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In this episode of Teenager Tuesday, Will Perry is joined by Pastor Eric for week two of their series on healthy dating relationships, this time focused on purity. They discuss purity as wholeness rather than restriction, caring for the mind and not just the body, and moving away from shame-based teaching toward grace alongside truth. This episode is for parents who want to talk with their teenager about purity in a way that goes deeper than a single rule.

In this episode of Teenager Tuesday, Will Perry is joined by Pastor Eric to kick off a new three-week series on what healthy dating actually looks like. They discuss dating as practice for character rather than just marriage, looking for mutual respect over mutual attraction, naming red flags before dating begins, and staying involved without taking over. This episode is for parents who want to get ahead of the dating conversation with their teenager, whether or not it has come up yet.

In this episode of Teenager Tuesday, Will Perry is joined by Elijah Keck to wrap up their three-week series with a focus on helping teenagers stay rooted in their faith after they leave home. They discuss getting students serving somewhere, anchoring identity in Christ rather than circumstances, teaching them to proactively seek community, and shifting a parent's role from director to consultant. This episode is for parents of graduating seniors, or any parent, who want to help their teenager's faith survive the transition into college or a new season of life.

In this episode of Teenager Tuesday, Will Perry is joined by Elijah Keck, Youth Pastor at the McKinney campus, for week two of their series on helping teenagers own their faith, this time focused on building personal habits. They discuss shifting from performative faith to relationship, teaching a repeatable structure for reading Scripture, and modeling prayer while passing the leadership baton to teenagers. This episode is for parents who want practical, guilt-free ways to help their teen build lasting spiritual habits.

In this episode of Teenager Tuesday, Will Perry is joined by Elijah Keck to kick off a new series called "Faith That Becomes Their Own," focused on helping teenagers move from a borrowed faith to one that's authentically theirs. They discuss how to respond when a teen expresses doubts or hard questions, why normalizing the wrestle and embracing the pregnant pause matters, and the value of admitting when you don't have all the answers. This episode is for parents who want to walk alongside their teenager through tough spiritual questions instead of shutting them down.

In our first episode of Teenager Tuesday for the new school year, Will Perry is joined by Elijah Keck to talk about some of the cultural trends parents of teenagers should know about. They discuss current slang, the rise of content creation and country music among students, and the growing impact of AI-generated content. If you're a parent who wants to better understand what your teenager is seeing, hearing, and experiencing, this episode is for you.

In this final Teenager Tuesday before summer break, Will Perry and Elijah Keck share simple, practical ways parents can be intentional with their teenagers this summer. From building connection to creating meaningful moments, this episode is all about making the most of the season together.

In this episode of Teenager Tuesday, Will Perry and Elijah Keck talk through what students wish their parents better understood about today’s generation. From social media pressure and identity struggles to the lasting impact of words, this conversation gives practical insight for parents who want to better connect with their teenagers.

In this week's Teenager Tuesday, Pastor Will Perry shares practical ways we can help our students build healthy, lasting friendships by identifying what makes a good friend and learning how strong relationships point us closer to Christ. We’ll talk about modeling healthy friendships, recognizing shared values, and helping students pursue meaningful connections over surface-level proximity.

In this week's Parent Podcast episode, Pastor Will Perry shares how we can help our students navigate loneliness by focusing on what truly builds connection - vulnerability, purpose, and growth. We’ll learn how to guide them toward meaningful relationships through serving others and developing the self-control that leads to lasting confidence and connection.

In this Culture Update with Pastor Will and Pastor Elijah, we break down why students are so drawn to collecting - cards, shoes, and more - and what it means for their identity, habits, and relationships. We also highlight practical red and green flags to help parents guide their students with wisdom and balance.

In this episode of Teenager Tuesday with Student Pastors Will Perry and Elijah Keck, we share practical tips to help families build meaningful and consistent devotional time together. From setting realistic expectations to creating space for conversation, we focus on simple rhythms that help students grow in their faith.

In this week's episode of our Parent Podcast, Pastor Will Perry continues the conversation on the social media license by focusing on the tensions students face online and how to navigate them wisely. Together, we learn how to set boundaries, train intentionally, and prepare our students to engage social media in a healthy, God-honoring way.

In this video, Lead Student Pastor Will Perry introduces a new resource called the Social Media Driver's License. Designed to help parents guide their teenagers through the complexities of online life, the resource emphasizes preparation and communication rather than just restriction.

In this week's episode, we take a look at what’s trending in student culture right now - from slang to meaningful shifts teachers are noticing in this generation. Together, we explore how these changes can help us better understand, connect with, and disciple our students.