Talking Youth Ministry - A Youthscape Podcast Looking Forward - setting goals and imagining the future
Jan 2, 2025
As the new year begins, the hosts share their hopes and goals for youth work in 2035. They reflect on the evolution of YouTube and its impact on youth culture and faith engagement. Discussion shifts to the importance of setting meaningful personal goals instead of fleeting resolutions. Insights on the SMART goals framework highlight collaboration and genuine connections in youth ministry. The atmosphere lightens with a fun game about squirrels, showcasing their humorous camaraderie.
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YouTube in 2025
- A tech journalist predicted YouTube's 2025 features in 2015, getting some right and some wrong.
- Correct predictions included personalized recommendations and incorrect ones involved YouTube becoming a dominant platform for gaming and live sports.
Youth Culture as a Construct
- Youth culture is a marketing construct driven by the desire to influence young people with disposable income.
- This raises ethical questions about manipulation and control.
Predicting Youth Ministry Trends
- The hosts reflect on whether they could have accurately predicted changes in youth ministry over the past 10 years.
- They acknowledge the unpredictable nature of events like the COVID-19 pandemic.