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August 7, 2023


Title: Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith
Topic: Book Review
Discussed by Mike McGarry
with Youth Pastor Theologian (www.youthpastortheologian.com)


Part 1 of 3

New guest Mike McGarry has been a youth pastor for nearly two decades. He is the Fonder and Director of Youth Pastor Theologian and the author of several books, including “Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith”.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do our youth want to know who God is?

Do our youth understand Jesus Christ as the Son of God? Mike believes that many youth are given a watered-down version of Jesus, saying: “We need to not lower the bar… but raise the bar!”

Do our youth understand the concept of sin?

Do our youth understand the need for salvation? Mike encourages parents, youth pastors, and youth leaders to talk more about salvation through Jesus Christ.



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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith
Topic: Book Review
Discussed by Mike McGarry
with Youth Pastor Theologian (www.youthpastortheologian.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is it sad to see so many of our youth grow up going to Sunday School and church every Sunday only to walk away from the Church and live a worldly life?

Mike reminds us that we do not give our children a steak when they are babies. Why? Because they cannot chew or digest it! They need baby food! But as they grow older, they can explore other foods, like steak. The same analogy can be given for the spiritual food they need. Children’s church is great when they are young, but as they grow into teenagers and young adults, our children need more and more spiritual food.

Why did Gary write the book: “Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith”? Does his book answer many questions teens have but often will not verbalize? Mike urges parents to read the book with their teens.




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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith
Topic: Book Review
Discussed by Mike McGarry
with Youth Pastor Theologian (www.youthpastortheologian.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should parents, youth leaders, and mentors initiate meaningful conversations to anchor students in sound doctrine? (2 Timothy 3:7)

What are the hottest topics among teenagers right now? Are these topics discussed in Mike’s book?

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