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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Dr. Beth Robinson Talks Teen Sexuality
Author Dr. Beth Robinson sounds a call to parents, schools and churches to shatter the silence and start having healthy conversations about sexuality with children and teenagers.
Kathryn Everest & Students Talk Bullying
Chris and Karlie are joined by Fort Worth ISD’s Director of Guidance and Counseling, Kathryn Everest, and several students to talk about bullying and ways to create a better environment on school campuses.
Suicide (Pt. 2) with Lezlie Culver
Lezlie Culver talks about “postvention” and how to support families who have lost a loved one to suicide and teenagers who have attempted suicide.
Teenage Suicide (Pt. 1) with Dr. Becky Taylor
Dr. Becky Taylor discusses risk factors and teenage suicide prevention. She shares how to support, confront and encourage teens who are thinking of suicide.
Mark Matlock Talks The Importance of Youth Ministry
This episode, Chris and Karlie are joined by youth ministry expert, author, and national speaker, Mark Matlock to discuss the importance of youth ministry.
Dr. Mark DeYoung Talks Anxiety
How can help teenagers who deal with anxiety? Dr. Mark DeYoung sheds light on a topic that can be easily misunderstood.
Ryan Young Talks Student Athletes
Chris and Karlie are joined by former NFL player, Ryan Young, to talk about how to raise, coach and develop successful student athletes.
Carrie Gurley Talks Dating Violence
Carrie Gurley defines dating violence and gives tips for how we can become more educated and better prepared to walk teenagers through difficult relationships.
Don’t Panic about Grief with Beverly Ross
Grief comes in many different forms, but there is a way to bring hope and encouragement to difficult circumstances. Don’t panic about grief, you’ve got this!
Don’t Panic about a Bad Story with Dr. Michael Arnold
Story-telling is a powerful tool. Dr. Michael Arnold discusses Narrative Therapy and how stories start conversations and deepen relationships with teenagers.