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  • Media & CultureFortnite, 13 Reasons Why, Snapchat… The shifting currents of culture all play a role in shaping the teenagers you serve, and give you unique opportunities to connect the Gospel to what’s actively forming their identity. What You’ll Find Our Media and Culture section will give you a window into the world of teenage culture. From gaming and movies to TV and technology, we’ll provide expert advice and perspective that will help you to engage with them on a cultural level. We’ll also review the latest gadgets, tools, and tech that can help make your job a bit easier.
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(PODCAST) THE WAYS OF JESUS: Dependence
Youth Group Activities: Serving and Thanksgiving
Youth Bible Study: Jesus Revealed In Scripture
Parents Matter
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(PODCAST) THE WAYS OF JESUS: Dependence

Paying Ridiculous Attention To Jesus · Season 9 Episode 3 – You've Got All My Love Mind the gap! Rick and the Becky-nator are back with a new episode of Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus after a six-month “gap.” It’s Episode 5 of Season 9 – “Dependence” – a continuation of the series “THE WAYS OF JESUS.”…

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Youth Group Activities: Serving and Thanksgiving

These youth group activities provide ideas for service during the Thanksgiving season and a fun way for your group to gather the food for a Thanksgiving meal. Youth Group Activities: Serving and Thanksgiving In Matthew 10:8 Jesus said, “Freely you have received; freely give.”…

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Youth Bible Study: Jesus Revealed In Scripture

Supplies for this Youth Bible Study You’ll need a countdown timer (an app on your phone, a stopwatch, an egg timer, or something), a large flipchart or whiteboard for taking notes, colored markers or pens, and enough printed copies of Isaiah 53 for each student.…

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