Forged In Faith

Tag: youth spiritual growth activities

  • The Secret to Youth Testimony Meetings That Don’t Crash and Burn

    “Any Youth Want to Bear Their Testimony?” Crickets.A couple of awkward glances.Then maybe one brave young woman breaks the silence…And the rest is either a flood of tears—or a total standstill. We’ve all seen youth testimony meetings go flat. Not because teens don’t believe.But because we sometimes drop them in deep water… without teaching them…

  • The Night They Don’t Want to Leave: How to Create Real Connection Without Being Cringey

    “Can We Stay Just a Little Longer?” That’s the moment every youth leader lives for.Not because the game was wild or the snack was good—but because something deeper happened.The Spirit lingered. The connections stuck. The youth didn’t just attend—they belonged. But how do you create a night like that?And how do you do it without…

  • Faith in Real Life: A Quick Object Lesson Using a Water Bottle and Air

    Faith Isn’t Just a Lesson—It’s a Muscle Let’s be honest—faith can feel abstract, especially to teens. We say “have faith,” but what does that actually look like when your friends are mocking the Church, your prayers feel unanswered, or your gospel habits are spotty at best? As a leader, you’ve probably asked yourself: “How do…