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Is This Normal Teen Behavior—or a Red Flag? :: Mark Gregston [Ep 541]
Don't Mom Alone Podcast
09/22/25
•51m
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Have you ever felt like your teenager is pulling away, and no matter how much you talk, nothing seems to get through?
In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Gregston, a ministry leader who has spent over 50 years walking with teenagers through crises, often welcoming them into his home. His insights challenge a lot of the assumptions we make about parenting teens. Mark reminds us that relationships are the most important thing and shares ways to make that connection, and how to transition from parenting littles to older kids. Here is some of what we cover:
In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Gregston, a ministry leader who has spent over 50 years walking with teenagers through crises, often welcoming them into his home. His insights challenge a lot of the assumptions we make about parenting teens. Mark reminds us that relationships are the most important thing and shares ways to make that connection, and how to transition from parenting littles to older kids. Here is some of what we cover:
- What to do when mom shame pops up
- How to know when your teen is just being a teen... and when it's a red flag
- What to do when your teen surprises you with behavior you didn’t see coming
- How to give them more responsibility and be less controlling
- Creating a home where relationships flourish is possible—even when things feel hopeless
- Website: Parenting Today's Teens with Mark Gregston
- Website: Heartlight Ministries
- Facebook: Parenting Today's Teens with Mark Gregston
- Instagram: PTT with Mark Gregston (@parentingtodaysteens)
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The Role of Parents in Youth Sports :: Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith [Ep 540]
September 15, 2025
•54m
Is your child really doomed if they don’t start soccer by age 2? Do you feel the constant pressure to sign your kids up for the “right” teams and keep pace with the families around you?
In this episode, longtime youth sports leaders Ed and Brian pull back the curtain on the fear-driven culture so many parents get caught in. They challenge the myth of early specialization and share a hope-filled vision of what true success looks like for our kids—on and off the field. You’ll hear practical wisdom on how to stay connected with your child while letting them own their sports journey.
Here’s what we cover:
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In this episode, longtime youth sports leaders Ed and Brian pull back the curtain on the fear-driven culture so many parents get caught in. They challenge the myth of early specialization and share a hope-filled vision of what true success looks like for our kids—on and off the field. You’ll hear practical wisdom on how to stay connected with your child while letting them own their sports journey.
Here’s what we cover:
- The silent killer: what’s said in the car ride home
- What the fruits of the Spirit look like on the sidelines
- Creating spiritual rhythms around practice and game day
- The myth of “early start or fall behind”
- Plus, a little Napoleon Dynamite and Uncle Rico fun!
- Website: Away Game
- Instagram: Ed Uszynski
- Instagram: Brian Smith
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Next Episode
Loving Women Impacted by Unexpected Pregnancy :: Amy Ford [Ep 542]
September 29, 2025
•46m
What happens when love meets fear head-on in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy? Today, Amy Ford, from the ministry "Embrace Grace" is here to share her own personal testimony and how God is moving through local churches to love on women. Amy’s own story of an unexpected pregnancy that ends in total redemption is amazing. From that she started Embrace Grace, an organization that provides baby showers, support before and after birth, and a community that goes beyond. Here is some of what we cover:
- What “Love Boxes” are and why 30,000+ were given out last year
- The powerful symbolism of Hagar, the first single mom in the Bible, who encountered the God who sees
- A support group for fathers called Embrace Legacy and the vital role they play
- The vision of being in 23,400 churches by 2050
- How your church can become a place of welcome and grace for single moms and dads
- Website: Unplanned Pregnancy Support Groups | Embrace Grace
- Facebook: Embrace Grace | Hurst TX
- Instagram: Embrace Grace (@embracegraceinc)
- Write a Brave Girl Letter | Encourage a Single and Pregnant Mom
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- Hannah Kirkman’s IG story of healing from her abortion journey
- Forgiven and Set Free by Linda Cochrane
- Forgiven and Set Free Bible Study by Linda Cochrane
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