19: What are the hardest parts of parenting teens today and what can we do about it?

Parenting is one of the most challenging jobs we have as adults with kids. This grows exponentially when our cute cherub-faced little ones become teenagers. As parents, we continually seek out ways to help our teens become responsible, compassionate, and wise adults. This is not easy - especially in today's world. In this episode, we talk with Andrew Kirk, the director of youth ministries at Williamson's Chapel UMC. Andrew is phenomenal at working with students but has amazing insights for parents as well. He also shares some great wisdom for us regarding key elements of communicating with our kids and how the church plays an important role in our parenting.  Show Notes Andrew Kirk is the Youth Ministries Coordinator at Williamson's Chapel UMC. He has been involved in full-time youth ministry for 21 years. He is also the founder of For You Ministries, a youth missions and retreat organization. Andrew is also the proud step-father of a 9 and 12-year-old.