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.
When Poverty Steals Teen Hope: Inside the unseen struggle of teens growing up with less
DoorWays® Ministry Podcast
23 minutes
1 month ago
When Poverty Steals Teen Hope: Inside the unseen struggle of teens growing up with less
Poverty isn’t always visible—but for many teens in rural communities, it shapes every part of life. In this episode, Ric Shields talks with counselor Jessica Dixon-Neal about the unseen challenges young people face when access to care, resources, and opportunity is out of reach. Together, they share stories of resilience and remind us that consistent compassion can help restore hope where it’s hardest to find.
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.
