In today's podcast episode, we wrap up our special series called "In The Middle Of It All."  We specifically look at what it means to be in middle school and balancing being a kid and growing up.  

As Always, 

Keep Showing UP & Keep Caring!

Deb

This episode looks at growing technology addiction and struggles I have watched young people face in the middle school.  

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Deb

Today, we look at friendships and how they can evolve and change throughout the school year.  

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Deb

Today, we look at bullying in this podcast episode.  I think I could fill hours talking about bullying and its impacts on young people.

Sadly, this is something that is not just found inside a middle school.  It happen wherever young people are....both in person and online.

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Deb

This episode looks at language, specifically cursing as it relates to young people.  We look at how this type of language has become normalized for youth and the potential impacts it can have on them.

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Keep Showing Up & Keep Caring

Deb

Welcome to part 2 of In The Middle Of It All where I share observations I have made all year long working with middle school students and the adults that work with them.  

Today I am looking at respect because it tops the list of something I have walked through all year long with students.

You might also want to check out Season 1 Episodes 47 ad 48 where I went in-depth on the topic of respect.

Stay tuned for more episodes!  

A long awaited return to the podcast brings a series of short episodes that share observations I have made all year long working with Middle School students and the adults that work with them.  

I'm excited about this series because it is a culmination of my year and what I have been seeing, feeling and living.  It is not specific to one school.  It is a broader look at what youth experience as well as caring adults.

For those that do not know, my pause on the podcast came after my mom's stroke back in December.  I needed the time to focus on her needs.  I am excited to be returning to the podcast.

Stay tuned for more episodes!  

We are just a couple weeks away from Christmas and under a month from the New Year.  This is a good time to pause and reflect on 2022 both within my ministry and personally. 

In this episode, I share my own reflections and also offer a guided reflection activity you can use yourself or with young people. 

Click HERE to grab the handout to assist you.

Have a wonderful rest of the year!  Merry Christmas!

And, I'll see you in 2023!

As Always,
Keep Showing Up & Keep Caring!

Deb

This podcast episode is a look at 3 gifts we can give young people every single day.  As I share what these gifts are, I share a story from my Dad's funeral and talk about his love of Jesus.

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Keep Showing Up & Keep Caring!

Deb

In today’s episode, we look at the 3rd and final part of my interview with fellow youth worker and teacher Michelle Pick.  We talk about who the caring adults were in her life and the difference they made.  We also focus in on desiring young people to see themselves as God sees them, the importance of identity for youth, and letting go of young people to allow them to make their own choices.  Michelle and I discuss balancing our personal and professional life as a youth worker and how God’s call upon us can impact that.  We wrap up the interview really focusing on what teacher’s need and how they need to know they are valued. 

I also share about a special product in my store over at https://jesusismyhashtag.com/store/.  Go check it out!

As Always,

Keep Showing Up & Keep Caring!

Deb