Melissa Kruger - Parenting Teens with Hope

Parenting teens can be tough, but it doesn't have to be hopeless. Gospel Coalition's Mellissa B. Kruger shares the common pitfalls parents fall into, how to avoid them, and how to raise teens who will live for Jesus. Melissa's new book is Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 2:38 What will always stay the same with teens 4:25 How to help our kids be on board about being a follower of Christ 10:20 How to turn your child’s relationships into blessings 12:08 Wait, we can all be idolaters??!! 14:49 Recognizing when a good thing may be turning into an idol 21:58 How can we overcome the fear of missing out for our children 26:14 Understanding that as our kids grow, we also have to shift in our parenting mindset Melissa B. Kruger serves as Vice President of Discipleship Programming at the Gospel Coalition. She speaks at conferences across the country. She and her husband Michael have three young adult children. Find out more about Melissa and her book Parenting with Hope on her website: https://melissabkruger.com/ Read Melissa's articles on the Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/ Watch the sessions from the Parents Rising Conference on demand - purchase access for $35 here: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome

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This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married more than 21 years and have three children. Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.