Truth for Your Teens
I’m so glad you’re here! Throughout this podcast, you’ll hear testimonies, stories, and advice on fun and serious topics that teens deal with. Whether you’re here for advice or guidance on bullies, boys, grades, school, parents, siblings, life, love, or meaning, I’ve got you covered. We’ll talk about all those things and more on Truth for Your Teens, but to sum it up, I’ll say this: every podcast will come back to your worth, your life, and your purpose. For more info, to learn more about me, or to schedule online mentoring, visit my website at alexosredker.life!
Episodes
![Seven Truths about God](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12573806/podcast_image_0D7F5799-7AD5-475C-9003-5B082F124880_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Trying to read the Bible can be really intimidating. Maybe you don't know where to start. Maybe you're scared. Maybe you feel like you don't have time. Trying to know who God is can be even harder.
So, here are seven truths that I've found in reading the Bible and in my personal faith journey. This isn't your typical Bible study--there's lots of Bible verses, a couple personal stories I haven't shared before and *one or two* curse words that slipped out.
If you wouldn't consider yourself religious or you're mad at God, that's okay. You're invited to this table, no matter what.
![I Want to Move On with Lauren Vander Linden](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12573806/podcast_image_0D7F5799-7AD5-475C-9003-5B082F124880_300x300.jpg)
Saturday May 18, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024
I'm justified in hating this person--they hurt me. They gossiped about me. I didn't know Christians would act like this. How can God love the people that hurt me?Sound familiar?Lauren’s first book I Want to Move On: Break Free from Bitterness and Discover Freedom in Forgiveness digs into the pain of being hurt, the narratives we tell ourselves to stay angry and bitter, and how to truly move on. Her book is honest, authentic, validating, and inspiring. During this episode, Lauren will be sharing insights from the book as well as her own personal faith journey. If you’re stuck in pain, anger, and bitterness from a past hurt or betrayal, tune in, and make sure to go buy her book once it comes out!
![25 Words of Wisdom (what I wish I knew at 16)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12573806/podcast_image_0D7F5799-7AD5-475C-9003-5B082F124880_300x300.jpg)
Saturday May 04, 2024
Saturday May 04, 2024
I’m not going to lie to y’all and tell you I have it all figured out. I don’t! But I have learned a thing or two in the first 25 years of my life. Here’s a compilation of some of the most important lessons I’ve learned, all of which I wish I knew when I was a teenager. A couple favorites:
How you talk to yourself MATTERS.
Worry less about what other people think about you and the life you’re building, and more about what YOU think about it.
Foreboding joy doesn’t lessen pain or suffering. It just takes away the joy.
![A Tribute to Matthew Perry, Being Kind, and the Mental Load](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12573806/podcast_image_0D7F5799-7AD5-475C-9003-5B082F124880_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
This week, we're talking about the death of Matthew Perry, his life, and what we can learn from his legacy. We'll discuss the importance of being kind to others and having grace for the mental load each person is carrying, and how, sometimes, that heavy mental load causes people to behave in interesting ways (like pulling your hair at your locker when you're a sophomore in high school). True story. Tune in to hear the rest!
![Situationships](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12573806/podcast_image_0D7F5799-7AD5-475C-9003-5B082F124880_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
This week we're jumping into situationships, key red flags to look for, why they're so common, and how to deal with them. Trust me, we've all been there! If you have more questions or want to discuss one-on-one, feel free to DM me or message me through my website!
![Your Cycle, Birth Control & Sex](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12573806/podcast_image_0D7F5799-7AD5-475C-9003-5B082F124880_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
This week, Biologist (and my best friend), Jessie Johnson is joining T4YT to walk through the 4 phases of the female cycle, different types of birth control, sex, and more!Note: For younger audiences, I recommend listening to the first ~21 minutes. This is where we discuss the female cycle. In the second half of the episode, we cover birth control and sex. All commentary made is the personal opinion of the speaker and not medical advice. I highly recommend continuing this discussion with your mother, guardian, OBGYN or trusted adult.
![Who Jesus Is - The Story of Lazarus](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12573806/podcast_image_0D7F5799-7AD5-475C-9003-5B082F124880_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
This week, we're focusing on who God is and our relationship with Him. We'll be reading John 11:1-44, so if you want to open your Bible or search it online to follow along, I highly encourage you to do so! This story tells us a lot about Jesus' love for us, His empathy for us, and how He meets us where we're at.
![Dealing with ”Frenemies”](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12573806/podcast_image_0D7F5799-7AD5-475C-9003-5B082F124880_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
I'm pretty sure we can all think of someone we'd call a "frenemy." She's not overtly mean enough to be a bully, but she's just passive aggressive enough that we know she's probably more happy than sad when we hit roadblocks in our lives. So, how do we deal with these kinds of women? Tune in to find out!
![Doing Your Best vs. Being Perfect](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12573806/podcast_image_0D7F5799-7AD5-475C-9003-5B082F124880_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
We often use "our best" and "perfect" interchangeably, but there's actually a really big difference between the two. This week's episode digs into the difference and gives some guidance on how to navigate the pressure to be perfect!
For more info, check out my website alexosredker.life!
![What this Easter & Lenten Season Taught Me (How to find hope again)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12573806/podcast_image_0D7F5799-7AD5-475C-9003-5B082F124880_300x300.jpg)
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
Saturday Apr 08, 2023
This wasn't the planned episode for this week, but things just kind of "clicked" in my head (or my heart, I suppose), and I knew this was the story I had to share. Today's episode begins a little heavy, but I promise it turns into a very positive, optimistic and uplifting episode (similar to the Easter story, no?). Basically, this is an episode about pain, suffering, healing and hope, and how I particularly found the latter through the Lenten season this year. If you're not Christian/Catholic, that's totally okay! I briefly explain what Easter and Lent are at the beginning of the episode, so you'll be up-to-speed in no time.TW:1. Depression2. Loss of appetite