A weekly podcast where we research teen culture so you can focus on connection with the teenagers in your life. Join Karlie Duke, Tobin Hodges, and Caleb Hatchett for fun conversations, trends, and tips for how to best connect with teenagers. This podcast is perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, church or school staff. Subscribe and join us today!
Teen Life Podcast
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A weekly podcast where we research teen culture so you can focus on connection with the teenagers in your life. Join Karlie Duke, Tobin Hodges, and Caleb Hatchett for fun conversations, trends, and tips for how to best connect with teenagers. This podcast is perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, church or school staff. Subscribe and join us today!
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Recent Episodes
May 12, 2026
Helping Teens Build Better Summer Habits | Ep. 194
<p>Most teens don’t need more time… they need better rhythms.</p><p><br></p><p>Summer brings freedom—but it can also quietly bring disconnection, late nights, and days that all start to feel the same. Most teens don’t need more time… they need better rhythms.</p><p><br></p><p>In episode 193, we unpack why summer doesn’t naturally create growth—it amplifies whatever patterns are already there.</p><p><br></p><p>We'll also address how you can help your teen build a summer that actually feels meaningful, without controlling every moment, but by guiding a few simple habits that shape who they’re becoming.</p><p><br></p><p>Because at the end of the day, it’s not about creating a perfect summer. It’s about helping your teen build a life.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:</strong></p><p>- <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260305223226.htm" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Science Daily - Creating Daily Habits</a></p><p>- <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/surviving-your-childs-adolescence/201201/adolescence-and-the-development-habits" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Psych Today - Teens and Habits</a></p><p>- <a href="https://modernparentingsolutions.org/make-this-the-best-summer-ever-with-your-child/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Modern Parenting - Having the Best Summer with Your Child</a></p><p>- Teen Life: <a href="https://www.teenlife.ngo/the-ultimate-guide-to-summer-with-teens/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Ultimate Guide to Summer with Teens</a></p><p>- Teen Life Blog: <a href="https://www.teenlife.ngo/5-ways-to-keep-teens-safe-this-summer/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">5 Ways to Keep Teens Safe This Summer</a> | <a href="https://www.teenlife.ngo/summer-bucket-list-for-families/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Summer Bucket List for Families</a> | <a href="https://www.teenlife.ngo/navigating-your-teen-through-the-summer/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Navigating Your Teen Through the Summer</a></p><p>- Teen Life Podcast: <a href="https://www.teenlife.ngo/chatgpt-summer-bucket-list/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Summer Bucket List</a> | <a href="https://www.teenlife.ngo/stealing-summer-ideas/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Summer Ideas</a> | <a href="https://www.teenlife.ngo/college-experiences-summer-jobs/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Summer Jobs</a></p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>Visit our website: <a href="https://www.teenlifepodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.teenlifepodcast.com</a></p><p>Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: <a href="https://www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe</a></p><p>Watch the podcast on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RVsSLFk8WnRqQcGGKooxA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>!</p><p>Follow Us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teenlife_ngo/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teenlifengo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/teenlife_ngo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>Podcast Music by: <a href="mailto:%20luke@thehills.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Luke Cabrera</a> & Tobin Hodges</p><p>Hosted by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Karlie Duke</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caleb_hatchett54/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Caleb Hatchett</a> & Tobin Hodges</p><p>Produced by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Karlie Duke</a> & <a href="https://instagram.com/kellyacrosstheocean" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kelly Fann</a></p>
May 5, 2026
Talking to Teens About Porn | Ep. 193
Hosts Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett, and Tobin Hodges interview industry experts on fostering open conversations with teens about pornography to promote healthy relationships and digital wisdom.
April 28, 2026
Helping Teens Land Their First Job | Ep. 192
<p>A first job is about so much more than earning money.</p><p>It’s often where teens begin learning responsibility, confidence, communication, and independence.</p><p><br></p><p>From showing up on time to learning how to talk to adults and handle challenges, work helps teens build the kind of competence that shapes long-term confidence. But many parents struggle to know how much help is too much. Should you step in and fill out applications, or should your teen handle it all on their own?</p><p><br></p><p>The goal isn’t to take over—it’s to coach. Helping teens practice interview skills, build responsibility at home, and think beyond just the paycheck can make all the difference. When teens take ownership of the process, they gain more than a job—they gain confidence in themselves.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:</strong></p><p>- Boys & Girls Clubs: <a href="https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2024/August/interview-tips-for-teens-how-to-be-first-job-ready/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">How to Be First Job Ready</a></p><p>- <a href="https://youthjobcenter.org/interviewing-skills" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Youth Job Center: Interviewing Skills</a></p><p>- NIH: <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3567440/#:~:text=Many%20teenage%20jobs%20are%20not,interaction%20and%20mentorship%20with%20adults.&text=These%20jobs%20may%20not%20only,a%20number%20of%20important%20skills.&text=The%20benefits%20of%20teenage%20employment,will%20lead%20into%20a%20career.&text=Given%20that%20youth%20from%20low,career%20development%20for%20these%20youth." target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Teenage Employment and Career Readiness</a></p><p>- Evolve: <a href="https://evolvetreatment.com/blog/teenage-jobs-the-pros-and-cons/#:~:text=Is%20Working%20Good%20for%20Teenagers,work%2C%20play%2C%20and%20school." target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Teenage Jobs: The Pros and Cons</a></p><p>- NIH: <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2936460/#:~:text=Youth%20themselves%20think%20that%20employment,satisfaction%20(Mortimer%2C%202003)." target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Benefits and Risks of Adolescent Employment</a></p><p>- Your Teen Magazine: <a href="https://yourteenmag.com/teenager-school/how-to-get-your-first-job" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">How to Get Your First Job: Tips for Teens</a></p><p>- Crew: <a href="https://www.trycrew.com/blog/the-ultimate-job-guide-for-young-teens" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Ultimate Job Guide for Young Teens</a></p><p>- Teen Life Podcast: <a href="https://www.teenlife.ngo/college-experiences-summer-jobs/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Summer Jobs </a></p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>Visit our website: <a href="https://www.teenlifepodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.teenlifepodcast.com</a></p><p>Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: <a href="https://www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe</a></p><p>Watch the podcast on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4RVsSLFk8WnRqQcGGKooxA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>!</p><p>Follow Us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teenlife_ngo/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teenlifengo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/teenlife_ngo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>Podcast Music by: <a href="mailto:%20luke@thehills.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Luke Cabrera</a> & Tobin Hodges</p><p>Hosted by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Karlie Duke</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caleb_hatchett54/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Caleb Hatchett</a> & Tobin Hodges</p><p>Produced by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karlieduke/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Karlie Duke</a> & <a href="https://instagram.com/kellyacrosstheocean" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kelly Fann</a></p>
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