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In this episode, Marty talks about the recent charge against violent video games connecting them to mass shootings. It’s a delicate topic, but one that is important to our students and our [...]

It’s been a crazy and full Summer for me on many fronts. Has it been for you? Have you taken time to reflect and evaluate? I take some time (while on the road, sorry for the added road and engine [...]

In this highly informative episode Jonathan not only unveils the unprecedented increase in teen depression, but more importantly, he provides moms and dads with two parenting practices that will [...]

It’s Camp Season. Be intentional with it. In part 3 I take time to answer your Camp Questions you submitted. Sponsors: DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training [...]

In this entertaining episode, Jonathan’s brother Thom joins him to share a little dirt on Jonathan and to share his perspective on parenting as a small town pastor, youth worker and parent! LINKS [...]

It’s Camp Season. Be intentional with it. In part 2 I walk through some specific things we’ve done with Camps to move toward our four goals with Camp that I outlined on Episode 41. For Episode 43 [...]

It’s Camp Season. Be intentional with it. For this episode and the next two I will share some of what we do with Summer Camps. This one is all about our 4 goals with our Camps, how we landed on [...]

In this episode Jonathan unveils brand new research about how many teens bring their screens to the bedroom and what experts are revealing as the consequences (hint: It’s more than just grumpy [...]

In this episode, Marty recaps the biggest news from this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, and tells you what you need to be aware of coming down the pike for video games and student [...]

In this episode, Marty talks about what he’s been playing, gives recommendations of games and updates to look out for, and has a chat about how to build a gaming space for your student ministry. [...]