You ask your teen to do a simple favor. But instead of doing it, he or she gives you the eyeroll! Many of us have dealt with that! John and Danny bring up some of the challenges parents deal with in letting go when their kids reach the teen years. Also, Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jim Daly discuss how to give your teen appropriate kinds of freedom.



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Should I Tell My Teen What to Do?

The current generation is facing many challenges through social media, shows and peer pressure. The world is constantly telling them what's acceptable. Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace bring up how kids and teens today long for something that's real. Plus, John and Danny give some ideas for how kids can practice authenticity.



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The current generation is facing many challenges through social media, shows and peer pressure. The world is constantly telling them what's acceptable. Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace bring up how kids and teens today long for something that's real. Plus, John and Danny give some ideas for how kids can practice authenticity.
 
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Struggles and Desires of This Upcoming Generation

It's become a popular trend on social media for people to announce they're leaving the Christian faith. In a world where that's promoted, how do you train your kids to be close to God? J. Warner Wallace and Jim Daly discuss some of the faith challenges kids are dealing with today. Then, Danny and John share about why some kids stay strong in their walk with God.



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It's become a popular trend on social media for people to announce they're leaving the Christian faith. In a world where that's promoted, how do you train your kids to be close to God? J. Warner Wallace and Jim Daly discuss some of the faith challenges kids are dealing with today. Then, Danny and John share about why some kids stay strong in their walk with God.
 
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Why Some Kids Stay with God and Others Leave Him

Practicing healthy dialogue with your teenager can make a major difference in keeping your relationship strong. Danny and John address how to balance giving your teen freedom and having good dialogue. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus share some tools to help equip parents for healthy conversations.



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Practicing healthy dialogue with your teenager can make a major difference in keeping your relationship strong. Danny and John address how to balance giving your teen freedom and having good dialogue. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Ken Wilgus share some tools to help equip parents for healthy conversations.
 
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