273. How Do We Talk with Teens? with Zac Workun

Have you ever been talking to a teenager and find yourself in a situation where you don't know what to say? Sometimes it can feel like there is a huge wall between you and the teens in your life. Today on Group Answers Zac Workun and Brian Daniel dive into how we can effectively engage with the next generation in small groups.

Zac currently serves as the Student Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Students. Zac is also the co-founder and network lead for Youth Ministry Booster. Zac is a voracious reader, avid gamer, car-camper, folk musician, black coffee-drinker, beard aficionado. He loves to eat breakfast food at new places with his wife Karen and two wild boys Isaiah & Gideon.  For 15+ years, Zac has served on staff at local churches in Oklahoma and North Carolina to oversee middle school, high school and college-aged ministries. Zac received his undergraduate education from Oklahoma Baptist University and his Master’s of Divinity from Duke University.

Zac emphasizes the importance of effective communication with teens, acknowledging the challenges of generational differences in language and technology. Brian encourages adults to be curious about what teens are interested in and to engage in conversations about their future. They also discuss the current state of parent-child relationships, particularly in the context of technology and social media.

We know you'll be encouraged and challenged throughout this episode! Thank you for listening and sharing this episode with a friend!


SHOW LINKS:
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
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