Why do some parent-teen relationships slowly drift apart — even when both sides still care deeply? In this episode, Mark and Wayne unpack some of the biggest barriers that can damage connection with teens, including misunderstanding, overly strict rules, constant correction, unrealistic expectations and discipline without relationship. You’ll also hear Andrew’s story of anger, isolation, drug use and how finally understanding his father’s perspective began restoring their relationship. If you’ve felt stuck, frustrated or unsure how to reconnect, this conversation is for you.

Arguments with your teen are rarely as simple as they seem on the surface. Find five truths behind arguing with a teen and practical advice on how to successfully engage in conflict at bit.ly/five-truths-behind-arguing-with-a-teen

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The new birth is one of the greatest miracles God performs in a human life. This episode explores how the Holy Spirit and the Word of God work together to transform a person from the inside out. Discover why being born again is essential for every believer and how its effects are both invisible and undeniable.

The Jeremiah Study Bible will help you discover what the Word of God says, what it means, and what it means to YOU with the Jeremiah Study Bible. Complete with notes and articles from Dr. David Jeremiah's decades of study, the Jeremiah Study Bible will deepen your understanding of every aspect of the Bible's life-changing message. Get your copy of The Jeremiah Study Bible at DavidJeremiahPodcast.org.

Kristen Rusch, Ashley Durand, and Dr. Jenny Coffey share their insight on finding hope through the struggles of motherhood. They touched on subjects such as depression, meltdowns, comparison, and being rooted in their identity in Christ.

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When your life is stripped bare, what do you have left to hold on to? Matthew 5 reveals that the truly blessed ones are often the world's losers. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller reveals why the valley is where we find more of God and the truly blessed life. When we're vilified for doing what's right, Jesus promises to stand with us. 

This is part two of the sermon, "The Blessed Ones (Part 2)."

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01:25 – Mountaintops vs. Valleys: Why we find more of God in our desperation.
07:12 – The Homing Beacon: Why hungering for righteousness is where to start.
11:45 – Worldly Shock Absorbers: What it takes to be a peacemaker.
15:30 – The Ultimate Inner Circle: How the pure in heart see the face of God.
17:15 – Canceled for Christ: When you face the rejection of men.
19:41 – Durable Identity: Why losing your earthly kingdom is an invitation.

Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. 

Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. 

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What does it really mean to be called a child of God? For God's children, there is no condemnation. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer celebrates our complete pardon and identity in Christ. Being in Christ means that we're in a world of safety, security, and certainty.

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Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren. 

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What things would make the top five of your “most common idols” list? Would that top five include security? Since when is security a bad thing? We’ll explore these questions in this study.

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Salvation is much more than God forgiving our sins. For all who have believed in Christ, we become heirs to God's kingdom. In this message from Romans 8, Pastor Lutzer shows how the Spirit leads us, helping us in our struggle with sin and assurance. Let's learn how the Bible describes the riches and blessings that belong to God's children.

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Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. 

Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren. 

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Jesus didn’t wait for the hurting to find Him … He went to them.  Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe challenges us to see the people around us the way God sees them … harassed, helpless, and worth everything.  This is the kind of compassion that built the early church … and it’s the same compassion that can move through you today. Listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe.

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