You & Youth

Finding A Voice in a Noisy World

On this episode, Connor reflects on themes of confidence and sense of self and how adults can both harm and help students along in their journey of self-discovery. Spoiler alert: its less about teaching them right from wrong, and more about giving them the space to be heard! Listen for tips on good mindsets to have and ways to create opportunities for your kid to feel heard.

Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 is coming! Connor checks in as he and the Y&Y team prepare for a great year of content for you all. Give us a follow wherever you listen!

Ep. 6 - Student Mission Trip Moments

On this episode, we recap a summer of fun and faith with our students who attended our mission trips. High Schoolers reflect on their week in Wise County, VA with Appalachia Service Project [https://www.asphome.org] and how they had an impact on the communities they served. Middle Schoolers reflect on how their first year with Week of Hope [https://groupmissiontrips.com/trip-types/community-service] shaped their faith and outlook on life.

Ep. 5 - Talkin' Faith, Talkin' Jesus

This episode is all about how we talk about faith, particularly how we overcome differences with others, and how we model that for our kids. Connor reflects on language and its role in faith, and shares his own stories of times where language barriers caused him to draw lines in the sand with others, and how he recently overcame that barrier.

Ep. 4 - Be Curious, Not Judgmental

Connor reflects on judgement, the role it plays in our students lives, and the ways we can rise above our judgements and keep them from becoming embedded as prejudice.