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Date:August 29, 2013Posted By:Paul TurnerComments:1 CommentCategory:Culture Thoughts

Spice Up Your Youth Ministry Game Night With Dice Spice

  Are you looking for an inexpensive way to spice up your youth ministry games? Dice Spice is here to help you. Dice Spice is the  new, fun, and printable game for your whole youth ministry. I created this game because I wanted high involvement, high engagement, chaos, and laughter and so Dice Spicand was…

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Date:August 8, 2013Posted By:Paul TurnerCategory:Culture Thoughts

My Shocking Discovery During My One Day Social Media Fast

  On Sunday, our Pastor asked us to consider fasting media on Wednesday.  He was specifically talking about social media, unless he knows a bunch of people in our church struggling with reading too many books. I knew what he meant. I have done a media fast (t.v., social media) before so the concept was…

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Date:June 18, 2013Posted By:Paul TurnerComments:6 CommentsCategory:Culture Thoughts, My Rants

7 Rap/Hip Hop Artists That Rep God Better Than Kanye West

  This just in- Kanya not a god. That being said, and probably understood before I said it, I am not judging Kanya. I just don’t want my teenagers getting their morality or theology from him. So, who are some artists parents and youth workers can recommend to their kids if they are into Hip…

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Date:June 10, 2013Posted By:Paul TurnerComments:9 CommentsCategory:Culture Thoughts, Inspire Me

Summer School For Youth Workers: Dealing With Teens In Crisis

Welcome to summer school for youth workers. This is your syllabus. Show up to class every day and and comment  “Here!” for roll. Bring your Bible, a pencil, and a desire to contribute. Answer the questions given. Do your home work and turn it in by commenting Oh, and no sticking gum under your desk.…

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Date:June 7, 2013Posted By:Paul TurnerComments:3 CommentsCategory:Culture Thoughts

Youth Worker, Make Summer School Super Cool

I like the movie Summer School mostly because it’s great 80’s cheese. I am also a big fan of Mark Harmon, otherwise known as Jethro Gibbs in NCIS. But, I also like the movie because it’s about youth ministry. Think about it. Maybe you have a bunch of kids who feel like they have to…

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Date:May 23, 2013Posted By:Paul TurnerComments:1 CommentCategory:Culture Thoughts, My Rants

Nerd On A Mission: 5 Ways You Can Help

I am planning on my own missions trip this summer. I have never planned my own trip. It feels kind of weird. I am not leaving the country but I am entering a culture where I speak the language. This year I am going to one of the biggest Gaming Conventions in the country, Gen…

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Date:May 22, 2013Posted By:Paul TurnerComments:1 CommentCategory:Culture Thoughts, Inspire Me

So, Being A Christian Is Radical? Is This News?

I recently read an article from Ed Stetzer called Is Radical Christianity A Form of Legalism? The article was a response to Christianity Today’s piece called Here Come The Radicals Both are very good articles and I encourage you to read them both, contrast and compare. Pastors should be looking at how to lead heir flock to…

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Date:May 10, 2013Posted By:Paul TurnerCategory:Culture Thoughts

Games, God, and Youth Ministry: My Interview with Mikee Bridges of GameChurch.com

      I had a great chat with Mikee Bridges of GameChurch.com today and I wanted to share it with you today. Mikee pulls no punches when it comes to Christianity, the church, and culture, and that is why I think you’ll love our conversation. Want to chime  in? Leave a comment below Do…

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Date:May 6, 2013Posted By:Paul TurnerComments:7 CommentsCategory:Culture Thoughts

Three Life Lessons For Youth Pastors From Iron Man 3

    I went and saw Iron Man 3 on Thursday of last week. I was deeply troubled that I had to see it at 9:00 p.m. instead of at midnight as I usually do. I was afraid something would be lost with a potentially uncommitted audience (Midnight = Committed). I was disappointed that this…

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Date:May 1, 2013Posted By:Paul TurnerComments:4 CommentsCategory:Culture Thoughts

Comic Book Movies As A Catalyst For Spiritual Growth

  Yesterday I was listening to the Iron Man 3 soundtrack (songs inspired by the movie)  and was saddened by the lack of inspiration on the songs. Looks like the bands did not see the movie. This is an action movie, but the songs don’t take me there. I am hoping that these songs are…

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