Graduating Your Kids
The time has come. The time you knew would come when you put them on the bus for their first day of Kindergarten. You’ve thought about this a few times […]
Church
Should You Force Your Kids To Go To Church?
Being a parent is one of the toughest yet most rewarding jobs. There are so many questions that arise each day that we may feel at a loss for words […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1212 | 2/2 | The Church Basement is Burning | Is Youth Ministry Dying? The Solutions
In the previous episode, we discussed the causes of the decline in Youth Ministry. In this episode, we discuss the five solutions to those causes with our returning guest, […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1211 | 1/2 | The Church Basement is Burning | Is Youth Ministry Dying? The Causes
Several things within the Church are causing a decline in the Youth Ministry department. But, if the Church ignores the things going on under the surface, it could take […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1210 | Church Hurt
Sadly, the Church has hurt more people than anyone would like to admit. But, that is because it is made up of people. Many people have experienced some form […]
Though Factory Podcast #1209 | A Deeper Conversation with Your Students about Sexuality
There are many layers to the topic of sexuality. It ranges from what we view and keeping our thoughts pure to heterosexual attraction and desire to same-sex attraction and identity, […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1204 | Students Speak Out About SEXUALITY
What do students know about sex? Probably more than we care to believe or admit. The topic of sexuality is no longer just an adult topic but is […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1203 | Students Speak Out About FAITH
If a student claims to be a Christian, should the Christian faith be important to them? What about the church or youth group? Has church become irrelevant in their […]
Do This And Your Kids Will Thank You
I’m going to say something that you may completely disagree with right now…but hear me out. Maybe you’ll change your mind. I want to make a case that people are […]
Jumping Back In
Youth Ministry has always been a passion of mine. From the countless hours I spent as a middle and high school student to the time spent getting my Bachelor’s in […]