We know that conversations in difficult topics can be hard for youth leaders.
Perhaps a teen asks a question you are unprepared for. Maybe you have something happen in your church or community that prompts hard conversations.
These conversations guides are designed to help you navigate these discussions with confidence. They are not meant to be full Bible studies, but short pieces to help you find resources, Scripture, and questions for your youth group.
Starting a Conversation about…School Violence
The rise, and shocking normalcy, of school violence in our lifetimes brings about difficult questions. This conversation guide on school violence helps us to point teens to the Gospel, an important task since the majority of teens report that school stress is a significant source of stress.
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Starting a Conversation about…Sexual Purity
While conversations around sexual purity have always been challenging, we know teens today are hearing more than ever about sex in songs, shows, and other forms of media. Our hope and goal is that this Conversation Guide helps you tackle, specifically, the complex conversations around sex & Biblical purity in a way that does not simply shame you and your teens, but leads all to a deeper understanding of God’s plan & purpose.
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Starting a Conversation about…Anxiety
It is no secret that young people today are anxious. One out of three teens wrestles with anxiety to some extent, a statistic that has increased significantly in the last decade. This conversation starter is designed to help youth leaders open up a conversation about anxiety and how our faith and our faithful community can support and show God’s love to those who may be struggling.
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Start a Conversation About…Suicide
Suicide is not easy to talk about, but it is necessary. It is the second-leading cause of death among people ages 10-24, and the rate of suicide in that age group has increased by 60% since 2007. This conversation starter sheet can help you approach the difficult conversation around suicide and supporting those who are struggling with mental health.
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Starting a Conversation about…Dating
Teens are hearing all kinds of messages about dating from the world around them, so we as the church need to talk about what God says. This conversations can be hard but valuable. This conversation starter can help you lay a foundation for who an individual is in Christ apart from any dating relationship, how our value in Christ impacts our relationships, and what sacrificial love looks like.
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