6 episodes

This Generation Podcast is all about helping listeners understand the potential that 11-19 year olds possess, the problems they face, and how adults can engage with them to make a difference.

This Generation Podcast Tacoma YFC

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 2 Ratings

This Generation Podcast is all about helping listeners understand the potential that 11-19 year olds possess, the problems they face, and how adults can engage with them to make a difference.

    The Mental Health of Teenagers

    The Mental Health of Teenagers

    This episode we welcome Jeni Gregory, mental health therapist and long-time friend of YFC, to talk with us about teen mental health. She tackles questions like, “What does good mental health look like?”, “What are warning signs that something is going on with my teen’s mental health?”, and “How do these questions about mental health apply to my marriage and other relationships?” Such good insight and practical wisdom!



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    Music: Run Away by Jose Lopez Esteves licensed by www.soundscape.io

    Podcast produced by Summit City Studios

    • 32 min
    What's Causing the Rise in Teen Suicide and Suicidal Ideation?

    What's Causing the Rise in Teen Suicide and Suicidal Ideation?

    Long time youth ministry expert, Mark Schaufler, of MST Ministries joins us to tackle the difficult topic of teen suicide. In light of a dramatic increase in teen suicide and suicidal ideation (suicidal thoughts, wishes, preoccupation or ideas), Mark helps unpack some causes for why this is happening in 11-19 year olds today, what to look for, what to/not to say and do, and how we can come alongside this generation with a message of hope and posture of care. You won’t want to miss this wisdom and very applicable advice.



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    Music: Run Away by Jose Lopez Esteves licensed by www.soundscape.io

    Podcast produced by Summit City Studios

    • 40 min
    Keeping Teens Engaged in the Church

    Keeping Teens Engaged in the Church

    Join us as we welcome Reese Carlson, author and youth pastor, and Tim Smyth, Tacoma YFC Church Engagement Coordinator, to the show to discuss what it looks like to keep teens engaged in the church and growing in their faith.  Reese is the author of the new book, Church Doesn’t End with Z: Why Gen Z is Leaving the Church and How to Reach Them. Tim and Reese share research on declining church attendance, the necessity (and often missing element) of community, how to pray for the teens in your life, and practical steps for our listeners.



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    Music: Run Away by Jose Lopez Esteves licensed by ⁠⁠www.soundscape.io⁠⁠

    Podcast produced by ⁠⁠Summit City Studios⁠⁠

    • 40 min
    What Teens Really Need from Adults

    What Teens Really Need from Adults

    This week we welcome two good friends and fellow youth ministry professionals, Ross Stewart and Katie Davis, of Young Life. We talk about the challenges 11-19 year olds experience, their potential, and their incredible resiliency. Fascinating insights on social media, text communications, and what teens hear the older generations say about them. Find out in this episode what teens really, really long for from adults!



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    Music: Run Away by Jose Lopez Esteves licensed by ⁠⁠www.soundscape.io⁠⁠

    Podcast produced by ⁠⁠Summit City Studios⁠⁠

    • 42 min
    The Potential of This Generation and The Unique Problems They Face

    The Potential of This Generation and The Unique Problems They Face

    On the launch episode of this short run of “This Generation” podcast, our guests are Tim Chavira, Tacoma YFC Community Director, and Heide Maschhoff, Orting Campus Life Coordinator. They share from their experience of working with middle and high school age young people, on campuses and in the community. Settle in for some insight on what 11-19 year olds are facing today (especially in light of the pandemic), practical ways to engage this generation, and some humor along the way!



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    Music: Run Away by Jose Lopez Esteves licensed by ⁠www.soundscape.io⁠

    Podcast produced by ⁠Summit City Studios⁠

    • 40 min
    This Generation: Trailer

    This Generation: Trailer

    Join us for This Generation a new podcast exploring the unique gifts and potential this generation possesses and the problems and challenges they face.  We'll discover how every adult can engage with and make a difference in the life of a young person.

    Our guests will include thought leaders and practitioners in youth work -- people who are right in the midst of serving and influencing 11-19 year olds.

    We hope this podcast leaves you inspired and equipped to more meaningfully engage with the young people in your family, your neighborhood, and in your community.

    Hosted by: Bobby Arkills and Jeremy Dawson

    Powered by: Tacoma Youth For Christ

    Produced by: Summit City Studios

    Music: Run Away by Joel Lopez Esteves, Soundscape Media

    • 1 min

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Not so coincidental!

I was stuck at church while my children practiced for their church Christmas play; it’s late and I’m ready to get home for them evening. I’m pilfering around the foyer and looking at the pamphlets, tucked behind a stack there’s one single YFC pamphlet. I snapped a picture of it and I’m so thankful I did!!
God has been moving my heart and I’ve been researching local areas to serve with youth and specifically young parents. I was so blessed to have found the pamphlet, the site, then this podcast.
Listening to the episodes of wisdom and insight are so encouraging! Even just hearing the way things are spoken/thought about has shown me things about myself, ways I can be used, and traits that may need a little fine tuning to better serve my family.
God knew exactly what was going on the night I was at practice so late for my kids. He was literally revealing to me the thing I’ve been researching and searching for!

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