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When Arguments Get You Nowhere

by Mark Gregston

If you spend any amount of time around people in your day to day life, you’ll quickly see that it doesn’t take long for arguments to arise. And, it’s no better online, either. From Twitter to Facebook, arguments abound. And it doesn’t seem isolated to just politics, fashion, or sporting teams. It appears that no matter the subject, some people love to argue.

But why is that? Is it a new phenomenon that’s related to our technologically-advanced culture? Or is there something else rooted deeper in us that’s causing this need to express our unwavering thoughts and opinions? Continue reading “When Arguments Get You Nowhere”

Managing Conflict with Your Teen

#488 – Student Story: John

with host Mark Gregston

It’s hard when tensions mount in the home. But avoiding conflict might actually stifle something that God wants to work out in your family.

This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston shares healthy guidelines for pushing through conflict in order to build bridges—not walls—between you and your teen.

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Girls and Purity

Parents who encourage modesty and purity often feel like they’re fighting a losing battle. So how can moms and dads promote healthy relationships to their kids in a sex-saturated culture? This weekend on Parenting Today’s Teens, Mark Gregston offers tactics and strategies for turning the tide in the fight for purity.

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