A Case for Male/Female Friendships
True story: I was too scared to hug my guy friends in middle school. I can only imagine that this was a subconscious result of my sweet mama’s cautioning about boys throughout my life. I liked my friends and...
Reshaping the Purity Conversation
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a blog about purity culture, am I right? Most people probably would rather stick to the happy, butterfly-inducing feelings that are more often associated with this lovey-dovey holiday, but I am not most people....
Gen Z Teens Are More Religious Than They Think
Massive crowds. Horrifying humidity. Unforgettable connections. Those are the three phrases I would use to describe the experience of World Youth Day (WYD) in a nutshell. Probably not the typical pilgrim’s response, but it’s my honest one. In spite...
Being Single, Dating, Breakups, Kissing… Valentine’s Day Blogs for Your Teen
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner along with all the mixed feelings surrounding it … is this holiday really a big deal? But I still expect chocolate and roses… going out on a date on Valentine’s day is...
An Inside Look at How Teens Use Social Media
As Life Teen’s coordinator of digital evangelization and outreach, a large part of what I do is manage our social media and aim to communicate truth to teens through social media. Some days, when I see some of the...