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🌟 Equipping Youth Ministers & Parents to Share the Gospel with the Next Generation
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In this episode of Ask Alice, Alice hosts the Editor-in-Chief of the Rooted blog and cohost of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Anna Meade Harris, for a discussion about getting ready for the tears and fears of college drop-off.

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Podcasts - Ask Alice: Preparing Your Child (and Yourself) for the First Year of College
In this episode of Ask Alice, Alice hosts the Editor-in-Chief of the Rooted blog and cohost of the Rooted Parent Podcast, Anna Meade Harris, for a discussion about getting ready for the tears and fear...
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August 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
As we look toward the start of the fall season, our team at Rooted would love to help our friends in youth ministry with their curriculum planning.

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Rooted's 'Knowing Jesus' Curriculum - Rooted Ministry
If Jesus is our healer, what does that mean for our pain? If Jesus is the risen Lord, what does that mean for our sin and suffering? If Jesus is God’s Son, what does that mean for our own sonship?
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August 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Rooted's Family Ministry Mentorship can help you to think biblically and strategically with your church's leaders about how to serve parents of children and teenagers. The cohort kicks off in August, and the deadline to apply is Friday, August 15.

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Rooted's Family Ministry Mentorship Program - Rooted Ministry
The Rooted Family Ministry Mentorship Program is designed to provide both small group and individual coaching for children’s pastors, volunteers, youth pastors or associate pastors who oversee family ...
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August 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
As youth ministers approach the fall semester, we know it's a busy time for planning youth group and Sunday school teaching content. Rooted's Bible-based curriculum can help!

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Rooted's Scope & Sequence for Youth Ministry Bible Teaching - Rooted Ministry
This package is designed to give you a roadmap for teaching the Bible to your students all throughout their middle and high school years.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"So if you’re on the fence about joining us this year in Chicago, go ahead and jump down and register today."

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Gospel-Centered and Grace-Filled: Experiencing the Rooted Conference - Rooted Ministry
I felt encouraged to press on in the hard moments, the exhausting moments, and the discouraging moments, all for the sake of the kingdom.
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August 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"Jesus, Friend of Teenagers and Over-Functioning Parents" by Melissa Powell

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Jesus, Friend of Teenagers and Over-Functioning Parents - Rooted Ministry
When we think our child needs a friend, we can turn to Scripture to trust God with our child’s loneliness.
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August 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Welcome to Rooted's Top Ten, a curated reading list for youth ministers. Each month we find ten articles, and sometimes videos or podcasts, from various sources that we believe will encourage you in your ministry to teenagers and their families.

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Rooted’s Top Ten of July 2025 - Rooted Ministry
Each month we find ten articles, and sometimes videos or podcasts, from various sources that we believe will encourage you in your ministry to teenagers and their families.
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August 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"You are loved with no strings attached. You are worthy. And it has nothing to do with your performance. It has everything to do with Jesus and his grace."

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A Letter to Teenagers Beginning Sorority Recruitment - Rooted Ministry
Feeling the anxiety and fear of recruitment demonstrates just how sweet and beautiful the gospel is.
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August 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“'Earn the Right'” with Parents (and Teenagers)" by Danny Kwon

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“Earn the Right” with Parents (and Teenagers) - Rooted Ministry
Building deep relationships with teenagers is always best done by understanding, including, and partnering with their parents.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
"Therefore, it is a privilege to partner with parents and other ministry leaders to make sure our youth recognize the insurmountable riches found in a relationship with Jesus."

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Partnering with Parents of Teenagers in the Black Church - Rooted Ministry
The call to serve God in vocational ministry is a call to gospel partnerships.
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July 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We asked a few Rooted parent writers how they chose to approach the summertime with their families. We think you’ll find their comments helpful and hopeful.

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Ask Rooted: The Challenges of Parenting In the Summertime  - Rooted Ministry
We asked a few Rooted parent writers how they chose to approach the summertime with their families. We think you’ll find their comments helpful and hopeful.
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July 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"The Freedom of Letting Go: Trusting God with Your Teen’s Heart" by Katie Polski

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The Freedom of Letting Go: Trusting God with Your Teen’s Heart - Rooted Ministry
Parent, there is encouragement in the reality that while we have a responsibility to plant and water the spiritual life of our kids, only Jesus gives the growth.
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July 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"How Can God Be Good Amid So Much Suffering? Answering Your Teenager’s Questions About Faith" by Parker Hudson

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How Can God Be Good Amid So Much Suffering? Answering Your Teenager’s Questions About Faith  - Rooted Ministry
If we believe God is good, we can demonstrate our faith by approaching him alongside our children with honest, difficult questions.
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July 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"I’ve never been able to sign on to social media without my mind and heart immediately beginning to spin: How many followers or likes do I have? Why does so-and-so have more when she always posts stupid kid stuff? Wait, when did he get promoted? Is his new title better than mine?"
Scripture Before Phone - Rooted Ministry
We do not know who we are apart from the God who made us, and we do not know who we are becoming apart from the God who is renewing us.
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July 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
"Christianity and Science: Friends or Foes? Answering Your Teenager’s Questions About Faith" by Matt Brown

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Christianity and Science: Friends or Foes? Answering Your Teenager’s Questions About Faith - Rooted Ministry
With the right perspective, science can actually grow and strengthen our understanding of who God is and lead us to worship him even more.
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July 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM