Teenager Tuesday

In this week's episode, we take a look at what’s trending in student culture right now - from slang to meaningful shifts teachers are noticing in this generation. Together, we explore how these changes can help us better understand, connect with, and disciple our students.

In week six of A Parent’s Guide to Evangelism, Pastor Tysha and Gabe from Collision Ministries discuss how to handle rejection when sharing their faith. They encourage parents and students to keep planting seeds, pray for others, and live consistently, trusting God with the outcome.

In week five of A Parent’s Guide to Evangelism, Pastor Tysha is joined again by Gabe from Collision Ministries to talk about developing a missional mindset at home. They encourage families to see everyday places like schools and neighborhoods as opportunities to share the hope of Jesus.

In week four of A Parent’s Guide to Evangelism, Pastor Tysha is joined again by Gabriel from Collision Ministries to discuss the “FATR” principle for discipleship: faithful, available, teachable, and reproducible. This episode reminds families that small, intentional steps can help faith grow and multiply at home and beyond.

Join Student Pastor Tysha Solomon and Gabriel from Collision Ministries as they continue their conversation on evangelism. This week's podcast focuses on how we can use our own pain and experiences to witness to others in similar situations on how the Lord has worked in our lives. 

In week two of A Parent’s Guide to Evangelism, Pastor Tysha is joined again by Gabriel from Collision Ministries to introduce the simple and practical “Three Circles” tool for sharing the gospel. They explain how this easy-to-draw framework helps students clearly communicate brokenness, salvation, and a restored relationship with God in everyday conversations. This episode equips parents to model evangelism at home and confidently help their teenagers live on mission wherever they are.

Join Student Pastor Tysha Solomon and Gabriel from Collision Ministry as they dive into how students can be ambassadors of Christ in their schools and communities. 

In part two of this Teenager Tuesday series, Will Perry moves from why privacy matters to what to do next, giving parents practical, faith-centered tools for building trust with their teenagers. Drawing from "Feeding the Mouth That Bites You" by Dr. Tim Wilgus, he unpacks how to link freedom with responsibility, establish clear boundaries, and shift from control to influence - helping parents guide their students toward maturity, responsibility, and a deeper walk with God.

In this Teenager Tuesday episode, Pastor Will Perry begins a two-part series on privacy, helping parents reframe it not as a threat, but as a necessary part of healthy growth. Drawing from "Feeding the Mouth That Bites You" by Dr. Tim Wilgus, he explores how giving kids the right amount of privacy can actually build independence and help them learn to make good decisions, while also helping parents work through fear, control, and safety with wisdom and confidence.

In part two of our Parents' Guide to Sports Gambling conversation, Pastors Will Perry and Ian Grim move from awareness to action, helping parents navigate what to do now when it comes to sports gambling. They share practical warning signs to watch for, biblical lenses to guide conversations, and concrete steps for setting expectations, teaching stewardship, and building healthy decision-making in teens, so parents can lead with clarity, confidence, and faith rather than fear.