Your kid sits you down. They look nervous. And then you hear the words you weren’t expecting today: “We’re dating.” …Now what? In this episode, the team dives into the moment every Christian family eventually faces — when a child starts stepping into dating relationships. We talk about the tension between wanting to protect our kids and wanting to build trust with them, how to respond without overreacting, and why creating open communication is one of the strongest tools a parent can have.
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Your kid sits you down. They look nervous. And then you hear the words you weren’t expecting today: “We’re dating.” …Now what? In this episode, the team dives into the moment every Christian family eventually faces — when a child starts stepping into dating relationships. We talk about the tension between wanting to protect our kids and wanting to build trust with them, how to respond without overreacting, and why creating open communication is one of the strongest tools a parent can have.
Guiding Teens with Grace: Real help for real parents.
DoorWays® Ministry Podcast
23 minutes
2 months ago
Guiding Teens with Grace: Real help for real parents.
Raising teens isn’t easy, but it’s not hopeless either. In this episode, Adam and Christa Hoch share real-life stories, faith-filled wisdom, and practical tips for navigating the ups and downs of parenting teenagers. From communication and controlled freedom to showing grace (for your kids and yourself), this conversation brings encouragement, laughter, and hope for every parent walking through the teen years.
DoorWays® Ministry Podcast
Your kid sits you down. They look nervous. And then you hear the words you weren’t expecting today: “We’re dating.” …Now what? In this episode, the team dives into the moment every Christian family eventually faces — when a child starts stepping into dating relationships. We talk about the tension between wanting to protect our kids and wanting to build trust with them, how to respond without overreacting, and why creating open communication is one of the strongest tools a parent can have.
