Researchers David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock share valuable insights about the faith of the emerging generation of young people, identifying many of the challenges facing teens and 20-somethings in the digital age. Our guests offer parents guidance for strengthening their teens' faith and helping them sustain that faith in today's culture. (Part 1 of 2)
Researchers David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock share valuable insights about the faith of the emerging generation of young people, identifying many of the challenges facing teens and 20-somethings in the digital age. Our guests offer parents guidance for strengthening their teens' faith and helping them sustain that faith in today's culture. (Part 1 of 2)
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David Kinnaman is the president of Barna Group, a leading research and communications company that works with churches, nonprofits, and businesses ranging from film studios to financial services. Since 1995, he has directed interviews with more than a million individuals and overseen hundreds of U.S. and global research studies. David has co-authored four books, the latest of which is titled Faith for Exiles. He and his wife, Jill, reside in Ventura, Calif., and have three children.
Mark Matlock has been working with youth pastors, students, and parents for over two decades. He is the principal for WisdomWorks, a consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals, churches, and faith-centered organizations leverage the transforming power of wisdom to accomplish their mission. He is the former executive director for Youth Specialties and creator of the PlanetWisdom student conferences. Mark is also a teaching pastor at Irving Bible Church, a conference speaker, and the author of more than 20 books. He and his wife, Jade, have two grown children.