77. Locked Up or Locked In: Inside the Mind of Teens Who Feel Trapped

77. Locked Up or Locked In: Inside the Mind of Teens Who Feel Trapped

Show notes

Beyond the fear of spreading or contracting COVID19, teenagers are experiencing a loss of freedom. In this episode, our guest Eric Kelly, who has spent his career in ministry to incarcerated teens, shares the similarities of the changing mindset of teenagers in lock up and those who are now cut off, at least physically, from life outside their homes and offers insights on how leaders can best engage.

IN THIS EPISODE

  • 00:00... Intro
  • 03:32... A unique perspective on teens experiencing a loss of freedom
  • 07:03... Helping students focus on something beyond their present reality
  • 08:50... Encouragement for leaders experience the same sense of loss
  • 11:10... Reflecting on other global events that changed our reality
  • 12:22... Pivoting from in-person ministry to ministry at a distance
    • 15:03... The easiest and most difficult pivots for leaders to make
    • 17:24... Fruit from making those pivots
  • 20:28... Forecasting the long-term effects of the COVID19 crisis on youth ministry practices
  • 24:59... Final words of encouragement and inspiration

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Hosts

Brian Biedenbach

Brian Biedenbach

Brian is the Director of Leader Development for Youth For Christ of Northern Indiana. He is a 20 year youth ministry veteran who is passionate about developing leaders for greater Kingdom impact.

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Guests

Eric Kelly

Eric Kelly

Eric Serves in a dual role as the Director of Volunteer Engagement and National Director of Juvenile Justice Ministries for Youth For Christ, USA.

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