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Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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.

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

Jun 12, 2026 33m

In this week's Q&A episode, Mark explores how to gradually transfer control to teens as they get older while maintaining healthy boundaries and connection. He answers listener questions on issues…

Correcting Common Communication Mistakes With Your Teen

Jun 11, 2026 26m

Do your teens feel heard … or just managed, corrected and talked at? In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur explore why listening is one of the most important skills…

The Parenting Skill That Changes Everything

Jun 10, 2026 11m

What if one simple change could transform the relationships inside your home? In this episode, Mark shares why listening may be one of the most powerful — and most overlooked — tools in parenting. In…

Teen Stories: Turning Rock Bottom into a Turning Point

Jun 09, 2026 23m

When teens spiral into destructive behaviors, it's rarely just about "bad choices." There's usually deep pain pushing them there. In this episode, Mark sits down with two Heartlight teens who share…

The Hidden Damage of Social Media Drama

Jun 08, 2026 27m

What happens when social media turns everyday teenage drama into nonstop emotional pressure? In this episode, Mark, Wayne Shepherd and Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur discuss the emotional toll…

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

Jun 05, 2026 28m

On today’s Q&A episode, Mark tackles a variety of real issues families face with teens, including anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship struggles and the pitfalls of entitlement. We'll…

What’s Standing Between You and Your Teen?

Jun 04, 2026 26m

Why do some parent-teen relationships slowly drift apart — even when both sides still care deeply? In this episode, Mark and Wayne unpack some of the biggest barriers that can damage connection with…

Why Teens Need Someone Who Will Listen

Jun 03, 2026 22m

Could one simple parenting skill completely change your relationship with your teen? In this episode, Mark shares why listening may be the most powerful way to connect with today’s adolescents. In a…

Teen Stories: Alone in a Crowd

Jun 02, 2026 25m

Sometimes, being surrounded by people isn’t enough to shake off the feeling of isolation. In this episode, Mark chats with two teens from Heartlight who know that struggle all too well. Despite their…

What Your Teen Wishes You Would Hear

Jun 01, 2026 29m

Could the biggest change in your relationship with your teen begin with simply listening better? In this episode, Mark and Wayne explore why today’s teens are desperate to feel heard, and why many…

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

May 29, 2026 34m Transcript

In today's episode, Mark addresses one of the most pressing concerns among Christian parents: what to do when teens begin to struggle with or question their faith. Many teens, especially those facing…

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

May 29, 2026 36m

In today's episode, Mark addresses one of the most pressing concerns among Christian parents: what to do when teens begin to struggle with or question their faith. Many teens, especially those facing…

Teaching, Training and Transferring Faith

May 28, 2026 27m

How do you help your teen build a faith that truly becomes their own? In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur discuss why parents must move from simply teaching faith…

When Parenting Feels Like Rejection

May 27, 2026 20m

What if your teen’s struggles are also revealing something deeper in you? In this episode, Mark shares a deeply personal devotional about rejection, failure and the lifelong journey toward…

Teen Stories: When Life Feels Too Heavy

May 26, 2026 23m

Sometimes, the pain teens carry becomes so overwhelming that they feel there’s no way out. In today’s show, we share Mark's interviews with two young women at Heartlight who both faced those darkest…

Don’t Panic When Teens Question God

May 25, 2026 26m

What should parents do when teens begin questioning faith, church or even God Himself? In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur discuss why doubt and questioning are…

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

May 22, 2026 30m

On today’s episode, Mark tackles some more real struggles parents face with their teens — from communication breakdowns and self-esteem issues to handling bad influences and tough questions about…

Why Teens Stop Talking to Parents

May 21, 2026 28m

Why do some teens shut down? And what can parents do to help them open up again? In this episode, Mark, Wayne and Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur explore why many teens stay silent out of fear,…

Raising Teens in a World Working Against Them

May 20, 2026 20m

Why does parenting teens today feel harder than ever before? In this episode, Mark shares a devotional about raising teens in a culture that often pulls them away from truth, connection and…

Teen Stories: Longing to Belong

May 19, 2026 32m

Every teen craves a sense of belonging — sometimes even more than they realize. In this episode, Mark sits down with two Heartlight residents who share how they faced isolation, family struggles,…

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Parenting Today's Teens has published 1561 episodes since June 2020, covering topics in Christianity, Education.

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Parenting Today's Teens is currently active with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 20m.

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