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Age may slow the body, but as Moses shows us, strength of spirit and clarity of vision can remain vibrant even at 120.
What do you do when you and another Jesus follower completely disagree—about politics, theology, or how to live out your faith?
In this episode, Mark shares a personal devotional about the impact of loss on teens and families. Drawing from personal stories and experiences at Heartlight, Mark explains how loss shapes behavior and emotional responses in both kids and parents. He highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing these losses — whether obvious or hidden — in order to foster healing and deepen relationships. Listen now and be encouraged to break generational patterns, address emotional wounds together, and embrace the journey toward hope and wholeness.
Depression is just one of the signs that your child may be struggling with a loss. Read insights from Mark on teen depression here: parentingtodaysteens.org/articles/teens-depression-and-its-consequences
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.
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Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.
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If your father’s absence, distance, or flaws left a mark, it can echo in your trust, faith, and sense of worth. In He Calls Me Daughter, Rick Altizer explores father wounds and the gospel hope of a perfect Heavenly Father. Through transparent stories, Christ-centered healing, and practical insights, this film offers women—and men—a path to freedom, identity, and relational restoration with God and others.
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