Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
headphones
License to Parent with Trace Embry

License to Parent with Trace Embry

Trace Embry

Trace & his prominent guests offer sound, biblical parenting advice for today’s hurting parents.
bookmark
Share icon

All episodes

Best episodes

Top 10 License to Parent with Trace Embry Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best License to Parent with Trace Embry episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to License to Parent with Trace Embry for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite License to Parent with Trace Embry episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

How much of the “mass youth exodus” we’re seeing in churches today is the result of adults simply not understanding the culture of teens today? Like many failed missionary endeavors, have adults failed to adequately communicate our kids’ language? Have we failed to understand and the worldview and issues that concern today’s American youth? Ron Hutchcraft is a passionate, contemporary evangelist, speaker, author, and radio host. As president of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Ron and his team specialize in developing authentic, relevant, and creative tools to, as Ron says, “Bring the lost to the Cross.” Ron is committed to communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost in their language and to motivating and equipping believers to communicate Christ to the lost in their world. Ron has hosted two international youth radio broadcasts and has authored seven books. His latest book, A Life That Matters: Making the Greatest Possible Difference with the Rest of Your Life (Moody Press), is designed to equip everyday believers to become spiritual rescuers. For over 25 years, Ron has been a part of people’s daily lives through his popular radio program, A Word With You, heard across the country and broadcast internationally in the four most-spoken languages in the world. How the Culture of Teens Today Is Shaped by Digital Technology It seems that every new generation has to deal with a different mindset from that of the previous generation. We called this the “generation gap” back in the day. Because this seems to be such a common occurance, do we really need to be all that concerned about our kids processing thought differently than we do? I would say in some ways, “no,” and in other ways, “absolutely!” In fact, I would say, in many ways, today’s “generation gap” is arguably much more serious than in any time in history. When you look back, it seems that these “generation gaps” occur with whatever new technology comes along the pike. The telegraph, the phonograph, the flannelgraph (in church circles), movies, the automobile, radio, TV, and, now, the internet. But today’s digital technology, generally speaking, has had a much bigger influence on how our kids process thought and prioritize their lives than anyone realizes. Nothing in the past rewired our kids’ brains like today’s digital technology. I think this has created an atmosphere that makes it difficult for parents and their kids to understand one another because, according to a lot of today’s new science, this new 24/7 “inform-me and entertain-me into imbecility” world we’re living in is changing the way our kids’ brains are being wired from early on in their lives. I think this is often a largely self-inflicted wound. Though kids still actually want their parents to be their major influencers, it appears that Siri, Alexa, YouTube and hundreds of social media friends—among myriad other things—might be training and influencing our kids in ways that have yet to understand—but we certainly need to start. Today Ron Hutchcraft joins me to discuss teen culture today. Our conversations covers the following topics: Why understanding your teen’s culture is vital in saving your teen. Why the changes in the 60s were not more radical than today’s changes. How to help your teen buy into the fact that he/she can make a difference. How can you help your teen become more passionate about Jesus? A crucial prayer you should be praying. Can we truly disciple our kids? Picture provided by: http://autoestimayamistad.blogspot.com
bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Today’s overly-indulged kids live in a smorgasbord of entertainment, amusement, pleasure, and information that makes focussing on eternal things—to be quite blunt—a bit of a bore in their eyes. But are any of these explanations somehow greater reasons than the myriad other reasons people have given for shunning the church in times past? Whatever the reason, or reasons, it is become a concern for parents and for the future of our faith here in America. Alex McFarland has spoken in hundreds of locations throughout the US and abroad as a speaker, writer, and advocate for Christian apologetics. He has preached in over 1,500 different churches throughout North America and internationally. Beginning in 1991, Alex pioneered apologetics conference formats designed to equip teens and adults to defend their faith. Attendees of all ages began to attend Alex’s Truth for a New Generation events, eagerly learning from speakers such as Ravi Zacharias, Josh McDowell, Lee Strobel, Chuck Colson, and others. Alex has participated in interviews for Fox and Friends, NPR’s All Things Considered, The New York Times, The Washington Post, CBS news, NBC News, BBC News, Christianity Today, and other media outlets. In a 2009 story, CNN referred to Alex as, “an expert on world religions and cults.” How Leaving the Church Is Becoming a Cultural Norm In America I think we have all noticed that kids just don’t seem to be motivated to go to church anymore. This is particularly true for the young people who leave their homes to live on their own—even when they have gone to church for their entire lives. On the other hand, some young people are leaving the church, but they still aren’t leaving their parents’ homes. In some cases, they aren’t claiming to be leaving the faith either. Sadly, it is not uncommon for 30-year-olds to still be playing video games, entertaining themselves, or pleasuring themselves into imbecility in any number of other ways. Regrettably, a lot of parents are complicit in this by allowing their kids to do it. Kicking our kids out of the nest just seems counter-intuitive. Yet when mom and dad go to church on Sunday morning, 23-year-old Junior is still hungover from Saturday night—not necessarily from drugs or alcohol, but from any number of other kinds of over-indulgence. This could be in the form of entertainment, pleasure, information overload, or any number of things. Consequently, he or she—usually “he”—just can’t seem to answer the bell for church, nor is he or she inclined to do so. But this isn’t the only problem. This thing is so systemic to our culture these days that it has almost become the “new normal.” But in God’s eyes—and the grand scheme of common sense and all that is healthy and good—it really is a human tragedy. I’m anxious to hear our guest’s take on getting this generation back on track for Christ’s sake. Today, Alex McFarland and I discuss the church, our culture, and young people as we cover the following topics: How has the American church been complicit in the youth’s uninterest in church? How can kids understand the complete Gospel. Why youth groups need to be more than pizza, paintball, and soda. The challenges youth pastors face in the American churches. Why these challenges may be cheapening our youth’s experience with church. Youth groups need to return to the substance and foundational principles of the Bible. Why Gen Z may not care about the historical facts of the scriptures. Why are our teens so stressed? Picture provided by: en.wikipedia.org
bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Discovering meaningful responses for popular objections to Scripture and the Christian faith can build our faith and the faith of our families. In addition, it is possible that this process will help build God’s Kingdom as we interact with people on a daily basis. And remember, when young people build a closer and stronger relationship with God, parents will benefit as their kids’ behaviors are renewed by the Holy Spirit. Before having a profound experience with God, Dave Glander was a committed atheist. Since his encounter with Christ, Dave has become a devout believer in God and the Scriptures. Dave founded the ministries, Tied2Christ and Truth Ministries. Both of these ministries are centered on apologetics and are headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In addition, Dave is a co-founder of Equip Retreat, a summer camp for young people that is focused on apologetics, and he is a co-pastor for The Way, a church located in Hoschton, GA. Dave and his wife Stephanie live in the metro Atlanta area with their son, Marc. How Clarifying Popular Misconceptions Can Help Defend the Truth of Christianity On License to Parent, I often discuss the importance of being able to defend one’s faith. Today, I have invited Dave Glander back to follow up on a program about this topic that we posted a couple of months ago. I wanted to continue our conversation with him because apologetics is something that I believe is important for a few reasons. Not only can it potentially help limit the amount of young people that are fleeing the church these days, it can also help mend broken families and keep them together. In many ways, Shepherds Hill Academy helps prove my stance on apologetics. Quite often, I watch troubled teens come to realizations about God, Jesus’s work, and the Bible. They don’t figure this stuff out because the staff members at SHA force them to accept it—that isn’t something we would do. In fact, sometimes the initial distrust toward Christianity comes because these young people were forced into it at some point. But sometimes, when they are guided back toward the truth in a way they can swallow, they realize they actually can accept it. Sometimes, an initial resistance to Christianity begins when young people see the whole world acting by a different set of moral values than their Christian parents, and they begin to think, “How do my mom and dad know the truth when the rest of the world seems to offer a free life full of pleasure and entertainment?” And I can definitely understand how some teenagers could think this way. Today Dave Glander and I continue to discuss how apologetics can set the record straight for misconceptions about Christianity. Our conversation covers the following topics: Who is Dave Glander? How do I address my child’s desire to protest, which seems to be a popular fad for teens today. The problem of participation trophies, and what parents should do. The importance of talking to your child. Why apologetics are vital. The cultural myth that your kids do not like the Bible. How to establish the validity of the Bible. How do I answer my child’s questions about why there is suffering on this earth. Picture provided by: maxpixel.net
bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Many of the issues that we talked about last time are rooted in a lack of modesty, humility, a biblical worldview, and traditional values. Today, we will be talking about the importance of modesty and what parents need to know about this topic. Allison Wallace is the Director of Program Development at Shepherds Hill Academy. Prior to holding this position, she was the Girls Wilderness Program Supervisor. She says working in residential care is not just a job, it is a passion for her. Allison studied Counseling Psychology and Developmental Psychology at Toccoa Falls College. She and her husband Joshua are both on staff here at Shepherds Hill Academy. In fact, they live on the SHA campus along with their beautiful little girl, Lilliana. How the Importance of Modesty Can Go Beyond How We Dress When people go to job interviews, they pay close attention to what they are wearing. Why? Because first impressions are really important. The clothes you wear to an interview will help with that first impression. If you wear sweatpants to an interview, chances are, you are going to make the impression that you did not take the interview very seriously. When you get dressed everyday, you are putting an impression of yourself out there. The question is, how do you want that to be interpreted by those around you? Let me be clear, this does not mean that if a woman wears something immodest, then it is OK for men to disrespect her. It certainly is not OK. But there is some level of self-responsibility that we need to take. As we get dressed, what do we want our clothes to say about us? How do we expect to be treated? And remember, just because we are talking about the importance of modesty for women does mean that men shouldn’t conduct themselves with modestly as well. Scripture certainly alludes to the importance of modesty for men and women. People can get off track with modest dressing, and many think modesty is only about how we dress. It so much more than that. Dress is a small part of it, but modesty is a heart issue and a character issue. It is how we handle ourselves, how we communicate, and how we hold ourselves. We really need to evaluate our hearts and ask why we are doing certain things. Bottom line: Where does your value come from? If you are looking for your value in other men or other women, then, chances are, this subject is really hard for you. If your value is coming from the Lord and you are confident in who you are, then, chances are, you are probably doing a little bit better in this area. Today we tackle the topic of modesty as we discuss the following subjects: Why is modesty important for women. How should mothers appropriately dress to be role models for their daughters? What role should husbands play in the conversation of modesty. How to avoid workplace sexual harassment? Unpacking the now trending war on men. Is makeup appropriate for teens? What does the term “submission” mean in today’s culture? Picture provided by: Donnie Ray Jones
bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Proverbs 18:17 says, “The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.” As parents are raising daughters and sons today, perhaps their kids should hear the “rest of the story,” lest our daughters acquire victim mentalities and our sons acquire unnecessary guilt complexes that follow them into adulthood. Perhaps it is time they hear from godly women with honest and objective perspectives on the issue. But from where will such women be procured? Today we discuss raising our daughters to be objective, God-honoring woman for today’s world. Allison Wallace is the Director of Program Development at Shepherds Hill Academy. Prior to holding this position, she was the Girls Wilderness Program Supervisor. She says working in residential care is not just a job, it is a passion for her. Allison studied Counseling Psychology and Developmental Psychology at Toccoa Falls College. She and her husband Joshua are both on staff here at Shepherds Hill Academy. In fact, they live on the SHA campus along with their beautiful little girl, Lilliana. How Raising Daughters Can Be Affected by Political Correctness Why is chivalry now considered sexist? I’ll bet if some of these liberated “gender-hustlers” were on the Titanic, they would have actually wanted the same unique privileges that women have always enjoyed and still often enjoy even to this day! “So, don’t protect the women and children first?” Really? Had Darwin’s “survival of the fittest” been taken to heart that fateful night in 1912, there would be a lot more women and children at the bottom of the Atlantic than there are right now! A lot more men would have sailed home on the Carpathia too. If you ask me, women have lost a whole lot more than they have gained in recent years because they have given up diamonds for dirt—and largely through self-inflicted wounds. I just think we need to raise our daughters to understand their unique gifts and value to the world as God has ordained—and without all the politically correct nonsense we see and hear about so often today. I know I’m a little biased, but I’m hoping today’s guest will help give us a perspective that will be refreshing and sensical to the mothers and daughters listening to this broadcast today. This is not a discussion you are going hear very often today, but I think it is a discussion that needs to be had. Today, Allison Wallace and I discuss raising daughters today as we cover the following topics: Why the feminist movement may be headed in the wrong direction. How you should train your daughters to view the role of a man and the role of a woman. The truth behind how teenage girls view today’s culture. Why we need to embrace chivalry. How should you help your child understand the #metoo movement. Why the culture seems to be missing the point in addressing modesty. Why it is important to teach your teens to critically think through what their peers say.
bookmark
plus icon
share episode
License to Parent with Trace Embry - Can Teens Transform Our Culture for Christ with Jordan Whitmer [Podcast]
play

04/23/18 • 28 min

While parents complain about these things, do they consider how they can help teens transform our culture? Let’s say a large number of public schools truly are as unhealthy as I’ve already mentioned. Let’s say that public schools truly are Junior’s only educational option. And let’s say that taking God and prayer out of schools really was the beginning of the end for America’s once stellar public education system. If this is the case, then let’s ask ourselves what, if anything, we can be doing—and equipping our kids to be doing—to transform it. Jordan Whitmer is the Founder and CEO of the #HowToLife movement. Jordan was raised in a passionate Christian family and chose to own his faith as a leader and to share Jesus with his generation. The movement Jordan started, #HowToLife, has now had 27 completely teen-led events in 10 states around the country, and the movement continues to expand rapidly. Jordan is a graduate of Liberty University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. Why Christian Parents Must Be Active and Willing to Help Teens Transform Our Culture I have to be frank with you all. Even though I definitely think there is a point to be made, I get a little weary of hearing Christians moaning the blues about our government taking God and prayer out of the public school system and then doing little to nothing about it themselves. I’m not saying that nobody has attempted to do anything, because today’s guest is a great example of someone who actually is doing something. But with the infrastructure the church has had—and still has—here in America, I think, collectively, as the body of Christ, we could be doing a lot more. Beyond just being allowed to pray in school, I’m talking about bringing Christ more to the forefront of the hearts and minds of our citizenry as a whole. I think we got complacent, comfortable, and—as much as I hate to say it—lazy. We equated being an American with being a Christian. Today, we are seeing how that has been working out for us. But thank God for young people like today’s guest to help get things turned around. Today, Jordan Whitmer and I discuss young people, our culture, and the #HowtoLife movement as we cover the following topics: Who is Jordan Whitmer, and what is the #HowtoLife movement? Is Generation Z lost? 1 example of how a teen-led event sparked a movement. How is social media being used by teens for good? How can parents get involved? Examples of hope for this up and coming generation. Picture provided by: Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan
bookmark
plus icon
share episode
To the postmodern and relativistic thinker, the definition of what it means to be human could vary dramatically. Because the very foundation for how we treat and interact with other people first demands that we understand what a person actually is, we need to establish and maintain that foundation with our kids early and often. Confusing? Well, we will sort it all out for you as we discuss who we are in Jesus Christ. Evangelist Alveda King is a former college professor and a former representative in the Georgia State House of Representatives. She currently serves as a Pastoral Associate and Director of Civil Rights for the Unborn. She is also a voice for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, sharing her testimony of two abortions, God’s forgiveness, and healing. The daughter of the late civil rights activist Rev. A.D. King and his wife Naomi Barber King, Alveda grew up in the civil rights movement led by her uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Her family home in Birmingham, Alabama, was bombed, as was her father’s church office in Louisville, Kentucky. Alveda was jailed during the open housing movement. She sees the pro-life movement as a continuation of the civil rights struggle. The Founder of Alveda King Ministries, Alveda has served on several boards, including Heartbeat International, Georgia Right to Life, MLK Center, Bible Curriculum in Public Schools, and Abortion Recovery International (ARIN). She is also a member of the National Black Pro-life Coalition (NBPC) and is a Senior Fellow with the Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society. Alveda King is a bestselling author; among her books are King Rules: Ten Truths for You, Your Family, and Our Nation to Prosper, How Can the Dream Survive if We Murder the Children?, and I Don’t Want Your Man, I Want My Own. She is also a regular columnist for the “Newsmax Insiders” section on Newsmax.com and a Fox News contributor. How Building Biblical Foundations Provides Moral Points of Reference The redefinition of terms is not only often the root of much of the conflict and confusion we see in America today, but it is also largely responsible for the communication break-down in the parent/child relationship. It is hard to agree on anything when common terms are commonly misunderstood, misrepresented, and misapplied to virtually everything these days—particularly when it comes to common terms like God, man, love, hate, truth, good, evil, marriage, family, faith, grace, peace, freedom, or even what it means to be human. I could go on and on with good and godly terms that are too often defined with the devil’s dictionary. Think about this: The distortion of what it actually means to be “human”—for example—was one way that Americans actually justified and legalized slavery in the 19th century! Isn’t this how we have justified and legalized abortion in the 20th century and even up to this very day? In the 19th century our Supreme Court defined African Americans as only three-fifths of a human. Today, unborn babies are called fetuses. Murder is euthanasia. Disagreement is on par with hate, bigotry, or racism. Our kids have to be made aware of this postmodern insanity or we are going to continue to implode our families and implode our nation. So where should our point of reference be for all moral truth? Where do we go for child-rearing principles and to find out what it actually means to be human? Well, hopefully that is what today’s guest is going to help us get sorted out. Evangelist Alveda King and I discuss faith, biblical foundations, and pro-life perspectives as we cover the following topics: Who is Alveda King? Who shaped Martin Luther King Jr.’s worldview? Does there really need to be an absolute point of reference? What shapes Alveda King’s perspective on abortion? What is Alveda’s experience with modeling her faith to her family? Picture provided by: pxhere.com
bookmark
plus icon
share episode
License to Parent with Trace Embry - How Access to Pornography Affects Teens With Kevin Kurtz [Podcast]
play

04/09/18 • 28 min

This is in motion picture and in living color, totaling to 14 thousand images by the end of the year. Much of it will be branded in their brains for for the duration of their lives—and that’s if they shut off the line of visual sewage immediately. But because of the addictive nature of pornography, it’s likely going to require some help. Kevin Kurtz has worked in counseling-related fields for 30 years. He spent 10 years working in a hospital for the mentally challenged and served as chaplain and pastoral counselor for 20 years in the corporate arena. Kevin has a private practice caring for clients who are dealing with mood disorders, addiction, anger, and other mental health issues. Kevin earned a bachelor’s degree in counseling and a minor in pastoral ministries at Toccoa Falls College. He earned his master’s degree in professional counseling from Liberty University. Kevin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Christian Counselor, and a Certified Anger Management Specialist. He has also received special training in the areas of trauma and sexual addiction. Presently, Kevin is a counselor and the clinical director at Shepherds Hill Academy. He has been married 39 years, and he and his wife have two children and seven grandchildren. How Easy Access to Pornography Affects Teens In American Culture Arguably, there may be no greater scourge on our teen population than pornography. It seems to be so entrenched in every area of life that—even for our younger kids—there just seems to be no escaping it these days. The proliferation of this stuff only fuels the addictive nature of it. Being a teenager growing up in America today is like being an alcoholic and having every drinking fountain, soda machine, river, pond, and lake stocked with Budweiser or Jack Daniels instead of water. Madison Avenue uses skin to sell everything from clothing to hamburgers and from cologne to cars. It’s in the music, movies, TV, and social media that our kids consume. If all that isn’t enough, our kids have been desensitized to it to the point that they produce their own amateur pornography on their smartphones—addictive devices that teens shouldn’t have in the first place, by the way. As most of us know, this descent into lasciviousness has now become a way of life for so many of our young people today. What many of us may not know is that it’s destroying our kids’ ability to truly enjoy a genuine and intimate relationship with a future spouse that is based on the love, truth, and the commitment required for a legitimate and lasting marriage as God has ordained it. Pornography has got a whole lot to do with why so many marriages aren’t making it today. And, of course, when marriage is attacked, so goes the downfall of any civil society. We’re “sure as shooting” seeing that happening here in America as we speak. Today, Kevin Kurtz and I discuss the how pornography negatively affects teens as we cover the following topics: Why is pornography such a big deal? Hasn’t it been around since the dawn of time? How does pornography affect the brain of my teen? The root of your child’s pornography habits may begin with tolerance. Why you must be approachable in communicating on the topic of pornography. How desensitisation can affect marriage. The difference between your brain and your teen’s brain. How to be aware of signs that indicate your teen is accessing pornography. Should I discipline my child if they are accessing pornography? Picture provided by: pxhere.com
bookmark
plus icon
share episode
This means that 8 million American kids will be on some kind of prescription medication by the time they reach adulthood. In America, $1,100 per second is spent on medication. At the same time, America uses 80% of the world’s Ritalin supply! So what is really going on here? Could it be that we are needlessly medicating our kids for problems and behaviors that are largely caused simply by virtue of growing up in today’s toxic American culture? Tina Marie Griffin has worked as a news reporter, runway model, writer, film director, missionary, and public speaker. Through her show Hollywood Exposed, she has built a reputation as a leading media expert on how popular culture affects children. Besides acting in many Hollywood movies, Tina has worked on TV shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, Young and the Restless, 90210, Ally McBeal, Lizzie Mcguire, Drake and Josh, and Malcolm in the Middle. Tina has been featured on ABC’s Dr. Keith Ablow Show, and she has been a guest on The Alan Colmes Show. Tina holds a Film and Television Broadcasting Degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and she currently has a monthly pop culture update segment on Stand Up for the Truth Radio. Her highest priorities are her husband Luke and her energetic children Jacob, Levi, Eden, and Stella. Tina loves to homeschool her kids, and she teaches classes at a homeschool co-op in her community. How Some Aspects of American Culture Can Help Create Dysfunction At Shepherds Hill Academy, we recognize that regular exposure to love, truth, wisdom, and righteous living by godly and morally upright people can help bring health and restoration to young people who have acted rebellious or have struggled emotionally or mentally. Beyond this, we observe that this path toward health is more easily traveled when the negative parts of our culture—the parts that help create and exacerbate various dysfunctions and disorders—are condemned and revealed for what they are. What kind of negative things am I talking about? Allow me to list a few. I mean questionable medical conclusions that are based on bad science and the practice of over-prescribing unnecessary medication. I mean how our culture misuses digital technology and how the media spreads false information. I mean sexual immorality, video game violence, social pressures, and the influence of music, television, and films. Parents must keep in mind that all of these things have the potential to distort the truth and pervert what is right and good. Today, Tina Marie Griffin and I discuss the influence of our culture as we cover the following topics: Tina’s experience with parents. What is the role of videogames and violence? How the culture is influencing your teen. Why Jay-Z and Beyonce’s iconic symbols displayed during tour are intentional. How your kid can help transform the culture. Picture provided by: Matt H. Wade
bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Who or what should parents turn to for help and hope if their child is diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder or another similar disorder? Do our children really need even a fraction of the medications being prescribed to them today? Could it be that postmodern stimuli and the “new morality” that are systemic to today’s American culture are actually affecting our kids moods and behaviors far more than we realize? Dr. Charles Hodges is a family physician practicing in Indianapolis, IN. He is the Executive Director of Vision of Hope, a residential treatment facility for young women with emotional struggles. Dr. Hodges is a Fellow in the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, an instructor and counselor with Faith Biblical Counseling Ministry in Lafayette, IN, and the author of Good Mood Bad Mood: Help and Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Dr Hodges has been married to his wife Helen Kay for 46 years and has four children and 13 grandchildren. How Shepherds Hill Academy Equips Teens Who Are Diagnosed With Depression or Bipolar Disorder Teens come to Shepherds Hill Academy (SHA) with various diagnoses. Of these, two disorders that we see consistently are bipolar disorder and depression. Why do these various struggles and disorders, particularly depression and bipolar disorder, seem to be diagnosed so often in young people today? Shepherds Hill Academy is known for providing help for teens who come to us with a wide range of diagnoses. We work with teens who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder and depression all the time. However, in some cases, I am a little skeptical of the diagnoses that our students bring with them when they come to SHA—specifically when it comes to bipolar disorder and depression. Why? Because 70% of the teens who enter our program diagnosed with a disorder and taking prescription medication complete our year-long program without the need for a prescription. These results do not come about because we are anti-medication or because we want to boost our stats with impressive results. These results come about because our students begin to realize that they are able to regulate their mental and emotional health by controlling what they expose themselves to, interact with, and obsess about. They learn that they can have some control over their responses to difficulty in their lives. At SHA, it is our conviction that there is a paramount spiritual component to emotional and mental health. The sad truth is that many teens today are not being raised in a cultural climate that nurtures spiritual growth and maturity, particularly growth facilitated by the Holy Spirit. Today, Dr. Charles Hodges and I discuss young people, parenting, and mental health as we cover the following topics: Why did Dr. Hodges write this particular book? What is the DSM? What is the difference between bipolar and depression? Does sleep deprivation contribute to a possible misdiagnosis? Why would teens be misdiagnosed with depression if they are not depressed? Picture provided by: Nick Youngson
bookmark
plus icon
share episode

Show more best episodes

Toggle view more icon

FAQ

How many episodes does License to Parent with Trace Embry have?

License to Parent with Trace Embry currently has 353 episodes available.

What topics does License to Parent with Trace Embry cover?

The podcast is about Christianity, Kids & Family, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on License to Parent with Trace Embry?

The episode title 'Classic: John Rosemond Contrasts Parenting Rules of Modern Psychology to God’s Plan' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on License to Parent with Trace Embry?

The average episode length on License to Parent with Trace Embry is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of License to Parent with Trace Embry released?

Episodes of License to Parent with Trace Embry are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of License to Parent with Trace Embry?

The first episode of License to Parent with Trace Embry was released on Jul 31, 2017.

Show more FAQ

Toggle view more icon

Comments