Every journey through the teenage years comes with some bumps in the road. In this episode, Mark welcomes two teens from Heartlight who open up about what happens when life feels overwhelming and mistakes start to pile up. From hiding pain behind risky choices to wrestling with family expectations and the fear of letting loved ones down, their stories are honest and incredibly relatable. Listen in to hear how, even after setbacks and false starts, these young women are finding their way — with a little help from second chances, family support and learning to forgive themselves.

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Cynthia Tobias and Sue Acuna advise parents on how to understand their middle schooler.
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Former teachers Sue Acuna and Cynthia Tobias explain the changes middle schoolers experience and their inner struggles. They’ll share advice for parents navigating their children’s transition to middle school. Hear advice for communicating with middle schoolers, dealing with their doubts and questions about God, and adapting as they grow.
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Ancient Israel had the scruffy hills of Gilead, and somewhere in this rugged land Elijah came to believe in a mighty Yahweh who refused to share his glory with others. He confronted Ahab and Jezebel with a surgical strike. Baal was regarded as the god of fertility, yet Baal’s veil was about to be yanked back. Jehovah has declared a drought.

Does Elijah have some encouragement for our generation? Absolutely! The story of Elijah offers us hope. Elijah shows us that one person following a living God is greater than hundreds of people praying to a lifeless one.

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What makes one child feel loved doesn't necessarily make the other child feel loved. Each one has an emotional love tank. One has a larger or smaller tank one than the other. Spend the appropriate amount of time to fill each love tank to the brim.

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You can’t serve God and money (Matthew 6:24), but you can serve God with money. Most of us don’t wake up with the intent to serve money—but it’s easy for financial pressure and financial goals to quietly shape our lives. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explains how, through Scripture, we are freed to see money, not as something to chase, but as a tool God gives us to accomplish His purposes. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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This is Session 1 of a two part conference based on Lisa Schwarz's book, There's a Super on Your Natural.

Salvation is not the finish line... it's the starting line.

In this conference, Lisa unpacks the biblical difference between the Holy Spirit in you and the Holy Spirit upon you, revealing why so many believers know who they are in Christ but still struggle to walk in His power. Through the lives of Jesus and the disciples, you'll discover that the baptism of the Holy Spirit isn't about spiritual hype or emotional experiences... it's about being empowered for your God given assignment. While salvation transforms your identity, the Holy Spirit equips you to demonstrate the Kingdom with boldness, authority, and supernatural effectiveness.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The difference between the infilling and the baptism of the Holy Spirit

• Why Jesus Himself was baptized in the Holy Spirit before beginning His ministry

• What it means to move from identity into assignment

• Why the early Church lived with supernatural expectation

• How the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary believers for extraordinary Kingdom impact

• Why you were never called to simply attend church... but to participate in the mission of Christ

Continue exploring this teaching with Lisa's book, There's a Super on Your Natural

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Porn feels closer than ever, and most parents aren't sure how to talk about it until it's already in the house. If you've been wondering how to talk to kids about pornography, Jacob Valk of Into the Light Ministries joins Dave and Ann Wilson for a real conversation about preparing your kids before the internet gets there first. He'll help you tackle the awkward conversations, hidden fears, and real questions you're carrying as a parent. If you're wondering how to protect your kids without leading with panic or shame, this conversation meets you where you live.

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• Also find "Parenting and Pornography Masterclass"

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