Teleios Grace Student Ministries

In today's episode, we talk with Pastor John Cherne, who is over young adults at Grace (18-35 year olds). We talk about students going to both Christian university and secular university, and the unique challenges to each, as well as opportunities that parents and students can take even now before students leave.We hope this episode has some great insights and reminders for you as parents even if you don't have a senior yet! Resources:Surviving Religion 101, Michael KrugerFor the ...

In this episode, we interview Dan and Ben Learned, asking them to reflect on Ben's teen years and lessons learned both by Ben and by Dan. This is a great reflection and encouragement to parents who need some empathy as they work through the "growing pains" of raising teens. We hope you enjoy!www.gracepres.org/studentIf you haven't read this book yet, you need to!

We catch up with Aaron Walters, our new Pastor of Middle Adults (35-50), as he reflects on student ministry, wins for parents, and insights into ministry. This is a good listen for all parents as they get to know Aaron and his heart for the Lord and for others!

In this episode, we're talking with Brenda Garrison, our Director of Women's Ministry at Grace. Brenda is the mom of three adult daughters and is a speaker and author too. The focus in our conversation is how to love our kids when they rebel. Brenda has not just studied this but has experienced it first-hand. We hope this episode encourages you as you may navigate tough seasons with your kids. Don't forget to check out the resources below!RESOURCES:Check out Bren...

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, for the 1970-71 academic year, the average in-state tuition and fees for one year at a public non-profit university was $394. By the 2020-21 academic year, that amount jumped to $10,560, an increase of 2,580%. This is a cumulative price increase of about 567% during the last 50 years.What are parents and students supposed to do? The world says "take on as many student loans as you need! Everyone is doing it and you'l...

Stats:https://www.statista.com/topics/1249/homosexuality/#topicHeader__wrapper https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/06/13/chapter-3-the-coming-out-experience/Books:Love Thy Body: Nancy PearceySpace at the Table: Brad and Drew HarperEmbodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say: Preston SprinkleHomosexuality and the Church: Mark YarhouseUnderstanding Gender Dysphoria: Mark YarhouseEmerging Gender Identities: Mark ...