Helping Young People Feel Loved in Youth Ministry | Ali Demet | Youth Leader Conference 2025

In this heartfelt "Nuts and Bolts" session from the Youth Leaders Conference, Ali Demet explores one of the most profound questions young people carry: Do you like me? Drawing on insights from the Netflix series Adolescence, neuroscience, and scripture, Ali challenges youth leaders to build ministries rooted in love, emotional safety, and belonging.

With practical reflections and powerful stories, this talk invites leaders to reframe their approach—putting love at the centre of everything. Because when young people know they are loved, transformation begins.

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00:00 – Introduction: Adolescence & the Deepest Question

01:00 – “Do You Like Me?” – The Heart Cry of Young People

02:48 – Seeing Youth Ministry Through the Lens of Love

03:38 – God’s Gentle Love vs. Loud Cultural Voices

05:00 – Creating a Culture of Love in Youth Spaces

06:13 – Practical Questions to Evaluate Your Ministry

06:57 – The Power of Being Known by Name

07:36 – Reordering Priorities: From Behaviour to Belonging

08:35 – Love on Repeat: The Greatest Gift We Can Give

09:37 – Final Blessing: You Are Loved