E007: Help! My teenager doesn’t wanna go to church

In this episode of On the Way, I’m talking about how we can help bring teenagers and young adults back to church when they’ve walked away from their faith. This is something a lot of families are facing, and while there’s no quick fix, there are intentional steps we can take to make a real difference.

I’m sharing seven ways you can create an environment where your kids actually want to come back to church. We talk about the importance of empathy, making church feel safe, getting them involved in serving, teaching the value of church, allowing space for independence, showing grace, and covering everything in prayer.

I also take a look at some of the biggest reasons young people are walking away in the first place, things like feeling judged, unseen, or like they can’t bring their questions. These challenges are real, but they’re not impossible to face. There’s so much we can do to help guide them with love and truth.