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In our final episode of the season, the youth department staff breaks down an article that discusses current and future trends of Gen Z.
Show Notes:
Gen Z Trends:
https://bloggingtips.com/gen-z-trends/

In this episode, we spoke with Josh Cowing (THQ West Director of Multimedia Ministries) about his start in podcasting, the power of story, Gen Z’s declining use of social media, enlisting young people to help with media in your corps, how cellphones now can be used as a programming idea in your youth group, Indian Jones themed capture the flag, and an embarrassing teenage story. 
Show Notes:
New Wheels: A Big Heart in a Small Town
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvpA8nWCzqQ
Share Change
www.helpsharechange.org
Leadership Development Armory
www.sayconnect.com/armory
Gen Z Reshaping the Internet
https://petapixel.com/2022/07/27/gen-z-are-using-social-media-less-reshaping-the-internet-report/
 

In this episode, we spoke with Captain Emmanuel Masango (Territorial Youth Secretary) about youth programs in Zimbabwe, an encouraging Barna Research study on young people, the power of sharing your story, great youth group games, pranks in the corps van, and a camp program that took an unexpected turn.
Show Notes:
Barna Research - The Open Generation:
https://www.barna.com/the-open-generation/
 

In this episode, we invite back Emily Anderson (Caring Magazine’s Social Media Editor) and Summar Bussey (Christians Education Director) to discuss cellphone habits, the struggle of making friends as an adult, finding a good mentor, our youth group experiences growing up, strategies to keep young adults attending the congregations, an inspiring SA news piece, and creating live action board games for youth programs. 
Show Notes:
Homeless Family Finds Home:
https://caringmagazine.org/homeless-family-finds-home-salvation-army-seattle/
Gen Z and Cellphone Use:
https://explodingtopics.com/blog/gen-z-trends
Irvine, CA Helium Balloon:
https://www.cityofirvine.org/great-park/great-park-balloon-carousel
 

In this episode, we invited Carmen Magdaleno back to discuss the international congress, fast fashion, Gen Z’s love for thrifting, thoughts on lock-ins, amusement parks, scavenger hunts, and progressive dinners.
Show Notes:
Gen Z and Fast Fashion:
https://phys.org/news/2022-08-members-sustainable-fast-fashion.html

In this episode, we're joined by Envoy Dave Witthoff to discuss fun times at WYI, youth department pranks, Gen Z's food preferences, spiritual disciplines, Corps vans falling apart, and Jim's depressing 16th birthday.