Teen Life Podcast

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
PsychologyToday: Why More Kids Are Starting Puberty Earlier Than Ever Before

JAMA: Social Media Use and Depressive Symptoms During Early Adolescence
Elsevier: Addictive Digital Habits in Early Adolescence Linked to Mental Health Struggles, Study Finds

Pediatrics Nationwide: As Suicide Increases in Preteens, Investigators Expand Research into Causes and Prevention
Washington Post: New study shows social media use predicted future depression in tweens
Wait Until 8th

Teen Life Podcast:
- Helping Teens Build Real Life Coping Skills
- Teen Boundaries That Work
- Setting Realistic Tech Boundaries
- First Cell Phone Advice
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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

Teen brains aren’t broken — they’re under construction.

Geek out with Karlie over brain development and learn what’s actually happening inside.

You'll learn why mood swings and risky choices make sense, and most importantly, practical ways parents, teachers, and mentors can support healthy growth.
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- PMC: Maturation of the adolescent brain
- NIHM: The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know
- Rockwood Go Karts
- Teen Life Podcast: Digital Lives with Sarah Brooks | Real World Coping Skills | Sleep
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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

How to Engage Teens with Scripture

For many teenagers, the Bible feels confusing, boring, or overwhelming. But what if the problem isn’t the Bible itself, but how we approach it?

We explore how parents and mentors can help teens engage the Bible as a story to live, a prayer to pray, and a truth that makes sense for their real lives.
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- How We Read the Bible: 8 Ways to Engage the Bible With Our Students by Matthew Laidlaw
- The Story Bible
- Bible Recap
- Sing by Worship Initiative
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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

Coping Skills That Last a Lifetime
Anxiety among teens is on the rise, but resilience can be taught.
In this week’s episode, we unpack how parents, teachers, and mentors can create space for teens to fail, problem-solve, and grow stronger—skills that will carry them into adulthood.
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
- Teen Life Podcast: Digital Lives with Sarah Brooks
- ⁠Teen Life Blog: How to Help a Teenager with Anxiety | How Much is TOO MUCH? Winning at Screen Time
- ⁠Brick App
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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

What You Might Be Missing
Vaping and nicotine pouches are designed to stay hidden—sweet scents, sleek devices, and nearly odorless pouches make them easy to miss.
Get our list of research-backed warning signs, the real health risks, and practical ways to talk with teens without shutting down the conversation.
Stay informed so you can help protect the teens you care about.
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- The Guardian: Young vape users three times as likely to start smoking, study finds
- CDC: Health Effects of Vaping
- CDC Foundation: The Connection between Vaping and Mental Health Challenges: Why Youth Deserve Our Protection
- Keck School of Medicine of USC: Use of nicotine pouches increases significantly among U.S. teens
- VeryWell Health: Is Zyn Bad for Your Heart?
- Teen Life Podcast: Vaping | Zyn | Teen Addictions | Juul Marketing
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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann