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What should you do when your teen starts dating?
We’ve got some food for thought on how to help teens make responsible choices without overstepping. Also in episode 26, we take a look at teen dating, suicide terms, and upcoming movies and shows to watch with your teen.
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- Brandon Gaille: 21 High School Sweethearts Marriage Statistics
- Teen Life Podcast: Episode 18 Suicide & The Olympics
- Teen Life Podcast: Suicide with Dr. Becky Taylor
- Huffington Post: Why You Should Stop Saying “Committed Suicide”
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Topics and Terms
- If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HOME to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line.
- Dear Evan Hansen the Movie
- YouTube: The Wonder Years Official Trailer
- Podcast Music: Luke Cabrera
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Karlie Duke
Communications Director

Chris Robey
Former CEO
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.