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Experiences that Teach

October 14, 2020
Experiences that Teach
Last weekend, I took 7 teenagers with me to give out food to the homeless, and the experience proved...
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Owning Their Faith

September 23, 2020 6 Comments
Tony, a high school boy in our ministry, begged me to let him speak at youth group. He...
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Let them Lead

September 2, 2020 2 Comments
When COVID shut down our in-person youth ministry, I challenged my youth to record a one-minute devotional video, and...
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People Over Program

July 8, 2020 3 Comments
If we are too focused on program (I’ve gotta set up these games, let’s practice this worship set one...
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Surviving Zoom Fatigue

May 27, 2020 2 Comments
If you are feeling “zoomed out,” I promise you – many of your teens are also. Here are some...
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Before You Go

September 23, 2020
Before You Go
As a young boy in Scotland, Lewis Capaldi tragically lost his aunt to suicide. Years later, he wrote the...
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My Future

August 14, 2020
My Future
Popular recording artist Billie Eilish’s My Future is described as a song contemplating her past and the effects it...
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A Change is Gonna Come

July 8, 2020
A Change is Gonna Come
Nearly sixty years ago, singer and songwriter Sam Cooke wrote this song in response to being turned away from...
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The Bones

June 5, 2020
The Bones
Written as a reflection of strong relationships, “The Bones” is written by country music sensation Maren Morris. Painting a...
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Sunday Best

May 14, 2020
Sunday Best
Written to reflect their spiritual beliefs, Texas based Surfaces wrote Sunday Best to express their belief that every day...
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Be a Light

April 16, 2020
Be a Light
As the world battles the global coronavirus pandemic, country star Thomas Rhett aims to bring a little light in...
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Never Worn White

April 6, 2020
Never Worn White
What does it mean to get it right when it comes to marriage? Desiring to get things right in...
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Underdog

March 11, 2020
Underdog
Alicia Keys sings a beautiful song about overcoming challenges and defying odds. As we aim to keep our circumstances...
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Rock Skip Robot- The Science of Perfect Rock Skipping

September 27, 2020
Rock Skip Robot- The Science of Perfect Rock Skipping
Mark Rober's emphasis of the engineering design process shows his own commitment to achieving the best possible result in...
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Taking a Stand on TikTok

August 27, 2020
Taking a Stand on TikTok
In these two short TikTok videos, teen influencer Cash Baker calls out two groups while taking a stand for...
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Alicia Keys’ Biggest Decision

May 4, 2020
Alicia Keys’ Biggest Decision
Faced with what might have been the most important decision of her life, Alicia Keys realized that nothing was...
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The Impact of Secular Music

January 22, 2020
The Impact of Secular Music
This YouTube video focuses on secular music, its influence over us, and how we should choose what music to...
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Stay Outta the Shark’s House

June 18, 2019
Stay Outta the Shark’s House
Recently Life.Church’s Craig Groeschel used this older YouTube video in a sermon, bringing it once again to the eyes...
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A Unique Creation Demands a Unique Creator

May 8, 2019
A Unique Creation Demands a Unique Creator
When looking at the many complexities of our universe, it becomes obvious that it couldn’t have “just happened” on...
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Question the Herd

April 12, 2019
Question the Herd
“Have you ever ignored the truth to fit in with the group?” That’s the question the show’s host asks...
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Full House Actress Dropped by Hallmark Amid College Admissions Scandal

March 27, 2019
Full House Actress Dropped by Hallmark Amid College Admissions Scandal
Lori Loughlin had a reputation as a cool TV mom, and Olivia Jade had a strong social media following....
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Should Youth Ministries Allow Smartphones at Youth Group?

October 24, 2018
If smartphones are so "addictive" won't they just be a distraction at youth group? So what should we do,...
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Are Games Effective in Youth Ministry?

September 17, 2018
To game or not to game... that is the question. Some youth ministries see games as an essential part...
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Connecting with Six Types of Kids

September 16, 2018
This video is part of Jonathan McKee's CONNECT training workshop. The Six Types of Kids you just met are described in greater detail...
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The Seven Sins of Skit Leading

September 16, 2018
The Skit Guys Join Jonathan on How NOT to lead a Skit!  If you’re looking for some free, entertaining, goofy...
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A 4 Minute Crash Course in Sharing Your Faith

September 16, 2018
a Training by Greg Stier
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The Seven Sins of Game Leading

September 16, 2018
For more on how NOT to lead games, check out our quick article here, or get Jonathan's book, The Top 12...
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5 Steps for Connecting with Teens

September 16, 2018
Jonathan provides 5 very practical tips for youth workers of how to connect with young people today in day...
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Connecting with Students

September 14, 2018
The Sticky Note Exercise-a Training by Jonathan McKee This exercise is part of Jonathan's CONNECT training workshop (click here to find out about booking...
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