In this live episode from the 2024 Thee Generation Youth Summit, Janna and Anna Faith are joined by six ladies to discuss faith-filled responses to common struggles. From navigating relationships to overcoming bitterness and finding purpose, these ladies offer practical advice rooted in Scripture. Listen in to discover how to take the next step in your faith journey, trusting God’s plan for your life.

Here are the questions that were submitted and addressed in this episode:

1. How should I think about guys? How do I handle the feelings I have, and how do I deal with a crush?
2. Have you struggled with bitterness? If so, how did you deal with it?
3. How do we handle depression, especially depression due to medications? What about suicidal thoughts?
4. How do you deal with insecurity?
5. How do I, as a high schooler, plan for the future?
6. How do I deal with not knowing what God has for me right after high school? I want to do God's will, but He hasn’t shown me what to do yet with my future.

• Abi Bosler — Abi is the wife of Bobby Bosler, who leads Thee Generation. Together, they are involved in several ministries, including The War in the Spring and Cola Clash in the Summer. They live in a fifth-wheel camper, mentor young people who travel with them, and are expanding their work into revival meetings in the Fall.
• Kara Foerster — Kara is married to Pastor Kayleb Foerster, who serves as an assistant pastor at Martinsville Baptist Tabernacle. They work with broader church ministry and work shoulder to should with Pastor Judson Shoultz and his wife, Janna.
• Rhonda Van Gelderen — Rhonda is the wife of Dr. Jim Van Gelderen. They have been traveling together in ministry since three weeks after their marriage, primarily working with teenagers in Christian schools through The War of Special Forces. They have three daughters, including Janna, who co-hosts the Faith Talks podcast.
• Joanna Gillmore — Joanna is married to Mark Gillmore, and they have nine children. Their ministry focus includes both local and international missions, and they spent six months in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Her daughter, Anna Faith, is a co-host of the podcast.

Faith Talks is a monthly program on the Thee Generation podcast designed to help young ladies discover greater ways to nurture and exercise their faith in their day-to-day walk with Christ. To leave a question for the Faith Twins or our guest, send an email to [email protected].

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In this sermon from the 2024 TGYS, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen challenges young people to pursue a life of moral purity, keeping their bodies, minds, and hearts dedicated to God and future relationships. He explains the biblical foundations of purity and provides practical steps to stay within God’s protective boundaries. This is a powerful message for anyone seeking to rise above a culture of impurity and live a life that honors God.

This is the fifth sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2024 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 9-11, 2024.

Don’t forget to make plans to join hundreds of others young people next October 8-10, 2025 for our annual meeting in Menomonee Falls, WI. For more information, please visit theegeneration.org/tgys.

If you’ve been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. 

For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

In this episode, Pastor Mueller dives into Proverbs 29:25, exposing the trap of the fear of man. With helpful illustrations and personal insight, he shows how the opinions of others can confine us, much like a majestic eagle caught in a trap. Discover the freedom that comes when we put our trust fully in the Lord and rise above the snare of insecurity.

This is the fourth sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2024 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 9-11, 2024.

Don’t forget to make plans to join hundreds of others young people next October 8-10, 2025 for our annual meeting in Menomonee Falls, WI. For more information, please visit theegeneration.org/tgys.

If you’ve been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. 

For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

Caught between the brightness of God’s calling and the shadows of worldly allure, many young people face the choice of which path to follow. In this session from TGYS 2024, Daniel Van Gelderen challenged us with the story of Lot, urging us to leave behind the distractions that keep us from fully committing to Christ. Don’t miss this powerful reminder to pursue a life that makes a lasting impact!

This is the third sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2024 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 9-11, 2024.

Don’t forget to make plans to join hundreds of others young people next October 8-10, 2025 for our annual meeting in Menomonee Falls, WI. For more information, please visit theegeneration.org/tgys.

If you’ve been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. 

For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

In this episode, Joe Mueller challenges young people to stay in the "place of blessing" by embracing a life rooted in God’s Word. Drawing from Psalm 1, he warns of the dangers of listening to ungodly counsel and the subtle steps that lead away from God’s best. Discover how to remain in a position to receive God’s blessings and avoid the distractions that pull us off course.

This is the second sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2024 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 9-11, 2024.

Don’t forget to make plans to join hundreds of others young people next October 8-10, 2025 for our annual meeting in Menomonee Falls, WI. For more information, please visit theegeneration.org/tgys.

If you’ve been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. 

For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

In this opening sermon of the 2024 Thee Generation Youth Summit, Bobby Bosler challenges young people to lay aside all competing loyalties and fully surrender to Christ. From Romans 12:1, he calls us to present ourselves as a living sacrifice, wholly devoted to God. Listen and be challenged to embrace total surrender and live for only One Master.

This is the first sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2024 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 9-11, 2024.

Don’t forget to make plans to join hundreds of others young people next October 8-10, 2025 for our annual meeting in Menomonee Falls, WI. For more information, please visit theegeneration.org/tgys.

If you’ve been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. 

For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

In this live recap from the lobby in Menomonee Falls, WI, Dr. Jim and Bobby Bosler recount an exciting "week in two days" of all that God did during the 2024 Thee Generation Youth Summit. Listen as they overview the services, the blessings, and the competitions of an extremely profitable time equipping hundred of teens to reach their world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Over the next several days, we will begin to release the audio and video sessions from the TGYS. Keep an eye on your podcast feed and theegeneration.org as they are released!

If you’ve been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. 

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In this episode, Bobby Bosler challenges young people to step out in faith, even when the path ahead seems unclear. Using the example of Abraham's journey, he emphasizes the importance of trusting God to write your story and build your future. Tune in to be encouraged to live a life of total surrender and dependence on God’s power to begin your journey with a single step of faith.

The Thee Generation Youth Summit is only days away. It's not too late to register! You can find all the information by going to theegeneration.org/tgys.

Bobby Bosler introduces the episode, sharing details about the upcoming Thee Generation Youth Summit, highlighting both the spiritual focus and fun activities planned for the event.

Bobby shares about Ryan Swanson’s drone work for hurricane relief efforts and shifts the focus to the importance of taking steps of faith in obedience to God’s calling.

Using the story of Abraham from Genesis 12, Bobby discusses how God calls us to step out in faith, even when the destination or details are unclear.

Bobby contrasts human planning with acting in faith, explaining how we often want to know where we’re going, but faith requires trusting God without knowing the full plan.

Bobby encourages listeners to walk with God step by step, sharing how God reveals the next step without showing the entire journey, and discusses the concept of sojourning like Abraham.

Bobby emphasizes that a single step of faith can change the world, drawing from Abraham’s obedience and encouraging young people to trust God and take their own step of faith.

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The 2024 Thee Generation Youth Summit begins in one week, this October 9-11, 2024 in Menomonee Falls, WI. Don't miss an exciting 2-1/2 days of intense competition and revival preaching that is sure to inspire you to total surrender and total dependence to turn the world upside-down with the gospel. 

More information and how to register is available at theegeneration.org/tgys. Register now and join us!

If you’ve been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. 

For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

In this episode, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen interviews Craig Christensen on the vital role of preaching and prayer in youth ministry, highlighting the 0/100 principle—total surrender to God and complete dependence on His strength. Craig shares powerful stories of revival and encourages youth leaders to trust Christ fully for transformative ministry.

Craig Christensen's Journey in Youth Ministry (00:28-04:50)
Dr. Jim introduces Craig Christensen, who shares his background and journey as a youth pastor, discussing his 18 years of dedicated youth ministry and the joy of preaching to and working with young people.

The Role of Preaching in Youth Ministry (04:50-07:37)
Craig emphasizes the critical role of preaching in youth ministry, explaining that a gospel-centered youth program is essential for real spiritual impact, rather than mere entertainment.

A Life-Changing School Camp Experience (07:37-10:50)
Craig recounts a powerful revival moment during a school camp where weather challenges turned into a spiritual breakthrough, with young people responding to the message of "0/100 Christianity."

The Power of Prayer in Preaching and Ministry (10:50-13:38)
Craig and Dr. Jim discuss the necessity of prayer in ministry, both before and after preaching. Craig shares how praying for and with the youth fosters long-term spiritual growth and change.

0/100 Christianity: Total Surrender, Total Dependence (13:38-16:34)
Dr. Jim and Craig explain the concept of 0/100 Christianity, emphasizing that spiritual work can only be done by relying fully on God’s strength, rather than human effort.

Encouragement for Those Called to Ministry (16:34-19:50)
Craig challenges young people to trust that God will equip and enable them to fulfill His calling, no matter their perceived inadequacies, encouraging full dependence on God’s power.

If you’ve been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. 

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