The Ideas Factory: 100 adaptable discussion starters to get teens talking by Mar

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In an electronic age teens need to be taught to talk. This resource helps them discuss 100 big questions.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

The Ideas Factory is a priceless resource for anyone working with young people. It contains 100 adaptable discussion starters: a brief story, usually factual, followed by a series of provocative questions. The stories explore topics relevant to young people, including relationships, technology, and emotions; an important biblical concept, such as giving, the afterlife, or love; and the main stories and themes of the Bible. The questions begin with general issues, before moving on to what the Bible has to say. Extra questions are included for use with unchurched young people. This revised and updated edition has up-to-date examples and references to connect with today's young people.

Author Biography

Martin is editor of Youthwork magazine and author of a number of books including The Ideas Factory, The Think Tank and 500 Prayers for Young People.

Table of Contents

ContentsAcknowledgments 7Preface 8Introduction 13SECTION A: True Stories 22A1 Racism 24A2 Emotion 27A3 Generosity 29A4 Hope 31A5 Near-death experience 34A6 Adultery 36A7 National rivalry 38A8 Internet pornography 40A9 Why does God allow such suffering? 42A10 Perfect partners 44A11 Courage and conviction 46A12 Virginity 48A13 Forgiveness 50A14 Revenge 54A15 Dying for faith 56A16 Youth 58A17 Authority 60A18 Hypocrisy 62A19 Fashion 64A20 Reputation 66A21 Possessions 68A22 Drugs 70A23 Advertising 72A24 Rules 74A25 Graffiti 76SECTION B: Teen Issues 78B1 Piracy 80B2 Laziness 82B3 Unrequited love 86B4 The Sabbath 88B5 Pornography 90B6 Parents 94B7 Talents and abilities 96B8 Integrity 100B9 Sexual guilt 102B10 Peer pressure/drugs 106B11 Attitudes to homosexuality 108B12 Stealing 112B13 Acceptance 114B14 Cheating 118B15 Television 122B16 Healthy relationships… good break-ups 126B17 The Holy Spirit 128B18 Jealousy 130B19 Dieting 134B20 Violent video games 136B21 Divorce 138B22 Eating disorders 140B23 Fairness 142B24 Lies and gossip 146B25 Friendship 148SECTION C: Famous Names 152C1 Marriage 154C2 Growing up fast 156C3 God's deal 158C4 Prayer/staying in touch 160C5 God's plan 162C6 Changing direction 166C7 Racism 168C8 Friendship 170C9 Self-image 172C10 Defining moments 174C11 Charity 176C12 Acting justly 178C13 Generosity 180C14 Second chances 182C15 Imposed religion 184C16 Power 186C17 Ethics 190C18 Giving thanks 192C19 Equality 194C20 Capital punishment 196C21 Perseverance 200C22 Atheism 204C23 Death 208C24 The poor 210C25 Names 212SECTION D: The Bible in 25 Steps 214D1 Creation (and evolution) 216D2 Sin (and suffering) 220D3 God's people 224D4 God hears the cry 228D5 The law (and rules) 232D6 God's supreme power 236D7 Israel's greatest king 240D8 God speaks through his prophets 244D9 Power 248D10 Faith in suffering 252D11 Worship 256D12 Wisdom (and guidance) 260D13 A coming Messiah (hope) 264D14 Renewal (and life balance) 268D15 Punishment and restoration 272D16 God sends his Son 276D17 Jesus' line 280D18 Discipleship 282D19 Prayer (and forgiveness) 286D20 Healing 290D21 Jesus' death and resurrection 292D22 The Holy Spirit 296D23 Church 300D24 Paul 304D25 Life after death 308Index 311

Review

"Here are 100 stories and discussion starters to make the heart beat faster and the brain think harder. The hard work of preparing another youth group session just got easier, and – more importantly – the impact of that effort will go deeper." -- Russell Rook, Director, ALOVE"A rich resource for busy youth workers who want to connect issues of faith to everyday life." -- Jenny Baker, writer"Will generate the creativity, energy and provocative discussions about God's Word and our society to enable young people to grapple with the issues. I strongly endorse and recommend this book – well done, Martin." -- Roy Crowne, Director, HOPE Together

Long Description

In a soundbite world, teens need to be taught to talk more deeply One hundred adaptable discussion starters provide a brief story, usually factual, followed by a series of provocative questions. Each story explores a topic pertinent to young people, such as drugs, truancy, or parental relationships; or an important biblical concept, such as giving, the afterlife, or love. The questions begin with general issues before moving on to what the Bible has to say. Extra questions are included for use with unchurched young people. The last twenty-five discussion starters provide a journey through the main stories and themes of the Bible. With its attitude of fearless exploration, and the tools for discussion provided throughout, The Ideas Factory is a priceless resource for youth leaders.

Review Quote

"Here are 100 stories and discussion starters to make the heart beat faster and the brain think harder. The hard work of preparing another youth group session just got easier, and - more importantly - the impact of that effort will go deeper."

Details ISBN0857216805 Author Martin Saunders Pages 320 Year 2016 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0857216805 ISBN-13 9780857216809 Format Paperback Imprint Monarch Books Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781854248343 Media Book Short Title IDEAS FACTORY NEW EDITION REVI Language English DEWEY 268.433 Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle 100 adaptable discussion starters to get teens talking UK Release Date 2016-01-22 Publication Date 2016-01-22 AU Release Date 2016-01-22 NZ Release Date 2016-01-22 Publisher SPCK Publishing Edition Description New edition Alternative 9780857217509 Audience General We've got this

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