Mike chats with Dan Hamlin, Youth Pastor at Calvary Chapel Santa Maria, CA, about fresh and exciting ways to teach the Bible to teenagers. They tackle the challenge of overcoming negative stereotypes about Gen Z and share secrets on making Bible stories interactive and engaging. Plus, they discuss the do's and don'ts of storytelling, ensuring the messages actually hit home.

"Daniel Hamlin is the author of When Oceans Rise: Scriptural Truths To Anchor The Soul, and In His Presence: Thirty Contemplations from Walking with Jesus. He has been featured in The Christian Post, YMI.Today, Today’s Christian Living, Premier Christianity, Liquid Salt Magazine, The Surfer’s Path, The Inertia, Reclaim Today, Mysterious Ways Magazine and others. He’s appeared in numerous surfing publications including ESPN.com, SURFER, and The Surfer’s Journal. Since the release of his first book in 2015 Hamlin has spoken at churches and ministries throughout the world. Find his book at www.danielhamlin.org

Resources mentioned:

Chris Brown interview: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/you-have-permission-to-be-yourself-with-chris-brown

Chris Brown session on storytelling: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/every-passage-has-a-story-either-in-it-or-behind-it-with-chris-brown

Rooted Youth Ministry : https://rootedministry.com/

Rooted Podcast about understanding and teaching the Sermon on the Mount: https://rootedministry.com/podcasts/rc23fobes/

Here's the podcast Dan couldn't remember on the spot, but is worth a mention: https://www.youthpastortheologian.com

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