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Nov 2022
26m 9s

Finding That "Lightbulb" Moment

MARK GREGSTON
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In many cases, teens have to hit rock bottom before they realize they have to deal with the big issues in their lives, whether it's addiction, insecurity or anything in between. In today's episode, Mark Gregston sits down with a couple of Heartlight teens who both had to accept that they needed help if they wanted to get their lives back on track. Listen in to hear their stories!  

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