# mark gregston (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mark gregston. Page: Feed: --- ## [I Mustache Mark a Question: Video Games, Tattoos and Troubled Teens](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-21 · Parenting Today's Teens_ In today's Q&A episode, Mark tackles topics like handling teens who are hooked on video games, managing tech boundaries when consequences have been lacking and helping kids who are losing motivation. Mark also discusses how to deal with the interim period when teens are almost adults — like when a daughter wants to get a tattoo as soon as she turns 18 — and how parents can navigate their mixed… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0cd3af85-9f8c-466a-b197-e56af5623459.mp3) ## [How Your Imperfections Can Help Your Teen](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-20 · Parenting Today's Teens_ Do your teens think they have to be perfect ... or do they know it's safe to make mistakes at home? Mark and Wayne discuss why striving for a "perfect family" can unintentionally create pressure, fear and distance. Mark shares how embracing your own imperfections can strengthen relationships, encourage honest conversations and give your teen hope that mistakes don't define them. He also explains… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a586c79c-5bee-4ee3-af77-c769beb95e68.mp3) ## [When You Feel Like Giving Up on Your Teen](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-19 · Parenting Today's Teens_ When your teen is struggling, it's easy to wonder if anything you're doing is making a difference. In this episode, Mark offers a heartfelt devotional for parents who feel exhausted, discouraged or uncertain about the future. Drawing from decades of walking alongside families in crisis, Mark reminds listeners that difficult seasons don't last forever, and faithful, intentional parenting is never… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c8dc3461-371a-4d92-8291-41380aaf644a.mp3) ## [Teen Stories: When It Feels Like No One Gets You](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-18 · Parenting Today's Teens_ When you feel misunderstood at home and overwhelmed by the pressures of life, it's hard not to sink into despair ... but someone lending a listening ear can make all the difference. In this episode, Mark sits down with two Heartlight teens who open up about drifting apart from family, battling anxiety and getting caught up in comparisons that left them feeling not quite “enough.” They talk… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2ad379a2-7e4b-4c5e-be8f-803933c13fb4.mp3) ## [Cell Phones and Teens: Where Do You Draw the Line?](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-17 · Parenting Today's Teens_ When is the right time to give your child a cell phone? And how can you help them use it wisely? Mark and Wayne discuss practical strategies for preparing kids to navigate today's digital world with wisdom and discernment. Mark explains why training is more important than simply restricting, how healthy boundaries should evolve as children mature and why parents should focus on building internal… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/060a074e-e9fc-468b-9fc2-d99f0856650e.mp3) ## [I Mustache Mark a Question: Divorce, Digital Dangers and Difficult Kids](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-14 · Parenting Today's Teens_ In this week's Q&A episode, Mark tackles topics like guiding a 16-year-old boy struggling with pornography, supporting a daughter diagnosed with depression and mood disorders after divorce, and responding when kids face unkindness at school. Mark also addresses what to do when your teen would rather play video games than connect with family. With a focus on building authentic relationships and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b2576cbb-a9df-44a7-8f49-206be17dbebb.mp3) ## [When Church Feels Like a Chore](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-13 · Parenting Today's Teens_ What should you do when your teen no longer wants to go to church? Mark and Wayne explore why many teenagers begin losing interest in church during adolescence, and why that doesn't necessarily mean they're walking away from Christ. Mark encourages parents to distinguish between a crisis of faith and a season of spiritual growth, offering practical wisdom on fostering meaningful conversations,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bf1c4535-2a54-40fc-81a9-81ad7bef3afb.mp3) ## [What Will Your Children Remember?](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-12 · Parenting Today's Teens_ Years from now, what will your children remember most about you? Mark reflects on the legacy parents leave behind — not through money or possessions, but through meaningful experiences and intentional relationships. Sharing personal stories about family, gratitude and his own father, Mark encourages parents to invest in memories that shape hearts long after childhood ends. He offers practical… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f212bba5-1b01-4f04-9c4a-dd8a0647e5a2.mp3) ## [Teen Stories: Learning to Love Who You Are](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-11 · Parenting Today's Teens_ For a lot of teens, the pressure to fit in can make them forget who they really are — and sometimes even push them toward choices they regret. In today’s episode, Mark talks with two young men at Heartlight who know what it’s like to struggle with rejection, wrestle with guilt and question their self-worth. They share how chasing acceptance from others led them down difficult paths, and how their… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d2b1e63f-955d-4dfa-be2f-8dc0a00b475e.mp3) ## [Protecting Teens Without Controlling Them](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-10 · Parenting Today's Teens_ Why do teens take risks they know could hurt them — and how should parents respond? In this episode, Mark and Wayne discuss the motivations behind dangerous teen behavior, from reckless decisions to substance use and other high-risk activities. Mark shares practical guidance for setting healthy boundaries, enforcing meaningful consequences and staying relational while addressing harmful choices.… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/89d62590-cff4-4397-a04d-528ba5547c82.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HSmkuX69W5CT) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [I Mustache Mark a Question: Substance Use, Anger and Restoring Respect](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-07 · Parenting Today's Teens_ In today's episode, Mark tackles some tough questions sent in by a family raising a teen with complex behavioral and emotional struggles. Diving into these real-life challenges, Mark shares how to navigate risky behavior, set boundaries that actually work and find consequences that motivate change. He also addresses how to handle vulgarity and threats at home, when to seek new counseling options… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f76559cd-c8b8-40b4-abf7-ff1e6d3fbd51.mp3) ## [Understanding Your Teen's Inner Conflict](https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens) _2026-08-06 · Parenting Today's Teens_ Why does your teen seem like one person at home and another at school? Mark and Wayne explore the inner conflict many adolescents experience as they try to reconcile the values they've been taught with the pressures of today's culture. Mark explains why this tension is a normal part of growing up, how parents can avoid pushing their teens away with shame or criticism, and why walking alongside… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b9964339-87f4-49c0-b6b6-edf56c3e5719.mp3)