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Have you ever wondered why the parenting strategies that worked so well when your children were younger suddenly seem ineffective? You're not alone. In this episode, Mark explores how today's rapidly changing culture is influencing adolescents and creating new challenges for families. He explains why parents must adapt their approach as children mature, balancing appropriate boundaries with greater independence while providing a safe haven from the pressures teens face every day. He also challenges parents to reconsider their priorities, embrace their teen's perspective and bridge the growing gap between generations. Tune in to discover why staying connected to your teen's heart matters more than ever.
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War veteran Chad Robichaux uses a story of nearly being captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan to make an important point: when we are at a critical juncture in our life, we need to recognize that fact and then make a move. He calls it being “on the X.” Chad goes on to share how he almost committed suicide while suffering PTSD, and encourages his audience to fight against suicidal thoughts. He concludes by describing how a mission to save his Afghan interpreter turned into a huge evacuation of anyone targeted by the Taliban after American forces left Afghanistan.
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Healing Begins Here - Trauma has a way of lingering – not just in memory, but in the body, in patterns of thought, and sometimes even in the way we relate to God. And yet, what has shaped you does not have to define you.
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What stops you from telling others about Jesus? Is it the fear of rejection, or just a busy distraction? Discover how the Holy Spirit can empower you with explosive courage. Learn how to step out of your comfort zone, ask spiritual questions, and experience the thrill of bringing someone to Christ.
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How big is God in your everyday life? Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe launches a new series called Your God Is Too Small. Turning to Judges chapter 6, we’ll see how Israel’s cycle of rebellion and rescue reveals a God who meets us in the middle of the messes we’ve made ... and who hears our earnest cry for a second chance. Get a bigger view of God ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe.
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Your grown kid's coming home for Christmas. You're already rehearsing what not to say. What happens when their choices clash with your convictions under your own roof? Author Jim Burns and family expert Ron Deal get practical about parenting adult children—navigating house rules, holiday landmines, and the fear that one wrong move could push your kid further away. Join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today.
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Most of us have chased down a road we knew we shouldn't take. Naomi wants a good thing for Ruth, but her plan to get it is a risky shortcut. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows the danger of shortcuts to God's promises. Discover why the shortcut to a good thing can cost us more than we think.
This is part two of the sermon, "Manipulating Grace."
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02:51 – A Mother-in-Law's Advice: Ruth is the daughter here.
05:29 – The Plan's Problem: Perfume, timing, and real danger.
08:08 – Nowhere Lower to Fall: The social risk Ruth faces.
10:47 – The Saul Warning: 1 Samuel 13 and forcing God's hand.
13:26 – Trust and Obey: Following God in the now.
16:10 – A Bad Plan, or More: What's really going on with Naomi.
18:34 – When Obedience Seems to Fail: Trusting when the plan stalls.
19:26 – Why the Corner-Cutters Win: When wrong ways seem to prosper.
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