Why are young people leaving the Christian faith?

When are they most likely to leave? Do they come back?

Learn what the research shows and be empowered to parent, teach, pastor, and mentor young people fully attuned to what's going on in their hearts and minds.

In Part 1, we look at when young people are deciding to leave Christianity behind -- in all or part. The answer may surprise you! I dive into specific ways the culture influences choices about faith.

What happens when the scaffolding of Judeo-Christian ethics, morality, and purpose is removed?

Can the heavy emphasis on self-esteem backfire when it comes to faith?

You, and the young people you impact, can't count on good intentions being enough. You need truth, because that is the basis for true hope.

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Would you like to become more than you currently think is possible and do things you feel are beyond you? Get real help in today’s episode with Audrey Rindlisbacher.

Audrey continues unpacking the seven laws of life she discovered on a desperate search for healing for herself, her marriage, and her family. Studying ordinary people who became extraordinary as they lived these seven laws, Audrey became energized and hopeful. Today she leads others to learn and live these principles—not in a formulaic, one-size-fits-all application—but in a manner governed by a person’s relationship with God.

Audrey is the author of The Mission Driven Life and founder of the Mission Driven Mom Academy. Over 600 women confirm Audrey’s teaching is substantive, understandable, and actionable. They love having a community, coaching, and friendships along with the course content in the Academy.

Learn more on her website: https://www.themissiondrivenmom.com/

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Exhausted and frustrated from a home life that was a mess, Audrey Rindlisbacher set out on a journey to find a different way to live. While counseling helped, she needed more tools. Determined not to give up, she began reading about heroes of the faith.

Audrey discovered these ordinary people with ordinary struggles chose to live by the principles of natural law which turned them into extraordinary individuals. The Ten Booms of The Hiding Place fame and Mother Theresa are a few examples. This pursuit, along with the study of Scripture, led her to identify the Seven Laws of Life--Four Foundational and Three Leadership.

In the first part of our conversation, Audrey speaks with courageous transparency and invites women to a life of wholeness, purpose, and self-mastery.

Applying these principles to her own life, marriage, and parenting, Audrey’s family transformed. She now equips other moms to see the transformation they desire in themselves and their families through the Mission Driven Mom Academy.

For Audrey’s book, The Mission Driven Life, and information about the Mission Drive Mom Academy, visit: https://www.themissiondrivenmom.com/

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“The proof of the pudding is in the eating.”

“Talk is cheap.”

“Actions speak louder than words.”

If a person claims to want one thing but their actions say another, what's the truth? The answer isn't always as obvious as it may seem. Three questions help lead to the truth -- whether it's for someone else or yourself.

1. Do they/I have the knowledge or skills?
2. Do they/I have the ability?
3. Do they/I have the opportunity?

Discover how these questions help us answer the final question in our series on Life's Four Most Courageous and Crucial Questions. "What am I willing to do to get what I say I want?"

During this episode we'll look at:

• self-limiting beliefs;
• aligning our desires with the realities of limited time, money, and energy;
• capacity vs ability;
• wanting outcomes vs. processes.

We also see how teaching our children to use this question builds problem-solving skills.

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What's one of the most courageous, vulnerable, and life-altering questions you can ask? Why make this part of your ongoing parenting dialogue?

"Why don't I have it?" ("It" being a goal or desire.)

Many frameworks about goals and outcomes include the two questions we've focused on the past two episodes:

1. What do I want?
2. Why do I want it?

But many don't ask the third. Without answering this question, you can get stuck on a hamster wheel or move from one race to another but never achieve what you want. Honest and in-depth answers to this question can reveal:

• The presence and dangers of perfectionism
• Fears of failure and success
• Attitudes of entitlement
• Hidden roadblocks that can be removed with creativity and insight

Discover how this question (along with the other three) helps not only ourselves but our children develop self-awareness, confidence, and humility.

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When might the statement, "I just want God's will for my life," serve as a convenient evasion?

We continue last week's exploration of four crucial, courageous questions necessary for all of life. In Episode 159 we unpacked, "What do I want?" Today we look at "Why do I want this?"

Not only does this inquiry aid in uncovering the motivations behind our desires but also dismantles the shame that often inhibits our growth. By addressing these questions with curiosity rather than judgment, we allow ourselves to engage in a transformative process that fosters empowerment and intentionality in our lives.

Understanding our desires and motivations requires courage and humility, particularly when confronting the possibility of self-serving reasons. Often, however, we realize the "why's" behind our "wants" may be shackling us to self-limiting beliefs that aren't based on truth. Also, cultivating curiosity in our relationships enables deeper connections and insights into the values and motivations of those around us.

Listeners are encouraged to get curious this week with two of their own "wants" and "why's" and with one "want" and "why" with their family members. It can be surprising and revealing what answers turn up!

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"What do you want?"

These four words compose one of life's scariest questions. But it's a crucial and ongoing inquiry for those courageously committed to earthly excellence and eternal significance.

Two brothers made a request of Jesus who responded by asking, "What do you want?" They got a "no" and a heart check.

A blind man came to Jesus who questioned, "What do you want?" He got a yes -- and a life transformed!

A lady in Aisle 13 was willing to answer, "What do you want?" and it became an opportunity for ministry both to her and the stranger who asked.

Listen in to discover why asking yourself this question is critical.

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Intentional remembrance is a power tool for times of stress, fear, and conflict. It helps us refocus, refuel, and refuse damaging relationship cycles.

God made remembering a big deal in the Old Testament, and Jesus made it a priority in the New Testament.

Intentional remembering help us:

• refocus from our circumstances to God's capacities when we're anxious and afraid
• refuel with confidence when facing discouragement or difficult decisions
• refuse to get caught in "last situation finality" cycles in relationships

When used to process, not prosecute -- ourselves or someone else -- intentional remembering is one of the most powerful tools we have that's always ready to pick up and use!

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