Episode 2

Elijah May, Age 17

Elijah May shares why acceptance and inclusion are driving characteristics of her Christian faith and how she incorporates prayer into her daily rhythms as a high school student. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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The State of Religion and Young People

The State of Religion & Young People 2020

Springtide Executive Director Dr. Josh Packard and Community Engagement Specialist Marte Aboagye discuss what makes season 3 so special: hearing 10 young people across age, race, affiliation, and gender, describe their spiritual perspectives and practices in their own words. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Meaning Making: Music as the Means to Connection

Below is an excerpt from Meaning Making: 8 Values That Drive America’s Newest Generations. Follow along on the blog for more excerpts, check out the additional resources on our Meaning Making page, and buy the book here. Together with collaborator Rev. Sue Phillips, Angie Thurston and Casper ter Kuile produced

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Meaningful with Jacee

Jacee shares how pursuing a meaningful career was formed by leaders and organizations who modeled this value for her. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Accountability: A Shared Goal or Purpose

Below is an excerpt from Meaning Making: 8 Values That Drive America’s Newest Generations. Follow along on the blog for more excerpts, check out the additional resources on our Meaning Making page, and buy the book here. The value of accountability deals with expectations, responsibilities, and communication. A shared goal

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Accountable with Bill

Bill sees accountability as a necessary component in his work life and a crucial value in his extracurricular interests as a student. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Welcoming: Onboarding and Orientation as Welcoming Practices

Below is an excerpt from Meaning Making: 8 Values That Drive America’s Newest Generations. Follow along on the blog for more excerpts, check out the additional resources on our Meaning Making page, and buy the book here.   A majority of young people we surveyed expect not only to be

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