{"podcast":{"title":"Parenting Today's Teens","slug":"parenting-today-s-teens-297702","podcast_index_feed_id":297702,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/parenting-todays-teen/","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/parenting-todays-teens","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a2b9a8ef-f577-42da-bd93-cc427e5d9ed7/0b31c0dd-1f06-4e8c-8e05-7e652a94d0bb-cd-cbba198d-c2c7-4f5e-bc43.jpg","author":"Mark Gregston","episode_count":1578,"summary":"The Parenting Today's Teens Podcast is a daily resource for parents raising teenagers. Hosted by Mark Gregston, a renowned parenting expert with over 45 years of experience, this podcast provides practical, expert advice for navigating the challenges of parenting teens. Whether you're struggling with defiance, emotional issues, or just want to understand your teen better, Mark’s guidance is raw, real, and always hopeful. Some episodes are co-hosted by Courtney LaFleur, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and on-staff counselor at Heartlight, adding professional counseling insights to the conversation. Together, Mark and Courtney provide expert tips and real-life solutions to help you build stronger relationships with your teen and navigate the complexities of today’s adolescent culture. If you’re looking for guidance on how to connect with your teen, improve family dynamics, and raise a confident, well-adjusted teen, this podcast is for you. For more parenting tools and expert advice, visit www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T16:20:49.575574+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-today-s-teens-297702"},"episode":{"title":"I Mustache Mark a Question: Parenting Older Teens, Independence and Consequences","slug":"i-mustache-mark-a-question-parenting-older-teens-independence-and-consequences","published_at":"2026-04-17T07:00:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-today-s-teens-297702/i-mustache-mark-a-question-parenting-older-teens-independence-and-consequences","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-today-s-teens-297702","url":"https://parentingtodaysteens.org","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/8b25f6b6-050a-4658-ae50-ae5696fdf001/stream.mp3","summary":"In today’s Q&A episode, Mark tackles some more pressing parenting questions — covering everything from keeping tabs on your teen’s whereabouts and managing screen time, to introducing godly sexuality, fostering independence and knowing when to step in as a parent. Mark also offers practical wisdom on allowing teens to make mistakes and learn through consequences, balancing discipline with affirmation, and finding the right time to step in OR step back as your child matures. This episode is great for any parent looking to deepen their understanding and connection with their teenager as they move toward adulthood. Facing a parenting puzzle you just can't solve? Ask Mark about it! Submit your questions at markgregston.com 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.","meta_description":"In today’s Q&A episode, Mark tackles some more pressing parenting questions — covering everything from keeping tabs on your teen’s whereabouts and man…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1413,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/parenting-today-s-teens-297702/episodes/i-mustache-mark-a-question-parenting-older-teens-independence-and-consequences/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-today-s-teens-297702/i-mustache-mark-a-question-parenting-older-teens-independence-and-consequences.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}