What’s really going on in the faith lives of young Australians? - with Graham Stanton

The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele

We explore the findings of the Your Story Research Report — a significant national study that listens to the voices of more than 400 young people as they reflect on their spiritual journeys.

We find out who and what has, and is, shaping young people’s faith from their childhood, though to adolescence, to right now.

There are insights into the eight “faith journeys” —from Embracing to Reconstructing to Disengaging— highlighting the importance of relationships, trust, and belonging in shaping faith over time.

Plus advice for churches, families, and schools on how to nurture young people in ways that are both personal and sustainable.

Graham Stanton is Director of the Centre for Children’s and Youth Ministry. He lectures in Practical Theology at Melbourne’s Ridley College.

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Chapters

1. Appeal for The Pastor's Heart (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Youth Faith Research (00:02:55)

3. Eight Faith Pathways Explained (00:04:37)

4. Relationships: The Critical Foundation (00:12:36)

5. The Discipling Pyramid Model (00:21:43)

6. Doubt Across All Faith Journeys (00:27:32)

7. Better Youth Ministry Approaches (00:30:13)