Should We Meet in the Middle?
Please see two important resource links for you below: There was a Super Bowl commercial this year that featured Bruce Springsteen and it caught my attention. Did you see it? […]
Awareness
Thought Factory Podcast #1004 || Expert Advice on Helping Student Suicide and Depression Since Covid
A change in circumstances and stress can trigger episodes of anxiety or depression in students, and with the changes in school and church dynamics due to the pandemic, how have […]
Thought Factory Podcast #801 || Legislating the Digital Playground for Adolescents
When society shifted from analog to digital, we were soon introduced to the internet, which allowed our society connect with almost every other one in the world. Eventually, that birthed […]
Jesus On A Tuesday – Part 2
Summary Part 2 of 4 in a series on what it means to follow Jesus regularly, not just on Sundays. Jesus called the disciples and said “I will make you […]
Jesus On A Tuesday – Part 1
Summary Part 1 of 4 in a series on what it means to follow Jesus regularly, not just on Sundays. To “follow” someone today takes the click of a button […]
The Suitcase
Summary Hosanna Wong, international spoken word artist, explains the topic of Obsession and always wanting more material items and possessions. We need to let go of the things we think […]
Thought Factory Podcast #602 || How One Guy Changed Snapchat
We continue the conversation about our life online with Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, and how he used his voice and passion to confront Snapchat about some of […]
NTS Camp and Protect Young Eyes Team Up!
This blog post is written specifically for parents of kids who will be attending NTS Camp in summer 2018. If you want to learn more about the impact the digital […]
Thought Factory Podcast #404 || Digital Life Series: The Internet Never Forgets
In this episode, we continue giving students survival skills to help them forge their digital footprint through the world they live in. The internet is more of a reflection of […]
Thought Factory Podcast #306 || 10 Ways to Help Parents Win
How can we help parents win with their students? As youth leaders, do we really know what parents need from us? Is the way we are doing youth ministry helping or hindering them […]