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How do we help teens overcome obstacles or bounce back when things are going bad?
This week on the Teen Life Podcast, Chris and Karlie explore ways to help teens see past present difficulties and look to more optimistic future. They also talk graduation gifts and gap years.
Teen Life Summit sessions are no longer available.
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- Wikipedia: Harry Potter
- Wikipedia: Batman (Bruce Wayne Origin Story)
- Kendra Scott Gives Back Event
- Join us Monday, May 24, 2021 5:00-7:00pm at Kendra Scott Southlake for our in-person event to benefit Teen Life. Make sure to mention Teen Life at checkout so 20% of your proceeds will go back to the organization.
- support.apple.com: Screen Time for iOS
- support.google.com: Digital Wellbeing for Android
- Podcast Music: Luke Cabrera
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Karlie Duke
Communications Director

Chris Robey
Former CEO
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.
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.