# Teen Stories: Turning Rock Bottom into a Turning Point

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Podcast: [Parenting Today's Teens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-today-s-teens-297702)
Published: 2026-06-09T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/97d9e01c-886c-4c6e-a361-afd0df433b12.mp3
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## Resource

When teens spiral into destructive behaviors, it's rarely just about "bad choices." There's usually deep pain pushing them there. In this episode, Mark sits down with two Heartlight teens who share how they hit their lowest points with addiction, self-harm and rebellion. Both guests get real about what it’s like to hit rock bottom and realize you can’t do it alone. Listen in as they share how confronting the truth about themselves — and letting others in — became the first steps toward change, forgiveness and hope. Interested in learning more about the Heartlight program? Go to heartlightministries.org today!

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