Podcasts about my teen

In this week's episode, Graham investigates the mysterious Iberian Peninsula blackout (aliens? toaster? cyberattack?), Carole dives in the UK legal aid hack that exposed deeply personal data of society's most vulnerable, and Dinah Davis recounts how Instagram scammers hijacked her daughter's account - and how a parental control accidentally saved the day.All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by special guest Dinah Davis.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:418 - I'm a teapot - MDN Web Docs.2025 Iberian Peninsula blackout - Wikipedia.What could have caused the major power outage in Spain and Portugal? Experts weigh in - Euro News.Spain investigates cyber weaknesses in blackout probe - Financial Times.Report on Working Conditions at INCIBE, the company Investigating the blackout - El Cierre Digital.My Teen's Instagram Account was Hacked - Dinah Davis.We Got Her Account Back, Here's What the Forensics Revealed - Dinah Davis.'Significant amount' of private data stolen in Legal Aid hack - BBC News.Civil legal aid: millions still without access to justice - The Law Society.Civil representation - Legal aid data - GOV.UK.Legal aid statistics England and Wales bulletin Oct to Dec 2024 - GOV.UK.Funding for justice down 22% since 2010 - Bar Council. The Assembly - ITV.The Assembly review – this celebrity interview show is going to be massive - The Guardian.

In this second part of our conversation about her mini-book 'Help! My Teen is Depressed,' Christine Chappell highlights the importance of open communication and establishing a healthy, Christ-centered parent-child relationship. She discusses the need for parents to listen intently to their children's struggles and compassionately address them with biblical truth. They explore the importance of shepherding your children through identity issues, grief, and fear. Anthony and Christine discuss treatment options from a biblical perspective, including the role of reliable physicians. Throughout the episode, Christine shares personal experiences from her family's journey, emphasizing the critical role of God's guidance and the value of community and church support through these challenging periods.00:20 Challenges of Teen Depression 01:56 Building a Safe Communication Environment06:50 Shepherding Through Fear and Anger10:22 Addressing Identity and Grief in Teens13:53 Exploring Treatment Options17:18 Trusting God Through Challenging Times20:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement23:58 Resources and Closing RemarksGrab a copy of our mini-book 'Help: My Teen is Depressed' here:https://www.shepherdpress.com/products/help-my-teen-is-depressed/Follow Shepherd Press on social media for more insights:Facebook: @shepherdpressInstagram: @shepherdpressinc

*Trigger Warning* This episode contains adult themes, specifically centered around self-harm. Listener discretion is advised.No parent wants to find out that their child is self-harming. Such a revelation can leave you devastated, confused, and desperately wanting to find solutions - but where do you begin? In today's episode of Embracing Your Season, Paige shares an interview from her recent trip to AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors) in Dallas, TX with Dr. Mark Mayfield. Dr. Mayfield is a former pastor, award-winning author, speaker, certified master Christian coach, mental health counselor, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. This necessary discussion on self-injuring behaviors is full of insight on approaching your child in this instance, how to initiate a conversation and your next steps. While this may seem counterintuitive, Paige and Dr. Mayfield explain how a child's self-injuring behavior means they want to know they're alive - which means there is always hope.Paige's TakeawaysRemind your kids they have been made on purpose, for a purpose.Talk through the behavioral attitudes of your kids. Be curious about why your kid asks out - ask questions and listen.Spend 1-2 minutes looking into your child's eyes. There is power when we put aside distractions and intentionally connect with our kids.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordConnecting with Dr. Mark MayfieldDr. MayfieldHope & Healing for Loneliness WorkbookDr. Mayfield BooksHelp! My Teen is Self-Injuring EbookKeywords/Hashtags#embracingyourseason #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #paigeclingenpeel #homeword #therapy #counseling #aacc #parenting #selfharm #selfinjury #curiosity #listen #support #resources #coreneeds #intention #askquestions #pfcaudiovideo Send us a text

TAKEAWAYSCry out to the Lord in your distress and He will be faithful to youSelf-harm shouldn't be a silent struggleSelf-harm is not merely an external problem, it is indicative of a deeper problemSelf-harm may be defined as a sort of unhealthy “self-soothing” behavior

Some teens, particularly those with ADHD who have experienced persistent academic stress, may benefit from taking a gap year after high school. Carolyn K. Jeppsen goes over the different options, and benefits and drawbacks to weigh as you make your decision. Gap Years & Neurodivergent Students: More Resources Download: How to Get ADHD Accommodations in College Read: Is College Right for My Teen with ADHD? Read: The Case for (Working, Maturing) Gap Years eBook: Teens with ADHD, Part One Access the video and slides for podcast episode #542 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/gap-year-pros-cons-neurodivergent-students/ This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Christine Chappell is an author, certified biblical counselor, and host of the Hope + Help Podcast for the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship (IBCD). Her books include Help! I've Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder and Help! My Teen is Depressed, and her writing has been featured on platforms such as Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, Risen Motherhood, and the Biblical Counseling Coalition. Christine lives in South Carolina with her husband and three children. Visit her website at www.christinemchappell.com. Christine joins us for this episode of 15:14 to discuss her new book from P&R Publishing, Midnight Mercies: Walking With God Through Depression in Motherhood. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.   Link from our sponsor: The New MDiv from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

As kids mature, their needs evolve, calling for different parenting styles. If you don't adapt your approach in order to meet your teen where they are, you run the risk of losing them forever. In today's episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss practical and effective changes that you can implement with your coming-of-age teen that will benefit everyone — listen now! For more on how to navigate tough times with your child, check out "What's Happening to My Teen?" Order your copy at bit.ly/3zbI5hW 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 www.ChristianParenting.org

The importance of emotional and mental health is often overlooked in the pursuit of success. However, emotional and mental well-being is crucial to being an effective leader. Leaders must pay attention to their emotions and strive to be whole.   On this episode, Alan sits down with author, leadership coach, speaker, and clinical mental health expert Dr. Mark Mayfield. Mark shares about his new book The Path to Wholeness and why our emotional and mental well-being are crucial if we are to live and lead from a health and wholeness. About Dr. Mayfield   Dr. Mark Mayfield is an author, speaker, leadership coach, counselor, and professor. He has extensive experience in executive leadership as former founder and CEO of Mayfield Counseling Centers a 501c3 non-profit in Colorado Springs which serves over 25,000 appointments a year. Dr. Mayfield is an executive leadership coach, helping churches and organizations navigate the complexities of their mental and emotional health. Clinically, Dr. Mayfield is an expert in working with families affected by trauma. He is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at CCU and also partners with the AACC as the Director of Practice and Ministry Development and Editor of Marriage & Family: A Christian Journal. Dr. Mayfield is the author of three books, “HELP! My Teen is Self-Injuring: A Crisis Manual for Parents” which addresses his own suicide survival story, and provides practical tools to help your child who may be struggling, “The Path Out of Loneliness: Finding and Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves and One Another”, and “The Path Toward Wholeness: Managing Emotions, Finding Healing, and Becoming Our Best Selves” which will release in 2023. He has been featured in prominent media outlets including Woman's Day, Hello Giggles, NBC, Reader's Digest, Byrdie, and more. Dr. Mayfield is on a list of mental health professionals that was invited to the White House in December 2019 and has had periodic calls with the White House to discuss mental health in America. Dr. Mayfield is currently working on research in Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy and Veterans, and in Social Justice and the church. Dr. Mayfield lives in Texas with his wife of 15 years and their three children. Follow Dr. Mayfield: on Instagram and Facebook: @thedrmayfield on his website: www.drmayfield.com. Pick up his book

In today's conversation I'm excited to be re-joined by Dr. Mark Mayfield. Mark is an author, speaker, leadership coach, counselor, and professor at Colorado Christian University. Mark has worked extensively with helping churches and other organization navigate the complexities of their mental and emotional health and is an expert in working with families affected by trauma. Mark has authored three books including, “HELP! My Teen is Self-Injuring: A Crisis Manual for Parents,” and “The Path Out of Loneliness: Finding and Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves and One Another.” We spend our conversation talking about his new (and soon-to-be-released) book, “The Path to Wholeness: Managing Emotions, Finding Healing, and Becoming Our Best Selves” (releasing on May 9 from NavPress).  I got the privilege of reading an advance copy and found the book to be incredibly accessible and helpful not only for me personally but in my work trying to help others. And there are a couple of things in our conversation that I wrote down in bold capital letters in my journal and am quite sure they are going to show up in several future sermons and lectures. It's a great book and a rich conversation.

My guest this week is Nancy Albright, a friend and fellow Positive Discipline Parent Educator.   Nancy and I go way back, and I'm thrilled to chat with her today about deepening our curiosity with our teens. She tells me about her new book, “My Teen and me: 20 meaningful questions to ease your frustration, build trust, communicate, and connect with your teen.” We talk about how to stay curious with love & presence, and how to pull back on your fear & worries. We cover the importance of pausing & explicitly asking your teen what they need - advice, help problem solving, or just someone to listen, as well as what to do when you're met with irritation or withdrawal. We wrap up touching on giving yourself love, compassion, & grace in your parenting and the power of presence.  Takeaways from the show Deepening our curiosity with our teens  Curiosity with love and presence  Pulling back on your fear and worries  Pausing & asking our teens what they need - advice, help problem solving, or just someone to listen Your needs vs. your teen's needs  Staying curious when your teen is withdrawn or irritated  Creating a safe space for your kids  Giving yourself love, compassion, & grace  The power of presence  Your story is not your child's story For more show notes, including transcripts, visit our website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teen girls and LGBQ+ youth are experiencing more sadness, hopelessness, and violence than ever before. Join Juli and Dr. Mark Mayfield, an expert in suicide prevention, to learn what you can do to help the teens in your life feel seen, loved, and valued. Guest: Dr. Mark Mayfield Shownotes: The Path Out of Loneliness Dr. Mark Mayfield Help! My Teen is Self-Injuring (PDF) Connect with your teen using tools from Axis.org* From the CDC: U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence *Affiliate link. AI may earn fees.

The trend of teenagers engaged in cutting has risen in recent years with the rise in social media and Youtube Influencers. What should a parent do if they find out their child has been cutting? Is this a pathway to suicide or something else? Eliza Huie joins me once again to help parents understand the pressures that lead a child to begin cutting. She offers council on what we can do if we find out our child has behaved in this behavior. Finally, she shares how the hope of the gospel can walk us through even this dark challenge.   Eliza is a counselor, author, speaker, and trainer committed to providing care and resources for the whole person. Trained both biblically and clinically, she understands the complexities people face in their spiritual, emotional, and physical lives. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and has advanced certificates in biblical counseling from The Christian Counseling Educational Foundation (CCEF) and The Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC). She is also a licensed clinical professional counselor.    Eliza is the director of counseling at McLean Bible Church located in the Washington D.C. metro area. She is the Dean of Biblical Counseling for Metro Baltimore Seminary in Maryland. She and her husband Ken have been married for almost 30 years and they have 3 grown children and a lovely daughter-in-law.   Resources Mentioned: Help! My Teen is Self-Injuring https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Self-Injury.pdf   How to Get the Most Out of Counseling: https://us.10ofthose.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-counseling-tract-booklet/   Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids - https://us.10ofthose.com/raising-emotionally-healthy-kids-help-for-parents-paperback/   Eliza's other books - https://us.10ofthose.com/search.php?search_query=eliza   Sign Up for My Things For Thursday Email - https://bit.ly/3EDH56y

When you and your teen are in the midst of conflict, or you don't understand something about their culture, it can be tempting to just pull away from them entirely. But your child needs you the most in those moments! In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd share why you should try to stay engaged in your teen's life no matter what. Tune in now! Need some help reestablishing peace in your home? Check out Mark's book, "What's Happening to My Teen?" at bit.ly/3zbI5hW

This Tits Up episode has come about after I shared some recent research about trans kids on Facebook. The research validated what any parent of a transgender or non-binary child can tell you: “social contagion” doesn't influence gender identity. Despite a raft of ignorant comments, Lara bravely came on and mentioned that she had a trans kid. This is when I connected with her and invited her to share on Tits Up – as long as she sought her kid's permission. The post My Teen is Trans appeared first on Pinky McKay Official Website.

Mental health is becoming an increasingly discussed topic in our culture. The more we understand our own mental health the healthier we become as leaders.    On today's episode, we're bringing you a recent talk that was featured in our Right Side Up Collective with Dr. Mark Mayfield. Mark is a former pastor, coach, and expert in the mental health field.    About Dr.Mayfield Dr. Mark Mayfield is a former pastor, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a board certified counselor, and founder and CEO of Mayfield Counseling Centers. He has more than 14 years of professional counseling experience in clinical, judicial, and faith-based counseling settings across a wide range of patient demographics. Mayfield has professional experience in treating and addressing anxiety, depression, and PTSD, substance abuse, domestic violence, self-injury, and suicide. He is passionate about the integration of faith and mental health. Dr. Mayfield recently launched his book, titled “HELP! My Teen is Self-Injuring: A Crisis Manual for Parents” which addresses his own suicide survival story, self-injury, and how to help your child who might be going through this. His second book “The Path Out of Loneliness: Finding and Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves, and One Another”, published through NavPress/Tyndale House, releases September 2021 He has been featured in prominent media outlets including Woman's Day, Hello Giggles, NBC, Reader's Digest, Byrdie, and more. Dr. Mayfield is on a list of mental health professionals that was invited to the White House in December 2019 and has had periodic calls with the White House to discuss mental health in America. Connect with Dr. Mayfield www.drmayfield.com Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching  

One of a parent's biggest challenges in today's culture is teaching their child how to use technology and social media responsibly, without it hindering their academics, job or other chores. So, what should your approach be? In this episode, Mark Gregston addresses this question and other challenges submitted by parents just like you. Don't miss his insights! Do you have a parenting problem you'd like to ask Mark about? Submit it here: bit.ly/3NzKC9K For more guidance on how to navigate a difficult time in your teen's life, read "What's Happening to My Teen?" Order your copy here: bit.ly/3zbI5hW

At every stage of education–including test preparation–highly individualized instruction presents both benefits and tradeoffs compared to learning in large or small groups.  Amy and Mike invited educator Dominique Padurano to explore the pros and cons of small group classes vs 1-1 tutoring for SAT & ACT prep. What are five things you will learn in this episode? Are test prep classes or tutoring even necessary?  Which is better for test prep: classes or tutoring?  Which students should skip classes in favor of tutoring? What personality types work best for group instruction? Is test prep tutoring ever a worse option than a class? MEET OUR GUEST Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, M.S., Ed., Ph.D.) founded Crimson Coaching in 2014 to address the educational and socio-emotional needs of students and families.  A solopreneur, Dr. P. herself provides academic tutoring in many high school subjects; prepares students to take tests like the SAT, ACT, and APs; and counsels students and families through the college application process. After teaching for ten years at New York high schools such as Horace Mann and Scarsdale and writing and scoring tests such as the SAT II in U.S. History and AP U.S. History, Dr. P. used her expertise in testing, deep understanding of how teens learn, and passion for a wide range of academic disciplines to serve students' individualized academic needs. Dr. P. earned her A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard University and her Ph.D. from Rutgers University.  A native Long Islander, Dr. P. loves open water swimming in the summer, salsa dancing in New York City, and spending time with friends and family. Dominique can be reached on Facebook, LinkedIn, and info@crimsoncoaching.com. LINKS What Kind of Test Prep is Right for My Teen? RELATED EPISODES HOW TEST PREP TUTORING SHOULD WORK TEST PREP FOR STUDENTS WITH ACCOMMODATIONS WHY REMOTE TUTORING IS HERE TO STAY ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

One of the fastest ways to damage your relationship with your teen is to constantly demand perfection or place unreasonable expectations on them — you may have great intentions, but it could leave your teen feeling as if they'll never be good enough. Mark Gregston recounts his personal experience with someone who demanded perfection along with some comments from Heartlight teens who share what it's like to have constant pressure from parents. Tune in now! Moms, you have a tough job! That's why the carry-along "Prayers for My Teen" devotional was created just for you. Check it out here: bit.ly/3EpPSJP

Does your teen act like a totally different person on social media than they do at home? This behavior is all too common. Mark Gregston is joined by Wayne Shepherd to discuss how the pressures of today's culture on the internet often push teens to portray themselves as someone they're not — or worse, put themselves in real-life danger. Mark's book, "What's Happening to My Teen?" offers more help for parents who are watching their teen transform into a different person. Check it out here: bit.ly/3zbI5hW

Our guest for this episode of 15:14 is Christine Chappell. Christine is the author of Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope, & Change for Overwhelmed Moms, and Help! My Teen is Depressed. She serves as Outreach Director and Podcast Host for the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship and is passionate about advocating for biblical one-another care and discipleship in the context of the local church. Christine serves her local church as a biblical counselor and lives in South Carolina with her husband and three children. She joins us today to discuss her most recent book, Help! I've Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder. This episode is brought to you by the BCC's Building Bridges Campaign. Help us build unity by creating connections in the biblical counseling world by supporting us monthly. Visit biblicalcc.org/donate to give today!

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Christine Chappell discuss our identity in Christ, how the Church should speak to mental health issues, and support those with mental health challenges, advice for caring for family members and friends with mental health challenges, along with her mini-book, Help I've Been Diagnosed With a Mental Disorder (Shepherds Press, 2021). What you'll hear in this episode How knowing our identity rooted in Christ helps those with a mental disorder. The meaning purpose of whole-person care. The danger of a cookie-cutter approach to discipleship and care. How the Church should speak to the growing issue of mental health. How the local church can support those with mental health issues. Why Christians should trade the fix-it mentality for the glorifying God mindset. What it means to engage God in our experience. Advice for those who have family or friends who have someone they know with a mental illness and help to walk alongside them. About the Guest Christine is the author of Clean Home, Messy Heart, Help! My Teen is Depressed, and Help! I've Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder. She presently serves as the Outreach Director and Hope + Help Podcast Host for the Institute of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship, and is passionate about advocating for biblical one-another care and discipleship in the context of the local church. Her writing has been featured at Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, Risen Motherhood, and other Christian platforms. Christine also serves her local church as a biblical counselor and lives in South Carolina with her husband and three children. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today's episode, Alan discusses Dr. Mark's new book on loneliness, mental healthy and how we reconnect with others, God and ourselves. About Dr. Mayfield Dr. Mark Mayfield is a former pastor, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a board certified counselor, and founder and CEO of Mayfield Counseling Centers. He has more than 14 years of professional counseling experience in clinical, judicial, and faith-based counseling settings across a wide range of patient demographics. Mayfield has professional experience in treating and addressing anxiety, depression, and PTSD, substance abuse, domestic violence, self-injury, and suicide. He is passionate about the integration of faith and mental health. Dr. Mayfield recently launched his book, titled “HELP! My Teen is Self-Injuring: A Crisis Manual for Parents” which addresses his own suicide survival story, self-injury, and how to help your child who might be going through this. His second book “The Path Out of Loneliness: Finding and Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves, and One Another”, published through NavPress/Tyndale House, releases September 2021. He has been featured in prominent media outlets including Woman's Day, Hello Giggles, NBC, Reader's Digest, Byrdie, and more. Dr. Mayfield is on a list of mental health professionals that was invited to the White House in December 2019 and has had periodic calls with the White House to discuss mental health in America. Connect with Dr. Mayfield Website The Path Out of Loneliness Twitter Instagram Level your leadership this fall Take your next step this fall with coaching Invest in your leadership by joining free Right Side Up Community Receive weekly leadership tweaks with Tuesday Tuneup Upstream Campaign

We kick off Season 3 with our Senior Pastor, Alistair Begg! Today he will help us think about how we can help our kids navigate doubt and questions of faith.  ----more---- Episode Notes: Email Questions to: students@parksidechurch.com Resources: Then Tips on Addressing Kids' Fears and Doubts (article) by Sandy Galea Help! My Teen is Questioning the Faith (article) by Melissa Kruger How Can I Help My Child Persevere in Faith? (podcast) by Dave Harvey and Michael Lawrence Children Need a Crisis of Faith (article) by  Jon Bloom How to Answer the Tough Questions Kids Have About Christianity (podcast) by Alex McFarland Subscribe to Episodes: Apple Podcast l Spotify Visit Parkside Church's Website to get connected.

In this final part of our "How Do I Know if My Teen is Okay" series, we discuss creating different paths for connection with your teen. If every conversation ends in a fight -- or if your teen won't even start a conversation with you -- try a different tactic. Follow Us: Website: www.practiceoflife.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/practice.of.life TikTok: www.tiktok.com/practiceoflife Warm Home Life Course: https://www.practiceoflife.com/warmhomelife

Ms. D is joined by her very teenage kid who is leaving her for the summer!!!! And let's just saw, the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree… Or does it??  My son shares a candid conversation about his life being MY Teen, he let me know the Truth about myself Too, Ooop! As a human and his Momma! He also gets a free pass to speak a little grown here! What can I tell you, I'm just not your average or typical Momma!  Get your dose and let's talk about it.    Ready to Start YOUR POD Go to  Idea To Launch Academy 2.0 CODE!!!    Get DDRT Merch & my E-Book at https://www.doubledoseofrawtalk.store  Sign Up to Email List  https://linktr.ee/doubledose_of_rawtalk    Host on IG: @doubledose_of_ms.d &  @doubledose_of_rawtalk  Twitter:  doubledoseofmsd & DDofRawTalkpod   If you'd love to share your story, or need advise, please Email  doubledose.of.rawtalk@gmail.com *can be anonymous*   Music: Basic Implosion by Kevin Macleod Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3420-basic-implosion License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

If you think you may be struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, or trauma (new or old) this episode is for you! Dr. Mark Mayfield is a former pastor, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a board certified counselor, and founder and CEO of Mayfield Counseling Centers. He has more than 14 years of professional counseling experience in clinical, judicial, and faith-based counseling settings across a wide range of patient demographics. Mayfield has professional experience in treating and addressing anxiety, depression, and PTSD, substance abuse, domestic violence, self-injury, and suicide. He is passionate about the integration of faith and mental health. Dr. Mayfield recently launched his book, titled “HELP! My Teen is Self-Injuring: A Crisis Manual for Parents” which addresses his own suicide survival story, self-injury, and how to help your child who might be going through this. His second book “The Path Out of Loneliness: Finding and Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves, and One Another”, published through NavPress/Tyndale House, releases September 2021 He has been featured in prominent media outlets including Woman's Day, Hello Giggles, NBC, Reader's Digest, Byrdie, and more. Dr. Mayfield is on a list of mental health professionals that was invited to the White House in December 2019 and has had periodic calls with the White House to discuss mental health in America. https://drmayfield.com/resources/  https://mayfieldcollective.com  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us  www.EMDRIA.com

Mom and Dad, how did you learn about dating, boundaries, and intimacy?  Did most of us receive specific instructions or did we learn as we go?  How often were those moments uncomfortable or even scary – whether for us or a partner?  How about your teen? When will your son or daughter engage in sexual activity: kissing, fondling, oral sex, or intercourse?  Will it be on his or her terms? Get ready for a direct, energetic and enlightening discussion with author, speaker, and expert Mike Domitrz.   As the Founder of The Center for Respect, Mike Domitrz has produced 2 critically-acclaimed books and spoken on 4 continents – to tens of thousands each year.  You may have seen him quoted in Forbes or The Wall Street Journal. Maybe you've seen him as a guest expert on Dateline NBC's “My Kid Would Never Do That” Series.    Mike's award-winning DVD and book set “Help! My Teen is Dating. Real Solutions to Tough Conversations” is hailed by parents and educators as a “Must Have.” We are honored to have him as a guest on this episode where he holds nothing back in helping parents engage with their kids on these vitally necessary conversations.   Key Takeaways What are some common mistakes parents make when talking to their teens about sex?  When fear comes forward in a parent's life, the first reaction is to try and control our teen to protect them.  Parents need to take a step back and empower their children with yes and no decisions.  Have you been guilty of telling your child what to wear and what not to wear?  The second biggest mistake parents make is that they come from a place of rage instead of love. This scares teens and they don't want to admit their mistakes to you.  How do you help your teen see you as somebody in their corner? Best ways to relate to your child? Tell them you get it. Mike shares how to approach this in the best way.  What unconscious (and bad!) lessons are parents teaching their children about consent?  Children need education to understand when they are and are not ready for sex. Flatly saying ‘no' doesn't equip them for success.  What are your worst fears as parents? Talk about them.  How do you talk to your children about porn? Should you?  You can't hide google, and children are tech savvy. Even if you have all the porn blockers in the world, their friend's don't.  Porn is a big educational source for children. Isn't that scary! This is why you need to have the conversation on what's right or wrong before the porn stars do.  Mike shares some of the common misconception's parents make about their children, or other people's children.  What resources are out there for parents to have these tough conversations with their children?  Action is what matters in the end. Educate yourself, and then take action. The responsibility is on you as a parent to engage in the conversation!         Episode Sponsored by     Resources Connect with Mike:  www.CenterForRespect.com  www.FaceBook.com/MikeRespects www.Instagram.com/MikeRespects  Quotes:   “Whatever you do, just say no! Well, the child has no ownership of that! You didn't let them make the choice.”   “The second you say, ‘I can't imagine what you're going through.' to your teen. Your teen has every right to think, ‘Then stop talking to me if you can't understand me.'”   “Research shows that the age the child sees porn for the first time is between 11 and 12 years old. It's an accidental google.”

The Black Lives Matter Movement: should Christians support it? ... GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood Are Christians More Confident in Politics Than in Christ? ... GUEST Eugene Park ... associate pastor of True North Church in Palo Alto, CA and hosts a podcast called True North Daily. The summer without blockbusters: What Hollywood’s big-budget mythmaking spectacles did for America, and why it’s all changing (& Tenant & Mulan are in theaters this weekend) ... GUEST Alissa Wilkinson ... is the film critic at Vox.com Walking through depression in motherhood ... GUEST Christine Chappell ... author of “Clean Home, Messy Heart” and “Help! My Teen is Depressed” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Lives Matter Movement: should Christians support it? ... GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood Are Christians More Confident in Politics Than in Christ? ... GUEST Eugene Park ... associate pastor of True North Church in Palo Alto, CA and hosts a podcast called True North Daily. The summer without blockbusters: What Hollywood’s big-budget mythmaking spectacles did for America, and why it’s all changing (& Tenant & Mulan are in theaters this weekend) ... GUEST Alissa Wilkinson ... is the film critic at Vox.com Walking through depression in motherhood ... GUEST Christine Chappell ... author of “Clean Home, Messy Heart” and “Help! My Teen is Depressed” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now is the Time to Preach Endurance Not Escape ... GUEST Dr Michael Brown ... host of the Line of Fire radio broadcast and author of the new book, "When the World Stops: Words of Hope, Faith, and Wisdom in the Midst of Crisis" Is Jesus the Only Savior? ... GUEST James R. Edwards ... professor of biblical languages and literature at Whitworth College, Spokane, WA ... He is also an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and a contributing editor of "Christianity Today." Help, my teen is depressed... GUEST Christine Chappell ... author of “Clean Home, Messy Heart” and “Help! My Teen is Depressed” ... She hosts The Hope + Help Project podcast and blogs at faithfulsparrow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now is the Time to Preach Endurance Not Escape ... GUEST Dr Michael Brown ... host of the Line of Fire radio broadcast and author of the new book, "When the World Stops: Words of Hope, Faith, and Wisdom in the Midst of Crisis" Is Jesus the Only Savior? ... GUEST James R. Edwards ... professor of biblical languages and literature at Whitworth College, Spokane, WA ... He is also an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and a contributing editor of "Christianity Today." Help, my teen is depressed... GUEST Christine Chappell ... author of “Clean Home, Messy Heart” and “Help! My Teen is Depressed” ... She hosts The Hope + Help Project podcast and blogs at faithfulsparrow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Christ ... + ... James MacDonald ... + ... Crown Mike as Snow Contest Champion To Love Honor and Vacuum ... GUEST Sheila Wray Gregoire ... has been married for 25 yrs and happily married for 20! She’s written 8 books about sex & marriage ... “We want to do the biggest research project on sex and marriage from a Christian perspective that has ever been done” Last week, The Daily was not the paper that Northwestern students deserve (The Daily Northwestern) Lament Psalms: the first in a series ... GUEST Dr Tremper Longman ... Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA ... He has authored or coauthored more than 30 books, including "The Lost World of the Flood” and "How to Read Proverbs" Celeb Bdays (Russell Westbrook, Anne Hathaway, Sammy Sosa) How to Talk to Your Depressed Child ... GUEST Christine Chappell ... author of “Clean Home, Messy Heart” and “Help! My Teen is Depressed” ... She hosts The Hope + Help Project podcast and blogs at faithfulsparrow.com This Day in History, 1954: Ellis Island stopped serving as the chief immigration station for the US. 20M immigrants went through Ellis Island in its 62 yrs of operation Nothing Wasted: God Uses the Stuff You Wouldn’t ... GUEST Kasey Van Norman ... professional counselor, Bible teacher, and the author of the books and study series, “Named by God” and “Raw Faith” Dean Martin’s daughter Deana criticizes John Legend for “Baby it’s Cold Outside” remake: “Absolutely absurd.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Christ ... + ... James MacDonald ... + ... Crown Mike as Snow Contest Champion To Love Honor and Vacuum ... GUEST Sheila Wray Gregoire ... has been married for 25 yrs and happily married for 20! She’s written 8 books about sex & marriage ... “We want to do the biggest research project on sex and marriage from a Christian perspective that has ever been done” Last week, The Daily was not the paper that Northwestern students deserve (The Daily Northwestern) Lament Psalms: the first in a series ... GUEST Dr Tremper Longman ... Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA ... He has authored or coauthored more than 30 books, including "The Lost World of the Flood” and "How to Read Proverbs" Celeb Bdays (Russell Westbrook, Anne Hathaway, Sammy Sosa) How to Talk to Your Depressed Child ... GUEST Christine Chappell ... author of “Clean Home, Messy Heart” and “Help! My Teen is Depressed” ... She hosts The Hope + Help Project podcast and blogs at faithfulsparrow.com This Day in History, 1954: Ellis Island stopped serving as the chief immigration station for the US. 20M immigrants went through Ellis Island in its 62 yrs of operation Nothing Wasted: God Uses the Stuff You Wouldn’t ... GUEST Kasey Van Norman ... professional counselor, Bible teacher, and the author of the books and study series, “Named by God” and “Raw Faith” Dean Martin’s daughter Deana criticizes John Legend for “Baby it’s Cold Outside” remake: “Absolutely absurd.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids want the skill set to empower them to make the right choices. -- Mike Domitrz, founder of The Date Safe Project & father of 4 boys Talking to boys about consent is a must. It's also incredibly challenging and a bit intimidating. Let's face it: if adults were consistently good at consent, there wouldn't be a constant slew of headlines alleging sexual assault and misconduct. The good news about the #MeToo movement is that it's moved the issue of consent into the national conversation. Increasingly, parents and educators are realizing that talking about the mechanics of sex is not enough; we have to talk about the messy realities of relationships. We need to teach our children how to treat others with respect, and how to set and maintain boundaries. We need to equip them with the skills to navigate a culture that's rife with stereotypes and sexual imagery. Mike Domitrz has been working in this space for years. As the founder The Date Safe Project, Mike regularly talks to school children, college students, the military and parents about safe, healthy relationships.   In a world where people are constantly being told “What Not To Do,” The DATE SAFE Project believes the best approach is to give people positive how-to skills and helpful insights for addressing verbal consent (asking first), respecting boundaries, sexual decision-making, bystander intervention, and supporting survivors (opening the door for family and friends). In this episode, Jen, Janet & Mike discuss:  How dating today is different -- and similar -- to "back in the day" (Spoiler: It's 95% similar!) How parents inadvertently cause kids to mistrust their advice -- & how you can build connection instead Porn (Heads up: There's no way to avoid porn in today's culture, so it's your job to equip your son with information and values he can use to process what he may see.) How to make sure you -- not your boys' friends -- are their primary, most-valued source of information regarding sexuality and relationships Why you should blow up a condom when discussing safe sex and contraception (Really!) Specific language you can teach your boys so they can say no (or yes) to sexual activity Whether or not to discuss your teenage sexual experiences with your kids Helping boys understand the #MeToo movement How to use TV, current events & music to discuss consent and relationships with your boys Teenage slang for sex (Do you know what "smash" means?) Why you always, always need to ask first  Links we mentioned (or should have) in Episode 119: Episode 110: Talk to Boys About Sex with Amy Lang The Date Safe Project -- Mike's website. Includes links to lots of resources, and info about how you can hire him to come talk to your school or community. Talking to Boys About Sexually Aggressive Girls -- 2014 BuildingBoys post. Includes tips boys can use to say "no." Episode 105: Masculinity in the Age of #MeToo Katy Perry, Benjamin Glaze, American Idol and the Unwanted Kiss -- Mike breaks down exactly why what happened was so wrong Special Offer for On Boys subscribers: FREE 48 hour access to Mike's video, "Help! My Teen is Dating." Click DSPbonus.com to access the video.