Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens

Written by Paul David Tripp

Narrated by William Sarris

The argument over the last donut. The cry of nothing to wear a half hour before school. The "I'm the only one whose parents make them . . ."

Teenage hassles that disrupt parents' lives? Or prime opportunities to connect with, listen to, and nurture our kids?

Paul Tripp uncovers the heart issues affecting parents and their teenagers during the often chaotic adolescent years. With wit, wisdom, humility, and compassion, he shows parents how to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and grow with their teenagers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ChristianAudio.com
• Release date: Jun 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9781545918708

Paul David Tripp

Paul David Tripp (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is a pastor, an award-winning author, and an international conference speaker. He has written numerous books, including Lead; Parenting; and the bestselling devotional New Morning Mercies. His not-for-profit ministry exists to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. Tripp lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Luella, and they have four grown children.

Reviews for Age of Opportunity

[Anete · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The only biblical teen parenting book I know. Covers the basics of attitude towards teens and main things to keep in mind.

[Vanessa Honigman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Every parent needs to read/listen to this book, even if you don’t have teenagers yet. 90% is still applicable, no matter the age of your child.

[CS · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Helps frame a gospel centered perspective that we need in parenting. One of the best books on parenting teens that I’ve read!

[Joash Chan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Listening to this book in the year 2022. The references may be a bit dated but the principles are still so relevant. I highly recommend every parent get this book for encouragement to the heart, and practical help for everyday practice.

[Beth Khazraee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So helpful, practical, and biblical. It is encouraging to read a book that doesn't treat the teenage years with dread but rather with hope.

[danhibbert-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very helpful and biblically grounded. Profoundly searching as a parent as to many ‘heart’ issues that lead to poor family dynamics. A positive and proactive set of biblical guidelines and practical suggestions for parenting through the teen (and beyond) years. Recommend

[leandrod-2 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A redemptive approach to parenting, actually useful for dealing with all ages, not only teens. Best I have read yet, and a fit companion for Baucham’s Family driven faith.

A minor grip: it is a bit disturbing when such a good Christian book uses so much business analogies and language.

[riotex · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great book for parenting a teen. These are difficult times, but parents should look at conflicts as opportunities to mentor children to think with a Christian mindset and examine their hearts and struggles. Engage with the world, but do not be of the world. It gave me hope in how to handle conflicts with my daughter and good advice on how to re-frame these situations for the better.

[jdrullard_2 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely great book! This is a must read for all parents and those that will work with teens, or people for that matter! This book speaks to the heart of the matter. The heart!

[tiffleeanderson · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

If you have teenagers in your home; this book is a great tool for equipping them and building a lasting relationship. It showed me ways to communicate that I had never been taught before. I highly recommend "Shepherding a Child's Heart" by Ted Tripp (author's brother) for parents of small children to read first.

[mrslee_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book has been so helpful to me. Inspired me, given a second wind in this parenting job God has given me. It has reminded me of the most important things in this job. Putting away selfishness, speaking in love, discipling, listening. Written for parents of teens, it gives ideas on how to manage the transition from teen to adult with integrity and hope. The authors promote discipling before discipline, and communication above all.