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What Every Teen Needs to Hear with Mark Bogart

This week on Claire in a Chair, I sit down with our high school youth leader at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, Mark Bogart, to talk about faith, doubt, friendship, and what it's really like being a teenager today. We discuss the challenges teens face, why community matters, what Workcamp means to so many students, and the one thing he hopes every teenager remembers. Whether you're strong in your faith, asking questions, or somewhere in between, this conversation is for you. Instagram-@MDUMCyouth Instagram-@claireinchairpodcast WATCH VIDEO EPISODES HERE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisF9bMCSBFULIQX26GrGig [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisF9bMCSBFULIQX26GrGig] New episodes every Sunday at 9am!

I Tried Rejection Therapy...

In this episode of Claire in a Chair, I talk about trying something called rejection therapy and what it taught me about putting myself out there. I share a few moments that surprised me, like reaching out to people I admire and actually getting responses, and realizing that opportunities open up way more often than we expect when we just ask. I also talk about how I used to stop myself from trying things because I assumed the answer would be no, and how that mindset has slowly started to shift. This episode is really about learning not to limit yourself before you even try. It’s about asking the question, sending the message, and going for things even when there’s a chance of rejection. Because most of the time, the worst outcome really isn’t as scary as we think, and you genuinely never know what can happen until you try. Watch Video Episodes Here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast] My Instagram- @claireinachairpodcast D&A Instagram-@Dwell&Adorn D&A Website-https://www.dwellandadorn.com [https://www.dwellandadorn.com] NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNAY AT 9AM!

It's Only Your First Time Living

This is your first time living… so why do we expect ourselves to have it all figured out? In this episode of Claire In A Chair, I talk about why teenagers feel everything so deeply and why that’s not a bad thing. We’re all going through things for the first time: friendships, heartbreak, pressure, identity, all of it, and somehow we’re expected to handle it perfectly when we’re literally still learning how life works. If you’ve ever been told you’re “overdramatic” or “too emotional,” this episode is for you. Watch Video Episodes Here: https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@ClaireInAChairPodcast] My instagram-@claireinachairpodcast D&A instagram-@Dwell&Adorn Dwell&Adorn Website- https://www.dwellandadorn.com [https://www.dwellandadorn.com] NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNAY AT 9AM!

5 Lies We Believe About Friendship

In this episode of Claire in a Chair, I talk about 5 lies I think teenagers believe about friendship. From expecting our friends to be perfect, to thinking friendships have to last forever, to feeling like we owe our friends every detail of our lives, I’m talking about all of it. I also talk about guy/girl friendships, why real friendship actually takes effort, and how we need to stop putting so much pressure on the people we love. This episode honestly felt like a big conversation with a friend, and I hope it makes you feel a little less alone. Dwell & Adorn-https://www.dwellandadorn.com/collections/pillows-blankets [https://www.dwellandadorn.com/collections/pillows-blankets] Instagram-@claireinachairpodcast Instagram-@Dwell&Adorn New episodes every Sunday at 9am!

Pull Up For Your People

Everyone says “it takes a village” but what if the real challenge is becoming one first? In this episode of Claire in a Chair, I talk about what it actually means to show up for the people in your life, especially when it’s inconvenient or not “your thing.” I dive into why friendship isn’t about perfection or constant communication, but about consistency, effort, and choosing to care out loud. This episode is both a reminder and a challenge: if you want a village, you have to be willing to build one. Because the smallest moments showing up, listening, being there are the ones people never forget. New episodes every Sunday at 9am Instagram-@claireinachairpodcast Instagram-@Dwell&Adorn