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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

Aug 04, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 293

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

Aug 03, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 292

Dealing with Your Teen and Drugs

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

Aug 02, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 291

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

Jul 30, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 290

Raising Independent Teens

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

Jul 29, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 289

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

Jul 28, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 288

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

Jul 27, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 287

How to Argue Effectively with Your Teen

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd give parents 7 ways to argue effectively 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

Jul 26, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 286

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

Jul 23, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 285

When God Interrupts Your Life with Your Teenager

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when God interrupts your life 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

Jul 22, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 284

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

Jul 21, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 283

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

Jul 20, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 282

Our Teen's Overexposure to Everything

On today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about our teen's overexposure to everything. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 19, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 281

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

Jul 16, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 280

Your Teen's Search for Love and Value

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

Jul 15, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 279

What Do Our Teens Really Want? (Part 2)

On this episode, Mark Gregston continues his talk about how to give our teens what they want, but also what they really need. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org. Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 14, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 278

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

Jul 13, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 277

When Things Fall Apart at Home

On today’s episode, Mark Gregston is joined by Wayne Shepherd to talk about the role grandparents can play in helping to parent a teen. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 12, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 276

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

Jul 09, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 275

How to Talk to Your Teen

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd tackle the issue of how to talk 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

Jul 08, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 274

What Do Our Teens Really Want? (Part 1)

On this episode, Mark Gregston talks about how to give our teens what they want, but also what they really need. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org. Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 07, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 273

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

Jul 06, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 272

Depression and Anxiety in Your Teen

On today’s episode, Mark Gregston is joined by Wayne Shepherd to talk about how to best deal with depression and anxiety 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

Jul 05, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 271

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

Jul 02, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 270

Getting to the Root of Your Teen's Issues

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about getting to the root of your teen’s issues. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 01, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 269

What Motivates Your Child's Behavior (Part 3)

On this episode, Mark Gregston concludes his 3-part series on what motivates your child’s behavior. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org. Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 30, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 268

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

Jun 29, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 267

When Teens Shut Down

On today’s episode, Mark Gregston is joined by Wayne Shepherd to talk about what to do when your teen shuts down. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 28, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 266

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

Jun 25, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 265

Help! My Kid's Friends Are Bad News

On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd ask the question, “what if your kid’s friends are bad news?” To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Stride K12: https://K12.com/TEENS Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 24, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 264
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