How do you protect your children from an ex-spouse's drinking problem while still encouraging love and respect ..read more

With the prominence of living in a digital age, it is easy for young people to be influenced by various voices. This poses a challenge for Christian youth as they can be easily led down the wrong path based on what they are listening to. Fortunately, there have been Christians who have created and utilized their platforms to the glory of God by sharing their faith and equipping the body of Christ.That being said, here are 5 Christian role models that teens should follow on social media.Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Oscar Wong ..read more

Rising high schoolers are one step closer to the self-discovery and independence of adulthood. As a pastor, TV host, and author, I have compiled eight essential markers from life experience to help shape their journey into a spectacular one. Whether you are a parent, youth worker, mentor, or friend, I hope these markers will serve as meaningful conversation starters ..read more

Finding a spouse is arguably the single most life-impacting event we experience after following Christ. So, it makes sense that, as parents, we want to set our kids up for the best success possible in dating.I remember a few years back, a parent asked me for a sort of dating "prescription/formula" to give to their teen. While we have counseled many teens, engaged couples, and married couples in good conscience, I couldn't prescribe a set of exact steps. The path to one's wedding day is unique for everyone. I gave her a handful of pitfalls to discuss, skills to hone, and Bible passages to use a ..read more

One generation can’t rely upon the faith of the generation before. I can learn from the faith of my parents or grandparents, but their faith couldn’t save me. Therefore, every generation must discover the eternal God for themselves. The truth and Word of God is sure and unchangeable. At the same time, culture and language change, and Christians must find a way to express the immutable Good News to a new generation. The past thirty years have seen revolutionary changes from the internet to the smartphone and all the good and bad these innovations have brought. Gen Z and Millennials gr ..read more

Teens and young adults are facing challenges that previous generations did not confront as they move from childhood to adulthood, the study says, noting that young people are growing up “in a world that’s overwhelmed by more digital access than their minds can process ..read more

One thing I’ve learned is that this conversation needs to start at a young age before puberty hits in full force. You need to start the conversation and make sure there is space to continuously revisit it as they grow and change ..read more

For parents of teens, the situation unfolds regularly. The teen overreacts to an event or a statement, and these extreme mood swings suddenly plunge the whole household into chaos.In recent years, particularly since COVID and social media’s growing usage, there’s been a significant rise in anxiety, depression, and mood disorders among teenagers. As an example, the global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by 25% during the first year of the pandemic, per the World Health Organization.This increase in mood disorders results in even more teen outbursts and mood swings in households ..read more

The Lord warns us that fear that results in worry is not from Him, it is from the adversary. Yes, fear is part of the human condition, but as part of the Body of Christ, we are called to faith over fear.  ..read more

As such, adults should look to maximize opportunities to shepherd them–and how they use their time over the summer is one such area that could benefit from adult guidance ..read more