Best Molly Josephs Podcasts (2024)

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Applying To College 19:55

5h ago19:55

19:55

Summer break is wrapping up in the US and college application season is on the horizon for many high school seniors. This time can bring about immense pressure, stress, and self-doubt. It can also be very exciting. This episode documents the emotional dimensions of the application process for two college-bound TTL participants as they reflect on th…

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#407 How to Strive Less, Stress Less, and Sin Less with Kyle Winkler 39:17

1h ago39:17

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I am so excited to be joined by Kyle Winkler this week. He is a bible teacher and the creator of the highly acclaimed mobile app, Shut Up Devil!, which ranks among the top Christian apps. Kyle is also an accomplished author, speaker, and frequent guest on prominent Christian media platforms such as The 700 Club, Praise the Lord, and Sid Roth's It's…

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#406 How to get “Unstuck” with Kim Jones aka: Real Talk Kim 35:04

12m ago35:04

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My guest this week is the incredible Kim Jones, who you might also know as Real Talk Kim. She is a pastor, entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker, entertainer, best-selling author, and mother of two sons, Morgan and Lincoln. I’m thrilled to have her on the show today to talk about her new book, Unstuck. This is a powerful 90-day guide designed …

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Comics and Calligraphy: Introducing TTL's Online Workshops 8:45

8h ago8:45

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Join This Teenage Life participants for our first creative workshops in partnership with Culture Therapy! If you have ever wanted to learn how to make comics, write calligraphy, or meet and hang out with our team, please fill out this interest form. In this episode, you will get to know our first workshop leaders, Kashika and Cloe, and learn about …

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Birthday Weirdness 20:53

6d ago20:53

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Birthdays can be a special time to celebrate the love and joy that comes with being alive. They can also be kind of...weird. Between planning parties, finding the perfect gift, navigating social media posts, being the center of attention, and a general expectation that it needs to be the best day ever, birthdays can often lead to stress or disappoi…

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#405 How To Rise Up After Life Knocks You Down with Courtney Joseph Fallick 42:43

5d ago42:43

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I’m so excited to welcome Courtney Joseph Fallick onto the show today. She is a best-selling author and founder of Women Living Well Ministries and Good Morning Girls. Since 2014, Courtney has been blogging through the Bible, one chapter at a time, and her impactful work has been featured on platforms like the Rachael Ray Show and Proverbs 31 Minis…

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How Art Helps Us 21:20

18d ago21:20

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In times of stress, sadness, or loneliness, many of us turn to art to find solace and belonging. Whether it's a visual art practice, a musical experience, or a new hobby, creative pursuits can connect us to ourselves and others, supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health. In this episode, the teens share how they use art in their lives. Our f…

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Gaming and Social Connection: Minecraft and Roblox 14:00

7h ago14:00

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For several of us at TTL, games like Minecraft and Roblox offer expansive digital universes in which we can make our own worlds and find other people with shared interests. In this episode, we hear from TTL participants along with members of the ExperienceCraft community, who use Minecraft as way to connect in the face of grief. Check out Experienc…

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#404 How to use your creative gifts for the glory of God with Clare McCallan 28:02

21m ago28:02

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My guest this week is Clare McCallan. She founded and serves as the Creative Director at St. Joseph’s Home for Artisans, is a touring spoken word poet, and host of the podcast Letters From the Least. She is also the creator and host of The Renaissance Room and co-host of This Is The Day on CatholicTV, where she works as a writer. I am so excited to…

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#403 How to Overcome Temptation with Kirby Kelly 40:53

3d ago40:53

40:53

My guest this week is the lovely Kirby Kelly. She is a Christ-centered content creator and influencer who runs the Bought + Beloved podcast. Whether it’s on stage, through writing, or in one-on-one conversations, her passion is teaching God’s truth everywhere she goes. Kirby desires to see this generation and culture flourish in freedom and confide…

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Navigating School Drama and Rumors 19:27

14d ago19:27

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For many young people, it can be hard to avoid the gossip, drama, and rumors that pass through the halls at school. While engaging in these behaviors can sometimes bring excitement, drama often leads to misunderstandings, hurt, and feelings of isolation. In this episode the teens discuss their thoughts on gossip, stories about rumors they have deal…

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#402 The Science (and More) Behind "Mom Brain" with Hannah Keeley 50:27

17d ago50:27

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Join us this week for an incredible conversation with Hannah Keeley, the founder of Mom Mastery University, the #1 life coaching app for moms. Hannah is a parenting expert, master board-certified life coach, and mother of seven, who integrates faith and psychology to help moms achieve radical transformation in their lives. I’m thrilled to have her …

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#401 But God Can... with Becky Kiser 41:54

1M ago41:54

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My guest this week is the amazing Becky Kiser. As a certified life coach, author, and host of the Hearers and Doers podcast, she has used her relatable approach and biblical insights to teach at women’s events, churches, conferences, prisons, and more for the last two decades. In our conversation today, we dive into Becky’s new book, But God Can. T…

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Queerness and Community: Celebrating Self-Described "Misfit-ery"! 12:52

2M ago12:52

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It can be isolating and lonely to feel different from your peers, whether that's because of your identity, social and political beliefs, or simply the way you think about the world. Fortunately, there are so many others out there who don't fit within various social norms who ar ealso working to construct community. In this episode, TTL participants…

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#400 | The 400th Episode Celebration & FAQ! 20:07

1M ago20:07

20:07

Wow! Can you believe it? Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder? has hit its 400th episode! If you had told me back in 2016 when this all started that we'd make it this far, I don’t know if I would’ve believed you. But here we are, and it feels incredibly special. I'm beyond grateful for each and every one of you who's supported the podcast over the years. I…

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You're Not Alone In Feeling Lonely 25:41

2M ago25:41

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The media is filled with stories about the global teen loneliness crisis. Yet, we rarely hear from teens themselves. In this episode, sponsored by Learning Enterprise at Arizona State University, we hear from teens around the globe about their experiences of contemporary loneliness, and how they're navigating it. We hope this episode helps to desti…

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#399 HOW TO HEAL FROM TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH STEPHANIE QUAYLE 54:15

1M ago54:15

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My guest this week is the incredible Stephanie Quayle. She's a Nashville recording artist, founder of the record label Big Sky Music Group, and has been recognized by Rolling Stone Country and CMT for her talent. With two Billboard charted singles, she's an independent artist who frequently performs at CMA Fest and the Grand Ole Opry. I’m thrilled …

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#398 WRITING YOUR STORY WITH ALLY FALLON 48:04

2M ago48:04

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This week's guest is Ally Fallon, an award-winning author, ghostwriter, and expert book coach who has helped countless individuals find their voice and share their stories through her community Find Your Voice. Her new book, Write Your Story: A Simple Framework to Understand Yourself, Your Story, and Your Purpose in the World is incredibly powerful…

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Transitioning from High School to College 18:47

3M ago18:47

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High school seniors are about to graduate, and many will head to college. Starting college can come with a whole set of uknowns and distorted expectations of how the transition "should" go. In this episode, This Teenage Life contributor, Ummul, shares voice recordings of herself and her frieends from their freshman year. They share about their expe…

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#397 How to Practice Radical Kindness in an Us Vs. Them World with Pastor Terry Crist 59:11

2M ago59:11

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My guest this week is Terry Crist. He is the co-lead pastor of City of Grace in Phoenix, alongside his wife, Judith. As a fifth-generation pastor, Terry is dedicated to community transformation and advocates for adoption and foster care through his involvement in state government. Outside of his pastoral duties, he's a passionate outdoorsman, a ski…

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#396 FIGHTING FOR FAMILY WITH CHRIS AND JULIE BENNETT 40:53

2M ago40:53

40:53

Julie and Chris Bennett have spent the majority of their 23 years of marriage working in vocational ministry. Through overwhelming challenges- a cancer diagnosis, a relapse, and a pandemic- they have learned how to fight for the things that matter and devote themselves to helping others do the same. Today, they are the founders of Welcome Home Life…

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Tim Easton and Goodbye to Trading Fours 56:24

3M ago56:24

56:24

After 4 1/2 years and 160 episodes, I've decided it's time to say goodbye to Trading Fours! You can still follow me on my historical murder podcast, Going to Killing City. For the last episode, I had a delightful chat with Tim Easton talking all about his new album, living in Japan, his influences and much much more. Thanks to all of you who listen…

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Mental Gymnastics 17:21

3M ago17:21

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Grown-ups can often talk about teens and social media in a way that fails to capture real teens' experiences.The directors of the Center For Digital Thriving (CDT) are different — they get it. In this episode, TTL teens meet with CDT directors Emily and Carrie to discuss the mental gymnastics of navigating our relationships with tech and social med…

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#395 Really Very Crunchy with Emily Morrow 45:44

3M ago45:44

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My guest this week is Emily Morrow who founded the social media channel Really Very Crunchy with her husband, Jason, in 2022. Since then, her platform has rapidly grown, amassing over 3 million followers and more than a billion views across various video platforms. Emily is passionate about living a natural and sustainable lifestyle, and she uses h…

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#394 Hurt and Healed by the Church with Ryan George 1:04:02

2M ago1:04:02

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Ryan George. Ryan is the author of the book, Hurt and Healed by the Church: Redemption and Reconstruction After Spiritual Abuse. He spent the first 20 years of his life in a cult, attending a series of independent fundamental Baptist (IFB) churches, including one where his dad was a pastor with ultim…

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Rizz & The Believerez 41:19

3M ago41:19

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On our second to last podcast, we return to Nashville to talk to Rizz & The Believerz. The band combineds rock, reggae and hip-hop into their own special sauce of music. Rizz and Troy Luccketta (formerly of Tesla) joined cohosts Jamie Green and Billy decker to talk all about their new music. This one was a lot of fun. YouTube Page: https://www.yout…

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#393 Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age with Melissa Kruger of The Gospel Coalition 56:22

3M ago56:22

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Melissa Kruger serves as the Vice President of Discipleship Programming at The Gospel Coalition. As an author and Bible teacher, she regularly teaches women in her community and speaks at conferences around the country. I’m so excited to have her on the show today to talk about her latest book, Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens For Christ in a Sec…

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Youth Climate Innovation: Symbrosia 14:05

4M ago14:05

14:05

In celebration of Earth Day, we made this episode about a person who, in the face of climate change, chose to take a risk and make something new. In partnership with UNICEF USA, This Teenage Life teens speak with Alexia Akbay, founder of Symbrosia, a company that grows seaweed. When fed to cows, Symbrosia's product reduces cows' methane emissions. …

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#392 - House Rules with Myquillyn Smith 51:18

3M ago51:18

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My guest this week is the lovely Myquillyn Smith, also known as The Nester. She is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home. For over a decade, she has been encouraging women to embrace imperfections and live boldly in their spaces through her blog. Myquillyn’s home in North Carolina has …

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5 Years of This Teenage Life! 25:01

4M ago25:01

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This past March, TTL celebrated its 5th birthday! In this episode, the teens share stories of how they joined TTL and what the community has meant for them. All our current participants used to be listeners. If you want to join us too—or reach out and request and episode topic or say hi—feel free to email us at team@thisteenagelife.org…

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#391 Joy & Hope After Heartache with Mattie Jackson Smith 1:03:01

3M ago1:03:01

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My guest this week is the incredible Mattie Jackson Smith. Mattie is an author, podcaster, and speaker whose life took an unexpected turn when she tragically lost her 28-year-old husband to a traumatic brain injury just weeks before their first anniversary. Her first book, Lemons on Friday, offers a raw and honest account of her journey through gri…

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#390 Trusting God in the Waiting with Kim Butler of The Whiteboard Room 48:22

3M ago48:22

48:22

Join me in this week's episode as I sit down with my dear friend and extraordinary human being, Kim Butler. Kim is the lead coach and founder of The Whiteboard Room, where she empowers creatives, leaders, and companies to unlock their true potential through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements. With a heart fueled by faith, fami…

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Stress Management 16:31

4M ago16:31

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How do we stay resilient in the face of procrastination shame and test anxiety? When our bodies are in fight and flight and our brains are not thinking straight, what should we do? In this episode, the teens teams up with Arizona State University professor Jamie Valderrama, who teaches various stress management courses, to learn about the neurophys…

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Molly Miller 44:41

4M ago44:41

44:41

Guitar great Molly Miller zoomed in from LA to talk all about her new album, which is released on May 3! https://www.mollymillermusic.com/music --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-green43/support

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#390 The Special "If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry" BOOK LAUNCH Podcast Episode with my GUEST HOST - My Husband, John! 36:41

4M ago36:41

36:41

The day is FINALLY here! Yesterday marked the official launch of my book, which means you can now purchase If I Don’t Laugh I’ll Cry everywhere books are sold! To make this moment even more special, I'm joined by the one and only John Stillman in today’s episode. Although he didn’t prepare his interview questions (but don’t you worry- he never fail…

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Group Chats 33:03

5M ago33:03

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In this episode, the teens discuss their experiences on group chats — sharing stories about social dynamics and feelings of inclusion and exclusion. This episode features the amazing work of Emily Weinstein and Carrie James at the Center for Digital Thriving (CDT). Their research inspired this episode. Learn abotu their work at: Behind Their Screen…

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Grown Daydreams 20:01

5M ago20:01

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In this episode, the teens chat with Aleeza and Fonzo, the hosts of The Moth’s teen podcast, Grown — here on Apple podcasts and Spotify. We discuss our daydreams and anxieties about growing up and becoming people we want to be.By This Teenage Life

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#388 A SPECIAL CONVERSATION WITH MY DAD! 1:03:45

4M ago1:03:45

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This week, I'm thrilled to welcome the most special guest ever on my show- my dad. With the release of my book just around the corner (coming out next week- can you believe it?!) I couldn’t think of a better time to have him on the podcast. Together, we dig into some of the stories that are (and aren’t) talked about in my book. Join us as we laugh,…

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Andy Aledort - New record release! 58:58

5M ago58:58

58:58

The amazing guitarist, vocalist, interviewer, teacher and all around good egg Andy Aledort is back on the podcast to discuss his NEW release, 'In a Dream." Andy zoomed in on his birthday (Happy birthday Andy!) to talk all about the new record and SO much more. Always a fun chat, do it up! http://andyaledort.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://po…

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Reflecting: 4 Years into the Pandemic 19:57

5M ago19:57

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In this episode, TTL participants reflect on their varied experiences throughout the pandemic, from its beginning to what things are like now. The teens discuss anxiety, social changes, and dealing with complex grief. Some of the participants featured in this episode helped create a Teen Vogue article about high schooler's experiences during the pa…

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#387 ON LIFE AND COMEDY WITH COMEDIAN DUSTIN NICKERSON 53:56

4M ago53:56

53:56

PREORDER MY BOOK - IF I DON'T LAUGH, I'LL CRY TODAY: Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/IIDLICbn Amazon: https://amzn.to/48VYFkG ChristianBook: https://bit.ly/IIDLICcb Target: https://bit.ly/3Shh3Q2 Walmart: https://bit.ly/3MmGVpJ Indie Bound: https://bit.ly/IIDLICib My guest this week is the hilarious Dustin Nickerson, a comedian from Seattle now suff…

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Eco-Anxiety & Optimism 19:14

5M ago19:14

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This week's episode is about climate and eco-anxiety. The teens discuss their grief about the climate emergency and other environmental crises. They then talk about transforming their feelings into shared action. Thank you to UNICEF USA and Anya Kamenetz. Look out for a future episode about young climate innovators and their inspiring solutions.…

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#386 How to Build Lasting Wealth with Personal Finance Expert Bola Sokunbi 1:01:05

4M ago1:01:05

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We have such an incredible guest joining us for today’s show! Bola Sokunbi is a certified financial instructor (CFEI), money expert, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media platforms for women in the U.S. Bola received the 2021 Financial Education Instructor of the Year Award from the National Council …

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Hidden Disability 2 16:09

5M ago16:09

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Inspired by one of This Teenage Life's newest members, this episode is about one young person's experience navigating identity development and middle social dynamics while also grappling with her experience of autism. If you are interested in sharing a story or want to request an episode — email us at team@thisteenagelife.org.…

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Jenny Boyd 32:02

5M ago32:02

32:02

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to watch the Beatles write music? Or watch Fleetwood Mac record Rumours? Well if you're Jenny Boyd - you don't have wonder, you lived it! She's today's guest today. She is the author of "Icons of Rock: In their own words." Jenny has interviewed just about everybody in music to explore their creati…

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You are a Tree with Joy Marie Clarkson | EP: 385 53:22

5M ago53:22

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I am so incredibly excited to sit down with Joy Clarkson in this week’s episode. Joy wears many hats - from being a research associate in theology and literature at King’s College London to serving as the Books and Culture Editor for Plough Quarterly. Completing her Ph.D. in theology at the University of Saint Andrews, she's also the face behind th…

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#384 How to Handle Conflict in a Healthy Way with Donna Jones 52:16

5M ago52:16

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My guest this week is the amazing Donna Jones. Donna is a national speaker, church planter, pastor’s wife, and self-described bible explainer with a remarkable speaking portfolio spanning 26 states and 4 continents. Donna is also the host of the weekly That's Just What I Needed podcast and the talented author behind Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting…

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Crushes 2.0 19:07

6M ago19:07

19:07

Yesterday was Valentine's Day in the U.S. and so it feels apt to revisit a topic from a previous episodes: crushes. In this episode, we share our thoughts on having crushes (or not), what it feels like, how and with whom to talk about our crushes, and much more.cBy This Teenage Life

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I'm Confident that I'm Insecure 25:49

6M ago25:49

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In this episode, TTL participants explore their own insecurities and interview Gracie and Clyde Lawrence from the amazing band, Lawrence— here on Youtube + Spotify—about how music can serve as an outlet for reframing past and present insecurities. This episode was made in collaboration with PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' podcast On Our Minds.…

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Dealing with Being Bullied. 12:37

6M ago12:37

12:37

This is an episode about two teens who have experienced being bullied and who are working to overcome it. Being bullied can take a toll on self esteem and mental health. It can feel like you're the only one going through it and it will never end. Even though it does end, there is still more we could do to stop bullying and to support people being b…

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