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A 20% nationwide drop in murder. Thousands of missing kids found. Tens of thousands of Texas families rushing to school choice on day one. If you’re tired of doomscrolling, we’ve got a stack of stories that point to something different: when leaders restrain evil, protect families, and tell the truth out loud, the results show up in the numbers and in the culture.

We start with new FBI data and what it says about law enforcement priorities, public safety, gangs, fentanyl seizures, and the renewed pursuit of child predators. From there, we shift to an unexpected cultural signal: the Melania documentary hitting number one on Amazon Prime in the US and worldwide. We talk about what the film reportedly highlights, why the media attention feels lopsided, and why viewers’ choices can quietly undermine propaganda.

Next we get practical with education policy and the Texas school choice rollout, including the scale of the program, who applies, and why competition tends to raise academic outcomes while lowering costs. We also cover a tense international story involving the Iranian women’s soccer team threatened for refusing to sing Iran’s anthem, plus the push for asylum protections in Australia. We close with the National Prayer Breakfast, the America Praise Initiative, and the May 17 prayer gathering on the National Mall as part of the 250th anniversary.

If you care about faith and culture, FBI crime statistics, school choice in Texas, and how prayer shows up in public life, this conversation ties it together. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs some good news, and leave a review with the story that mattered most to you.

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Air Date: Friday, March 20, 2026

Whether grace shows up as a drip or a downpour can depend on us—not because we earn it, but because we sometimes choke off the flow. Dr. Tony Evans talks about removing the blockages and allowing grace to move freely.

Knowing what’s right but failing to act on it—especially in love and listening—is more than a mistake; it’s sin.

When faith and prayer join hands even in impossible circumstances, the message of Jesus keeps moving forward.

In today's Q&A episode, Mark tackles some more tough questions submitted by listeners about raising teens and young adults. From dealing with a disrespectful 19-year-old living at home, to concerns about a grandson's lack of motivation, to navigating the complexities of drug use and family dynamics, Mark offers practical advice rooted in years of experience. He addresses the importance of launching teens into independence, building healthy grandparent relationships, and finding balance between authoritative and lenient parenting styles. He encourages parents and grandparents to prioritize strong relationships, communicate effectively and aim for growth — for their kids and themselves.

Have a question for Mark? We'd love to hear it! Go to markgregston.com to submit your parenting questions. 

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.