Parenting Today's Teens Podcast, Heartlight Ministries

Parenting Today's Teens shares hard won wisdom, biblical perspective, and practical steps for navigating adolescence with grace and truth.

Released on 12/3/2025

Parenting Today's Teens Podcast

Beyond the Smoke: A Warning About Marijuana

I Mustache Mark a Question: House Rules, Isolation and Independence

Raising Humble Teens in a Selfie World

The Power of Speaking Life Into Your Teen

Teen Stories: Secrets, Lies and the Search for Help

Why Your Teen Won’t Respond to Authority

I Mustache Mark a Question: Grief, Boundaries and Blurred Lines in Culture

Helping Teens Through Seasons of Doubt

The Mission Right Outside Your Door

Teen Stories: Longing to Be Loved

Facing Conflict Without Fear

I Mustache Mark a Question: Disrespect, Depression and Decision-Making

From Lectures to Life Lessons

Raising Grateful Teens in an Entitled World

Teen Stories: Vulnerability Isn't Weakness

Parenting With Conviction and Compassion

I Mustache Mark a Question: School Stress, Teenage Values and Communication Breakdowns

Feeling Distant From Your Teen? Start Here

The Recipe for a Strong Parent-Teen Relationship

Teen Stories: Struggling in Isolation

When Bad Behavior Points to Something Deeper

I Mustache Mark a Question: Boundaries, Broken Trust and Building Resilient Teens

Is Your Teen Leading a Double Life?

Perspective: The Parenting Tool Teens Need Most

Teen Stories: What's Behind a Brave Face

Becoming a Safe Place for Your Grandkids

I Mustache Mark a Question: Navigating Entitlement, Controversy and Growing Up

Creating a Home Where Teens Feel Safe to Be Themselves

Are You Helping Your Teen — Or Judging Them?

Teen Stories: Trying to Fit In

The Conversation Parents Can’t Avoid

I Mustache Mark a Question: Phones, Friendships and Finding Trust with Your Teen

Correcting Common Communication Mistakes With Your Teen

The Parenting Skill That Changes Everything

Teen Stories: Turning Rock Bottom into a Turning Point

The Hidden Damage of Social Media Drama

I Mustache Mark a Question: Boundaries, Loss and Letting Go

What’s Standing Between You and Your Teen?

Why Teens Need Someone Who Will Listen

Teen Stories: Alone in a Crowd

What Your Teen Wishes You Would Hear

I Mustache Mark a Question: Church Disconnection and Being an Example of Christ

Teaching, Training and Transferring Faith

Teaching, Training and Transferring Faith

When Parenting Feels Like Rejection

When Parenting Feels Like Rejection

Teen Stories: When Life Feels Too Heavy

Teen Stories: When Life Feels Too Heavy

Don’t Panic When Teens Question God

Don’t Panic When Teens Question God

I Mustache Mark a Question: Self-Esteem, Scary Shows and Communication Struggles

I Mustache Mark a Question: Self-Esteem, Scary Shows and Communication Struggles

Why Teens Stop Talking to Parents

Why Teens Stop Talking to Parents

Raising Teens in a World Working Against Them

Raising Teens in a World Working Against Them

Teen Stories: Longing to Belong

Teen Stories: Longing to Belong

Does Your Teen Need Counseling?

Does Your Teen Need Counseling?

I Mustache Mark a Question: Social Struggles, Risky Texts and Self-Expression

I Mustache Mark a Question: Social Struggles, Risky Texts and Self-Expression

Raising Financially Responsible Teens

Raising Financially Responsible Teens

The Damage of Perfectionistic Parenting

The Damage of Perfectionistic Parenting

Teen Stories: Getting a Fresh Start

Teen Stories: Getting a Fresh Start

Teen Runaways: What Parents Need to Know

Teen Runaways: What Parents Need to Know

I Mustache Mark a Question: Grief, Guardianship and Growing Up Too Soon

I Mustache Mark a Question: Grief, Guardianship and Growing Up Too Soon

How to Get Your Teen to Actually Listen

How to Get Your Teen to Actually Listen

Relationship Is Your Greatest Legacy

Relationship Is Your Greatest Legacy

Teen Stories: From Hiding Hurt to Finding Healing

Teen Stories: From Hiding Hurt to Finding Healing

When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Go to School