Games at Youth Group…But Why?
It feels like a question we’ve all asked ourselves at least once (if not every week) as Youth Workers. We’ve done the hard work of preparing for a lesson, making […]
Teenagers
How To Help Your Kids Socially
Have you ever been talking to a teenager and they’re looking at their phone, shifting eyes at other things, or they suddenly walk away? Yeah, me neither. It can […]
The Impact of A Praying Parent
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. Luke 22:32 I have prayed for you. What power-packed […]
Why Your Kids Need YOU To Go Into THEIR World
One of the best pieces of advice I received from a mentor and friend about parenting is: Go into their world. Here’s what that means… Our kids are often […]
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 […]
Avoid These Areas Or You’re In Trouble As A Parent
Listen to a conversation about this topic on our podcast. Here is a good way to think about where adolescent minds are at. Middle schoolers are asking, “Do you […]
The Middle School Years…
The middle school years. We’ve all been there, and I don’t know many who would return to that time of their life. Raging hormones, acne, peer pressure and a new […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1008 || Re | Porn & Tech Guinea Pigs
Why do good students fall prey to pornography? How do you feel when you receive 100 likes on Instagram? Why are students…ok, the majority of users seem addicted to their […]
How To Create Moments That Will Change Your Kids’ Lives
Over two late nights while on vacation in 2005, my wife Arianna and I created a 12 page “Family Plan” that would be our atlas for the next 20 years […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1007 || Re | The 5 Most Dangerous Places to be Online
Students are one click away from being surrounded by danger that could possibly ruin their lives, and in this digital age, when smartphones are more prevalent in the hands […]