The father has been instructed by the court to call his child by a new, chosen name, new preferred pronouns, and to…
There’s how many mental health disorders that make you hate your body, and the solution isn’t to change your body, it’s to…
Pro-Trans Group Behind Virginia School Walkout Plans To ‘Rehome’ Gay Kids Who Hate Their Parents
The best research data we have is “The Binding Health Project”. This was an online survey of 1800 chest-binding females and was…
Thousands were allowed to enter the U.S. without proper vetting and hundreds pose a national security risk
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies
Even if inflation slows in coming months, Americans will have to spend thousands more in 2022.
The effects of social media and the evolution of parenting
Some states are spending taxpayer dollars to push progressive left causes
That would roll back some accommodations and tighten parental notification requirements
A Guide to Developing and Delivering Messages That Stick
Mostly out of love and good intentions, we parents offer support in ways that our teenagers experience as stress because our support…
Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and ascension is the inheritance given to Christians, and the Spirit is the guarantee of our place with…
What is the possible significance for the Anglican communion?
Household debt growth also slowed to a 7.4% annual rate from 8.3% in the first three months of the year
Help equip you with resources to share with parents for any upcoming Fall Kickoff or Back-to-School
Staff Member Who Searched Him Overdosed From Exposure
Effectively leading and discipling them into a lifetime of vital Christian faith
Talking with your teen about high school helps them open up about big (and little) things in their lives
Ministry With Stressed And Fearful Students
Skipping Breakfast May Increase Chance of Kids and Teens Developing Psychosocial Health Problems
Teenagers in the U.S. are gaining the skills they need to prevent them from falling prey to the cartels that are targeting…
“I don’t hide how I feel, but I can’t pretend I’m promoting an agenda even though I clearly am with all…
“strong-armed” the (CDC) and school districts to “keep schools closed,” “passed resolutions affirming , and radical gender theory,” and is…
stop the trafficking of rainbow fentanyl and defeat the Mexican drug cartels that are responsible for the vast majority of the fentanyl…
16% of Americans in a new Gallup poll reported smoking marijuana, up from 12 percent last year and more than double the…
Only 7% of liberal students were concerned about how their professor’s ideology would affect their grades while that rate is 6 times…
Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections
A great team of volunteers is the lifeblood of any healthy ministry environment
Are students interested in what’s being offered at church anymore?
Teenagers actually want to talk about their tech struggles. But parents and guardians need new talking points.
As the launch of a new school year approaches, remember to include on your calendar some strategic touchpoints with parents
Youth leaders don’t just entertain teens, train them! Equip them to grow deep in their faith and go wide with the Gospel
If we proclaim the gospel but demand perfection and excellence from one another, then the way we’re treating people contradicts the “imperfect…
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Where do you start when putting youth services together?
A 14-year-old cannot get a tattoo, but somehow …. they will do mastectomies, they will do stuff at the bottom which is…
Use Your Gifts to Serve and Make a Difference By the time you begin thinking about finishing well, you have finally become…
Create some systems that help students know they belong in youth ministry. Consider a “welcome home” night
Leaving universities firmly in the hands of the enemy while young conservatives reduce their chances of achieving the American dream is not…
They are the second most frequented “treatment facility” after the ER. Out of 107 sex trafficking survivors, 55% had at least 1…
Audits which, according to recent studies, would likely impact lower-income and middle-class taxpayers the most
“There is no such thing as a book about children transitioning genders that is appropriate for a school to recommend to kindergartners,”
“If you haven’t connected relationally with your kids, it’s best to hold off on addressing the serious stuff.”
Our task is not to raise children who are safe, but to raise children who are strong
Trans Activist Pledges to Send Hormone Drugs to Youth Across State Lines
So you care about programming your weekly youth group service? That’s a win… I LOVE programming!
One of the most exciting times in a student ministry is when everyone promotes up to the next grade
If charged and convicted, the Mexican national could face up to 20 years in federal prison
She lives less than ten minutes away, but can only communicate with Sophia by U.S. Mail. All because she insists that Sophia…
One day I read an article about the marketing trends in the world of teenage clothing and undergarments. I began to think…
Vince Greenwald
Walt Muller…Jesus said, “Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45)
Mindfulness training doesn’t appear to provide the benefits to teens many schools were hoping for when it comes to mental health, a…
Defending the American Dream for the Next Generation
Who are you? Who are you on social media?
“Don’t Tell Me I Can’t” by Kevin Cooper (aka Cole Summers) deserves a place in the alternative education canon
“Mom and Dad, I need to tell you I’m not actually a girl,” she read. “My pronouns are they/them.”
California Weighs Gender-Transition Bill for Youths Beyond Its Borders
Top 6 Secrets for Successful Ministry Recruitment
It was basically like medical professionals cheering on a girl with bulimia..“There’s a lot of money to be made by doctors here….
Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons, premiering July 14 on Hulu, examines how they gave generations of women body dysmorphia
“A dad to none” and “incapable of love.” Damaging his adult children, and leaving them broken
“The problem is either no one noticed or took official steps, or they hadn’t quite reached a point under existing laws where…
We’ve included a number of books that may also help you think through these issues before you talk with your teenagers.
Discover Purpose and Passion in the Next Phase of Life
Viral TikTok trend dubbed “Gentle Minions,” where large groups of teens dress up in formal attire to go see the movie
Do you see yourself as a busy youth worker who tries to plan ahead, but ends up executing events that you haven’t…
Sean shared that their first year of marriage was atypical in that it was very easy
Sometimes life can be difficult, but the bonds we create with others can be more important than our financial situation and the…
I’ve become more and more convinced that being on the right side of God’s Word, will, and way will oftentimes mean that…
Have you ever had those months in student ministry where it feels like you simply can’t catch your breath?
Thomas Jefferson described The Federalist Papers as “the best commentary on the principles of government, which ever was written.”
Over the last 10-15 years, I have chosen to run my own camps for my groups and/or decided to run missions trips…
Two Boy Scout troop members were on board the Amtrak train that derailed, used their critical scout training to aid their fellow…
4 Tips to bridge the gap between students and parents, because our words matter
Former coach Joseph Kennedy argued that the Bremerton School District in Washington state violated his religious freedom by telling him he couldn’t…
Data from 97,073 Swedish primary school students (grades 1-3) were analysed to investigate potential learning loss
“We may look at somebody and think, ‘That person’s so beautiful. Their life must be so easy’. They most likely don’t feel…
The Protect Minors from Medical Malpractice Act would make medical practitioners liable for “any physical, psychological, emotional, or physiological harms” that result from…
Youth ministry is shifting and changing. It is morphing into something it has never been before, and I am not sure…
Walt Mueller: 10 truths on sex and gender in God’s Word we must continually teach our children and teens
Teens are using emoji and secret lingo to find illegal drugs. How parents can crack the code
Is it OK to give advice to my grown child? What’s the difference between enabling and helping? What boundaries should I have if my…
Paul Harvey on Father’s Day
How many victims do you deem acceptable collateral damage for prioritising male feelings over women’s safety?
Pot use among U.S. minors increases when states legalize recreational cannabis for adults, according to a new study
Here is a teacher who interviews kids who learn differently and have special needs
Winners List
“widespread use of disinfectants” for weakened immunity, possible role in surge of RSV and pediatric hepatitis.
This administration believes children belong to them, not parents, and wants to ensure the next generation is confused about its gender
Gender-affirming care” — a euphemism intended to make the mutilation of the human body sound like a compassionate course of action
“Could things like fatherlessness, the breakdown of families, isolation from civil society, or the glorification of violence be contributing factors?”
by Dawson Cooper
“Never give up on praying for your kids’ spiritual development, regardless of how fruitful or unfruitful they appear right now. Pray diligently,…
Resources for Parents and Youth Pastors
Do you want to be an average dad or an amazing one?
They “introduced a bill that would prohibit the use of federal money to support police officers in school”
“75% of parents say they are concerned about the rising cost of everyday purchases like food or gas.”
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