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Amanda had the opportunity to sit down with two of our SBC state partners at Southeast Conclave this past January. The goal of the conversation was to hear what they are seeing with teen girls, women in youth ministry, and the gaps of girls ministry. This interview with Dan Gibson and Lee Myers was so fun and so sweet, and we are so grateful for their partnership and commitment to reaching teen girls and championing women in youth ministry in Missouri and Louisiana (and beyond)!

If you serve in an SBC church and want to meet the Next Gen specialist for your state, we'd love to help get you connected! Just reach out to us at girls.ministry@lifeway.com.

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The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt has become a popular book among parents, leaders, and anyone investing in the next generation. And while Haidt isn't a believer, the statistics he shares about the connection between phone-based childhood and anxiety is worth looking at. The impact we are seeing with teens (especially teen girls) is undeniable.

However, we'd be mistaken to say social media and phones is only a teenager problem. Let's talk about the costs that come with these things and boundaries that we can put into place... today.

Don't worry, we'll be back in Season 7 for part 2! In the meantime, grab your own copy and let us know what you're learning. Feedback and questions can be sent to girls.ministry@lifeway.com.

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You know the drill—one text says, “Pray for my math test,” and the next is a tearful call about a family falling apart. Sometimes the prayer request list keeps growing with no end in sight. In this episode, we’re talking about how to care deeply without carrying every burden like it’s ours alone. Let’s laugh a little, sigh a lot, and lean into the God who’s actually in charge of it all.

We are grateful to have prayer warrior, teen girl leader, and Corinne's MOM(!) here with us today. Jill Olund is someone everyone needs to know, because spoiler alert: she's someone we can all learn so much from.

For questions and feedback, reach out to girls.ministry@lifeway.com.

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