What are young people really searching for beneath anxiety, addiction, achievement, social media, and the pressure to fit in? Spencer Evans, Area Director for West Sound Young Life, joins Clif Peterson for a real, raw, radically truthful conversation about identity, belonging, spiritual warfare, youth mentorship, and what it means to live out the faith we profess. Spencer shares his unexpected path from engineering into youth ministry, his own hidden struggle with pornography, the moment he discovered what breaks his heart, and why outward appearances can never tell us what a young person is carrying. Together they explore the lies that become agreements, the difference between intellectualized faith and living theology, and why young people need adults who show up more than adults with perfect answers. You'll also hear about Young Life's Four C's (Contact Work, Club, Campaigners, and Camp) and the vision behind creating spaces where overlooked young people can experience security, purpose, relationship, and belonging. This episode is for parents, mentors, teachers, youth leaders, pastors, business leaders, young adults, and anyone who wants to help the next generation experience truth, wholeness, and Joy. If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. In the U.S., call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Support or get involved with West Sound Young Life: https://westsound.younglife.org/ Visit Redeemed Recreation: https://redeemedrecreation.com/ Spencer Evans spencerevanskp@gmail.com Support the show: • Seven Weeks Coffee: use code JOYINC or shop https://sevenweekscoffee.com/discount/JOYINC?rfsn=9356309.a1ee8f • K9 Meats: 10% off orders $20+ with code JOY at https://k9meats.com • Olipop: 15% off with code SODALOVE at https://olipop.pxf.io/c/7998676/986567/12980 We may earn a commission from these links, which helps support The JOY Inc. Experience.
