Tag Archive for trends and studies

Study: Death By Selfie Young Females...

on November 30, 2023 by

Selfie-related deaths are…a silly youthful mistake. An unhealthy extension of our celebrity culture and social media pressures

Book: The Anxious Generation

on November 28, 2023 by

How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

Kim Kardashian’s ‘Push Up...

on November 28, 2023 by

It pushes you up and makes you look like all the supermodels with that gorgeous look we all want

Way Forward For An Anxious Generation

on November 28, 2023 by

Haidt and Moore discuss the alarming rates of anxiety and depression among children and adolescents

Reaching The Dechurched Is A Whole...

on November 25, 2023 by

The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?

Study: Campus Antisemitism Linked To...

on November 24, 2023 by

The rise in antisemitism in colleges and universities in the U.S. was linked to $13 billion in undisclosed funds from foreign countries

Book: The Faith Of Our Children

on November 20, 2023 by

Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation

Is TikTok “Digital Fentanyl”?

on November 20, 2023 by

Is TikTok manipulating its platform to ensure that the most toxic content reaches the largest possible audience?

Teens Start Thinking Like An Adult...

on November 15, 2023 by

Executive function is a set of mental skills that include the ability to plan, switch between tasks, resist tempting distractions, and focus

The Collapse Of Tavistock’s Gender...

on November 14, 2023 by

Book…Time to Think: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Tavistock’s Gender Service for Children

Never Enough: When Achievement Culture...

on November 14, 2023 by

….and What We Can Do About It. To have intrinsic self-worth not contingent upon external achievements

3 Surprising Reasons Why Girls Watch...

on November 8, 2023 by

57% of females aged 14-18 have viewed pornography.

Target CEO Is Lying About Targeting Kids...

on November 7, 2023 by

He says that they didn’t target children with transgender ideology products, and he says that they didn’t work with the devil worshiper

The Rise Of Critical Theories And Social...

on November 7, 2023 by

Implications for the Church and Society

Gallup: Belief In Five Spiritual...

on November 6, 2023 by

74% believe in God, 69% angels, 67% heaven, 59% hell, 58% the devil

Church Attendance Still Lower Than Pre...

on November 6, 2023 by

The recent church attendance levels are about 10 percentage points lower than what Gallup measured in 2012 and most prior years

Is This What Happen To One Of My...

on November 6, 2023 by

The gun crews were being hurt by their own weapons. Marines received diagnoses of traumatic brain injuries

The Next Gen Is Leaving The Faith...

on November 1, 2023 by

Children born in the 1980s and ’90s never absorbed the faith in their home. And they walked away from it at an…

Planned Parenthood Preying Upon Confused...

on October 27, 2023 by

Planned Parenthood Turns Its Attention to Confused Adolescents Who Think They’re Trans

Study: School Choice Has No Pvt. School...

on October 27, 2023 by

School choice significantly held down the cost of tuition of private elementary schools and had no impact on tuition at private high schools

Where’s The 430,000 Unaccompanied...

on October 26, 2023 by

Government Official Cannot Say How Many Migrant Children Are Tracked by Feds After Being Released into U.S.

It’s Becoming Too Expensive To Have...

on October 19, 2023 by

Prices for concert tickets and amusement-park entries have ballooned

Jean Twenge’s Newest Book: Generations

on October 18, 2023 by

The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future, covers

BLM Backs Hamas

on October 12, 2023 by

‘A Terrorist Organization Supports a Terrorist Organization’

Flashback: BLM Co-Founder I Am A ...

on October 12, 2023 by

She and her fellow organizers are “trained Marxists” – making clear their movement’s ideological foundation

Social Misfit or Normal? Students Who Do...

on October 10, 2023 by

A new study examined whether 10th graders in the Low dating group differed on emotional, interpersonal, and adaptive skills from youth in…

The Holy Sexuality Project Throwing Your...

on October 9, 2023 by

The Holy Sexuality Project definitely has resources I will be using with our family ministry. I am hoping we can highlight their 12-lesson…

LGBT: Andy Stanley’s ‘Unconditional...

on October 5, 2023 by

Sam Allberry: The Atlanta-area pastor has said he affirms a New Testament sexual ethic, but his words and deeds have muddled that message

The State of Religion & Young...

on October 5, 2023 by

Exploring the Sacred

The Next Gen Is Leaving The Faith...

on October 4, 2023 by

Children born in the 1980s and ’90s never absorbed the faith in their home. And they walked away from it at an…

Reviving Evangelism In The Next...

on October 3, 2023 by

Provides you with practical tips for fostering a passion for evangelism in the young people you lead

Anxiety: Finding The Better Story

on September 28, 2023 by

A 31-day Devotional for Teenagers by Liz Edrington

Democrats Who Id As Religious Has...

on September 24, 2023 by

Losing Faith: Religious Identification Among Democrats Crashes 20 Points in 20 Years

Teen Brains With Depression Linked To...

on September 24, 2023 by

Depressed adolescents also recalled more negative than positive feedback words, thus suggesting that parental criticism more strongly affected these individuals than healthy…

Parenting Book: Does God Care About...

on September 23, 2023 by

By Samuel D. Ferguson. A short and concise biblical exploration of gender identity

Do Two Parents Matter More Than Ever?

on September 21, 2023 by

by W. Bradford Wilcox

California’s Pro-Trans Child Custody...

on September 19, 2023 by

Under the proposed law, parents, who fail to acknowledge and support their child’s gender transition, could face potential consequences, including the loss…

America’s Cultural Revolution

on September 19, 2023 by

How the Radical Left Conquered Everything

The Weaponization Of The Federal...

on September 19, 2023 by

“You know what, I did mock her,” Rufo, “Her pronouns are ridiculous. They are trying to make mockery illegal.”

Book: Endgame…To Save Faith And Family...

on September 17, 2023 by

The family crisis in America has battered society and reduced belief in Jesus Christ.

More Than 3500 Minors Underwent Trans...

on September 17, 2023 by

THOUSANDS of Minors Went Under the Knife to ‘Affirm’ a Transgender Identity

Drug Crisis In Schools, As More Teens...

on September 7, 2023 by

Fentanyl was involved in the vast majority of all teen overdose deaths – 84% – in 2021, and the problem has been…

Book: Impossible Christianity

on September 1, 2023 by

Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure, and Feel…

Book: “Live Your Truth” And Other...

on August 28, 2023 by

Apologist exposes modern day proverbs that trip up Christians and lure them from true biblical wisdom

Gen Z Trusting Influencers For Product...

on August 24, 2023 by

Here are the top 12 things these celebs have influenced them to purchase…

YPulse: Subculture Series…The Summer...

on August 24, 2023 by

Taylor Swift’s fandom has created a dedicated subculture that thrives on their emotional  investment

Gen Z Obsessed With “The Summer I...

on August 24, 2023 by

YPulse

Study: Giving Trends Among Millennials...

on August 23, 2023 by

How Millennials & Gen Z Are Stepping into Generosity

Book: Loving God’s Children..The...

on August 22, 2023 by

What the Catholic Church teaches about the human person and why modern culture’s embrace of “gender ideology” is not only wrong but…

Gen Z Students Have Doubts About Collage

on August 19, 2023 by

They want to learn essential skills early and value a healthy work-life balance

A Disconnection Between Parents And...

on August 19, 2023 by

Consider the household and ways to limit chaos

(Book) Anxiety: Finding The Better Story

on June 23, 2023 by

by Liz Edrington, is a 31-Day Devotional for Teenagers.

The Danger Zone For Generation Z

on June 22, 2023 by

Generation Z Is Swapping Risky Behavior for Different Risky Behavior

15% Of Children Received Mental Health...

on June 22, 2023 by

The researchers found that children aged 12 to 17 years were more likely to have received any mental health treatment (including prescription…

Positive Parenting Buffers Stress’s...

on June 22, 2023 by

Protects young people from the deleterious effects of stressors like financial hardship or serious illness, according to a new study

Barna: Gen Z Vol. 2

on June 10, 2023 by

A new, deeper look into the lives and minds of today’s young people.

Documentary Reveals Parents Harmed By ...

on June 10, 2023 by

New ‘Dead Name’ Documentary is warning about the harms of “transgender” ideology from a parents perspective

Sleepaway Summer Camp Promotes Altruism...

on June 10, 2023 by

Sleepaway summer camp can help promote essential socio-emotional abilities in kids, such as the ability to control oneself, cooperate, or help others

Forcing Female Minors To See Penises…....

on June 10, 2023 by

…exposing female customers (especially minors) to male genitalia could subject Olympus Spa to criminal penalties

Why Teens Are Leaving The Church?

on May 16, 2023 by

…what is revealed when they transition into adulthood is that they’ve only ever been veneered in biblical Christianity.

How To Deal With Teenagers Stress And...

on May 15, 2023 by

How Philippians 4 Equips Teenagers to Deal with Stress and Anxiety

Barna: The Impact Of Women

on May 15, 2023 by

The State of Generosity Series

Teen Sexting And Sexually Explicit Music

on May 13, 2023 by

The more teenage boys listened to sexually explicit music, the more likely they were to engage in sexting two years later

Which Kids Face The Highest Risk Of Self...

on May 12, 2023 by

Growing numbers of American kids and teens are cutting or burning themselves, banging their heads against walls, pulling out their hair, and…

Pandemic Sent High School Sex To New Low

on May 12, 2023 by

The first years of the pandemic saw a huge decline in high school students having sex, according to a government survey. Teen…

Transgenderism: The Reshaping Of Reality...

on May 11, 2023 by

Video: Kevin DeYoung

UK: Transgender In A Changing Culture

on May 11, 2023 by

A brief biblical and pastoral introduction to understanding transgender in a changing culture

Making Sense Of Sex/Gender Trends. . .

on May 10, 2023 by

We’ve got some thoughts and some helpful resources. . .

Helping Those Experiencing Gender...

on May 10, 2023 by

Resources, links, or other helpful tools mentioned in the podcast

Understanding Gender Dysphoria

on May 6, 2023 by

By Mark Yarhouse. Navigating Transgender Issues in a Changing Culture

When Children Come Out: A Guide For...

on May 6, 2023 by

By: Mark Yarhouse and Olya Zaporozhets

Resources For Navigating LGBTQ Issues...

on May 5, 2023 by

Parent & Pastor resource guide on transgender issues

What Is Gen Z’s Biggest Hobby?

on May 3, 2023 by

YPulse

The ‘Gender Affirmative Model’ or ...

on May 3, 2023 by

The current evidence base shows that around 80% of pre-pubertal children will outgrow their gender dysphoria during adolescence

The Tragedy Of Black Youth Suicide

on May 1, 2023 by

Black children ages 5 to 12 are twice as likely to die by suicide as their White peers, and Black teen suicides…

Insights On Brain Development Sequence...

on May 1, 2023 by

This work lays the foundation for understanding how the environment shapes neurodevelopmental trajectories even through the teenage years

10 Ways Social Media Affects Teens’...

on May 1, 2023 by

For you busy parents, caregivers and educators out there, we’ve distilled it down to 10 useful takeaways

Trans Teen Died From Sex Change Surgery...

on April 30, 2023 by

Trans teen died from vaginoplasty complications during landmark Dutch study used to justify child sex changes

Did The Pill And The Digital World Fuel...

on April 30, 2023 by

“If you look at the prevalence of cross-sex identification in young people and the arrival of the mass adoption of smartphones ……

Record One In FOUR HS Students Say They...

on April 28, 2023 by

These students are more likely to attempt suicide and be victims of abuse

Study: Teens And Social Media

on April 28, 2023 by

Pew Research Center asking teens – and their parents – about their experiences with and views toward social media

What’s Hot

on April 28, 2023 by

A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies

Parent Resource Guide To Transgender...

on April 24, 2023 by

Educating and equipping parents on how to respond

 

Resources For Navigating LGBTQ Issues...

on April 24, 2023 by
Knowing Parental Rights & Against Schools Sexualizing Kids

Flashback: Youth Ministry Statistics

on April 20, 2023 by

Time-tested norms on everything you need to know for a healthy ministry.

Book: Back-Pocket God. Study On The...

on April 20, 2023 by

Religion and Spirituality in the Lives of Emerging Adults

The Five Essential Soft Skills Your...

on April 19, 2023 by

Today’s blog is an excerpt from the upcoming book, “Ready for Real Life.”

Book: Ready For Real Life

on April 19, 2023 by

Unpacking the Five Essential Soft Skills Great Leaders Instill in Their Students

Gen Z and Millennials’ Top 10 Favorite...

on April 19, 2023 by

YPulse’s Media Consumption report shows 65% of Gen Z and Millennials say they’ve watched a TV series in the last week—making it…

Book: The Marxification Of Education

on April 12, 2023 by

Their education has been stolen from them. Activists have spent the last forty to fifty years taking over education and transforming it…

Movie: Sound Of Freedom

on April 11, 2023 by

A new movie about a sex trafficking rescue operation that is based on the true story of a former federal agent

Exposing The Gender Lie’ e-book...

on April 10, 2023 by

The number of minors in America receiving a diagnosis of gender dysphoria tripled from 2017 to 2021, with more than forty-two thousand…

Book: Gender Madness….& How To...

on April 10, 2023 by

One Man’s Devastating Struggle with Woke Ideology and His Battle to Protect Children

Kids Hospitalized In Mental Health...

on April 10, 2023 by

Outpatient help for kids with mental health issues is hard to come by in much of the U.S. As a result, hospitalizations are…

Study: Social Contagion For Surge In...

on April 7, 2023 by

Adolescent-onset gender dysphoria disproportionately affects females.

Helping Those Experiencing Gender...

on March 31, 2023 by

Podcast: Walt Mueller with Nicholas Black

Transgender Shooter Reveals Perversion...

on March 31, 2023 by

The legacy media have a preset narrative machine when it comes to mass shootings. That narrative machine takes into account the identities…

Transgender Youth @Highest Risk For...

on March 30, 2023 by

A 2022 study found that youth who identify as transgender are at the highest risk of “violent radicalization.”

School Shooting Happened Due To Deranged...

on March 30, 2023 by

The trans movement is targeting Christians

Trans Activists Slam Religious Schools...

on March 30, 2023 by

Two trans activists are demanding the end of the conservative  ‘love affair’ with ‘radical religious schools’ in a response to the shooting