For decades, Dean Sikes has been sharing a radical message of hope: God loves you, has a plan for your life, and because you're breathing, you matter.

The conversation dives deep into the urgent teen mental health crisis. Dean shares shocking statistics—including that 22% of high schoolers have considered suicide—and discusses his mission to eradicate hopelessness and prevent teenage suicide.

Dean explains that a person who is "broken until healed becomes a broken adult". He shares insights from his new book, You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life, and how to:

1. Find a firm foundation of self-worth and confidence.
2. Break free from a spirit of hopelessness.
3. Connect with God's love and purpose, no matter your past.

This episode is a vital resource for parents, youth leaders, educators, and anyone who feels they are struggling or want to help a young person find their God-given value.

Need Help? If you are having thoughts of suicide, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US, or visit https://988lifeline.org.

Links & Resources:
Get Dean Sikes' Book: You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life:
https://www.amazon.com/You-Matter-Finding-Meaning-Everyday/dp/1964508428

Learn More about Covenant Eyes:
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Dean Sikes and the You Matter Ministry
01:44 - New Book: You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life
02:36 - Why You Matter: The Answer to the Billion-Dollar Question
03:33 - The Connection Between Hopelessness and Suicide
04:29 - Troubling Teenage Suicide Statistics (22% have considered it)
05:34 - Is the Book Just for Teens? Broken Teens become Broken Adults 06:26 - Talking With Students, Not To Them

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