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Parenting Today's Teens

Mark Gregstonredcircle.com

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 Professional Counselor) and on-staff counselor at Heartlight, adding professional counseling insights to the conversation. Together, Mark and Courtney provide expert tips and real-life solutions to help you build stronger relationships with your teen and navigate the complexities of today’s adolescent culture.

If you’re looking for guidance on how to connect with your teen, improve family dynamics, and raise a confident, well-adjusted teen, this podcast is for you.

For more parenting tools and expert advice, visit www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.

Parenting Today's Teens is part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information, visit www.ChristianParenting.org.

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Episodes

A Devotional from Mark

On this episode, Mark Gregston shares a devotional that will speak to you no matter what your current relationship is with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 17, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 173

Mark's Interviews with Teens

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 16, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 172

Start Doing This, Stop Doing That

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about things you should stop doing as a parent, but also things you should begin doing. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 15, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 171

Mark Answers Your Questions

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 12, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 170

3 Character Qualities to Instill in Your Teen

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about 3 character qualities to instill in your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 169

A Devotional from Mark

On this episode, Mark Gregston shares a devotional that will speak to you no matter what your current relationship is with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 10, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Mark's Interviews with Teens

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 09, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 167

Dealing with Consequences

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about something every parent has to deal with: consequences. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 08, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 166

Mark Answers Your Questions

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 05, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 165

Destructive Behaviors in Your Teen's Life

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when there are destructive behaviors in your teen’s life. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 04, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 164

A Devotional from Mark

On this episode, Mark Gregston shares a devotional that will speak to you no matter what your current relationship is with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 03, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 163

Mark's Interviews with Teens

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 02, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 162

Spiritual Prodigals

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to deal with a spiritual prodigal in your home. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 01, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 161

Mark Answers Your Questions

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 29, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Building Responsibility in Our Tweens

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to build responsibility in your tween. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 28, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 159

A Devotional from Mark

On this episode, Mark Gregston shares a devotional that will speak to you no matter what your current relationship is with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 27, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Mark's Interviews with Teens

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 26, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Speaking the Language of Your Teen

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd give their insights on how to speak the language of your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 25, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Mark Answers Your Questions

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 22, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 155

What to Do When Your Child Doesn't Want to Go to Church Anymore

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when your child doesn't want to go to church anymore. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 21, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 154

What Is Truly Valuable

On this episode, Mark Gregston talks about cherishing the truly valuable things in life. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org. Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 20, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Mark's Interviews with Teens

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 19, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 152

When You Feel Isolated and Alone

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to deal with feelings of isolation and loneliness. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 18, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 151

Mark Answers Your Questions

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 15, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 150

Giving Feedback to Our Teens

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to give good feedback to your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 14, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 149

A Devotional from Mark

On this episode, Mark Gregston shares a devotional that will speak to you no matter what your current relationship is with your teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 13, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 148

Mark's Interviews with Teens

On this episode, Mark Gregston listens to the stories of a couple of Heartlight teens. To learn more about Heartlight, visit HeartlightMinistries.org. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 12, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 147

What to Do When You Feel Tired and Defeated

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when you feel tired and defeated. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 11, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Mark Answers Your Questions

On this episode, Mark Gregston answers some of your most pressing questions. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 08, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Wake Up! Your Teen May Be Using Drugs

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the topic of your teen and drugs. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 07, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 144
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