In today's episode, we're considering a few angles on the Church and kids. (Yes, this is a challenging one.) Here are some resources, plus links to the articles and studies I quoted in the episode.
1. Study by 538 on millennials and church.
2. Book: From Politics to the Pews, by Michelle Margolis
3. Gallup poll about American church membership falling below 50% for the first time
4. News item: ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick becomes highest ranking cleric to be criminally accused of sexually assault of a child/teen
5. News item: hundreds of unmarked graves of children found at church-run schools
6. NCR's report about a study: "Going, Going, Gone" about Gen Z and church
7. Song: Sing Over Your Children, by Matt Maher
8. Blog: Three Times Jesus Showed Care for Children, by Jesusfilm
9. Journal prompts:
Was there someone who showed me the love of God when I was a child? Did someone harm me in the name of God or harm me while representing the Church, physically, emotionally or spiritually? How did those experiences shape my view of who God is today?
Who are the children in my circle? How can I protect, encourage, or care for them today?
10. Author: Sally Lloyd-Jones, author of the Jesus Storybook Bible and lots of other trusted books for children
