123: How To Navigate The Challenges Of The Teen Years

Joe and Lisa Voetberg have 10 adult children walking with the Lord (7 of them married), 24 grandchildren, an amazing relationship with all of their children and grandchildren, and an even richer marriage! Although there are about 892 categories we would want to quiz them on, we kept the focus of this episode on parenting through the teen years and building relationships with your children that only grow when they become adults.
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[@sabl6381]

I couldn't agree more about alone time. I was blessed with godly parents, but in hindsight they really lost my brother and me to computers, "personalized music," and unchecked friendships in our teen years. One rule my husband and I have agreed upon is that there are no screens in private areas and bedrooms of our house. That stuff truly is a wormhole to the world.

[@rachelschrock9157]

I’m so thankful you continued the podcast because this interview is invaluable, especially for those of us who didn’t have the best experience but want to raise our kids with a strong relationship and following the Lord throughout their life!

[@way108]

Exactly 💯 not many of us have had the best experience indeed! And we WANT to do better for our kids so they can do better for their kids.

[@NowThatWereAFamilyPodcast]

We recorded this in early August and we couldn't wait to finally share it!

[@herhomebook]

Thank you for finally having the Elisha’s parents on!! I’ve been following the podcast for the last few years and have gleaned an incredible amount of knowledge and information from the both of you and from Katie’s parents. It was so inspiring to finally hear the other side of the family! So much wisdom to be gained!

[@NowThatWereAFamilyPodcast]

Thanks for being such a faithful listener to the podcast. We had a blast with this interview!

[@RepentAndBelieve1437]

These videos are such a blesseing and encouragement for those who are going the opposite direction from the ways and standards of the world. We as believers who have families etc need all the encouragement we can get!GOD Bless you all! Thank you for sharing such wisdom that only comes from experience and obedience/trusting the WORD of GOD.

[@therealdougjohnson]

What a blessing both of your parents are!🙌🏻

[@melissad.6231]

Love this! This was very helpful, and encouraging. I have 9 children, and my first two have just reached their teens. Thank you!

[@NowThatWereAFamilyPodcast]

You're welcome! So thankful Elisha's parents could be a blessing to US and YOU!!

[@readaloudkids1407]

Great advice on raising teens, thank you

[@hartleyfamily5451]

Not sure how to ask this without seeming rude... is there a religious background/preference linked to Elisha and Katie referring to their parents as "mommy" and "daddy?" I come from a conservative Christian background and have never heard or heard of this.

[@laurajoiner1684]

Good wisdom for when the time comes for me!

[@anh0eline]

Gems.

[@Lz-cy5gx]

Wish I’d heard this 4 years ago!

[@brianhershberger7960]

Your dad mentioned he sells coffee... Is there a website for that?

[@amotherslittleway]

😍😍🙏🏻

[@willmolloy1526]

Why is he calling them mommy and daddy? What duh?!

[@christinaloyd9949]

After the second time a grown man called his dad "daddy," had to turn it off