Episode 168

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5th Aug 2025

Faith: What's Home Got to Do With It?

Why are young people leaving the Christian faith?

In Part 4 of the mini-series addressing this issue, we focus on the impact of what happens at home. Specifically, we dive into:

  1. What percentage of teens have a regular dialogue with their mom or dad about matters of faith and life? The answer might surprise you!
  2. Is the cultural prioritization of self-esteem a pro, con, or neutral in the decision to adopt Christianity or not?
  3. What roles do protective parenting and preparedness parenting have?
  4. The danger of over-relying on theology
  5. How relevant is the Bible to everyday life? No, really. Not the "right" answer, but the "lived" one.

Summarizing the major findings in this four-part mini-series, we see among many youth Christianity is irrelevant, intolerant, incompatible, and irrational. How can we use this information effectively? Get a free resource online at the website.

You, and the young people you impact, can't count on good intentions being enough. You need truth.

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Stephanie Smith

Stephanie knows from experience good intentions aren't enough to be spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart--or to raise kids who are. She shares powerful Scriptural principles and science-backed insights into human behavior to equip people to grow good intentions into godly impact.

Stephanie's authenticity creates immediate connection with audiences both virtual and on the stage, while gracious authority provides clarity and confidence for listeners. Her leadership experience includes being a certified Primal Question coach, Christian school founding board member and teacher, homeschool cooperative founder, and Teen Theater Director.

Stephanie is a wife, mother of five grown sons, mother-in-law of four, and Nana to a growing tribe of awesome grandkids. She is committed to Psalm 17:17-18, proclaiming God's power to generations through wisdom forged in real life.