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How to Help Young Adolescents - Young Teenagers

How to Support Younger Adolescents | Ep. 187

by | March 24, 2026 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Podcast | 0 Comments

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Why do young adolescents suddenly seem older? Digital exposure, social pressure, & rising expectations are reshaping childhood. Learn what you can do about it.

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Understanding the Teenage Brain | Ep 186

Understanding the Teenage Brain | Ep. 186

by | October 28, 2025 | Mental Health, Podcast | 1 Comment

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Teen brains aren’t broken — they’re under construction. Learn why mood swings and risky choices make sense and get practical ways to support healthy growth.

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How to Read the Bible with Teens | Ep. 185

How to Read the Bible with Teens | Ep. 185

by | October 21, 2025 | Personal Development, Podcast | 0 Comments

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Help teens see the Bible as more than rules or history. Explore ways to make Scripture real, relevant, and life-giving in their everyday lives.

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Ep. 17: BFFs & Explicit Music

Ep. 17: BFFs & Explicit Music

Jul 27, 2021

Don’t miss the conversation on BFFs and why BFFs and other friendships might be a survival skill for adolescence. This episode also explores the effect of explicit lyrics and how you can help.

Ep. 16: Role Models & Drug Slang

Ep. 16: Role Models & Drug Slang

Jul 20, 2021

What makes a positive or negative role model? Chris and Karlie discuss what influences teens most and they tackle drug slang for the most common drugs.

Ep. 14: Independence & “Likes”

Ep. 14: Independence & “Likes”

Jul 6, 2021

Chris & Karlie get real on the reasons behind the most common difficulties between adults & teens. They also explore “likes” and teens’ mental health .

Ep. 13: Teen Driving & YouTube

Ep. 13: Teen Driving & YouTube

Jun 29, 2021

Chris and Karlie dive into driving and Gen Z. They also take a closer look at the darker side of YouTube and how it’s probably affecting you and your teen.