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  99 | How to Rebuild Trust With Your Teen When Your Relationship Feels Broken Part 2 | Ed Lee 11.09.2026 17min

  How do you know if the trust you’re trying to rebuild with your teen is actually changing anything? What might your relationship look like on the other side of these difficult years? In Part 1, my husband Ed shared one of the hardest conversations he had with our daughter and the communication choices he made when he realized something had to change. But rebuilding trust didn’t happen in that one conversation. In Part 2, we’re taking you into what happened afterward—and some of the moments when we began realizing our relationships with our kids really were changing. They started telling us things we weren’t sure they would tell us. They began asking what we thought. And we learned that building trust with your teen isn’t about getting them to agree with you or even take your advice. It’s about creating a relationship where they know they can come to you. In this episode, you’ll hear: The signs that showed us trust and connection with our kids were beginning to grow What happened when our son came to us after making a decision that could have had serious consequences Why listening without immediately judging or correcting matters in teen communication How to stay connected when your teen’s opinions, beliefs, or choices are different from yours As parents, we can’t control what our kids believe, choose, or ultimately do. But we can stay anchored in Christ, listen with humility, and trust that God is at work even when we can’t see it yet. Sometimes building a stronger relationship with your teen begins by releasing the outcome and choosing how you want to show up in the next conversation. What could begin to change if your teen knew they could tell you the truth—even when you might not like what they have to say? 💛 Join me for my FREE Connect With Your Teen Workshop Tuesday, September 15, where I’ll walk you through a practical, Christ-anchored roadmap to communicate with confidence, restore connection, and build lasting trust: 👉 connectwithyourteens.com/workshop I pray this episode blesses you and your family. ~Terri 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Insider Newsletter 💛 See What Happened Years Later With Ed & Sharaya You heard Ed share the story on the podcast. Now you can see Ed and Sharaya sitting together years later, talking honestly about their relationship, what changed, and what they learned along the way. 👉https://riseabovethesilence.com/ed--sharaya-interview-2019 ✨ Support the Podcast If Connect With Your Teens has been helpful to you, you can now support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee. Your support helps with the costs of producing the show and reaching more moms with practical help and hope for their families. Thank you for being part of this work! 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/connectwithyourteens ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Book a 1-hour Communication Coaching Call. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in the way of connection with your teen, uncover practical next steps, and create a clear plan so you can stop feeling stuck and start rebuilding trust and connection. 👉Learn More: ConnectWithYourTeens.com/communication-coaching ✨ Website: connectwithyourteens.com for free resources, practical support, and more ways to build connection and trust with your teen. Related Episodes 17 — Struggling With Teen Lying? 3 Truths to Help You Build Trust Without Control 40 — 3 Questions That Build Connection When Faith Divides Your Family (Part 1) 79 — Parenting Teens: 5 Words That Build Trust and Connection Fast
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  98 | 5 Communication Choices That Build Trust With Your Teen Part 1 | Ed Lee 08.09.2026 21min

  What do you do when a difficult conversation with your teen is going downhill fast—and then they say something that cuts straight to your heart? In this deeply personal episode, my husband Ed takes us back to one of the hardest conversations he ever had with our teenage daughter—when hurt, frustration, and years of strained communication collided. What he chose in the middle of that moment shows how a few intentional communication choices can open the door to connection—even when a conversation feels like it’s falling apart. If you’re parenting teens and struggling with defensiveness, disrespect, or conversations that quickly escalate, this episode gives you a real-life look at how communication skills build trust and connection even in the middle of a messy conversation. You’ll hear: What made Ed realize, in the middle of a heated argument, something had to change How he stayed in a conversation that would have been much easier to shut down or control The communication shift that allowed their daughter to finally say what was really underneath her anger 5 communication choices Ed made when the conversation was falling apart Ed couldn’t control what our daughter said, how she responded, or what happened next. But he could choose how he showed up. And sometimes building a stronger relationship with your teen begins right there. Ready to stop walking on eggshells and second-guessing what to say? Join me September 15 for my FREE live Connect With Your Teen Workshop. I’ll give you a practical, Christ-anchored roadmap to help you communicate with more confidence, restore connection, and build lasting trust. 👉 Save Your Seat: http://connectwithyourteens.com/workshop I pray this episode blesses you and your family. ~Terri 💛 See What Happened Years Later With Ed & Sharaya You heard Ed share the story on the podcast. Now you can see Ed and Sharaya sitting together years later, talking honestly about their relationship, what changed, and what they learned along the way. 👉https://riseabovethesilence.com/ed--sharaya-interview-2019 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Insider Newsletter ✨ Support the Podcast If Connect With Your Teens has been helpful to you, you can now support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee. Your support helps with the costs of producing the show and reaching more moms with practical help and hope for their families. Thank you for being part of this work! 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/connectwithyourteens ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Book a 1-hour Communication Coaching Call. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in the way of connection with your teen, uncover practical next steps, and create a clear plan so you can stop feeling stuck and start rebuilding trust and connection. 👉Learn More: ConnectWithYourTeens.com/communication-coaching ✨ Website: connectwithyourteens.com for free resources, practical support, and more ways to build connection and trust with your teen. Related Episodes Episode 94 — Why Your Teen Gets Defensive So Quickly Episode 96 — Teen Won’t Listen to Your Advice? 4 Communication Skills That Build Trust Episode 97 — Worried About Your Teen? How to Trust God With What You Can’t Control
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  97 | Worried About Your Teen? How to Trust God With What You Can’t Control 01.09.2026 19min

  You’ve had the conversation. You’ve prayed. You’ve researched. You’ve tried to help. And still, your mind keeps coming back to: What else can I do? What am I missing? When you see your teen struggling, making choices that concern you, pulling away from their faith, or heading in a direction you desperately wish you could change, it’s hard not to feel responsible for making things better. And without realizing it, loving and supporting them can start turning into trying to control an outcome you simply can’t control. In this episode, I’m sharing something God has been showing me in my own life about the difference between being responsible TO someone and responsible FOR their outcome—and how that distinction can change the way you parent and communicate with your teen. You’ll learn: How concern for your teen can turn into control without you realizing it The question that can help you recognize what’s actually yours to do—and what isn’t What Proverbs 3:5 taught me about where I’m putting the weight of someone else’s future How trusting God can help you communicate with your teen without every conversation becoming about the thing you’re worried about Trusting God with your teen doesn’t mean passive parenting. You still guide, set boundaries, seek wisdom, get help when it’s needed, and keep showing up. But you don’t have to believe that if you just say the right thing, find the right solution, or parent perfectly enough, you can guarantee the outcome. You can do what God has given you to do and trust Him with what you cannot control. 💛Want to know what you can begin doing differently to build more connection and trust with your teen? Join me for my FREE live workshop, The Roadmap to a More Peaceful, Connected & Trusting Relationship With Your Teen. 👉Save your seat here: connectwithyourteens.com/workshop I pray this episode blesses you and your family. ~Terri ✨ Visit connectwithyourteens.com for free resources, practical support, and more ways to build connection and trust with your teen. ✨ Support the Podcast If Connect With Your Teens has been helpful to you, you can now support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee. Your support helps with the costs of producing the show and reaching more moms with practical help and hope for their families. Thank you for being part of this work! 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/connectwithyourteens ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Book a 1-hour Communication Coaching Call. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in the way of connection with your teen, uncover practical next steps, and create a clear plan so you can stop feeling stuck and start rebuilding trust and connection. 👉Learn More: ConnectWithYourTeens.com/communication-coaching 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Insider Newsletter Related Episodes: 5 - From “It’s Too Late To Fix This” To Having Real Conversations With Your Teen 36 - The #1 Sign You’re a Great Mom (It’s Not What You Think) 65 - 3 Lies That Sabotage Communication With Your Teen (Part 1 of 3)
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  96 | Teen Won’t Listen to Your Advice? 4 Communication Skills That Build Trust 26.08.2026 21min

  You’ve spent years guiding your kids, so of course you want to share what you’ve learned when you see your teen struggling. But one of the challenges of parenting teens is realizing that as our kids grow, the way we guide them has to grow too. Sometimes giving more advice—even really good advice—can make communication with teens harder instead of easier. And if distance or shutdown has already begun, learning a different way to guide can become an important part of rebuilding connection and learning how to build trust with your teen. In this episode, I’m sharing four practical communication skills that can help you move from automatically giving advice to becoming someone your teen increasingly wants to come to for perspective. You'll learn: The surprising reason good advice isn’t always received as helpful Four simple teen communication skills that help your teen think without leaving you on the sidelines One question you can start using right away to invite your teen to hear your perspective We don’t have to force every lesson or control every outcome. We can grow in wisdom about when to listen, when to speak, and when to trust that God is working in our teens, too. I pray this episode blesses you and your family. ~Terri ✨Ready to build more peaceful conversations, stronger connection, and lasting trust with your teen? Join me for my FREE Connect With Your Teens Workshop on September 15th or September 22nd. Choose the time that works best for you and save your spot at  👉ConnectWithYourTeens.com/workshop. ✨ Support the Podcast If Connect With Your Teens has been helpful to you, you can now support the podcast through Buy Me a Coffee. Your support helps with the costs of producing the show and reaching more moms with practical help and hope for their families. Thank you for being part of this work! 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/connectwithyourteens 💬 Not sure how to get your teen talking? Download Quick-Start Connected Convos for simple ways to take some of the pressure out of conversations and create more opportunities for connection. 👉 Download Quick-Start Connected Convos 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you.  👉Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Insider Newsletter Related Episodes: 64 - Stop Arguing With Your Teen: Let Them Have Their Perspective 77 - Why Your Teen Doesn’t Need to Change First to Build Connection 88 - The 4-Step Conversation That Helps Your Teen Feel Heard
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  95 | How to Build Connection With Your Teen When You Don’t Have More Time | Sarah Colbert 18.08.2026 27min

  Do you ever feel like you’d have a better relationship with your teen if you just had more time? Between work, school, sports, appointments, responsibilities, and everything else competing for your attention, it can feel almost impossible to create the kind of meaningful connection you want with your teen. But what if more time isn’t actually what you need? In this episode, I’m talking with Sarah Colbert, host of Balanced Mom Life and mom of three teens, about how busy moms can build connection in the small moments they already have—without adding one more thing to their overflowing schedules. You’ll discover: Why more time may not be the answer to building a stronger relationship with your teen The mistake well-meaning moms can make that unintentionally creates more distance How small, consistent moments can build connection—even when your teen doesn’t respond the way you hoped Why taking care of yourself can help you become more emotionally available and present with your family And I love Sarah’s reminder that we don’t have to get every interaction right. We can continue showing up, planting seeds, and trusting God with what He’s doing in our teens and in our relationships—even when we can’t see the results yet. Listen in, and then share this episode with another busy mom who could use the reminder that building connection doesn’t require finding more hours in her day. I pray this episode blesses you and your family. ~Terri Connect with Sarah Colbert:  Download Sarah’s free Time Audit to get an honest, judgment-free look at where your time is actually going. This simple, fillable worksheet will help you identify where you can create space for what matters most — including finding your way back to you. 👉Go to https://westmetromom.com/resources Podcast - Balanced Mom Life ✨Want some practical help creating more connection and less tension with your teen? 🎉 My next Free Connect With Your Teen Workshop is September 15th! Details are coming soon. We’ll talk about practical, Christ-centered ways to communicate with more confidence, restore connection, and build lasting trust with your teen. Details are coming soon, and I can’t wait to see you there! 💌 Want to be the first to know when registration opens?  Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for workshop updates, weekly encouragement, and practical communication tips delivered to your inbox. 👉Join here: Weekly Insider Newsletter ✨Check out my new website and learn more about how you can build trust and connection with your kids. connectwithyourteens.com 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected]
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  94 | Why Your Teen Gets Defensive So Quickly 12.08.2026 19min

  Why does your teen get defensive when you’re only asking a simple question? You ask about homework, driving, friends, or plans—and suddenly your teen is pushing back or accusing you of not trusting them. If you’re parenting teens and wondering why everyday conversations turn into conflict so quickly, there may be more happening beneath the surface than you realize. You’ll learn: • What may really be happening underneath your teen’s defensiveness • Why your natural response may actually increase defensiveness • Simple communication skills that can change the direction of a difficult conversation We’ll even go back to the Garden of Eden for a surprising look at defensiveness and the human heart, and I’ll share a parenting experience that changed how I understood some of my own kids’ reactions. If you want to build trust, improve teen communication, and have more connected conversations, listen in. Because sometimes the issue isn’t really the issue. ✨Are you ready to stop guessing what to say and start feeling more confident in the conversations that matter most? My new website is live! You’ll find all the ways I can help you build stronger communication, trust, and connection with your teen—from private coaching and our monthly Support Group to the Connect With Your Teen Roadmap. 👉Explore your next step at connectwithyourteens.com I pray this episode blesses you. ~Terri ✨ The Connect With Your Teens Roadmap - The step-by-step program that helps you navigate difficult conversations and create more emotional safety so you can build lasting trust and connection with your teen. You’ll learn a complete communication framework that gives you greater confidence in what to say and how to respond—not only with your teen, but in every relationship that matters. Learn more and enroll here: https://connectwithyourteens.com/roadmap ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Bring your biggest communication struggle to a 1-hour coaching call and leave with greater clarity, practical next steps, and a personalized plan to help you rebuild connection with your teen. 👉https://connectwithyourteens.com/communication-coaching 💌Would you love weekly encouragement straight to your inbox? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Insider Newsletter 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] Related Episodes: 32  - Beyond the Eye Roll: 3 Steps to Reach Your Teen’s Heart 64 - Stop Arguing With Your Teen: Let Them Have Their Perspective 79 - Parenting Teens: 5 Words That Build Trust and Connection Fast
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  93 | 3 Communication Habits Keeping You From Building Connection 04.08.2026 14min

  You love your teen. So why does it sometimes feel like the harder you try to help, the farther apart you become? Most moms don’t struggle because they don’t care enough.They struggle because the communication habit that feels the most loving can unintentionally create the very distance they’re trying to avoid. In this episode, we’re uncovering one of the biggest reasons conversations break down—not because your intentions are wrong, but because your communication style may be sending a message you never meant to send. You’ll walk away with a fresh way to think about your conversations, practical communication skills you can begin using today, and one simple shift that will help you and your teen experience more understanding, safety, and trust. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why good intentions don’t always build connection. The communication habits many moms naturally fall into without realizing it. What your teen may actually be hearing beneath your words. One simple change that can help build trust and strengthen your relationship. As moms, God’s given us a unique opportunity to shape the kind of relationship our teens carry with them into adulthood. We won’t do it perfectly, but every conversation is an opportunity to reflect His grace, patience, and love helping our teens feel seen, valued, and deeply loved. 💛 Need a safe place to keep growing?  If this season with your teen has left you feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or wondering where to even begin rebuilding your relationship, I want to invite you to our next Connect With Your Teens Support Group on August 11th.. My heart is for you to leave with more clarity than you came with. More hope than you walked in with. And practical next steps you can use the very next time you talk with your teen. 👉Save your seat at connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup.  I hope this episode is a blessing to you and your family. More Resources: ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? If you’re feeling disconnected from your teen, this 1-hour coaching call will help you uncover what’s really creating the distance and give you Christ-centered communication tools to begin rebuilding connection. You’ll leave with greater clarity, practical next steps, and a personalized plan so you can move forward with confidence and hope. 👉https://connectwithyourteens.com/communication-coaching 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Insider Newsletter 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💬 Want to help more moms like you get the support they’ve been praying for?  It so blesses me to hear your stories of how this podcast is helping you! Thank you for taking 30 seconds to leave a review so more moms can find it and renewed hope for their relationship. Leave your review here on Apple: Connect With Your Teens Podcast ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] Related Episodes: From 'It's Too Late To Fix This' To Having Real Conversations With Your Teen Why Your Teen Goes Silent When You Ask Questions How To Build Trust When Your Teen Stops Talking (And How To Fix It)
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  92 | Why Your Communication With Your Teen Starts Before You Speak 30.07.2026 14min

  Every conversation with your teen starts before either of you says a word. Most moms don’t realize what’s shaping those conversations—or why the same patterns keep repeating. If you’ve been trying to build connection and build trust, but still feel like you’re missing each other, there may be something happening long before the conversation even begins. In this episode, you’ll discover a simple shift that can strengthen your communication skills, improve family communication, and deepen your relationship with your teen. It’s a perspective that can change the way you approach everyday teen communication this school year—before you ever say a word. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why communication begins long before either of you says a word. The hidden factor that shapes your tone, responses, and expectations. Why today’s behavior doesn’t have to define your teen. One simple prayer to help you build connection this school year. A memorable way to approach your next conversation with your teen. As followers of Christ, we’re invited to see people the way God sees them—not defined by today’s struggles, but by who He is continuing to shape them into becoming. When we begin seeing our teens through that lens, our communication naturally becomes more grace-filled, hopeful, and life-giving. What if one small shift in the way you see your teen could change the conversations you have all year long? 👉 Join us for our free monthly Connect With Your Teens Support Group, where you’ll find encouragement, practical coaching, and a community of moms who understand what you’re’re walking through. Reserve your spot at connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup. I pray this episode blesses you! Want more support? ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Book Communication Coaching Call. In 1-hour we’ll identify what’s getting in the way of connection with your teen, uncover practical next steps, and create a clear plan so you can stop feeling stuck and start rebuilding trust and connection.  👉ConnectWithYourTeens.com/communication-coaching  💬If this episode encouraged you, I’d love for you to share it with another mom who could use a little hope as she heads into this school year. As always, thank you for listening. Click here to review on Apple.  Click here to review on Spotify. 💌 Want weekly encouragement and communication tips straight to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter and get practical tips, stories of how this works in real life & hope sent to you every week. Weekly Newsletter 💛 Need ongoing support?  Join my free monthly support group for moms of teens — a safe, faith-led space for guidance, connection, and encouragement. Learn more here:  https://connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected]
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  91 | The #1 Sign You’re Doing Better As A Mom Than You Think 28.07.2026 10min

  Have you been using the wrong scorecard to measure yourself as a mom? Parenting teens is challenging and if you’ve ever wondered if you’re doing enough, you’re not alone. Building trust and connection during the teen years isn’t about getting every conversation right. Sometimes the greatest growth is happening in ways you can’t yet see. In this episode, you’ll discover why your willingness to keep learning communication skills, seeking God’s wisdom, and showing up with love is one of the strongest signs you’re doing better than you think. If you’re looking for practical parenting tips to build connection, strengthen trust, and improve communication with your teen, encouragement is on the way so that you can see yourself—and your parenting—through God’s perspective instead of your own scorecard. I pray this episode is a blessing to you and your family, reminding you that God is still at work in you—and that you’re doing far better than you think. If you’d like personalized support as you navigate your unique situation, I’d be honored to walk alongside you through a one-on-one Communication Coaching Call. You can learn more and schedule your call at the link below.  👉ConnectWithYourTeens.com/communication-coaching 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your inbox? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Insider Newsletter 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 📖Need a place to start?  Download my Building Connection Beyond Screen Time: A Quick Guide for Moms to help you build trust with your teen, strengthen communication, and create more meaningful everyday conversations. 👉https://connectwithyourteens.com/build-connection-screentime 💛 Interested in ongoing support?  Join my free monthly support group for moms of teens — a safe, faith-led space for guidance, connection, and encouragement.  Learn more here: https://connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup 🎧Would you like inspiring worship music to anchor you in your journey? This is a collection of songs that have brought me peace and helped me anchor my heart in Christ. You can go straight to this link to get my Anchoring Spotify Playlist (no sign up required): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0pmOIQvAH6dibMmAxQzbGf?si=WZ8bE23YQfWdY5lbBM_2pA&nd=1&dlsi=e9c329d0073a4b3b ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] Related Episodes: 36 - The #1 Sign You’re a Great Mom (It’s Not What You Think) 48 The #1 Sign You're About to Break Through With Your Teen (This Will Surprise You) 65 - 3 Lies That Sabotage Communication With Your Teen (Part 1 of 3)
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  90 | Why Your Teen Takes What You Say the Wrong Way 24.07.2026 10min

  You love your teen and want the very best for them. So why do your conversations sometimes leave them feeling criticized, controlled, or misunderstood when your heart was trying to encourage, protect, and help? Terri shares a powerful coaching story that reveals one of the biggest communication blind spots in parenting teens: the gap between our intentions and our teen’s experience and why they take what you say the wrong way. You’ll discover why your teen may react differently than you expect, how one simple perspective shift can strengthen communication with your teen, and a practical way to build trust with your teen while creating a deeper, lasting connection. If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That isn’t what I meant,” this episode is for you. I pray it's a blessing to you and your family! ✨Ready for personalized support? If you find yourself replaying conversations, wondering what went wrong, or wishing you knew how to respond differently, I’d love to help. In a 1:1 Communication Coaching Call, we’ll identify what’s creating distance, strengthen your communication, and create a personalized plan to help you build lasting connection and trust with your child. 👉ConnectWithYourTeens.com/communication-coaching 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Insider Newsletter 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 📖Need a place to start?  Download my Building Connection Beyond Screen Time: A Quick Guide for Moms to help you build trust with your teen, strengthen communication, and create more meaningful everyday conversations. 👉https://connectwithyourteens.com/build-connection-screentime 💛 Interested in ongoing support?  Join my free monthly support group for moms of teens — a safe, faith-led space for guidance, connection, and encouragement.  Learn more here: https://connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup 🎧Would you like inspiring worship music to anchor you in your journey? This is a collection of songs that have brought me peace and helped me anchor my heart in Christ. You can go straight to this link to get my Anchoring Spotify Playlist (no sign up required): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0pmOIQvAH6dibMmAxQzbGf?si=WZ8bE23YQfWdY5lbBM_2pA&nd=1&dlsi=e9c329d0073a4b3b ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] Related Episodes: 5 - From 'It's Too Late To Fix This' To Having Real Conversations With Your Teen 13 - The Secret to Effortless Connection With Your Teen (And How to Break the Hidden Barrier) 32 - Beyond the Eye Roll: 3 Steps to Reach Your Teen's Heart
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  89 | Your Teen Says, “You Don’t Understand.” Here’s What They’re Really Asking For. 22.07.2026 11min

  What if one of the most frustrating things your teen says is actually an invitation… not a rejection? If you’ve ever heard, “You don’t understand,” this episode may completely change how you hear those words. If your teen has ever said, “You don’t understand,” or shut down when you were trying your best to connect, this episode is for you. Sometimes the biggest breakthrough in teen communication isn’t finding the perfect words—it’s learning what your teen may really be asking for underneath the words they’re saying. In this episode, I’ll help you see those frustrating conversations through a different lens so you can respond in a way that helps build connection, build trust, and create greater emotional safety in your relationship. You'll Learn: Why “You don’t understand” usually means something deeper One simple communication shift that can completely change the direction of a conversation How to use practical communication skills that help your teen feel heard Why understanding comes before influence in healthy family communication How small moments of connection today can strengthen your relationship for years to come As followers of Christ, we’re called to listen with humility and value others above ourselves. When we choose to understand our teen before asking them to understand us, we begin reflecting the heart of Jesus—and that’s often where healing, trust, and connection begin. 📩 Want more encouragement and practical tools each week? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for Christ-centered encouragement, communication tips, podcast updates, and practical ways to strengthen your relationship with your teen.  👉Join here: Weekly Insider Newsletter More Resources: ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Book a 60-Minute Communication Coaching Call. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in the way of connection with your teen, uncover practical next steps, and create a clear plan so you can stop feeling stuck and start rebuilding trust and connection. 👉Learn More: ConnectWithYourTeens.com/communication-coaching 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it? Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] 💬 If this podcast has encouraged or helped you share it with a friend and take 30  seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your review helps more moms see the podcast and get support.  Click here to review on Apple.  Click here to review on Spotify. Related Episodes: 32 | Beyond the Eye Roll: 3 Steps to Reach Your Teen's Heart 64 | Stop Arguing With Your Teen: Let Them Have Their Perspective 77 | Why Your Teen Doesn’t Need to Change First to Build Connection
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  88 | The 4-Step Conversation That Helps Your Teen Feel Heard 16.07.2026 9min

  Have you found yourself replaying the conversation with your teen over and over, wondering what you could have said differently? The truth is, helping your teen feel heard isn’t about having the perfect words. It’s about creating the kind of conversation where they feel safe enough to share what’s really on their heart. When teens feel heard, trust begins to grow—and where trust grows, connection and influence often follow. In this episode, I’ll share a simple four-step conversation you can begin using today to strengthen your relationship with your teen, improve your communication skills, and build trust one conversation at a time. You’ll Learn: Why listening builds trust more effectively than rushing to solve the problem What Jesus modeled on the road to Emmaus that can transform your communication with your teen A practical way to build connection during everyday conversations The four-step conversation that helps your teen feel heard How helping your teen feel understood often leads to deeper, more meaningful conversations As we look at the way Jesus walked alongside the disciples on the road to Emmaus, you’ll be encouraged to slow down, listen well, and trust that God can use your faithful presence to prepare your teen’s heart in ways you may not see right away. Still replaying conversations in your mind? Wondering what to say or how to respond differently in your unique situation? 🎉 To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Connect With Your Teens podcast, I’m offering a special anniversary rate on my 1:1 Communication Coaching Call through Sunday at midnight! If you’d love personalized guidance, practical Christ-centered communication tools, and a clear plan to help you reconnect with your teen, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. 👉 Reserve your coaching call here: https://connectwithyourteens.com/communication-coaching More Resources: 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Insider Newsletter ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] 🎧Would you like to experience His peace through worship?  These songs have brought me peace and encouragement when I needed most to anchor my heart in Christ. Get my Anchoring Spotify Playlist here (no sign up required): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0pmOIQvAH6dibMmAxQzbGf?si=WZ8bE23YQfWdY5lbBM_2pA&nd=1&dlsi=e9c329d0073a4b3b Related Episodes:  49 The Power of God’s Acceptance to Turn the Heart of Your Teen 56 - Are You Accidentally Shutting Down Your Teen? 3 Communication Patterns That Block Connection 64 - Stop Arguing With Your Teen and Let Them Have Their Perspective
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  87 | 3 Ways to Stay Calm When Your Teen Pushes Your Buttons 14.07.2026 17min

  Why do you keep reacting the very way you promised yourself you wouldn’t? Maybe your teen rolled their eyes, ignored you, or answered with “Whatever,” and before you knew it, your frustration took over. You weren’t trying to yell. You weren’t trying to make things worse. But somehow the conversation ended with both of you feeling hurt, misunderstood, and even more disconnected. In this episode, you’ll discover that the real issue often isn’t your teen’s behavior or even the conversation itself. It’s what your reactions may be revealing about what’s happening in your own heart—and how God can meet you there so you can respond with greater peace, wisdom, and confidence. You’ll learn: Why reacting usually starts long before the conversation begins. How your emotions can reveal what’s really driving your communication. Three practical steps to respond instead of react. Simple communication skills that help build connection and build trust with your teen. How an anchored heart leads to calmer, more effective teen communication. As followers of Christ, we don’t have to parent from fear or carry the weight of changing our teens. God invites us to anchor ourselves in His presence, receive His peace, and respond with the wisdom and grace He promises to give. As our hearts change, our communication skills begin to change—and that opens the door for stronger relationships and lasting connection. Are you ready to stop reacting and start building the relationship you’ve been praying for, I’d love to walk alongside you?  🎉To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, I’m offering a special anniversary price on my one-hour Communication Coaching Call through Sunday at midnight.  👉Go to ConnectWithYourTeens.com/communication-coaching  to learn more. More Resources: 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Insider Newsletter ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] 🎧Would you like to experience His peace through worship?  These songs have brought me peace and encouragement when I needed most to anchor my heart in Christ. Get my Anchoring Spotify Playlist here (no sign up required): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0pmOIQvAH6dibMmAxQzbGf?si=WZ8bE23YQfWdY5lbBM_2pA&nd=1&dlsi=e9c329d0073a4b3b Related Episodes:  45 - Stuck in the Noise? How to Break Free From Parenting Paralysis 58 - 5 Scriptures to Anchor Communication Skills and Build Connection 77 - Build Connection With Your Teen: Why They Don’t Need to Change First
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  86 | How to Build Connection With Your Teen Without Controlling Them 09.07.2026 16min

    Ever feel like you’re doing everything you know to build connection with your teen… but somehow you feel farther apart than ever? Sometimes the biggest barrier to building connection isn’t a lack of love—it’s the assumptions we make before we’ve taken the time to truly understand what’s happening in our teen’s heart and life. Fear can quietly fill in the blanks, causing us to react instead of respond in ways that strengthen trust. In this episode, I share a personal story about my oldest daughter that reminded me how easily fear and assumptions can keep us from truly understanding our teens—and how choosing curiosity instead can strengthen trust, connection, and communication. You’ll discover why choosing curiosity over assumptions can transform your relationship and how small shifts in the way you communicate can lead to greater trust, deeper connection, and lasting influence. In this episode you’ll discover: Why fear often shapes our conversations more than we realize. The simple communication shifts that helps build trust with your teen. How to choose understanding over agreement without giving up your values or boundaries. Practical communication skills that create emotional safety and stronger relationships. Why curiosity is one of the most powerful ways to build connection with your teen. As followers of Christ, we don’t have to let fear determine how we respond. God invites us to bring our concerns to Him first, seek His wisdom, and love our teens the way He continually loves and pursues us—with grace, truth, and understanding. Listen now, and discover how small shifts toward curiosity can begin changing the direction of your relationship with your child. 💛 I’d love to invite you to join our free monthly online Support Group on July 14th!  If you’re looking for encouragement, practical help, and a community of moms who understand what you’re walking through, we’d love to have you with us. 👉 Save your seat here: https://connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup More Resources: ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Schedule a 60-Minute Communication Coaching Call, and let’s talk through your situation, identify what’s keeping you stuck, and create a clear path toward greater connection and trust with your child. 👉 https://connectwithyourteens.com/1-hour-communicationcoaching 💌 Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Insider Newsletter 🤍 Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨ Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨ Contact: [email protected] Related Episodes: 64 - Stop Arguing With Your Teen: Let Them Have Their Perspective 75 - Teaching Teens to Drive Without Fear or Conflict with Ed Lee (Part 2) 79 - Parenting Teens: 5 Words That Build Trust and Connection Fast  
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  85 | 5 Conversation Starters That Actually Get Teens Talking 07.07.2026 10min

  Have your conversations with your teen turned into one-word answers, awkward silence, or talks that feel more like interviews than connection? If so, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean your relationship is beyond repair. Many moms think they need one big heart-to-heart conversation to reconnect with their teen. But what if the answer isn’t one perfect conversation? What if it’s creating more opportunities for simple, enjoyable conversations that help your teen actually want to keep talking? In this episode, I’ll show you why low-pressure conversation starters can be one of the most powerful communication skills for building connection and rebuilding trust with your teen. You’ll also learn what to do after they answer, because that’s often where the real connection begins. In this episode you’ll discover: Why teens often respond better to lighthearted conversations than heavy ones. Five simple conversation starters that help teens keep talking. How to build connection without forcing deeper conversations. The communication shift that helps your teen feel heard and understood. Why small conversations today often lead to stronger relationships tomorrow. God created us for relationship, and His heart is always toward connection. As we learn to slow down, listen well, and show genuine interest in our teens, we create space for trust to grow one conversation at a time. If this episode encourages you, would you leave a review and share it with another mom who could use a little hope today? Your review helps more moms discover practical encouragement for building stronger relationships with their teens. Plus, I have a special offer. ✨ Complimentary Teen Relationship Reset + Connection Clarity Call I’m opening 10 spots for moms who would like help identifying what’s creating distance, where connection is getting stuck, and how to begin building stronger communication, trust, and connection with their teen. To apply: Leave a review for the Connect With Your Teens podcast here. Scroll down to the Review Section. Take a screenshot before submitting it Complete your Teen Relationship Reset short form I’ll be in touch with a link to book your Connection Clarity Call! 👉Submit your review and complete the short form here  http://connectwithyourteens.com/review More Resources: ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Schedule a 60-Minute Communication Coaching Call. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in the way of connection with your teen, uncover what’s most important to address right now, and create a clear plan with God so you can stop feeling stuck and start rebuilding trust and connection. 👉https://connectwithyourteens.com/1-hour-communicationcoaching 💛 Need ongoing support?  Join my free monthly support group for moms of teens — a safe, faith-led space for guidance, connection, and encouragement. Learn more here:  https://connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup 💌 Want weekly encouragement and communication tips straight to your inbox?  Sign up for the newsletter and get practical tips, stories of how this works in real life & hope sent to you every week. Weekly Insider Newsletter 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] Related Episodes: 12 - Back to School Parent Guide: Turn Stressful Teen Conversations Into Trust-Building Moments 22 - Tired of Misunderstandings With Your Teen? 3 Keys to Keep Them Talking (Instead of Walking Away) 50 - From 'We Need to Talk' to Honest Conversations That Build Connection (Part 1)
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  84 | The Communication Skill That Builds Trust and Gets Your Teen Talking Again 02.07.2026 11min

  Ever feel like you’re doing everything you know to connect with your teen… and somehow you’re growing further apart instead of closer? You drive them everywhere. Make meals. Solve problems. Pray for them. Yet conversations still end with eye rolls, one-word answers, or silence. Sometimes the biggest communication problem isn’t what we’re saying—it’s where our focus is. In this episode, I share a personal story about how I found myself slipping into a cycle of correction instead of connection. One small change completely shifted the atmosphere, and it reminded me of a powerful truth Jesus modeled with Zacchaeus: relationship creates space for truth to be received. You’ll discover how one simple communication skill can help you build trust, build connection, and create more meaningful family communication with your teen. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why focused listening is one of the most powerful communication skills you can develop. Why teens often shut down—even when your intentions are good. How to shift your focus from the problem back to your teen. A simple question that can change the direction of your next conversation (and future ones!). Practical ways to build trust and strengthen your relationship with your teen. As we learn to ground our communication in Christ, we become more able to respond with peace instead of reacting out of frustration or fear. Just as Jesus pursued relationship first, we can create the kind of connection where our teens are more willing to listen, trust, and invite us into their lives. Ready to make lasting changes in your relationship?  I’d love for you to attend my free Connect With Your Teens Support Group on July 14th. It’s a welcoming and safe place to receive encouragement, ask questions, and learn practical ways to strengthen communication and connection with your teen. 👉Save your seat here: https://connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup More Resources: ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Schedule a 60-Minute Communication Coaching Call. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in the way of connection with your teen, uncover what’s most important to address right now, and create a clear plan with God so you can stop feeling stuck and start rebuilding trust and connection. 👉https://connectwithyourteens.com/1-hour-communicationcoaching 💌 Want weekly encouragement and communication tips straight to your inbox?  Sign up for the newsletter and get practical tips, stories of how this works in real life & hope sent to you every week. Weekly Newsletter 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] Related Episodes: 31 - The Secret to Calm, Connected Communication With Your Teen—God's Way 57 Why Mom Guilt Is Sabotaging Communication With Your Teen — And How to Build Connection Instead 80 - Why Parenting Teens Takes More Than Prayer: Christ-Centered Communication Skills That Build Connection
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  83 | The Real Reason You Feel Disconnected From Your Teen 23.06.2026 12min

  Do you ever feel like you’re constantly dealing with attitude, screen time, lack of communication, conflict, or poor choices? Most moms assume those things are the reason they feel disconnected from their teen. But what if they’re not the root problem? In this episode, Terri shares a powerful mindset shift that can change the way you approach parenting teens and help you build connection, build trust, and communicate more effectively with your teen. When we’re worried, frustrated, or afraid, it’s easy to focus all our attention on the problems we’re trying to solve. But in the process, we can lose sight of the relationship we’re actually trying to build. You’ll discover: Why focusing on today’s problems can unintentionally create more disconnection The relationship question every mom needs to answer What can drive us toward control instead of connection Why connection leads to trust and trust creates influence A simple 3-question Relationship Check you can use in almost any parenting situation How to begin building the relationship you want with your teen—even if they don’t change first If you’ve been feeling discouraged, frustrated, or unsure what to do next, this episode will help you refocus on what matters most and move toward building deeper connection, greater trust, and lasting influence with your teen. ✨ Complimentary Teen Relationship Reset + Connection Clarity Call I’m opening 10 spots for moms who would like help identifying what’s creating distance, where connection is getting stuck, and how to begin building stronger communication, trust, and connection with their teen. To apply: Leave a review for the Connect With Your Teens podcast Take a screenshot before submitting it Complete your Teen Relationship Reset 👉 http://connectwithyourteens.com/review More Resources: ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Schedule a 60-Minute Communication Coaching Call. Together, we’ll identify what’s getting in the way of connection with your teen, uncover what’s most important to address right now, and create a clear plan with God so you can stop feeling stuck and start rebuilding trust and connection. 👉https://connectwithyourteens.com/1-hour-communicationcoaching 💛 Need ongoing support?  Join my free monthly support group for moms of teens — a safe, faith-led space for guidance, connection, and encouragement. Learn more here:  https://connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup 💌 Want weekly encouragement and communication tips straight to your inbox?  Sign up for the newsletter and get practical tips, stories of how this works in real life & hope sent to you every week. Weekly Newsletter 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] Related Episodes: 49 -  The Power of God’s Acceptance to Turn the Heart of Your Teen 61 - 5 Signs Your Teen Still Wants Connection (Even When They're Pushing You Away) 77 - Why Your Teen Doesn’t Need to Change First to Build Connection
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  82 | Healthy Boundaries Without Guilt: The Freedom to Let Go with Lori Owens (Part 2) 18.06.2026 23min

  Do you ever find yourself reacting more strongly than you want to when your teen says or does something that pushes your buttons? Maybe you’ve tried all the parenting tips, practiced better communication skills, and worked hard to build Connection, but certain conversations still leave you feeling frustrated, anxious, or emotionally drained. In Part 2 of my conversation with Lori Owens, Resilience Coach and podcast host, we explore what’s happening beneath those reactions. We talk about emotional triggers, old wounds, healthy boundaries, and why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential if you want to build trust and strengthen your family communication. You’ll Learn: Why certain situations with your teen trigger strong emotional reactions How fear, past hurts, and anxiety can impact how to communicate effectively Why healthy boundaries are important for both you and your teen The difference between capability and capacity—and why it matters How self-maintenance can help you build connection and create a healthier relationship with your teen If you’ve ever struggled with guilt when setting boundaries, felt overwhelmed by everyone else’s needs, or wondered how to stay emotionally healthy while parenting teens, this conversation will encourage you and give you practical next steps. Connect with Lori: Practical Solutions for PTSD Podcast with Lori Owens: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-solutions-for-ptsd-anxiety-symptoms-seasonal/id1835492018 Lori has generously provided a free Boundary Setting Worksheet for listeners. Visit practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/podcast to download it. She’s also offering one listener 50% off their first coaching session! Use the code CONNECT. https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Other Resources: More support is available to you. Our next Connect With Your Teens Monthly Support Group is July 14th. You can save your seat here: https://connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Newsletter ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach ✨Contact: [email protected] Related Episodes: 81- Stress, Anxiety, and Your Relationship With Your Teen with Lori Owens (Part 1)
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  81 | Stress, Anxiety, and Relationship With Your Teen with Lori Owens (Part 1) 16.06.2026 21min

  Do you ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of your teen’s choices, emotions, future, and faith on your shoulders? As moms, it’s easy to believe that if we just say the right thing, do the right thing, or try a little harder, we can prevent mistakes and protect our teens from pain. But what if some of the stress, anxiety, and overwhelm you’re carrying was never yours to carry in the first place? In this encouraging conversation, Lori Owens joins me to talk about how stress affects our relationship with our teens, why trying to control what we can’t control leaves us exhausted, and how simple Communication Skills can help us Build Connection instead of reacting from fear. You’ll Learn: • How to identify what is yours to carry and what isn’t • Why focusing on what you can control brings greater peace and clarity • Practical ways to pause, regulate your emotions, and respond instead of react • How these parenting tips can strengthen your relationship with teens and improve family communication If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or exhausted, this conversation will remind you that freedom often begins when we release the burdens we were never meant to carry. Listen in and discover how a few simple shifts can help you build trust and connection, and show up more calmly in your most important relationships. Resources: Practical Solutions for PTSD Podcast with Lori Owens: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-solutions-for-ptsd-anxiety-symptoms-seasonal/id1835492018  Get Lori’s Boundary Setting Worksheet for listeners. Download it at practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/podcast. First Connect With Your Teens listener to sign up for her Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session will get 50% off. Use the code CONNECT. https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough 💛 Would you like personal support?  Join my free monthly support group for moms of teens — a safe, faith-led space for guidance, connection, and encouragement. Learn more here: https://connectwithyourteens.com/supportgroup 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Newsletter ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach✨Contact: [email protected]
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  80 | Why Parenting Teens Takes More Than Prayer: Christ-Centered Communication Skills That Build Connection 11.06.2026 12min

  Are you praying for your teen but still feeling stuck in the same communication struggles? You love your teen. You pray for them. You ask God to help. Yet conversations still end in silence, misunderstandings, eye rolls, or frustration. If you’ve ever wondered why the relationship isn’t changing despite your prayers, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re exploring why parenting teens takes more than prayer and how Christ-centered communication skills can help you build connection, trust, and understanding with your teen. Prayer is essential, but many of us were never taught the practical communication skills that help relationships thrive. You’ll discover why prayer and communication skills aren’t competing with one another—they work together to help you build the relationship you’re hoping and praying for. You'll Learn: Why prayer is the foundation, but not the only tool God uses to build connection with your teen The hidden reason many Christian moms struggle with communication even when they deeply love their teens The difference between communication techniques and Christ-centered communication skills A simple prayer shift that can help you show up differently in conversations with your teen Prayer prepares the heart. Christ-centered communication skills help carry that heart into the conversation. Join me for this encouraging conversation and discover how God can work through both spiritual growth and practical wisdom to help you build connection with your teen. Are ready for actionable steps to start building connection with your child now? I have a free gift for you. It’s called Building Connection Beyond Screen Time and includes 15 conversation starters and practical connection tips to help you communicate in ways that your teen will want to connect with you. Your teen wants connection—they’re just not always sure how to get it without feeling judged, corrected, or lectured. This quick guide will help you start conversations in a way that helps your teen feel seen, heard, and understood. 🎁 Grab your free copy here: https://connectwithyourteens.com/build-connection-screentime ✔️ Want more support? Would you like inspiring worship music to anchor you in your journey? 🎧This Spotify list is a collection of songs that have brought me peace, encouragement when I needed it most and helped my anchor my heart in Christ. You can go straight to this link get my Anchoring Spotify Playlist (no sign up required): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0pmOIQvAH6dibMmAxQzbGf?si=WZ8bE23YQfWdY5lbBM_2pA&nd=1&dlsi=e9c329d0073a4b3b 🤍Looking for a safe, faith-based community of moms who get it?  Come join us inside the How To Connect With Your Teens Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you: Connect With Your Teens Facebook Group 💌Want weekly encouragement straight to your in box? Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider for weekly parenting tips, encouragement, and support straight to your inbox Weekly Newsletter Would you help another find the support she needs? 💬 If this podcast has encouraged or helped you share it with a friend and take 30  seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Your review helps more moms see the podcast and get support.  Review on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connect-with-your-teens-conversation-starters/id1826286296 ✨Follow or DM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach✨Contact: [email protected] Related Episodes: 59 - Why Your Teen Stops Talking (And How to Fix It) 73 - Why Your Teen Shuts Down When You Ask Questions 79 - Parenting Teens: 5 Words That Build Trust and Connection Fast