Voices: Helping Our Children and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel - Paperback

by Rich Griffith (Author)

This book is built on a premise that positive voices in our lives stand the tests of time, transparency, and trust, while explaining where quiet, positive voices, as well as loud, negative voices, originate from. *Covers a thorough list of the sources of voices in our lives and why they are important *Explains time, transparency, and trust in relation to cultural voices *Explores thought-provoking, relevant-to-teens questions Introduction: Big Quiet Voices or Small, Loud Voices Chapter 1: Listening to the Right Voices Why are Voices Important? The Three "T's" of Voices Time Transparency Trust Chapter 2: Big, Quiet Voices The Voice of Parents The Voice of Mentors The Voice of Church The Voice of Diversity The Voice of God Chapter 3: Small, Loud Voices The Voice of Peers The Voice of Consumerism The Voice of (Social) Media The Voice of Culture Chapter 4: Helping Your Child Find and Use Their Own Voice Your Voice Solitude Community Passion Purpose Appendix: Ways To Disciple Your Children "As You Go"

Author Biography

A dad to three teenage sons, Rich Griffith, D.Min., is professor of Youth Ministry at Toccoa Falls College. Rich also serves as a part-time pastor, contributes regularly to various youth specialties products, and is featured on several podcasts. Dr. Griffith has worked with teens and families for over 30 years. This ministry fuels his passion to help young people find their voice.