
6. Rory Fiek
7. Chelsea Cameron
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