Teen Stories: Rebuilding Broken Connections
Parenting Today's Teens
04/08/25
•21m
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In a world where communication often falls short, many teens find themselves craving meaningful connections that feel elusive. In today's episode, Mark sits down with two teens who share their journeys from fractured family relationships and troubled pasts, rooted in miscommunication and unmet emotional needs, towards a path of healing. One young lady opens up about how an emotional disconnect with her father led her to search for validation and understanding in different places. Tune in now to hear these stories!
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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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