Teens are wrestling with questions about dating, friendship, emotions, church and God. How do you have conversations with them that are clear and helpful and won’t push them away? Father and son Tim and Mark Shoemaker will help guide parents one conversation at a time. Hear the practical help on Chris Fabry Live.

Featured resources:
What to Say and How to Say it to Your Teen by Tim and Mark Shoemaker
72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker

May thank you gift:
Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms by Jon Gauger

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Teens are wrestling with questions about dating, friendship, emotions, church and God. How do you have conversations with them that are clear and helpful and won&rsquo;t push them away? Father and son Tim and Mark Shoemaker will help guide parents one conversation at a time. Hear the practical help on Chris Fabry Live.
Featured resources: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Say-Your-Teen-Conversations/dp/0800747194" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What to Say and How to Say it to Your Teen by Tim and Mark Shoemaker</a> <a href="https://www.moodypublishers.com/72-questions-and-answers-about-life-and-becoming-the-man-god-designed-you-to-be?srsltid=AfmBOorSizz--oe7PrKxvWRoeSqGHt4XRvMJOI3eFy1EkzZjlUFEWfYO">72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker</a>
May thank you gift: <a title="Thank you gift" href="https://give.moodyradio.org/cfl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms&nbsp;by Jon Gauger</a>
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Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CST.

Experience one of Christian radio&rsquo;s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life&rsquo;s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you&rsquo;ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2&ndash;3 PM CST.

Chris Fabry Live

Experience one of Christian radio’s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life’s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2–3 PM CST.

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Experience one of Christian radio&rsquo;s most captivating voices on Chris Fabry Live. A master storyteller with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom, Chris delivers authentic and thought-provoking conversations that help you navigate life&rsquo;s challenges with faith and confidence. Through engaging interviews and relatable insights, you&rsquo;ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and inspired to live out your faith. Tune in to Chris Fabry Live weekdays from 2&ndash;3 PM CST.
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What to Say and How to Say it to Your Teen

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