# Raising Teens in a World Working Against Them

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Podcast: [Parenting Today's Teens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-today-s-teens-297702)
Published: 2026-05-20T11:00:50+00:00
Episode link: https://parentingtodaysteens.org
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ff7c2ff9-4871-43fc-93d1-3583a01cee26.mp3
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## Resource

Why does parenting teens today feel harder than ever before? In this episode, Mark shares a devotional about raising teens in a culture that often pulls them away from truth, connection and stability. From anxiety and social pressure to screens, identity confusion and shifting values, today’s teens are navigating challenges previous generations never faced. Mark encourages parents not to panic — but to become a place of rest, wisdom and relationship in the middle of the chaos. While culture may compete for your teen’s heart, your steady presence still matters more than you know. If your home feels like Groundhog Day — same arguments, same frustrations, same exhausting cycle — it’s time to do something different. Here are a few ways to shake things up: bit.ly/ptt-constant-conflict-exhausted-parents Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.

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