Thought Factory Podcast #706 || The Epidemic of Adolescent Anxiety
Mental health is a very complex issue that is impacting the lives of adolescents. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 youth has anxiety and 1 […]
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Thought Factory Podcast #704 || EVENTS that Shaped Modern American Youth Ministry
We are looking back to people, places and things that have shaped the modern American youth ministry movement. Our special co-host was an eyewitness to all of these things. His […]
Thought Factory Podcast #701 || Phil Joel | Moments That Mobilize Movements
In the first episode of season seven, host Jeff Eckart and guest host Phil Joel examine two critical moments that mobilized movements in history. We compare Woodstock: the music festival […]
What Things Compete for Students’ Time?
ABOUT THE RESEARCH This report contrasts student beliefs with adult assumptions of student beliefs. This study was conducted with a 40-question survey, presented to 2,953 students and 535 adults, the […]
What Do Students Have to Worry About?
ABOUT THE RESEARCH This report contrasts student beliefs with adult assumptions of student beliefs. This study was conducted with a 40-question survey, presented to 2,953 students and 535 adults, the […]
Thought Factory Podcast #609 || Julie Morgenstern | Students and Schedules
Julie Morgenstern is an organizing and productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at […]
Thought Factory Podcast #608 || Jack Easterby | Students and Sports
Today’s guest is Jack Easterby, former New England Patriots’ Character Coach (now with Houston Texans), who is widely praised within the team and a part of the last three Super […]
Thought Factory Podcast #607 || Students and Sleep
No one is exempt from sleep. We must succumb to its embrace each day, even if we resist embracing it back. But, has the advent of the smartphone and other […]
Thought Factory Podcast #606 || A Middle School Perspective on Race
Nick is a 7th grader who was born in South Africa. He moved to the United States when he was 7 years old. He provides a unique and, at times, […]
Thought Factory Podcast #513 || Never The Same Generations Event 2018
Generations is an annual fundraising event put on by the national youth ministry organization, Never The Same. Never The Same is comprised of NTS Camp (youth camp), Claim Your Campus […]