Episode 37 | Why are teenagers so lonely an how can we help?

Join us as we discuss the issue of loneliness among teenagers and how volunteers can help. We highlight the fact that despite being more connected than ever through technology, teenagers are experiencing high levels of loneliness. We also take a look the reasons behind this, including shallow relationships and lack of genuine connection. We provide four key strategies for volunteers to address this issue. And of course we emphasize the importance of volunteers in building meaningful relationships with teenagers and making a positive impact in their lives.

The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers | There are a lot of great youth ministry podcasts out there, but not many focus only on volunteers. The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers is all about providing great content to help volunteers who work with teenagers. Each episode is short and to the point on topics about how to best impact teenagers with the gospel. Each episode will be hosted by several youth ministry vets that have been working with teenagers for over 30 years. If you love working with teenagers, you're going to love this podcast!

Takeaways

1. Teenagers today are experiencing high levels of loneliness, despite being more connected through technology.

2. Volunteers can help teenagers by helping them reframe their self-talk and fight the lies with truth.

3. Focusing on relational ministry is crucial for volunteers, as building meaningful relationships with teenagers can help combat loneliness.

4. Volunteers can connect students with other students, breaking down social barriers and fostering genuine connections.

5. Volunteers should go beyond church programs and show up in various aspects of teenagers' lives, such as attending their events and sending encouraging messages.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

04:01 The Loneliness Epidemic Among Teenagers

09:05 Helping Teenagers Reframe Their Self-Talk

12:06 Focusing on Relational Ministry

15:55 Connecting Students with Other Students

23:09 Upcoming Episode and Conclusion

You can reach Chris & the team at studentministrynetwork.com

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