In this conversation, Graeme and Joey sit down with Dr Sam Bloore who has completed considerable research in emerging adulthood. He has spoken widely on the topic to help churches disciple this group better.

After graduating from medicine and bioethics at Otago University, Sam Bloore worked as a doctor for five years before a gradual career change saw him join the staff of his church and complete a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology. Sam is passionate about the intersection of faith and culture, in particular how individuals establish and enhance a personal spirituality that is stable and sustainable. He recently completed a Doctorate of Ministry through Fuller Theological Seminary—including papers that explore Sexuality and Ethics, Technology, the Visual Arts, and the discipling of Emerging Adults. He is a teaching pastor at St. Paul’s Symonds Street and has joined the board of the Parenting Place.

Book Recommendations
"Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future" by Kara Powell and Steven Argue

"Emerging Adulthood The Winding Road from the Late Teens Through the Twenties" by Jeffry Arnett

"Spiritual Formation in Emerging Adulthood: A Practical Theology For College And Young Adult Ministry" by Chris A. Setran

00:00 Intro
01:45 Emerging adulthood is the new young adult
09:00 Identity Exploration
15:11 Sam's story as a doctor
23:05 Instability in life
24:03 Self-focus and time rich
30:11 Feeling in-between
37:27 Possibilities and optimism
43:25 Lamenting your dreams
46:31 4 THINGS: Discipleship for emerging adults
57:58 How can pastors lead the way?

Podcast hosts are Greame Flett, Jonathan Hoskin, and Joey Millington.

The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals expressing and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of any affiliated organisations or ministries.