Parenting Teens with Conviction and Compassion

In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the importance of being intentional in your parenting — as you prepare your child for the future, while staying true to your values and convictions. Mark highlights how parents can unintentionally compromise their beliefs and offers guidance on choosing compassion and understanding. Together, Mark and Wayne remind us that, as children of the King, we have His wisdom to share with the next generation.Is your teen struggling? See if Heartlight Ministries can help your family by visiting heartlightministries.org to learn more about our residential ministry for teens. Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acornsearly.com/teensPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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