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Apr 2024
11m 51s

Navigating the "I Don't Want to Go to Ch...

MARK GREGSTON
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Teenagers expressing disinterest in going to church can cause loads of inner turmoil for parents — but these are conversations that can help you better understand your teen's heart. In today's show, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd address the importance of approaching the situation with understanding and openness, asking thoughtful questions to uncover the root of the reluctance. They also emphasize the need for parents to foster an environment where their teens can question and grow in their own faith and spiritual journeys. This is a great topic, so listen in!

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