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Your sweet kid turned into a teenager—and apparently you’re embarrassing now. How do you stay close without clinging, set limits without making every conversation a lecture, and keep fear from running the show? Melissa Kruger, author of Parenting with Hope, gets real about how to parent a teenager when the stakes feel higher, the eye rolls get stronger, and you desperately want to get this right.

Show Notes and Resources


Learn more about Melissa Kruger on her website.
Get Melissa's book, Parenting with Hope, and her other book on our shop.
Read and watch Josh McDowell speak about "rules without relationships".
Find more resources on parenting teens.
Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
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Your sweet kid turned into a teenager&mdash;and apparently you&rsquo;re embarrassing now. How do you stay close without clinging, set limits without making every conversation a lecture, and keep fear from running the show? Melissa Kruger, author of Parenting with Hope, gets real about how to parent a teenager when the stakes feel higher, the eye rolls get stronger, and you desperately want to get this right.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>
Learn more about Melissa Kruger <a href="https://melissabkruger.com/">on her website.</a>
</li>
<li>Get Melissa's book, <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/?s=Melissa+Kruger&amp;post_type=product">Parenting with Hope</a>, and her other book on our shop.</li>
<li>Read and watch <a href="josh.org/ddl-video/rules-without-relationships-lead-to-rebellion/">Josh McDowell speak about "rules without relationships".</a></li>
<li>Find <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/parenting/teens/">more resources</a> on parenting teens.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<ul>
<li>Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at <a href="https://CSBible.com">CSBible.com</a>.</li>
<li>Follow us on all social platforms: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/familylifeministry">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/familylife.today/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzse1nmlqbLhDx5FpGVDgLmxy1rmQBau">YouTube</a></li>
<li>Find resources from our podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
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FamilyLife Today® is a weekday podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.

FamilyLife Today®

FamilyLife Today is an award-winning podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most. Hosted by Dave and Ann Wilson, new episodes air every Tuesday and Thursday.

FamilyLife Today is an award-winning podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most. Hosted by Dave and Ann Wilson, new episodes air every Tuesday and Thursday.

On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Melissa Kruger about how to parent a teenager without letting fear take over—and how to stay connected when your kid pulls away.

How to Parent a Teenager: Melissa Kruger

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You’ve got a dream. You’ve also got bills, responsibilities, loved ones eager to offer opinions, and that nagging question: Is this big idea for my future actually from God … or am I nuts? Saxophonist Emmanuel Garilus and his wife, Loreen, get real about finding your God-given purpose when the sensible path doesn’t feel like the faithful one. How do you weigh calling, risk, hard work, and marriage—and know when a dream is worth chasing?

Show Notes and Resources


Emmanuel Garilus’s Apollo Theater performance. Find the video on Emmanuel Garilus’s Instagram.
Visit FamilyLife Today.
Become a FamilyLife Partner.
Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 4:18 and Colossians 3:23.
Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
Download FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

You&rsquo;ve got a dream. You&rsquo;ve also got bills, responsibilities, loved ones eager to offer opinions, and that nagging question: Is this big idea for my future actually from God &hellip; or am I nuts? Saxophonist Emmanuel Garilus and his wife, Loreen, get real about finding your God-given purpose when the sensible path doesn&rsquo;t feel like the faithful one. How do you weigh calling, risk, hard work, and marriage&mdash;and know when a dream is worth chasing?
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>
Emmanuel Garilus&rsquo;s Apollo Theater performance. Find the video on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmanuelgarilus/">Emmanuel Garilus&rsquo;s Instagram</a>.
</li>
<li>Visit <a href="familylifetoday.com">FamilyLife Today</a>.</li>
<li>Become a FamilyLife Partner.</li>
<li>Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 4:18 and Colossians 3:23.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<ul>
<li>Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at <a href="https://CSBible.com">CSBible.com</a>.</li>
<li>Follow us on all social platforms: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/familylifeministry">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/familylife.today/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzse1nmlqbLhDx5FpGVDgLmxy1rmQBau">YouTube</a></li>
<li>Find resources from our podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li>Download <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>

On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Emmanuel and Loreen Garilus about finding your God-given purpose amid dreams, risk, work, and real life.

Finding Your God-Given Purpose: Is This God—or Am I Nuts?: Loreen and Emmanuel Garilus

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You love each other. You love Jesus. So why is communication already this hard? Newlyweds Loreen and Emmanuel Garilus get refreshingly real about communication for newlyweds—mismatched expectations, conflict, family backgrounds, and those “Couldn’t you just text me?” moments. How do you learn to understand your spouse without making your way the right way—or letting little frustrations quietly become big ones?

Show Notes and Resources
Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
Download FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

You love each other. You love Jesus. So why is communication already this hard? Newlyweds Loreen and Emmanuel Garilus get refreshingly real about communication for newlyweds&mdash;mismatched expectations, conflict, family backgrounds, and those &ldquo;Couldn&rsquo;t you just text me?&rdquo; moments. How do you learn to understand your spouse without making your way the right way&mdash;or letting little frustrations quietly become big ones?
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://CSBible.com">CSBible.com</a>.</li>
<li>Follow us on all social platforms: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/familylifeministry">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/familylife.today/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzse1nmlqbLhDx5FpGVDgLmxy1rmQBau">YouTube</a></li>
<li>Find resources from our podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li>Download <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>

On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Loreen and Emmanuel Garilus about communication for newlyweds—conflict, expectations, and everyday differences.

Communication for Newlyweds: So…We’re Really Different, Huh?: Loreen and Emmanuel Garilus

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You know you should listen. Instead, you get louder. Or colder. Or suddenly walking away sounds very reasonable. So how do you control your emotions when your brain and body have already hit DEFCON 1? Ron and Nan Deal, authors of The Mindful Marriage, join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to unpack what’s beneath those knee-jerk reactions—and how real change manages when your spouse says that thing again and your better judgment has fled the building.

Show Notes and Resources


Find The Mindful Marriage by Ron and Nan Deal on our shop.


Also get Vertical Marriage by Dave and Ann Wilson


Find information on The Worship Initiative at  theworshipinitiative.com


Come to a Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaways by visiting weekendtoremember.com
Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
Download FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

You know you should listen. Instead, you get louder. Or colder. Or suddenly walking away sounds very reasonable. So how do you control your emotions when your brain and body have already hit DEFCON 1? Ron and Nan Deal, authors of The Mindful Marriage, join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to unpack what&rsquo;s beneath those knee-jerk reactions&mdash;and how real change manages when your spouse says that thing again and your better judgment has fled the building.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>
Find <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-mindful-marriage/">The Mindful Marriage</a> by Ron and Nan Deal on our shop.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product/vertical-marriage-the-one-secret-that-will-change-your-marriage-2/">Also get Vertical Marriage by Dave and Ann Wilson</a>
</li>
<li>
Find information on The Worship Initiative at &nbsp;<a href="https://www.theworshipinitiative.com/">theworshipinitiative.com</a>
</li>
<li>
Come to a Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaways by visiting <a href="https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/">weekendtoremember.com</a>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<ul>
<li>Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at <a href="https://CSBible.com">CSBible.com</a>.</li>
<li>Follow us on all social platforms: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/familylifeministry">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/familylife.today/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzse1nmlqbLhDx5FpGVDgLmxy1rmQBau">YouTube</a></li>
<li>Find resources from our podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li>Download <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>

How do you control your emotions when you’re already triggered? Ron and Nan Deal join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to tackle the gap between knowing better and doing better.

How to Parent a Teenager: Melissa Kruger

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