Episode
Teen Stories: Longing to Belong
- Podcast
- Parenting Today's Teens
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- May 19, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1938
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Summary
Every teen craves a sense of belonging — sometimes even more than they realize. In this episode, Mark sits down with two Heartlight residents who share how they faced isolation, family struggles, depression and choices that spiraled out of control. Both girls describe growing up in families where connection with a parent felt out of reach, whether lost in busyness or overshadowed by life's upheavals. Their stories reveal a deep longing to be seen, invited in and truly known. Tune in as they reflect on how those missing connections shaped their struggles, and how open conversations are paving the way to hope. Want to learn more about Heartlight? Go to heartlightministries.org today! 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.