Discipleship... Exclusively for Teen Moms!

YoungLives has a great track record for introducing teen moms to a relationship with Christ. But we can't stop there! If we can get the next piece - discipleship - right, then there is incredible potential for seeing lives transformed - and not only the moms' lives, but their children's lives as well. 

So here it is – a practical discipleship tool for teen moms that can be used in groups and and in one-on-one times! Made New: Faith Conversations for Teen Moms explores over 30 relevant Bible stories that challenge teen moms towards a new way of thinking about their identity and the way that they handle everyday issues like friendship, sexuality, conflict, finances and parenting. Lessons include object lessons, conversation starters, video illustrations and even coloring pages to help teens of all developmental, grade, and interest levels to engage with the Bible in a new way. 

The book is broken down into four sections to address the four most important connections in a teen mom’s life:

• Self – growing her relationship with God.

• Child – learning to parent well.

• Others – developing healthy relationships with parents, friends, and baby daddies.

• World – finding her place at church, in school, and in the workplace

Made New: Faith Conversations for Teen Moms is the perfect leader's guide for a small group Bible study or Campaigners group

Made New: My Journal is packed with ways for teen moms and their leaders to apply the group lessons during one-on-one time or on their own

Order your copies here! http://resourcesandsupplies.younglife.org/product-p/1174-made-new.htm

Help! How Do I Talk About Sex With a Teen Mom?

How do you talk about the topic that we dread discussing so much that we can't even name it? You know... the "birds and the bees"? The "facts of life"?

SEX.

It's one of the biggest issues that teenagers are dealing with today, and yet somehow we still have trouble naming it and talking openly about it.

If you are in need of some inspiration and a starting point for your conversations, have no fear. There are resources out there to help you bring it up and get the conversation moving towards healthy perspectives and wise living!

Check out these resources, and then let us know in the comments below if you find other sources that you recommend. 

• THE Conversation (website/conferences/podcast/curriculum/blog) 
• Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations Jesus Forgot (book) 
• The Gospel Coalition: Sexuality Archives (blog)
• "The Truth About Sex" (video series - requires a subscription or login to Young Life Access or RightNow Media)
• The Bare Facts: 39 Questions Your Parents Hope You Never Ask About Sex (book)

Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children

Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children

Society tells us that sex is an act of self-expression, a personal choice for physical pleasure that can be summed up in the ubiquitous phrase: “hooking up.” Millions of American teenagers and young adults are finding that the psychological baggage of such behavior is having a real and lasting impact on their lives. They are discovering that “hooking up” is the easy part, but “unhooking” from the bonds of a sexual relationship can have serious consequences.

A practical look into new scientific research showing how sexual activity causes the release of brain chemicals which then result in emotional bonding and a powerful desire to repeat the activity. This book will help parents and singles understand that “safe sex” isn't safe at all; that even if they are protected against STD's and pregnancy, they are still hurting themselves and their partner.