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We Are What We Consume Consumption Culture and Teen Identity, Part 2

Consumerism threatens to be a lethal injection in the veins of adolescent identity formation. In Part 2 of this series, we explore the outcomes of consumer identity and potential youth ministry responses.

Maintaining Relational Presence in a Technological World

Becoming Aware

A shovel, a mirror, and a tray.

Recently I stood before a classroom of parents with these rudimentary objects.  The shovel, mirror, and tray presented stark contrasts to the technological tools I was trying to help parents view …

We Are What We Consume Consumption Culture and Teen Identity, Part 1

There is little doubt that September 11, 2001 has been and will continue to be a defining moment in American history.  In the weeks and months following that day, America was presented with a new type of cultural “normalcy”. We …

Friends & Frenemies Love, Pray, Eat

Teen friendships seem more fragile than ever. Here are some helpful ways parents can help them navigate often-rocky relational waters.

Racing to Nowhere Documenting Kids' Pressure to Perform

The recent documentary Race to Nowhere explores important themes for over-pressured kids and families. Find out more about the film and how you can respond.

Christ Appropriating the Culture of Hip Hop The Soul of Hip Hop, Pt II

More from FYI’s Hip Hop scholar on finding God and grace in the midst of Hip Hop music and culture.

The Soul of Hip Hop Part 1 Toward A Missiological Gospel of A Culture

FYI’s Hip Hop scholar takes us a step toward understanding the core theological beliefs that weave through Hip Hop music and culture.

The Attack of the Zombies Why Community and Belonging are Hard to Construct

Note: This article is an adaptation of chapter three of The Promise of Despair: The Way of the Cross as the Way of the Church (Nashville: Abingdon, 2010).  This excerpt was extracted and edited by Jonathan Davis.


Preface: In conversations

Guys and Gaming Just Guys Part II

Youth workers and parents alike often scratch their heads in bewilderment when it comes to addressing gaming in the lives of boys we know. Check out these research-based insights into the conversations you have about guys and gaming in your own context.

Beyond ‘Turn That Thing Off!’ Elevating the Gaming Conversation Between Parents and Kids

Learn strategies for engaging in true dialogue with teenagers about the video games they play.

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