Discipling "Rebellious" Teenagers with Chap Clark

Adam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Chap Clark discuss how we can disciple our families well during the teenage years.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• A lot of your writing is for parents of teenagers. How did that become your expertise or passion?
• Does every generation go through the same thing or is there anything unique or changing about today’s teenagers?
• How do adolescents find the answers to those questions?
• How can we pass on our faith and disciple our kids without creating some adolescent resentment for our attempts to teach them to value the same things we value?
• Is there any way to avoid a season of opposition in teenagers?
• What would you say to a parent who is really struggling right now to lead their family with a rebellious teenager at home?
• How should “leading our families spiritually” change as our kids get older?
• What role should the church play in coming alongside families of teenagers?
• Do you see any common misconceptions about student ministry in our churches?

Guest Bio:

As a former pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, CA, a professor and vice provost at Fuller Seminary, and a 15-year leader on Young Life staff, Chap has given his life to the encouragement and empowerment of young people and those who work with and for them.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Institute for Ministry Leadership
• “Hurt 2.0” by Chap Clark
• “3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager” by Kara Powell and Brad M. Griffin

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