About Whole & Holy: Navigating Faith in a Fragmented World
This is for those who long to see their faith as more than just a Sunday ritual. In a world that often feels fragmented, this publication explores how spirituality can be a cohesive force, weaving through every part of your life. Join me, a recent Fuller Seminary graduate, as I engage in deep conversations about God, the Bible, and the relevance of faith in our modern world. Subscribe to journey with us towards a more integrated and meaningful spiritual life.
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Why Teens Tune Out the Bible — and How to Help Them Hear It Again
Most teenagers aren’t rejecting the Bible—they’re just bored or disconnected from it. Dr. Graham Stanton joins Justin Polsley to unpack why “just getting teens to read” misses the point. Together they explore what happens when youth leaders move beyond information transfer toward relational, dialogical, and theologically grounded engagement with Scripture. The conversation reframes what spiritual formation looks like in a culture of expressive individualism—and how the next generation can rediscover the wonder of God’s Word.
About the Guest
Dr. Graham Stanton is a practical theologian and longtime youth ministry educator who has spent his career helping the church think deeply about how young people grow in faith. He founded and led Youthworks College in Sydney, where he taught theology and spiritual formation, and now directs the Youth Ministry Futures Project, a research initiative exploring how faith takes root in changing cultural contexts.
Graham’s doctoral work examined how teenagers actually engage with the Bible, blending theology, psychology, and educational theory to uncover why some approaches ignite lasting faith while others fall flat. He currently serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Youth and Theology and continues to invest in local youth ministry at St Jude’s Anglican Church in Parkville, Australia.
His book: Wide Awake in God’s World (https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Awake-Gods-World-Engagement-Individualism/dp/1725274566) is a MUST READ!!!
Mentioned in this episode:
* Youthscape’s Research: Translating God (https://www.youthscape.co.uk/research/translating-god/home)
* Youth Pastor Theologian (https://www.youthpastortheologian.com/)
* Australian Research: Your Story (https://www.convergeoceania.com/yourstory)
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15 Apr 2024
God's Mission In Fractured World
Dr. Al Tizon discusses missiology, the mission of the church, and the intersection of the gospel and mission. He emphasizes the importance of reconciliation in the church and the need to embrace diversity. He also explores the concept of false and half gospels and advocates for a holistic understanding of the gospel. Finally, he offers insights on how youth ministries can engage in mission in a meaningful way.
Takeaways
Missiology is the study of the mission of the church as it engages with the cultures of the world.
The mission of the church is to bear witness to the whole gospel, which includes the redemption of the whole creation and everyone in it.
Reconciliation is a key aspect of the mission of the church, both within the church itself and in the world.
The church should prioritize unity and embrace diversity, rather than seeking uniformity.
Youth ministries can engage in mission by bearing witness to God's justice, love, peace, mercy, and forgiveness.
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8 Apr 2024
Is Your View of Jesus Incomplete?
Professor Dan Treier wrote a big book about Jesus. In this podcast, Dan thoroughly explains key things about Jesus. Dr. Treier talks about why Jesus had to be fully God and fully human. He says if Jesus wasn't really God, worshipping him would be wrong. And if Jesus wasn't fully human, he couldn't make all of human life right again. The episode explores how Jesus is the "mediator" between God and humans. As God himself who became human, Jesus unites God and humans. Dan gives tips for teaching young people the Bible's true story of who Jesus is, rather than made-up versions. Knowing the real Jesus can change your life!
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4.8 / 5
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