What to Say and How to Say it to Your Teen

What to Say and How to Say it to Your Teen

From Chris Fabry Live by Moody Radio

May 27, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

The episode provides guidance for parents on how to effectively communicate with their teens about various life topics.

Teens are wrestling with questions about dating, friendship, emotions, church and God. How do you have conversations with them that are clear and helpful and won’t push them away? Father and son Tim and Mark Shoemaker will help guide parents one conversation at a time. Hear the practical help on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resources: What to Say and How to Say it to Your Teen by Tim and Mark Shoemaker 72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark Shoemaker May thank you gift: Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms  by Jon Gauger Chris Fabry Live  is listener-supported. To support the program,  click here . Become a monthly Back Fence Partner or increase your monthly gift between May 25-29 and your first month's gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Chris Fabry

Guests: Tim Shoemaker, Mark Shoemaker

Topics covered

  • teen communication
  • parenting
  • faith
  • relationships
  • emotional support

Keywords

  • teenagers
  • communication
  • parenting advice
  • faith discussions
  • relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Moody Radio

Books & works: What to Say and How to Say it to Your Teen, 72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be, Powerful Self-Talk from the Psalms

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