Teen Life Podcast
We research teen culture so you can focus on connection.
Build a better relationship with the teens in your life by gaining insider knowledge into what teens are experiencing in school, on social media, and with their friends. We talk about the latest trends, new apps, teen terms, and better ways to connect.
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Restorative Practices with Sarah Sampson
Special guest Sarah Sampson shares about belonging circles and sentence stems as tools for having difficult conversations around race and privilege.
Education and Race with Dr. Jackson
Intervention counselor, Dr. Tishara Jackson shares how race impacts the education system, how to start (and have) race conversations, and how we can educate ourselves.
5 Areas of Focus for Social Distancing
Chris and Karlie discuss 5 areas of focus that can improve all areas of your life- especially when social-distancing.
Average Teenage Behavior or Warning Sign?
How do you know what is normal teenage behavior or a red flag that should cause concern? Adolescents are constantly changing and it is difficult to know when to ask questions and how to recognize warning signs.
Searching for Strengths and Solutions
With a quick intro to Solution-Focused Therapy, Chris and Karlie discuss the importance of helping teenagers find practical solutions while also pointing out the strengths and resources they already possess.
The Enneagram & Teens with Beth McCord (part 2)
Learn more characteristics of each Enneagram type and then dive into how you can use the Enneagram to reach teenagers, especially in the context of parenting.
The Enneagram & Teens with Beth McCord (part 1)
We are excited to have Enneagram coach and expert, Beth McCord join the Teen Life Podcast! In part one of this interview, we start discussing characteristics of each Enneagram type. Beth does an incredible job of introducing the numbers of the Enneagram, especially if this is your first time to hear about each type. In this episode, Beth with cover the Enneagram numbers 1-6 by discussing things like core desires, core fears, weaknesses, and what each number longs to hear. With her Biblical perspective on the Enneagram, Beth is full of wisdom and passion as she helps others explore the Enneagram. Let’s start diving into the numbers on the Enneagram as we seek to better understand the Enneagram for teens!
The Enneagram & Teens with Casey McCollum (part 2)
A continuation of the interview with Casey McCollum, learn more about the Enneagram for teens and parents, including spiritual disciplines for each type.
The Enneagram & Teens with Casey McCollum (part 1)
Get an intro to the Enneagram for teens and adults. Learn how it can help you be your best self so you can be more effective as you help teens!
13 Reasons Why: The Role of Adults
In this final episode of the Teen Life Podcast’s series on the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why, the Teen Life staff is talking about the role of adults in teenagers’ lives.