TLH146: Helping Parents Understand Today’s Youth Culture

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody sits down with Walt Mueller, founder of the Center for Parent and Youth Understanding (CPYU), to discuss how youth pastors can better understand and respond to today’s rapidly changing youth culture. They explore the unique challenges students face, strategies for equipping parents, and how youth leaders can stay current without compromising biblical faithfulness. Walt shares insights on balancing relevance with truth, addressing issues like online gambling and social media addiction, and empowering parents to navigate cultural trends with wisdom and discernment. This episode is packed with practical advice to help you disciple students and support families in your ministry. What you'll learn How to equip parents to understand and engage with youth culture. Why staying current with cultural trends is essential for ministry. Strategies to balance cultural relevance with biblical faithfulness. Tips for addressing tough topics like online gambling and social media addiction. The importance of being proactive, not reactive, in addressing cultural changes. If you’re looking to grow as a youth pastor and support families in discipling students, this episode offers invaluable wisdom and actionable steps. LINKS MENTIONED Center for Parent and Youth Understanding (CPYU): CPYU Website Northeast Youth Ministry Summit: NYM Summit RESOURCES MENTIONED Youth Culture Matters Podcast: Youth Culture Matters Parent Prompts from CPYU: Parent Prompts Jonathan Haidt’s Book – The Anxious Generation: Get the Book JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP! Click here to join the The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Facebook Group: Join Now GET COACHING Interested in personalized coaching to help you thrive in youth ministry? Click here to learn more about The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Coaching