Talking About Race with Teenagers

The FYI on Youth Ministry

Have you wondered about how to talk about race with middle school and high school students? Maybe you have questions about how to have conversations about race and ethnicity with other leaders. If you want to know more about why race matters to your students, God, and the church, this season is for you! In this episode, the authors of the guide Talking About Race with Teenagers, Kat Armas, Jennifer Guerra Aldana, and Ahren Martinez join us to talk about the importance of having these conversations with our students and each other. They also give us helpful tips for youth ministry conversations about race, ethnicity, and culture.

Host: Giovanny Panginda

Timestamps:

00:32 - Teen voices

02:54 - Guest introductions

07:55 - Why is it important for the church to talk about race and ethnicity?

09:35 - Why is it important to be aware of diverse representation in youth ministry resources?

13:17 - What is the role of story? And practical ideas for how to create a safe space for students to share their stories.

17:40 - The making of Talking About Race with Teenagers.

20:30 - 4 ideas for language to swap.

Mentioned in this episode:

Talking About Race with Teenagers

Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a changing church by Soong Chang Rah

Dr. Chanequa Walker Barnes

Download a sample of Talking about Race with Teenagers here!

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