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Connect With Your Teens | Parenting Teens, Family Communication, Build Trust, Conversation Starters, Christian Moms of Teens

Connect With Your Teens | Parenting Teens, Family Communication, Build Trust, Conversation Starters, Christian Moms of Teens

By: Terri Lee - Kingdom Communication Coach & Podcast Coach for Christian Women
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*****TOP 2.5% GLOBAL PODCAST*****

The go-to podcast for Christian moms who want deeper connection with their teens.

Are you tired of feeling dismissed every time your teen pulls out their phone mid-conversation?
Do conversations with your teen feel more like nagging sessions than real connection?
Is your teen shut down, distracted, or glued to a screen… while you’re desperate to build trust and keep your relationship strong?

I’m so excited you’re here!

This podcast will help you move from walking on eggshells to having real, trust-building conversations—without the nagging, misunderstandings or push-back.

My mission is to equip you to communicate with tools that replace frustration with understanding, turn tension into trust, and help you become the mom your teen feels safe opening up to.

Hi, I’m Terri Lee. A wife, mom, tutu, and communication coach. For years, I thought the key to raising my kids well was teaching the right lessons, taking them to church, and trying to fix their behavior. But instead of building connections it only led to frustration, distance, and feeling like my words didn’t matter.

I realized that to have deep, lasting connections—both now and after my kids left home—I needed to change how I communicated. So, I did. I learned to listen without criticism, speak in a way my kids felt safe, and build thriving relationships. Now, I help moms do the same, and I can’t wait to share it with you!

If you’re looking for practical ways to talk to your teen, build a relationship based on mutual respect, and get them off their phones long enough to connect—this show is for you.

Grab your latte and let’s dive into it.

Want to stay connected?

✨ Join the FB Community: www.facebook.com/groups/connectwithyourteens/
✨ Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider: https://riseabovethesilence.com/opt-in-connect-with-your-teens-insider-newsletter
✨ Instagram instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach
✨ Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com

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Episodes
  • 19 | Beyond the Fear: When Connection Becomes Worth the Risk

    19 | Beyond the Fear: When Connection Becomes Worth the Risk
    Sep 5 2025

    What happens when you finally push past your biggest fear?

    In this follow-up episode, I share the powerful story of what happened after I left a trembling message that changed my life—a reunion 55 years in the making.

    Moms, if you’ve been waiting on the other side of silence, hoping your teen will open up, this episode will encourage you that connection is always worth the risk.

    You’ll learn:

    💛 How fear tells us stories that keep us stuck—and how to move past them

    💛 Why connection doesn’t require perfect circumstances

    💛 The simple, brave steps that can open your teen’s heart—even in messy, imperfect moments

    ✨ Related Episodes:

    18 – E 18 The Vault: When Fear Blocks Connection With Your Teen And 4 Insights That Will Help You Break The Silence - Listen Here
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    11 mins
  • 18 | The Vault- When Fear Blocks Connection With Your Teen And 4 Insights That Will Help You Break The Silence

    18 | The Vault- When Fear Blocks Connection With Your Teen And 4 Insights That Will Help You Break The Silence
    Sep 3 2025

    What if the deepest connection with your teen is locked behind an iron vault of fear?

    In this deeply personal episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own story—55 years of silence, a hidden identity, and how fear of rejection nearly kept me from one of life’s most precious connections.

    If you’ve ever:

    • Felt like you’re walking on eggshells with your teen…

    • Tried to connect, only to be met with silence or resistance…

    • Wondered if fear—yours or theirs—is the real barrier between you…

    Then this episode will give you hope. Together, we’ll uncover 4 insights about fear and connection that can help you break the silence and open the vault to your teen’s heart.

    Remember—protection without connection creates distance. But with courage, honesty, and God’s help, you can move past fear into deeper relationship.

    Resources & Links:

    ✨ Join the free FB Community: How to Connect with Your Teens and grab your free gift: 6 Conversation Starters That Open Hearts when you join.

    ✨ Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider: https://riseabovethesilence.com/opt-in-connect-with-your-teens-insider-newsletter

    ✨ Instagram: instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach

    ✨ Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com

    💛 If this episode encouraged you, would you take60 seconds to leave a written review? Your words help other moms—who may feel alone—find the hope and encouragement they need.

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    18 mins
  • 17 | Struggling With Teen Lying? 3 Truths to Help You Build Trust Without Control

    17 | Struggling With Teen Lying? 3 Truths to Help You Build Trust Without Control
    Aug 29 2025

    Moms, have you ever caught your teen in a white lie—or felt that sinking gut feeling that they aren’t telling you the whole truth? It can feel frustrating, even scary, when honesty doesn’t come easily in your relationship.

    But here’s the thing: lying is rarely just about the lie itself. Behind every dishonest moment is a story—a deeper reason that your teen might be afraid to tell the truth.

    In this episode, I’ll share three powerful truths that will help you shift from control to connection so you can start building trust, even when lies show up.

    You’ll discover:

    ✔️ Why control often creates more distance instead of more honesty

    ✔️ The hidden fears and struggles behind your teen’s lies

    ✔️ How your response to small truths can shape future honesty

    What if honesty in your home became less about fear of consequences and more about safety, curiosity, and grace? That’s the shift we’ll walk through together today.

    Important Note: If lying feels chronic or the situations are more serious, seek God’s guidance and consider connecting with a licensed counselor, especially if mental health concerns may be involved. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

    Scriptural Reminder:

    “Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and healing to the bones.” – Proverbs 16:24

    💛 Moms, you don’t have to parent perfectly to connect deeply.

    Resources & Next Steps:

    ✨ Join the FB Community: www.facebook.com/groups/connectwithyourteens/

    ✨ Become a Connect With Your Teens Insider: https://riseabovethesilence.com/opt-in-connect-with-your-teens-insider-newsletter

    ✨ Instagram: instagram.com/terricommunicationcoach

    ✨ Contact: support@connectwithyourteens.com

    💛 If this episode encouraged you, would you take60 seconds to leave a written review? Your words help other moms—who may feel alone—find the hope and encouragement they need.

    💬 Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts

    ***Scroll down to Ratings & Reviews to leave yours
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    13 mins
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