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“Why Your Teen Always Has One Earbud In — And Why It Matters More Than You Think”
If you’ve spent any time around teenagers lately, you’ve seen it — the constant presence of earbuds. They walk into the room, one AirPod in, half-listening to you and half-lost in another world. The earbuds stay in through dinner, through chores, through the car ride, and even through youth group. We tell ourselves, “Hey, it’s just music.” But what if it’s not just music? What if that one little white earbud represents something deeper...

PastorMark
Oct 29, 20258 min read


When Social Media Becomes a War Zone, Who Leads the Way?”
In today’s digital world, teens are exposed to disturbing violent content online more than ever—often without warning. This exposure can leave them anxious, confused, and isolated. As parents and mentors, it’s vital to step into these moments with care, guiding teens through conversation, prayer, and healthy boundaries. By fostering open dialogue, modeling resilience, and anchoring in faith, we can help young people process what they see, choose life-affirming responses, and

PastorMark
Sep 19, 20255 min read


“Lost in the Mountains, Found on the Road to Emmaus”
What if peace doesn’t come after everything is fixed — but in the middle of your mess? Psalm 23 reveals a surprising secret to finding calm when life feels out of control. If you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together, this message will show you how to stop striving and finally experience real, overflowing peace today.

PastorMark
Aug 12, 20257 min read


“I Thought About Life After Kids and Didn’t Recognize My Marriage”
Kristin and I have seen just how easy it is to pour every ounce of ourselves into parenting—only to look up one day and realize we’ve been running on empty in our marriage. Somewhere between soccer practice and bedtime routines, we stopped seeing each other as partners and started functioning more like co-managers. And if we’re not careful, that slow drift becomes a serious disconnect.

PastorMark
May 5, 20256 min read


This Parenting Trend Is Quietly Destroying Teen Faith—And No One’s Talking About It”
“Is emotional appeasement quietly undermining your teen’s faith? Discover the hidden dangers of permissive parenting and how to protect your child’s spiritual growth.”

PastorMark
Apr 10, 20256 min read


Empathy or Evil?
"Disney villains aren't just evil anymore—understanding their pasts challenges us to rethink morality. How do we guide our kids through it?"

PastorMark
Mar 11, 20256 min read


“You Won’t Believe These 45 Gen Alpha Slang Words—Are You Even Keeping Up?”
Discover 45 fresh Gen Alpha slang words! Stay ahead of the trend and decode what the next generation is really saying.

PastorMark
Feb 25, 202513 min read


Life360: Why TeensChanging the Way We Think About Location Sharing
"Gen Z is reshaping location sharing—balancing safety, connection, and privacy. Is tracking security or surveillance? Let's discuss."

PastorMark
Feb 15, 20255 min read


"The Silent Epidemic" You'd Be Surprised At What Teens Are Sending—and What You Can Do About It"
Teens face immense digital pressures, and their online choices matter. Equip them with wisdom, boundaries, and God’s truth. #DigitalPurity

PastorMark
Jan 31, 20256 min read


"Is Your Teen Ready for Social Media? 5 Must-Know Tips Before You Say Yes!"
"Is your teen ready for social media? Explore tips, Biblical wisdom, and practical steps to guide them through the digital age responsibly."

PastorMark
Jan 27, 20255 min read


What the Sigma is BRAIN ROT?
Brain rot is exactly what it sounds like but instead of overreacting let’s have a conversation

PastorMark
Jan 1, 20254 min read


Surviving the Tween Years: A Parent’s Guide to Modern Middle School Challenges
“To be one of us, you have be like us believe like us behave like us go along with us, look like us, like us best, & not do better than us.

PastorMark
Nov 5, 202411 min read


“The Lie That’s Burning Out Our Kids (And How We’re Letting It Happen)”
"Today’s teens are drowning in pressure—from school, sports, and social media—and it’s leaving them anxious, exhausted, and burned out. In this article, Pastor Mark unpacks how performance culture is quietly robbing our kids of joy, identity, and spiritual health, and gives 10 practical ways to push back with truth, rest, and grace."

PastorMark
Jul 9, 20246 min read


What are the long-term effects of notification addiction on our brains?
Have you ever noticed that no one looks up while crossing the street anymore? In fact, most of us are too busy responding to text messages..

PastorMark
Feb 12, 20248 min read


Culture's Sexualization of Children Should Have Our Attention
An article about the dangers of what we post online or what our kids are posting online. We can easily make them a target for predators...

PastorMark
Jul 24, 20239 min read


Your Tween/Teen Has Figured Out How To Be Social Without Social Media
Your Tween Has Figured Out How To Be Social Without the Social Media Remember How Simple It Was [tap…tap…tap…] Don’t bother looking...

PastorMark
May 9, 20239 min read


According to new research, our daughters can more easily become addicted to porn than our boys...
"Since sexual arousal releases the highest levels of dopamine — the potential for sexual conditioning among our girls is….
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Nov 23, 20226 min read


Am I Okay With My Husband Getting Photos That Disappear? Then Why Our Teens?
To Snap or NOT to Snap... We ALL try to cultivate the way that others see us. Whether we use filters or not there is a lens through which...

PastorMark
Oct 18, 20229 min read


Some Unsettling Features Included in iOS 16 You Probably Don't Know About
While there are many cool and helpful new features with the iOS 16 update there are OTHERS that might make it more dangerous as well...
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Sep 18, 20223 min read


TikTok Toxic?
An Illinois father posted a warning to other parents after he says he discovered disturbing requests for his 7-year-old daughter from...
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Jul 20, 20229 min read
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