Recent research paints a striking picture of young single liberal women in America: a picture tinted with more loneliness, less satisfaction, and rising emotional struggles compared to their conservative peers. According to the 2024 American Family Survey, only 12% of liberal women ages 18 to 40 say they’re “completely satisfied” with their lives, while 37% [...]
Young men and women today stand at one of life’s most significant intersections. The years of youth are full of excitement, possibility, and freedom, but they come with a sobering truth: the decisions made now shape the rest of life. Too many drift through this season, thinking there will always be more time, another chance, [...]
Across America, we are witnessing a troubling pattern among young men: many are stepping back from the responsibilities of adulthood. Instead of moving forward into higher education, building careers, and striving for independence, they shrink back into a cycle of avoidance. They linger in adolescence well into their twenties or even thirties, living at home [...]
Over the past few decades, an unsettling trend has taken shape in America: young men are resisting the call to maturity. Instead of embracing the responsibilities and opportunities of adulthood, many remain stuck in a perpetual state of adolescence. They delay marriage, avoid fatherhood, drift through jobs without focus, and too often, reject accountability altogether. [...]
In a world obsessed with outward appearance, it’s easier than ever to get swept up in the endless chase for the perfect body, flawless skin, and “all the right curves.” From billboards to the browser, from magazine covers in the checkout line to the scroll of Instagram or TikTok, we’re surrounded by reminders that beauty [...]
In today’s world, the phrase “The Sexualized Girl” represents a cultural phenomenon both widespread and deeply concerning. It describes how girls—sometimes shockingly young—are conditioned, encouraged, and even rewarded to define their value by sexual attractiveness and behaviors, long before they’re mature enough to grasp the meaning or consequences. For followers of Christ, this reality calls [...]
Today’s culture screams for attention at every turn. Scrolling through social media, flipping through fashion magazines, or even walking through the mall shows a clear trend: young women being encouraged to reveal more and more skin. This focus on being noticed for outward appearance often overshadows the much greater beauty of character and faith. Modesty—once [...]
Teen porn addiction is no longer a whispered worry—it’s a full-blown crisis that is reshaping adolescence in America. As screens become embedded in daily life, millions of teens now encounter explicit material long before they can handle the emotional, social, or spiritual consequences. The numbers are staggering, the impacts are real, but hope and help [...]
The digital revolution is rewriting the story of American childhood. Not long ago, parents worried about too much television. Now, screens are everywhere—tablets at breakfast, smartphones in backpacks, streaming kids’ shows and games on every device. There’s no question that technology offers tremendous advantages. Children use educational apps to learn faster, share photos instantly with [...]
Every Christian parent or teacher knows the instinctive urge to protect children from harm. It’s woven into the fabric of our faith—after all, the Bible says “Love always protects.” But in today’s world, this protective impulse can easily spill over into overprotection. Instead of preparing children to engage discomfort and challenge with faith and resilience, [...]
