Episode 5

Lucy: Hoping to Become a Child Psychologist

14-year-old Lucy already has her hopes set on studying developmental psychology, specifically focused on child and adolescent development. She shares how her own mental health journey has led her to want to pursue work where she can offer children and youth the kinds of critical resources she’s benefited from. In

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Compassion & Care in the Classroom

Practicing Relational Authority as we emerge from the pandemic  We’re coming up on the end of what has been one of the strangest years in history.  As adults increasingly turn their attention to post-pandemic life, with vaccines on the horizon or in process for millions, it’s important to remember that many young

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Black History Month, Black Futures Month

Celebrating Black History and Black Futures Month

Continue to celebrate and honor Black History/Heritage Month, often called Black Futures Month, with these pieces highlighting different expressions and experiences from Black young people (ages 13-25) who were featured across various Springtide media in the last year:  See and read more about the original art piece “The best is yet to

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Amanda Gorman speaking at President Joe Biden's Inauguration

The Power of Listening to Young People

Words, Witness, and Wisdom from Amanda Gorman If you tuned in to Wednesday’s Presidential Inauguration ceremony (and even if you didn’t), you have probably seen the name Amanda Gorman popping up all over the internet.   Gorman, 22, is a native of Los Angeles, a poet, an author, and an activist.

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Thérèse, Age 15

Thérèse speaks to her experience as a Roman Catholic and the ways she seeks to practice her faith individually and communally. She credits trusted adults, like youth leaders and her confirmation sponsor, for really being there for her and offering the space to process ideas as well as questions. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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In the News: Are Church Leaders Losing Gen Z?

Springtide Research Institute was recently featured Outreach Magazine. This article, Are Church Leaders Losing Gen Z? by Kevin Singer is reprinted in part below, but we encourage you to visit their site to read the piece in its entirety. Gen Z, or those born roughly between 1995–2010, has been called

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