Why Are Teens Leaving the Church?
Parenting Today's Teens
10/20/22
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A big issue impacting the Church today is that the vast majority of teens stop attending after they graduate high school ... but why is that? In today's episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd dive into why teens feel disconnected from the Church — even if they were raised in it — and the steps you can take to help your teen grow to make wise spiritual choices.
"Prayers For My Teen" is a carry-along devotional created to encourage and inspire moms as they raise teens. To order your copy, visit resources.parentingtodaysteens.org/product/7/prayers-for-my-teen
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