D.Flood
@wevalueteens.bsky.social
Contextual theologian / mentoring teens through education art & skills training / Adventurer always leaving the trail / I write fiction & non fiction / DMin Northern Seminary, MA Dallas Theological Seminary Married 38+ years, 3 sons, 12 grandchildren
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D.Flood
@wevalueteens.bsky.social
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Connections made at the teen center often extend beyond its walls, leading to frequent visits to our home. Many of these casual encounters have grown into deep, enduring friendships.
July 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Connections made at the teen center often extend beyond its walls, leading to frequent visits to our home. Many of these casual encounters have grown into deep, enduring friendships.
THE GOSPEL, LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: THE THEOLOGICAL METHOD IN CULTURAL ANALYSIS LAMÍN SANNEH
"It is this linguistic revolution that accounts for the entire New Testament canon being written in a language other than the one in which Jesus preached."
"It is this linguistic revolution that accounts for the entire New Testament canon being written in a language other than the one in which Jesus preached."
June 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
THE GOSPEL, LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: THE THEOLOGICAL METHOD IN CULTURAL ANALYSIS LAMÍN SANNEH
"It is this linguistic revolution that accounts for the entire New Testament canon being written in a language other than the one in which Jesus preached."
"It is this linguistic revolution that accounts for the entire New Testament canon being written in a language other than the one in which Jesus preached."
We advocate an incarnational approach to ministry, emphasizing the importance of listening to & being present with youth to address their anxiety, depression, and feelings of hopelessness, often exacerbated by social media contagion and a cultural shift away from traditional religious language.
June 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
We advocate an incarnational approach to ministry, emphasizing the importance of listening to & being present with youth to address their anxiety, depression, and feelings of hopelessness, often exacerbated by social media contagion and a cultural shift away from traditional religious language.
The practicality of theology is essential. Of Robert Schreiter’s four styles of theology, the fourth style, “theology as praxis,” relativizes the gospel and has positively influenced young people in my neighborhood. A theology that “seeks to make a difference” resonates with adolescents.
June 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The practicality of theology is essential. Of Robert Schreiter’s four styles of theology, the fourth style, “theology as praxis,” relativizes the gospel and has positively influenced young people in my neighborhood. A theology that “seeks to make a difference” resonates with adolescents.
Pew Research Center notes that the total number of teenagers who recently experienced depression increased by 59 percent between 2007 and 2017.” They state that one in five teenage girls suffers from depression and that depression in girls is almost three times higher than it is among boys.
June 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Pew Research Center notes that the total number of teenagers who recently experienced depression increased by 59 percent between 2007 and 2017.” They state that one in five teenage girls suffers from depression and that depression in girls is almost three times higher than it is among boys.
Social media contagion refers to the purposeful emotional manipulation of others to influence a cause, attract subscribers, or find validation. It is about generating revenue for the platform, but subscribers seek a sense of acceptance that offers escape from reality or the creation of a new one.
June 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Social media contagion refers to the purposeful emotional manipulation of others to influence a cause, attract subscribers, or find validation. It is about generating revenue for the platform, but subscribers seek a sense of acceptance that offers escape from reality or the creation of a new one.
A desire for immediate gratification compels many people to remain tethered to social media devices.
May 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A desire for immediate gratification compels many people to remain tethered to social media devices.
Cornel West uses the term nihilism to describe American culture as a whole, stating that “psychic depression, personal worthlessness, and social despair are widespread in America.” This sense of hopelessness and meaninglessness that West describes is especially widespread among young adults today.
May 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Cornel West uses the term nihilism to describe American culture as a whole, stating that “psychic depression, personal worthlessness, and social despair are widespread in America.” This sense of hopelessness and meaninglessness that West describes is especially widespread among young adults today.
Many Christians and churches today, perhaps most, have failed to engage the human imagination with the wonder of God's transcendence. Are we simply content to teach what we consider biblical facts, or are we helping people encounter the God who is both beyond us and intimately present with us?
May 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Many Christians and churches today, perhaps most, have failed to engage the human imagination with the wonder of God's transcendence. Are we simply content to teach what we consider biblical facts, or are we helping people encounter the God who is both beyond us and intimately present with us?
J. K. A. Smith, observes the white American church does not understand its purpose; “church has only a role to provide a place of fellowship with other individuals who have a private relationship with God…Xtianity becomes intellectualized rather than incarnate.”
May 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
J. K. A. Smith, observes the white American church does not understand its purpose; “church has only a role to provide a place of fellowship with other individuals who have a private relationship with God…Xtianity becomes intellectualized rather than incarnate.”
The language of spiritual has come to mean non-material, whereas Alan Roxburgh rightly contends that in the premodern world, it meant “engaging with God in God’s world—in the ordinary sensual order of everyday life.” There can be no separation between the spiritual and physical world.
May 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The language of spiritual has come to mean non-material, whereas Alan Roxburgh rightly contends that in the premodern world, it meant “engaging with God in God’s world—in the ordinary sensual order of everyday life.” There can be no separation between the spiritual and physical world.
Alan Roxburgh observes that something new is emerging within the Western Christian context. "The disruptive Spirit is gestating something new, & is drawing people out of rigid fundamentalism." The shockwaves from this movement are unsettling the foundations of Americanized cultural Christianity.
May 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Alan Roxburgh observes that something new is emerging within the Western Christian context. "The disruptive Spirit is gestating something new, & is drawing people out of rigid fundamentalism." The shockwaves from this movement are unsettling the foundations of Americanized cultural Christianity.
The evidence that teens suffer from anxiety & depression, & that they are fearful most of the time, exposes the need for a missional approach that practices a physical presence in the lives of youth. We must be with them so they don't feel alone.
May 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The evidence that teens suffer from anxiety & depression, & that they are fearful most of the time, exposes the need for a missional approach that practices a physical presence in the lives of youth. We must be with them so they don't feel alone.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens with firearms being the preferred means. Firearm-related death among youth increased by 29 percent from 2019 to 2020, and death resulting from a firearm is the number one killer of teens overall.
May 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens with firearms being the preferred means. Firearm-related death among youth increased by 29 percent from 2019 to 2020, and death resulting from a firearm is the number one killer of teens overall.
Teen death by firearm replaced traffic deaths as the number one killer of teens. Fear of violence at school increases anxiety. Medical researchers Jason Goldstick, Rebecca Cunningham, and Patrick Center at the University of Michigan co-published an article for The New England Journal of Medicine.
May 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Teen death by firearm replaced traffic deaths as the number one killer of teens. Fear of violence at school increases anxiety. Medical researchers Jason Goldstick, Rebecca Cunningham, and Patrick Center at the University of Michigan co-published an article for The New England Journal of Medicine.
The doctrine of the Incarnation offers the human body no greater honor. The fact that the Word of God became flesh and dwelt among humanity (John 1:14) shows that the human body, as created by God, can embody God's presence. We image God almighty.
May 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The doctrine of the Incarnation offers the human body no greater honor. The fact that the Word of God became flesh and dwelt among humanity (John 1:14) shows that the human body, as created by God, can embody God's presence. We image God almighty.
The younger generation is looking for a spirituality that doesn’t split the world into a sacred/secular dichotomy.
Rich Villodas, substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Rich Villodas, substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Spiritual Formation and the Younger Generation
Pastoral Observations from Queens, NYC
substack.com
May 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The younger generation is looking for a spirituality that doesn’t split the world into a sacred/secular dichotomy.
Rich Villodas, substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Rich Villodas, substack.com/inbox/post/1...
1/2 students are on devices 12AM- 5AM on school nights. R. Richter notes sleep deprivation is epidemic among teens, “teen sleep deprivation increases the likelihood that teens will suffer myriad negative consequences, inability to concentrate, anxiety & depression,suicidal thoughts & attempts.”
May 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
1/2 students are on devices 12AM- 5AM on school nights. R. Richter notes sleep deprivation is epidemic among teens, “teen sleep deprivation increases the likelihood that teens will suffer myriad negative consequences, inability to concentrate, anxiety & depression,suicidal thoughts & attempts.”
Male and female are presented as the image of God; man alone is not an image bearer, nor is woman alone. This doesn't mean a man and woman must be married to be image bearers, but that both sexes are inseparably, equally, and intrinsically essential to God's ongoing mission since creation.
May 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Male and female are presented as the image of God; man alone is not an image bearer, nor is woman alone. This doesn't mean a man and woman must be married to be image bearers, but that both sexes are inseparably, equally, and intrinsically essential to God's ongoing mission since creation.
For many teens, feelings of powerlessness are prevalent, contributing to a constant sense of despair. While social media may serve as a temporary distraction, it exacerbates their suffering. Crucial in this context is to recognize the deeper social dynamics at play beyond surface-level observations.
May 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
For many teens, feelings of powerlessness are prevalent, contributing to a constant sense of despair. While social media may serve as a temporary distraction, it exacerbates their suffering. Crucial in this context is to recognize the deeper social dynamics at play beyond surface-level observations.
Mayo Clinic claims social media is addictive. Two signs of addiction: (1)"risky behavior when under the influence. 73% of young drivers knowingly take risks such as texting and driving." (2)“cutting back on social or recreational activities because of the drug.”
May 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Mayo Clinic claims social media is addictive. Two signs of addiction: (1)"risky behavior when under the influence. 73% of young drivers knowingly take risks such as texting and driving." (2)“cutting back on social or recreational activities because of the drug.”
Our Spring-time theme is, um, Spring. We had a wonderful time last night here.
May 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Our Spring-time theme is, um, Spring. We had a wonderful time last night here.
We are honored to have the endorsement from missiologist & professor Dr. Al Tizon for our groundbreaking book on ministering to teens navigating anxiety and depression
May 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We are honored to have the endorsement from missiologist & professor Dr. Al Tizon for our groundbreaking book on ministering to teens navigating anxiety and depression
WestBow Press, Soft-cover and ebook: www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore...
Amazon bookstore: ebook (kindle)
Amazon bookstore: ebook (kindle)
May 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
WestBow Press, Soft-cover and ebook: www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore...
Amazon bookstore: ebook (kindle)
Amazon bookstore: ebook (kindle)
The ebook version of The Anguish of Adolescence is now available here: www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore...
THE ANGUISH OF ADOLESCENCE
The Anguish of Adolescence is a timely read for anyone looking to understand and support today’s teenagers, especially those grappling with anxiety, depression, and spiritual disconnect. As ment...
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May 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The ebook version of The Anguish of Adolescence is now available here: www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore...