
← Journey On My Mind15 sep · 46 min
Why Teens Are Anxious (And How Adults Can Actually Help)
<p>Teenagers today are navigating unique levels of emotional anxiety & performance pressure, leaving parents & leaders searching for real answers.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, our panel host - pastors Kevin Dixon & Sam Barnhart & therapist Dave Verhaagen - sits down with Youth Pastor Rob Gonzalez to uncover what's truly driving the emotional, relational, & spiritual world of modern teens.</p><p><br></p><p>Rather than dismissing Gen Z & Gen Alpha's rare struggles, we explore how the intersection of faith & psychology can help adults respond with empathy, curiosity, & authentic connection</p><p>----------</p><p>Want to dive deeper into the core questions driving today's youth? Check out "<a href="https://amzn.to/4A0lgem" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God</a>" by Tanita Tualla Maddox—the book referenced by Rob in this episode.</p>