Hope is a song telling of a relationship that was more infatuation than love and never provided what either party expected. Through various factors including apparent alcohol overconsumption, the relationship proved to be a waste of time that they will never get back.

Happier is Marshmello’s highest charting song to date, having reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is about bringing happiness to another person even if it means making a sacrifice that is difficult. Let's use this song to engage kids in discussion about a God-given joy that never fades.

Broken is the song that put lovelytheband on the scene, charting as high as 29 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The song is about two people who meet and when discovering their own brokenness, they are able to open up to each other and share something together.

"Thank U, Next" – Ariana GrandeMain Point:  God's design for marriage involves guarding your heart and joining to one person for a lifetime. Important Note to Youth Leader about Discernment: We at The Source for Youth Ministry believe that certain elements in our youth culture can serve as good discussion jump starters with students. At the same time, we would never hope to...

High Hopes – Panic! at the DiscoWhen we put our hope in what lasts forever, we can move past the struggles that last just a little while.About the Artist – Panic! at the DiscoIn 2005, four high school friends from suburban Las Vegas formed the band Panic! at the Disco.  Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz signed them to...

Natural – By Imagine DragonsMain Point:   Champions push through adversity, but what is the difference between self-reliance and truly trusting God?About the Artist – Imagine DragonsImagine Dragons started climbing the charts in 2013 and have shown no signs of slowing down.  Hailing from Las Vegas, they released their third studio album entitled Evolve in June of 2017, and their...

You Say – By Lauren DangleMain Point:  We hear many voices in our lives saying who we are, but ultimately our identity and security comes from the truth of what God says about us.About the Artist – Lauren DaigleLauren Daigle grew up in southern Louisiana in a home that would find her constantly in song.  Her love for music started...