In this episode of 'The Lion, The Way, and The War,' Craig interviews Larry and JJ Davenport. Larry serves as the young families minister at Jackson Heights Church of Christ and directs the Challenge Youth Conference (CYC), while JJ is a music and drama teacher and founder of the Transform Ladies Conference (TLC). They discuss their personal lives, touching on Christian parenting, the role of youth ministry, and the importance of faith in daily living. They also delve into the inception and growth of both CYC and TLC, sharing advice on maintaining a strong spiritual foundation in today's world.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:18 Meet Larry and JJ Davenport

04:16 Family Life and Parenting

06:00 Challenges of Christian Parenting

11:05 The Role of Parents in Spiritual Education

19:08 The Origin of Challenge Youth Conference (CYC)

21:38 The Birth and Growth of CYC

22:36 Moving to a Larger Venue

23:12 Impact on Youth and Families

25:12 Introducing Transform Ladies Conference (TLC)

26:11 Challenges and Successes of TLC

29:06 The Online Ministry: Equipped

33:21 Encouraging Youth Ministers

34:57 The Importance of Godly Marriages

39:02 Favorite Bible Verses and Closing Thoughts

This week, Craig sits down with Skye Carignan, a Family Intervention Specialist at Youth Villages. Skye shares her personal journey, from her upbringing to her adoption and the challenges she encountered along the way. In this episode, Skye reflects on her relationship with her adoptive family and how she draws strength from her own experiences to support others.

Step into the world of Benjamin "Bagels" Jagels, an intrepid hiker and UTC alumni whose love for the great outdoors knows no bounds. But behind his adventurous spirit lies a silent struggle – living with tinnitus. In this episode, Craig sits down with Benjamin to explore the impact of this condition on his life and spiritual journey. Navigate the highs and lows of coping with constant ringing in the ears, from the challenges of everyday tasks to the moments of transcendence found in nature's embrace.

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This week Craig welcomes Kelsey Thrash, a clinical mental health therapist and former student ambassador. The two dive into the health effects of social media and its implications for the mental well-being of young adults. Drawing on her therapeutic expertise, Kelsey explores the challenges college students face in the digital age, from the pressure to curate a perfect online persona to the potential for social comparison and its toll on self-esteem.

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