“Ask questions, learn from parents. Take that humble perspective, that teachable perspective to seek understanding.” In this episode, Danny sits down to talk with Matt Luchenbill, the Students & Family Ministries Pastor at New City Presbyterian Church outside…
“Measuring up to the standard does not come through effort or performance, but instead it comes through grace.” In this episode of our technology series, Cameron and Anna examine the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke’s gospel….
“So much of the tension and the anxiety that involves social media and technology and kids has to do with this developmental, human reality. It’s particularly amplified at the middle school age.” The longing for secure belonging is…
“The high school volunteer and college volunteer piece is so important to us because it’s really showing middle schoolers what being a high school Christian looks like, and they see that being embodied.” In this episode, Danny sits…
“Sin creates an adversarial relationship between us and the physical world.” In this episode of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Cameron and Anna discuss the God-ordained goodness of our bodies. Since the early days of the church, Christians have fought…
“We need to teach explicitly on relationships and friendships. Give students relational risk that is tolerable, so they can increase that risk. Help them learn that life and relationship that is beautiful has some risk to it.” In…
“I do think there is some sprinting that happens in the fall, but you have to keep in mind that it is a marathon. You are always looking at the big picture. And so caring for my soul…
“The number one developmental question that an early adolescent has is this: where do I fit in the group? The deepest darkest fear of a middle schooler is being left out.” Continuing the conversation about viewing technology through…
“The best and most long-impacting youth ministries are those that have an appropriate intergenerational mindset.” Head pastor Chris Polski brings to bear his 15 years as a student pastor and many more as a head pastor. Here he defines…
