‘Teens: What They Don’t Tell Their Parents’ is a relaxed, practical evening for parents and carers who want to stay connected with their teens through the tricky years.

When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? (NRSV)

Whoever can be trusted with small things can also be trusted with big things. Whoever is dishonest in little things will be dishonest in big things too.

God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So your new life should be like this: Show mercy to others. Be kind, humble, gentle, and patient.

This week on Lucy & Kel, an emotional on-air conversation explored the words parents would most want their children to carry for life. Inspired by the late Eric Dane’s final recorded message to his daughters, the team and listeners shared heartfelt reflections on love, purpose, courage and living fully in the present. It was a powerful reminder that above all, our children need to know they are loved, they are enough, and they are brave.

But Ruth said, “Don’t force me to leave you! Don’t force me to go back to my own people. Let me go with you. Wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you sleep, I will sleep. Your people will be my people. Your God will be my God. Where you die, I will die, and that is where I will be buried. I ask the LORD to punish me if I don’t keep this promise: Only death will separate us.”