Welcome back to the podcast! On today’s episode, I talk about what I have been learning in my 30s and give YOU advice too! 30 can sound intimidating especially to those who are younger but being thirty is NOT as scary as it sounds! We will dive into some topics about: Appearance and how it changes when you age. Friendship and who you want to keep in your cir ... Show More
Apr 10
When Faith Feels Like a Chore and God Feels Far... | Faith Friday ep. 11
faith Friday <3 we're talking about what to do when faith feels like a chore, you feel too busy for God and just feel far... I hope this helps you and encourages you! We read Luke 10, Mathew 6, and John 12. See you next week! Buy my book Becoming Happy and Healthy <3 If you’d l ... Show More
30m 30s
Apr 2025
I Mustache Mark a Question: Controversial Conversations
Difficult conversations with teens can be uncomfortable, but avoiding them isn’t the answer. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston encourages parents to embrace tough discussions with confidence, covering complex topics like discrimination and sensitive family dynamics. He also offer ... Show More
20m 46s
Apr 2025
I Mustache Mark a Question: Self-Esteem, Screens and Social Scenes
In this episode of "Parenting Today's Teens," Mark Gregston dives into a series of pressing questions sent in by concerned parents navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. From dealing with a son who clams up when confronted, to a young daughter making concerning choices i ... Show More
26m 12s
Apr 2025
It’s Not You: The Real Reason Adult Friendship Is So Hard & 3 Ways to Make It Easier
<p>If you’ve ever felt like making friends as an adult feels impossible, or you’ve looked around and thought, "Where did all my friends go?" – you’re not alone. </p><p>In this episode, Danielle Bayard Jackson is sharing the real reasons why female friendship can feel so complicat ... Show More
1h 31m
Feb 2025
Healing Old Wounds and Breaking Generational Cycles: Melanie Shankle & Lisa Steven
This week, we’re delighted to welcome back author and speaker Melanie Shankle. Through her reflections on overcoming a challenging childhood and breaking generational cycles of dysfunction, Melanie shares profound insights on motherhood, the power of faith, and how to turn painfu ... Show More
22m 47s
Jul 2024
Understanding the Impact of Divorce on Teens
When parents separate, kids suffer. It may seem obvious, but we often underestimate the depth of that suffering. In today’s episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd lay bare the challenges teens face, from feelings of abandonment to the struggle with self-worth, and offer practi ... Show More
16m 4s
May 2025
S2E16 The Power of Forgiveness in Marriage Part 1
<p>Friends,</p>
<p>In the next two episodes, I am on the other side of the microphone as a guest with Jean and Colin MacKenzie, hosts of the podcast, Connected Conversations with Holy Union Connect. I share my insights on misconceptions about forgiveness, the intersection of fait ... Show More
35m 37s