Today’s teens are facing realities we never faced as parents, creating conflict that can lead to shame, stigma, broken relationships and even a crisis of faith. Join Dr. Jessica Peck, pediatric nurse practitioner, professor, and mom of 4 teens with her cohost Dr. Brian Haynes, pastor, as they equip parents to build healthy relationships with their teens. Listen in every other Tuesday as Jessica and Pastor Brian discuss a different chapter from the book Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues.
Jessica shares her post-script story of healing her relationship with her daughter. Pastor Brian equips parents for Legacy Milestones through childhood.
7 Mar 2023
Eating Disorders: How to Find Healing When Food is Your Enemy
Jessica calls out our judgment of others and the social acceptability of disordered eating. PastorBrian talks about the impacts of modesty culture on body shaming.
21 Feb 2023
Gender Identity: How to Respond with Compassion and Kindness
Jessica talks about how parental fear of teen struggles is not as great as our fear of how those struggles will be perceived by others. Pastor Brian shares his perspective in staying true to your convictions while showing compassion and kindness.
7 Feb 2023
Social Justice: How to Talk to Your Kids About Racism
Jessica coaches parents to listen rather than lecture, seeking common ground first rather than pursuing conflict. Pastor Brian shares his family’s experiences with seeking fellowship in diverse friend and family groupings.
24 Jan 2023
Pornography: How to Find Freedom from Secrets
Jessica leads a heart-to-heart about the damage pornography causes to developing brains and the relational toll of keeping secrets. Pastor Brian shares his own personal experience and guardrails for families.
10 Jan 2023
Sex and Sexting: How to Be Naked and Unafraid
Jessica equips parents to confidently (and authentically awkwardly!) guide teen sexual development by remembering sex isn’t secret, but it is sacred. Pastor Brian encourages parents to lead with a grace-based approach.
27 Dec 2022
Divorce: How to Find Forgiveness and Raise Resilient Kids
Jessica gives all families practical guidance on building resilience while facing challenging circumstances, including divorce. Pastor Brian walks through what it looks like to forgive while setting healthy boundaries.
13 Dec 2022
Substance Abuse: How to Accept Truth with Grace and Courage
Jessica tells the truth about the devastating impact of substance abuse on families, including her own. Pastor Brian releases families from the guilt of setting healthy boundaries and finding hope in the goodness of God even in terrible circumstances.
29 Nov 2022
Vaping: How to Recognize the Health Threat You Never Saw Coming
Jessica coaches parents to respond to discovery or disclosure of vaping in a way that escapes shame and builds relationships. Pastor Brian gives a beautiful picture of an Old Testament story of living water and a God who restores as he shares his own season of struggle.
15 Nov 2022
Suicide: How to Find Hope and Peace in a Broken World
Jessica gives straight talk about stigma surrounding suicidal thoughts and behaviors while empowering parents to enhance protective factors. Pastor Brian answers the question, “Is suicide an unforgiveable sin?"
1 Nov 2022
Cyberbullying: How to Create a Safe Space in an Unsafe World
Jessica considers the dangers of human trafficking and equips parents to create a safe space in an unsafe world. Pastor Brian explores the impact of words of power vs. words of pain.
17 Oct 2022
Social Media: How to Be a Tech - Savvy Parent in an i - Gen World
Jessica tells the truth about social distancing and the impacts on teen social media engagement. Pastor Brian gives advice on spiritual disciplines to help avoid online temptations.
4 Oct 2022
Mental Health: How to Break Free from Stigma and Silence
Jessica explains generational differences and how we arrived at a Gen Z mental health crisis. Pastor Brian addresses common misconceptions and missteps at the intersection of faith and mental health.
20 Sept 2022
Introduction: How to Unlock the Door to a New Relationship with Your Teen
Jessica invites you on a Jumanji-style parenting adventure to build healthy relationships with your teens. Pastor Brian navigates challenges like COVID and past hurts that keep families from connecting to spiritual support in church.
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