Sarah Silverman Shows Off Marijuana Pipe on Red Carpet, Wins Emmy
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She told an NBC reporter that it contained liquid pot

Book: A Woman in Youth Ministry
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on August 25, 2014
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What I love about this book is that it isn’t a book of whining or joking about all the problems we face. ..practical, real-life stories and advice

Tips for Male Pastors Interacting With Girls
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This article isn’t about female leaders. It’s about male leaders interacting with female students

Multiculturalism Has Brought Us Honour Killings And Sharia Law, Says Archbishop
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on August 25, 2014
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Young people who travel abroad to commit violent Jihad should know before they go that…

Is Your Bank Supporting Common Core?
in Education, Post 3
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on August 25, 2014
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There’s Now an App For That

Carson to Jackson on Brown Shooting: ‘Not Sure This Is a Police vs. Black Community Issue’
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on August 25, 2014
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You take a group of young men and you raise them with no respect for authority, not learning to take on personal responsibility,having easy access to drugs and alcohol, they’re very likely to end up as victims of violence or incarceration

Date Rape Nail Polish?
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on August 25, 2014
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Four guys at North Carolina State University are doing something proactive (and unorthodox): inventing a nail polish that can detect date rape drugs

The 2014 MTV VMAs
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on August 25, 2014
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The winners and nominees

MTV 2014 VMAs: Watch The Best (and Worst) Performances
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on August 25, 2014
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From Beyonce to Iggy to Sam

Miley Cyrus Turns VMAs Acceptance Speech Into Plea for Homeless Youth
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on August 25, 2014
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1.6 million runaway and homeless children and teens in America

Today’s Lesson: Girls Rule, Boys Drool
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on August 25, 2014
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When we sanction messages like “Girls Rule. Boys Drool.” we affirm a false message about what it means to be made in God’s image

How To Minister To Girls In Your Student Ministry
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Here are two reasons why you need ministry to girls as a part of your student ministry

Police Arrest Student For Shooting A Fictional Dinosaur
in Education, Post 2
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on August 25, 2014
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…“completely absurd,” and is “perfect example of ‘political correctness’ that has exceeded the boundaries of common sense.”

Former British Rapper Reportedly Under Investigation for James Foley Beheading
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on August 25, 2014
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He has a similar accent, build and skin tone to “John,” the man who killed Foley

The Future of Evangelism (an important conversation)
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on August 25, 2014
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Greg Stier

Youth Leaders Multi Ethnic Ministry And Evangelism
in Post 5, Youth
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on August 24, 2014
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Greg Stier

The Clutches Of Controlled Substances
in Post, Trends Studies
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on August 24, 2014
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A Growing Number of Teens Are Caught In Their Grip

Video Music Awards
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on August 24, 2014
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The Full List Of 2014 MTV Video Music Award Nominees

The Evolution of a Youth Minister
in Post 5, Youth
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on August 24, 2014
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Advice from a Youth Ministry Veteran

SEX BOX coming to your boob tube next year?
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on August 24, 2014
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SEX BOX coming to your boob tube next year?

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Brain Imaging Shows Differences in Risk Taking Teens
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on August 23, 2014
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by Jim Liebelt

Cost of Raising a Child Born in 2013 Nears $250K
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on August 23, 2014
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by Jim Liebelt

"Baby Got Class!"
in Education, Post 4
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on August 22, 2014
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Hilarious Video On Starting A New School Year

Navy Kicks Out 34 For Nuke Test Cheating
in Education, Post 3
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on August 22, 2014
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The 68 implicated sailors are in addition to the 10 whom Richardson said are believed to have been “at the center” of the cheating ring

Flashback: Students Still Cheating
in Education, Post 3
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on August 22, 2014
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Studies Find More Students Cheating

Six Steps to Helping Students Overcome Struggles
in Post 2, Youth
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on August 22, 2014
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TIM ELMORE: What Must We Do to Change Our Ways?

Why Adults Render Kids Helpless
in Post 2, Youth
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on August 22, 2014
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What the Trends in Games Teach Us About Kids Today and do parents view “struggle” as a negative thing?

See You at the Pole Wednesday, September 24, 2014
in Post, Youth
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on August 22, 2014
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Prepare for Your See You at the Pole Gathering

The App That Will Change How You Do Youth Ministry
in Post 5, Youth
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on August 22, 2014
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Track attendance for events, monitor attendance trends over time by gender and school, and create smart filtered groups for powerful communication

One Vital Question that will Transform Your Teaching
in Post 5, Youth
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on August 22, 2014
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Do the work of connecting these to students’ lives in new and compelling ways—ways that make them…

10 Of The Biggest Lies Students Hear Before They Get To College
in Education, Post 5
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on August 22, 2014
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We’ve collected some of the best answers

Teen Trends: Summer of 2014
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on August 21, 2014
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Dave Rozman

3 Things You Will Want to Have Ready for Parents
in Post, Youth
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on August 21, 2014
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A few things I have found to be helpful as you get ready to kick off the new school year

New Toyota Minivan Will Make It Easier For Drivers To Yell At Their Kids
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on August 21, 2014
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Driver Easy Speak, a system that amplifies parents’ voices, enabling them to be heard over kids’ screaming

Why Peer-To-Peer Selling Is Taking Off And What Companies Can Learn From It
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on August 21, 2014
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Selling is not just a way of for teens to monetize their social networks; it’s also a way to finally make money from their popularity

Consumerism: Ways Brands Can Harness The Wonderful Power Of Teens
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on August 21, 2014
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Why inspiring your consumers to volunteer may be the best thing your brand ever does

What You Should Know About Gen Z And Branded Video
in Post, Trends Studies
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on August 21, 2014
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Gen Z includes those born after 1995 (some say 2000s), which accounts for 2 billion people worldwide

Student Punished For Saying "Bless You"
in Post 5, Youth
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on August 21, 2014
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“She said that we’re not going to have godly speaking in her class and that’s when I said we have a constitutional right,”

Lip Cosmetics Leap With Glossy Sales
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on August 21, 2014
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Sales say it all…nearly one-third (32%) of lip product users ages 18-24 are looking for intense lip colors

Internet Pulls Ahead Of TV
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on August 21, 2014
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These numbers underscore the direction that media consumption is headed in — and it’s a digital one

Mom Comes Up With An app That Locks Her Kids’ Phones Until They Call Her Back
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on August 20, 2014
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“Now you have their attention. Ignore No More is an easy to install app that gives you control over your children’s phones.”

Teen Siblings Create App to Monitor Police Activity
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on August 20, 2014
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There is a “Know Your Rights” tab that summarizes what your rights are when you are stopped by the police…

Lament for a Son....Book
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on August 20, 2014
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A glimpse into a parent’s nightmare while extending grace to those who care enough to simply sit beside them on the “mourning bench.”

Team Sports Are Taking Over Kids’ Lives
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on August 20, 2014
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“Stay on your side of the Google calendar. I’m taking back my family time!”

When Sports and Family Time Conflict, Speak Up
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on August 20, 2014
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“Family and academics are more important than sports, until sports conflict, then sports win.”

How2 Plan for Your Ministry’s Success
in Post, Youth
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on August 20, 2014
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The 6 Phases of Planning a 12 to 18 month Calendar

The Summit - November 7-8 Register Today!
in Post, Youth
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on August 20, 2014
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A new type of youth ministry conference combining TED talks with workshops where participants can dive deeply

Flashback: Back To School Prep
in Post 5, Youth
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on August 20, 2014
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Here is a quick look at some of the things that you should consider as you get ready to start your fall programming and ministry

How to Lead and Leverage the Opportunities in Difficult Times
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on August 20, 2014
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by PhilBell

4 Components Of The Perfect Youth Ministry Format
in Post 5, Youth
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on August 20, 2014
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By embracing flexibility in your youth ministry’s format you prevent frustration and allow room for growth

What Does It Mean To Take A Middle Schooler Seriously?
in Post, Youth
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on August 19, 2014
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I think it means two things…

5 Keys To Effective Campus Ministry
in Post 4, Youth
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on August 19, 2014
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So, how do you really do campus ministry effectively? Where do you start?

Media...Body Image Map And Mirror For Our Kids...
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on August 19, 2014
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By Walt Mueller

Iowa Students To Wear Heart Rate Monitors In Gym Class
in Education, Post 2
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on August 19, 2014
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“I no longer have to grade students just by looking at them. Now I know if they are really working,”

Grief and Mourning in Youth Ministry (part 1)
in Slider, Youth
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on August 19, 2014
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Chris Schaffner

Grief and Mourning in Youth Ministry (part 2)
in Slider, Youth
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on August 19, 2014
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Chris Schaffner

How Generation Z Differs from Generation Y
in Slider, Youth
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on August 19, 2014
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Tim Elmore

Three Things I Learned This Summer
in Post, Youth
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on August 19, 2014
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Casey is 17 years old and a member of a Vision 2 Hear WAVE Team. The Youth Culture Report is a ministry of V2H

Trial Of Texas Father Accused Of Shooting Driver Who Killed 2 Sons
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on August 18, 2014
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The Trial raises legal, moral issues

New Football Movie: Character Trumps Winning
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on August 18, 2014
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by Rusty Wright

Anti-Bullying Advocates Help Students
in Education, Post 3
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on August 18, 2014
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Students helping students

Study Finds Online Bullying Creates Off-Line Fear At School
in Post 3, Trends Studies
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on August 18, 2014
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Online victimization has offline consequences…negative effects for students, including fear of victimization

Aggressive Behavior Increases Teen Drinking
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on August 18, 2014
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by Jim Liebelt

Part Time Teen Job Means Better Earnings Later In Life
in Post, Trends Studies
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on August 18, 2014
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by Jim Liebelt

Bobby Jindal: Your Kid Deserves Better Than Common Core
in Education, Post 5
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on August 18, 2014
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That decisions about testing should come from parents and teachers at the local, not the federal, level

The Giver
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on August 18, 2014
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Movie review

‘The Giver’ Graphically Shows the Consequences of Big Government Domination
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on August 18, 2014
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“The Giver,” the government has gone to great lengths to hide the idea of liberty from the citizens of its pre-determined, utopian society

Flashback: Stronger Father-Son Relationships Curtail Youth Delinquency
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on August 18, 2014
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“To protect children from harm, we believe that nothing takes the place of good parenting,”

Federal Court Strikes Down Obamacare Mandate For Christian College
in Education, Post 4
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on August 17, 2014
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The court did the right thing in striking down the Obamacare abortion-pill mandate as it applies to Louisiana College’s health insurance coverage

Can You Hear Me Now Part 7
in Post 3, Youth
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on August 17, 2014
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George Lockhart

USDA: School Bake Sales Still Legal In America
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on August 17, 2014
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“It is important to note that USDA has no role in regulating foods brought from home,”

People Now Putting Their Video Game Skills on Resumes
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on August 17, 2014
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…using video game skills in job applications seems to be just one more example of the digital world bleeding into real life

Robin Williams: Behind Our Masks
in Post 5, Youth
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on August 17, 2014
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Trevor: from The Youth Culture Report

82% Of Children Repeating Sexualised Lyrics Or Copying Provocative Dance Moves
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on August 17, 2014
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Some children aged five or younger know the context of the song lyrics they’re singing….

Flashback: Dear Youth Ministry Veterans
in Post 5, Youth
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on August 17, 2014
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By Leneita Fix

Mom Arrested for Swearing in Front of Kids
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on August 16, 2014
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Her husband kept squishing the bread with the frozen pizza

Viral Video Demonstrates Impact Of Swearing In Media On Families
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on August 16, 2014
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This poor family gets shot with 3,192 paintballs in 5.3seconds to prove a powerful…

12 Things That Don't Make Sense As Teens But Totally Do As Adults
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on August 16, 2014
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Not everything you hear as a teenager makes sense. But once you’re a little older, it clicks more

Can You Hear Me Now Part 6
in Post 3, Youth
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on August 15, 2014
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George Lockhart of The Youth Culture Report

Can You Hear Me Now Part 5
in Post 3, Youth
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on August 15, 2014
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George Lockhart of The Youth Culture Report

Can You Hear Me Now Part 4
in Post 3, Youth
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on August 15, 2014
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George Lockhart of The Youth Culture Report

Take The Failures From Camp And Turn Them Into Improvement
in Post, Youth
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on August 15, 2014
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Youth Ministry Veteran Tip: Turn Questions into Content

How To Manage Unhappy Volunteers
in Post 4, Youth
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on August 15, 2014
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Unhappy volunteers is part of leading and it’s inevitable. Here’s a few ideas

Oxford Dictionaries Adds ‘Hot Mess,’ ‘YOLO’ ....
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on August 15, 2014
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A new batch of words to their database, validating young people and making life less confusing for old people

Why Google’s New Anti-Porn Policy Is Such a Big Deal
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on August 15, 2014
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The corporate giant’s stance against explicit content could have Internet-wide ramifications

The End Of Neighbours
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on August 15, 2014
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How our increasingly closed-off lives are poisoning our politics and endangering our health

The ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ Is Everything Good About Social Media
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on August 15, 2014
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We could use more trends like this one

Alektor: Preparing Your Seniors For College
in Post 5, Youth
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on August 15, 2014
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A real world perspective on getting your seniors ready for keeping their faith and making good decisions in college

Should I Watch..sexually-charged entertainment..Game of Thrones, PART II
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on August 14, 2014
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Popularity, availability… how about the morality of these shows?

How To Maintain Personal Growth As A Leader
in Post 2, Youth
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on August 14, 2014
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Oftentimes, it can be difficult to keep growing as leader. Here are a few quick easy ideas

The Complete New Youth Group Year Leader Kit (FREE!)
in Post, Youth
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on August 14, 2014
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Just in case you need some extra help…

Memorial Canceled For Slain Durham Priest
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on August 14, 2014
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It’s been a highly public matter, so the family has elected to grieve together privately and quietly at a family service

Police Warn About Dangerous New Drug
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on August 14, 2014
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From the oils of marijuana plants and has a very high concentration of THC. Street names Honeycomb, Butter and Wax

Teen Lived In A Walmart For Days And No One Noticed
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on August 14, 2014
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14-year-old runaway boy built secret forts, may have gotten the idea from the 2000 film Where the Heart Is

New ISIS Video Shows Young Boy Calling To "Divide" America In Two
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on August 14, 2014
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Prospect of US troops helping stage Iraqi rescue mission now ‘far less likely’

Witnesses To Michael Brown's Shooting Detail His Last Minutes
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on August 14, 2014
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I saw the police chase him … down the street and shoot him down…put his hands in the air, but the officer kept firing

Georgia Town To Atheists: Stop Bullying Our Kids
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on August 14, 2014
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We understand and respect the Constitution and cherish our right to worship in our own way

Flashback: How Does Your Church’s Time And Resources Reflect Its Value For The Family Unit?
in Post, Youth
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on August 13, 2014
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kids watching 25 hours of TV in a single week Vs 25 hours of Bible teaching from church in an entire year?

123 Theme Club Ideas To Help Your Young Life Team Plan The Fall
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on August 13, 2014
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Over half of the theme club ideas below have links to detailed club plans