Say you’re one of the biggest stars in the world. You’re making hit TV shows and huge movies. You’re influencing millions upon millions of people. 

And you’re a kid.

How do you deal with the challenges, and how might you seize the opportunities? Is it possible to be deeply mission-driven in such a world?

This week, Rabbi Ari spoke with Kel Mitchell, the two-time Emmy-nominated actor and comedian who starred in massive shows like Kenan and Kel and All That, and hit films like Good Burger. And who now, in addition to his continued success in the entertainment business, is the youth pastor at Spirit Food Christian Center in Winnetka, California. They talked about Kel’s story; how you balance between inspiration and consistency in faith; why kids’ TV in the 90s had a lot more depth than it does today; why the Bible sees young people as capable of heroism; why social media is so important; and much more!

Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.