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May 6

12m 16s

Identity and Body Image

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With the rise of social media, it's easy for teens today to feel insecure about their body image. Danny talks with John about how his daughter struggled with this very thing as a teenager. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Jodie Berndt about helping your teen son or daughter find their identity in Christ, not in how they look.

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