Clik here to view.
The Social Media Irony
Follow (and 5 Ideas to “Socialize” the Socially Isolated) In a world where 4 out of 5 teenagers are social media users, you’d think young people would be growing more… social? Sadly, no. In fact, most...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Should I Watch Game of Thrones?
Follow Game of Thrones anyone? How about the new Fifty Shades of Grey? In a world where this kind of sexually charged entertainment is rapidly becoming the choice diet of mainstream audiences… what...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Should I Watch Game of Thrones, PART II
Follow In my previous post I discussed the growing popularity and availability of sexually-charged entertainment, shows like Game of Thrones or the upcoming movie, 50 Shades of Grey. Popularity,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Free Online Training
Follow I constantly receive emails from people who can’t come to one of my training workshops, but wonder if we provide any free online training. I’ve always answered, “Yes!” and provided a link to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Good Lie
Follow It’s always fun when a quality film comes out that points to faith and hope, and maybe even shows churches in a good light. This little feature clip just crossed my desk yesterday. It’s a film...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Content with My Sin
Follow I Just finished watching a movie on my flight, This is Where I Leave You. The film was extremely well written, with powerful performances and real-to-life characters. There was just one...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Teenaged Doubters
Follow Whenever I talk with today’s teenagers, I see them processing what I tell them. It’s almost as if they are weighing it in their minds: “Does he really know what he is talking about? Does this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Favorite Easter Clips
Follow Year after year I encounter powerful movie, TV and YouTube clips that provoke meaningful discussions about Easter and Christ’s sacrifice for us (we even saw one last season that we highlighted...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Giving Away Avengers Tickets
Follow WINNER POSTED! (see below) You know how much I like movies… so I thought I’d have a nice little contest and give away some Avenger tickets for the new film coming out this Friday! (Your choice...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Loving Jurassic World
Follow Quality movies have been difficult to find of late. I’m a big “movie buff” and lately I actually find myself going to the theatre less and less, not because of time or money… but because of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Top 5 Scary Movies… and 1 TV Show
Follow It’s Halloween in America today (as I write here from South Africa), and for many of us, that means it’s time to sit down on the couch, pop some popcorn and watch something scary. This...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Teen Media Consumption 2015
Follow How many hours per day do your kids digest entertainment media and technology? Think about it for a moment. If you add up all the screen time, music, social media, video games, TV, mobile...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Best Movie of the Decade
Follow I just saw the best movie I’ve seen in a decade… twice! For those who have been following my Insta or Twitter… you’ve been hearing little blips of my excitement about the new Star Wars film...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Netflix Binging
Follow And how we can use Netflix to connect with our kids It’s funny how the proliferation of mobile devices is actually changing the way young people watch entertainment. One of the biggest changes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Contemplating “Suicide Squad”
Follow “Outside you’re amazing, but inside you’re ugly.” “We all are.” (Harley Quinn, Suicide Squad) Imperfection isn’t anything to celebrate. But awareness of your own flaws is a step in the right...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The 30 Most Influential Teens
Follow Time has released their annual list of the 30 most influential teens of 2016, and it’s intriguing to see the personalities who are resonating with today’s young people. When you read through...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Netflix Discussions Page
Follow A few years ago we launched TheSource4Parents.com as a sister page to TheSource4YM.com with similar FREE resources, but specifically for parents who want to build into their kids. That page...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mixed Feelings about Rowling’s Newest
Follow Lori and I went to see the movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them over Christmas break, a fun movie introducing great characters… but it left a bitter taste in our mouths. As you know,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why 13 Reasons Why
Follow Suicide, upskirt photos, social media, bullying… it’s almost as if someone posted a hidden camera in the hallways of the high school down your street. The realism is a little too close to home,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Top 5 Scary Movies… and 1 TV Show
Follow It’s Halloween in America today (as I write here from South Africa), and for many of us, that means it’s time to sit down on the couch, pop some popcorn and watch something scary. This...
View Article
