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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

May 12, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 233

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

May 11, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 232

What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive into the topic of what teens wish their parents knew. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 10, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 231

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

May 07, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 230

Releasing Tension in Your Home

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about ways to release tension 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

May 06, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 229

The Importance of Pain in our Child's Life

On this episode, Mark Gregston shares a devotional about the importance of pain in our child’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

May 05, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 228

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

May 04, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 227

Getting a New Perspective on Conflict

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about how to gain a new perspective on conflict 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

May 03, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 226

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

Apr 30, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 225

The Practicality of Abstinence

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

Apr 29, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 224

A Parent's Greatest Challenge

On this episode, Mark Gregston shares a devotional about a parent's greatest challenge. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 28, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 223

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

Apr 27, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 222

Your Teen, Drugs and Alcohol

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

Apr 26, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 221

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

Apr 23, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 220

Controlling Guys in the Life of Your Teen Daughter

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do with controlling guys in the life of your teenage daughter. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 22, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 219

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

Apr 21, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 218

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

Apr 20, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 217

Ways to Connect With Your Teen

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about different ways to connect 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

Apr 19, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 216

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

Apr 16, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 215

When Silence Builds Walls

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when silence builds walls 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

Apr 15, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 214

Over-Responsible Parents, Irresponsible Kids

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

Apr 14, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 213

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

Apr 13, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 212

Confronting Teen Mistakes

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

Apr 12, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 211

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

Apr 09, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 210

Finding Your Dream Home

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore different ways of building your dream home with your family. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 08, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 209

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

Apr 07, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 208

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

Apr 06, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 207

When Your Teen Isn’t Telling You the Truth

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when your teen isn't telling you the truth. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Apr 05, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 206

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

Apr 02, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 205

Failure to Launch: What to Do When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Do Anything

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

Apr 01, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 204
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