Fearless Faith: Navigating Anxiety as a Teen

Season 1, Episode 4: Teen Dating & Screen-Time

Today, Caroline, Ollie and Danny cover two big topics for teens today - dating and technology. They share why both issues are causing so much anxiety with teenagers, and how you can overcome fear in dating. You'll also hear from Jim Daly and Jonathan McKee on things you can do to keep your teens safe with technology. At the end, Ollie and Caroline open up about healthy replacements for the screen.   Choose One or the Other: You Are Seen: 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed and Anxious Teens: A Teen Devotional; The Lion and the Bear: A 100-Day Guide for Facing Your Giants (Devotional for Teen and College Girls) [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fearless-faith-2026-05-14?refcd=2484002]   Follow Ollie on Social Media [https://sf.fotf.com/fe7toa]   Counseling Consultation and Referrals [https://sf.fotf.com/c3tjhd]   PluggedIn Screen Fast [https://sf.fotf.com/v91pl0]   Cultivating Wise Tech Habits in Your Teen [https://sf.fotf.com/l3nhb0]

Season 1, Episode 3: Your Job vs. Your Parents' Job

When it comes to defeating anxiety, what exactly is the parent's role, and what is the teen's role? Ollie Lia and Caroline Shankle open up about some helpful things their parents did for them in the fight against anxiety. Also, Dr. Kathy Koch joins Jim Daly to share about the power of being resilient. Finally, Danny Huerta asks Ollie and Caroline what areas teens need to take responsibility for in guarding their own minds.   Choose One or the Other: You Are Seen: 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed and Anxious Teens: A Teen Devotional; The Lion and the Bear: A 100-Day Guide for Facing Your Giants (Devotional for Teen and College Girls) [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fearless-faith-2026-05-28?refcd=2481005]   Follow Ollie on Social Media [https://sf.fotf.com/yxabty]   Counseling Consultation and Referrals [https://sf.fotf.com/sf5neq]   Hear the Entire Conversation with Dr. Koch [https://sf.fotf.com/casdjy]   Family Personality Quiz [https://sf.fotf.com/6gxn1s]

Season 1, Episode 2: Common vs. Clinical Anxiety

How do you know if the kind of anxiety your teen is battling is a common, everyday type or one that might need professional help to process? Danny Huerta joins us to define the differences between the two, and how to know which one your teenager is dealing with. Then, Ollie Lia and Caroline Shankle will discuss why it's necessary to surround yourself with good friends in the fight against teen anxiety.   Choose One or the Other: You Are Seen: 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed and Anxious Teens: A Teen Devotional; The Lion and the Bear: A 100-Day Guide for Facing Your Giants (Devotional for Teen and College Girls) [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fearless-faith-2026-05-21?refcd=2481004]   Follow Ollie on Social Media [https://sf.fotf.com/pxff80]   Counseling Consultation and Referrals [https://sf.fotf.com/bw5c44]   Parenting Resources [https://sf.fotf.com/bhpc9c]

Season 1, Episode 1: Ollie & Caroline Tell How They Beat Anxiety

If your teenager is struggling with anxious thoughts, he or she is not alone in that fight. Ollie Lia tells Dr. Danny Huerta how moving to a new area affected his behavior, and how his mom, Amber, helped him navigate that. Then, Caroline Shankle opens up about overcoming bullying from other girls and perfectionism. They'll also cover ways anxiety impacts boys vs. girls, and provide encouragement to struggling teens.   Choose One or the Other: You Are Seen: 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed and Anxious Teens: A Teen Devotional; The Lion and the Bear: A 100-Day Guide for Facing Your Giants (Devotional for Teen and College Girls) [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fearless-faith-2026-05-14?refcd=2481201]   Follow Ollie on Social Media [https://sf.fotf.com/qvqp97]   Counseling Consultation and Referrals [https://sf.fotf.com/qjm9w1]

Season 1, Preview Episode

Is your teen feeling anxious? Many young boys and girls today admit they're struggling with being afraid of the future. We're launching a brand-new podcast series, called Fearless Faith, to help you and your teen see why there's hope, no matter how dark things seem now.