Podcast appearances and mentions of greg stier

CORE Values is about an article written by Greg Stier of Dare 2 Share Ministries. "How to Implement the 7 Values of a Gospel Advancing Ministry" is the name of the article.   There are many organizations that you can find to help you with CORE Values that I mention in this episode, but this one is very good if you have been looking for direction and needing help in getting started and/or evaluating why things seem off centered or not focused. This might help get you back to center and seeing the Spirit of God move in your ministry.   Be Strong and Courageous and keep moving forward.   _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

Join us for today's episode from the No Regrets Men's Conference as we hear from speaker Greg Stier, founder of Dare to Share Ministry, who shares the nuts and bolts of witnessing in a natural and comfortable way. Greg shares his journey—from witnessing to his own family to inspiring others to boldly spread the powerful message of the gospel. He reminds us that the gospel is like a grenade—no matter who pulls the pin, it has the power to transform lives. In this conversation, we'll explore: ✅ How to make evangelism a natural part of everyday conversations ✅ The importance of fueling up with the right motivation—obeying Christ's call to make disciples ✅ The Prayer-Care-Share model for reaching others ✅ What it means to be Radical Like Jesus Be encouraged, be equipped, and get ready to live out your faith with confidence! For more about Greg - https://gregstier.org Dare 2 Share Website for youth ministry - https://www.dare2share.org The Life in 6 Words app provides an interactive and engaging way to naturally initiate spiritual conversations. Use it to walk someone through a clear message of the Gospel and the hope found in Jesus Christ! Download on the App store or find out more at https://li6w.com

Greg Stier believes modern Christians can become radical like Jesus. He shares with us a few challenges on how we can learn to live more like Jesus, putting His words into practice. Receive the book Radical Like Jesus and the audio download of the broadcast "How Jesus has Equipped You to Live a Radical Life" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We all want to be more like Jesus but are you prepared to live radically for him? Greg Stier urges believers to step out of their comfort zones and become totally committed to living out the Gospel every day! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

Greg Stier believes modern Christians can become radical like Jesus. He shares with us a few challenges on how we can learn to live more like Jesus, putting His words into practice. Receive the book Radical Like Jesus and the audio download of the broadcast "How Jesus has Equipped You to Live a Radical Life" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We all want to be more like Jesus but are you prepared to live radically for him? Greg Stier urges believers to step out of their comfort zones and become totally committed to living out the Gospel every day! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

In I John 2:6 we read these words written about what it means to be a follower of Jesus: "Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did." In his new book, "Radical Like Jesus", Greg Stier helps us to understand what it means to be in Christ and to live like Jesus. I'm excited about this book and how we can use it in our homes, our churches, our youth groups, and our own lives. And, I'm especially excited to be chatting with my passionate and engaging friend, Greg Stier, about his new book, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

In this episode of the No Regrets Podcast, Steve Sonderman and Greg Stier dive into practical ways to introduce Jesus into everyday conversations. How can you take a casual chat about sports and turn it into a meaningful dialogue about faith? Greg shares tools, resources, and encouragement for having gospel-centered conversations that inspire and equip others to follow Christ. Greg emphasizes the importance of being trained, equipped, and mobilized to share the gospel with the next generation. With 80% of people coming to Christ before the age of 18, Greg and Steve discuss how to effectively reach students and disciple them to reach others. They provide insights into evangelism, including how to engage in conversations with grace: ask questions, admire others, admit your own need for Jesus, and share your story. Instead of presenting a rehearsed speech, they encourage listeners to have genuine, gospel-focused conversations. Greg also highlights free curriculum and resources for youth pastors, parents, and grandparents, including the Dare 2 Share website and the Life in 6 Words app. These tools offer practical ways to teach small groups to share the gospel and carve out time for prayer, care, and sharing Christ with others. Greg will be speaking at the upcoming No Regrets Conference, giving two impactful talks: "How to Live Radically Like Christ" and "How to Navigate a Gospel Conversation." For more about Greg, visit Greg Stier's website or Dare 2 Share. Learn about the Life in 6 Words app at li6w.com, an interactive tool to naturally initiate spiritual conversations. Be encouraged and equipped to share your faith with confidence and purpose!

How do you grow a youth group? And what does that even mean? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve digs into what growth should look like and how we can shift our priorities to get there.    It starts by shifting our focus away from program growth to growing students and the Kingdom in these 3 ways:   Equipping and empowering students to share their faith and reach their schools, teams, neighborhoods, etc. Partnering with other local churches/ministries to strategize together, pray together, and support one another. Creating healthy environments within the community where students can continue to grow and bring their friends to continue growing.   Links referenced in this episode:  Get a copy of Gospelize Your Youth Ministry by Greg Stier - https://amzn.to/4fQeBrV  Email the podcast at studentministryconnection@gmail.com  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.    Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.    Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

You are meant for more. God has called you to live a radical life for Him—one that makes a lasting impact on this world. Like Jesus did. From the way that He prayed, to how He interacted with sinners, to His sacrificial death on the cross, there's never been anyone in history as radical as Jesus. As His followers, we are called to be like Him. It's not just something we should aspire to—it's a reality every Christian should strive for every day. We can live as Jesus did—be radical like He was—because Jesus lives in us and wants to live through us.  The founder of a worldwide evangelism ministry, Greg Stier has nearly four decades of ministry to back up how he's challenging us in his new book, Radical Like Jesus For more information about Greg's book, visit: https://store.dare2share.org/products/radical-like-jesus

Whatever It Takes by Greg Stier.  Jan. 5, 2025.  EDGE Student Ministries. 

Radical Like Jesus by Greg Stier. Sermon message from Jan. 5, 2025, at Kingdom: A Community Church.  For more info visit: www.kingdomemc.com

Hear from Greg Stier, Founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries and author of the books Unlikely Fighter and Radical like Jesus. Greg's passion to advance the gospel has created a world-wide movement that trains, equips, and sends people of all ages to spread the gospel of Jesus with efficiency, relationship, accuracy, and effectiveness.

How do you mobilize students to evangelize to their friends? In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Scott sits down with Greg Stier, founder of Dare2Share, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of equipping young people to effectively and passionately share the gospel. Greg Stier is an evangelist, speaker, author, and founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries. Dare 2 Share helps come alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. Greg is also the author of a newly released book, "Radical Like Jesus", and hosts the Radical Like Jesus Podcast. Become a Premium Subscriber and get access to the bonus Overtime episode where the conversation continues as Scott and Brian discuss how to start evangelistic conversations. Get access at missionspodcast.com/premium . With over 3 billion people in the world who have never heard of Jesus, the global need is tremendous for workers to go into the harvest fields (Matthew 9:37-38). Is God calling you to missions? We'd love to have a conversation with you on how you can use your gifts and talents to advance the Great Commission at home and abroad. Visit abwe.org/SendMe for more information and to take your next step in missions. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

TAKEAWAYSGreg says teens need three things to be equipped to serve Christ: a King (Jesus), a cause (the gospel) and a crew (a family)Your God-sized dream can be anything - every dream matters and is importantLearn how to pray and spend time every day in God's WordGod is opening up opportunities all around us every day

Greg Stier grew up in the most dangerous area of Denver, where he was surrounded by violence and gang activity throughout his childhood. When he gave his life to Christ as a kid, the first person he shared the gospel message with was his mother, and soon many of his family members became believers. This transformative experience saved his family, changed his life, and inspired him to become a lifelong evangelist. Today, Greg is the founder and visionary behind Dare 2 Share, a ministry focused on reaching teens with the gospel and equipping them to spread the good news to their peers. Greg's book, Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life, is an excellent guide for practically teaching Christians to kick their faith life up a notch. “It's time to take it to the next level,” Greg says. TAKEAWAYS Greg says teens need three things to be equipped to serve Christ: a King (Jesus), a cause (the gospel) and a crew (a family) Your God-sized dream can be anything - every dream matters and is important Learn how to pray and spend time every day in God's Word God is opening up opportunities all around us every day

In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Scott Dunford sits down with Greg Stier, founder of Dare 2 Share, to discuss how to mobilize teenagers to share the gospel. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

Guest Speaker: Greg Stier

You are meant for more. God has called you to live a radical life for Him―one that makes a lasting impact on this world. Like Jesus did. But how is this possible? In this Interview Jonathan Morrow talks with Greg Stier about how to practically do this.There's never been anyone in history as radical as Jesus. From the way that He prayed, to how He interacted with sinners, to His sacrificial death on the cross, Jesus was a revolutionary. It's just who He was. As His followers we are called to be like him. It's not just something we should aspire to, it's a reality that we must strive for every day. We can live as Jesus did – be radical like He was – because as Christians, Jesus lives in us and wants to live through us. When Jesus lives his life through us, we begin to do the things that He did. And that's what Radical Like Jesus is all about – putting into practice the rhythms, activities and actions that Jesus modeled throughout His life.Invest in the Next Generation of DisciplesGet the book - Radical Like Jesus Free Resources for Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary LifeGreg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as the author of numerous books.

Author Greg Stier discusses his latest book, Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life. Make sure to check out !  

Greg Stier joined us to talk about challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life as he shares in his new book Radical Like Jesus.

November 9, 2024 is going to be a global day for youth evangelism and you are invited to participate. Greg Stier from Dare to Share has put together an app called “Life in Six Words” and a series of training videos that will help young people to share their faith. It is all free and today on the Evangelism Podcast we talk about how you can be involved in this worldwide outreach.

Evangelist Greg Stier, author of "Radical Like Jesus," talks about how our lives were made for more than just existing.  We are meant to impact the world.  Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer looks talks about Christians are existing and serving amid the increased conflict with Israel and Iran with its proxies.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here    

Kyle Hoffsmith welcomes Greg Stier to the podcast. Greg is the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries and author of the new book Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life. Greg passionately shares how important it is for discipleship and evangelism to go hand in hand and not be separated. Kyle and Greg talk about equipping and encouraging kids to share the Gospel in our youth ministries so they can make an impact in their world.

EP 211: In this episode of Revival Town Podcast, we welcome back Greg Stier—evangelist, author, and founder of Dare 2 Share. Greg is a prophetic voice to the church, having mobilized millions to boldly share the gospel. He's appeared on platforms like Focus on the Family, CNN, and Fox News, and has authored over twenty books, including his powerful memoir, Unlikely Fighter. This time, Greg joins us to unpack his brand new book, Radical Like Jesus. In our conversation, Greg shares the inspiration behind his latest book, designed to challenge readers to live revolutionary lives like Jesus did. We delve into why he wrote the book, for whom it's intended, and discuss the practical action steps laid out in each chapter. Greg also offers insights on the importance of routines, what it means to be a world changer, and how writing this book impacted his own personal and spiritual growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to ignite their faith and live boldly for Christ.

Greg Stier didn't fit in with his family. He was a timid youth surrounded by uncles who were street fighters, bodybuilders, and boxers. Even the Mafia called them the “Crazy Brothers.” However, in an unlikely turn of events, God led Greg—and his family—out of darkness and called him into ministry. Today, Greg Stier is the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, an organization that equips teenagers to share the Gospel. Hear Greg's transformational story and how Dare 2 Share was impacted by the Columbine High School shooting on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. 

I have a new podcast! Check it out and spread the word.   You can find new episodes of the Radical Like Jesus with Greg Stier at https://gregstier.org/podcast/radical-like-jesus-with-greg-stier/   For more youth ministry resources and training that will help you advance the Gospel through your youth ministry, go to https://www.dare2share.org

Welcome to The Reaching Gen Z Podcast! I am your host, Seth Peterson, PhD. Our aim as always is to spotlight practical tips and tools to help you understand the next generation now. In this episode, I got to sit down with,Greg Stier. A much sought after speaker, former pastor, church planner, youth leader, as well as the author of more than 20 books. including his memoir, Unlikely Fighter. This fall, he'll be releasing a book called Radical Like Jesus. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained MILLIONS of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the good news of Jesus.Whether you are a student pastor, volunteer, parent, or someone who just loves to learn, This is a really encouraging interview on how to be radical like Jesus!Date 2 Share Ministries: https://www.dare2share.orgRadical Like Jesus: https://gregstier.org/radical-like-jesus/Gospelize: https://store.dare2share.org/collections/downloads?Unlikely Fighter: https://gregstier.org/unlikely-fighter/Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/ If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and review! This has been The 'Reaching Gen Z Podcast' with Dr. Seth Peterson – a place to talk about how to reach Gen Z more effectively!

Greg Stier encourages us to be radical like Jesus from Matthew 9. Here we see what Jesus saw, felt, imagined, prayed, and did to love everyone around him. We are called to imitate his love, empowered by his Spirit within us.

Greg Stier is an evangelist, author, church planter, and prophetic voice to the global church. He is the founder and visionary of Dare 2 Share – a ministry that has mobilized millions of teenagers and adults to share the gospel with clarity and confidence. Greg is the author of more than 20 books, including his new book, Radical Like Jesus. He has been interviewed by Focus on the Family, CBN, CNN, and Fox News about his passion, the power of the gospel and the potential of teenagers. He won't stop until every teen everywhere hears the gospel from a friend!  Learn about Dare 2 Share Ministries: https://www.dare2share.org/Buy Radical Like Jesus book: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-like-Jesus-Challenges-Revolutionary/dp/1496484657Give financially to our mission of spreading the Gospel message: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/5727676Subscribe to our podcast today! You can find it on Apple podcast or wherever you get yours.Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@EvangelismOnFireClick the link to join our Evangelism On Fire Facebook community today: www.facebook.com/groups/evangelismonfireCheck out our website: www.evangelismonfire.com  

Special guest Greg Stier, founder of Dare2Share Ministries, joins Haley and Dustin to share his incredible story of how he found hope in Christ amidst a violent and chaotic childhood. After radically changing Greg's life, the Lord moved powerfully through his whole family. Greg also shares how the Lord called him to start Dare2Share ministries to equip and mobilize teens to share the gospel.   Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.   So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means Everything.   Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.   Listen in to learn more : (00:04) Greg's story of surviving and thriving  (11:15) The Power of the Gospel (21:00) Navigating Challenges in Youth Ministry (24:38) Activating Radical Faith in Teens (34:20) Sharing the Gospel With Teens (38:52) Deepening Relationship With Jesus Through Prayer -------------- Helpful links and resources Connect with us on social!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart    Learn about Greg Stier's ministry, Dare2Share: https://www.dare2share.org/    Pre-order Greg Stier's new book, Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life: https://tinyurl.com/mr2tzf4a    Download the Life in 6 Words app, a free tool for sharing the gospel: https://www.dare2share.org/apps/    Learn about Dare2Share's Global Day of Youth Evangelism: https://www.dare2share.org/events/live/     Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit your question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast     -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Matthew 28:18-20: “Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'”   Acts 2:1-4: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.”   Acts 4:13: “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.”   Acts 4:20: “As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”   1 John 2:6: “Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.”

In this FINAL episode, Greg sits down with a panel of youth leaders, as well as Dare 2 Share Director of Mobilization, Ben Phillips, to discuss the results of our recent research study. We asked the question, "Is Gospel Advancing ministry working?" We received input from over 600 youth ministries in the US and Canada and sat down with three awesome youth leaders and ministry partners to discuss the results.   About The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast: Being a youth pastor can be a massive challenge on top of everything a youth leader must do today to help their youth ministry. Greg Stier has over thirty years of youth ministry experience and is here to help you with your youth group. The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast is all about helping youth leaders by using biblical analysis, stories from his own life, profiling leaders in youth ministry, and bringing in other experts in the Christian world. This is the perfect resource to learn how to be a youth leader with new episodes dropped on the last Tuesday of every month.   About Greg: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as author of numerous books. https://connect.dare2share.org/podcast​ Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/​ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier​ Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/​   About Dare 2 Share: Teenagers desperately need the hope of Christ and their peers are the best possible messengers of that hope. Imagine what could happen in our communities if every teen, everywhere, heard the Gospel from a friend. That's why Dare 2 Share comes alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. For nearly 30 years, Dare 2 Share has been a leader in evangelism training resources and events, helping youth leaders overcome the challenges of building a thriving youth ministry that advances the Gospel and consistently reaches teenagers with the message of Jesus Christ.  

In this episode, Greg talks with Aaron Pierce who serves as the International Mission Director of Steiger International. They discuss the state of missions and the Church and how to reach the unchurched. They're later joined by Brain Baldwin, a Gospel Advancing Leader in Oklahoma.   About The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast: Being a youth pastor can be a massive challenge on top of everything a youth leader must do today to help their youth ministry. Greg Stier has over thirty years of youth ministry experience and is here to help you with your youth group. The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast is all about helping youth leaders by using biblical analysis, stories from his own life, profiling leaders in youth ministry, and bringing in other experts in the Christian world. This is the perfect resource to learn how to be a youth leader with new episodes dropped on the last Tuesday of every month.   About Greg: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as author of numerous books. https://connect.dare2share.org/podcast​ Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/​ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier​ Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/​   About Dare 2 Share: Teenagers desperately need the hope of Christ and their peers are the best possible messengers of that hope. Imagine what could happen in our communities if every teen, everywhere, heard the Gospel from a friend. That's why Dare 2 Share comes alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. For nearly 30 years, Dare 2 Share has been a leader in evangelism training resources and events, helping youth leaders overcome the challenges of building a thriving youth ministry that advances the Gospel and consistently reaches teenagers with the message of Jesus Christ.   About Aaron Pierce: Aaron Pierce serves as the International Mission Director of Steiger International, a global mission organization dedicated to mobilizing followers of Jesus to reach young people who would not walk into a church. Aaron is deeply passionate about inspiring and equipping followers of Jesus to live lives of radical faith and to courageously share the message of Jesus in our increasingly secularized culture. His prayer is that God would raise up a radical missionary movement that will transform the Global Youth Culture for Jesus. In 2023, Aaron released Not Beyond Reach, a practical, action-oriented book that will equip readers to reach young people in their lives who will not walk into a church. Aaron's most important role is his role as husband to Jennifer and dad to Asher, Selah, Hudson, and Wesley. Aaron and his family live in Minneapolis, MN (USA).  

Guest: June Hunt   Bonding with Your Teens Through Boundaries by June Hunt. Discover a balanced, biblical way to set appropriate boundaries that will prepare your teen to live an independent, self-controlled, successful life. JUNE HUNT, one of the world's leading Christian counselors, shows you how. Using scores of tough real-life scenarios, June helps you learn to use boundaries--each linked to specific repercussions and rewards--to guide your teen through four critical areas of life: home, school, personal, and social. Each scenario is followed by concrete advice on what to do and what to say.Once you communicate the boundaries, your teen has a choice: Cross them or stay inside. At that point, the teenager--not you, the parent--chooses to receive the repercussion or reward. Behavior becomes linked to consequences, building maturity, trust and security. Practical and realistic in its tone, June's biblical guidance helps you win--not a war, but a relationship of mutual respect.   The Hope Center houses 64 different ministries in this one facility, which is an incredible stewardship opportunity for these ministries.   Hope for the Heart is a worldwide biblical resource ministry, founded by June Hunt, that offers biblical hope and practical wisdom on over one hundred relevant topics facing individuals, families, and the church today! The different elements of June's ministry include the following: Keys for Living Library Short helpful books with clear answers from God's answer and concise, practical guidance on life's challenges. Lifeline to Hope A suite of video-based courses on lay caregiving designed to equip people to provide support, encouragement, and spiritual care to those in need. International Christian Coaching Institute (ICCI) A global network of like-minded Christian coaches with online courses, credentialing, and certifications – bringing life and living into focus. Radio Broadcast Hope in the Night is a live, one-hour, call-in counseling program with June Hunt sharing biblical guidance to real callers facing real challenges. June's Place Helpful books, Bible studies, music, and more from Hope for the Heart Founder, June Hunt. Counseling Services HopeWorks Counseling provides professional counseling (in-person and teletherapy) for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Free Downloads Find quick answers and biblical guidance to everyday problems with our free, downloadable life guides. Social Media Follow Hope for the Heart on Facebook to receive encouraging posts from God's Word, blog articles to help you grow in your faith, and discounts on our biblical resources and training courses. You can also follow June Hunt on Facebook here! Also, check out the incredible Mental Health & The Church conference with June Hunt, George Barna, Greg Stier, Haley Scully, and Dr. Eric Scalise on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Plano Event Center from 9am-5pm. This event is for anyone called to care for those around them…including parents, youth pastors, coaches, and teachers.   Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!

In this episode, Greg talks with Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett about their new book, The Deconstruction of Christianity. They discuss what exactly "deconstruction" is, and why it's so important that we take it seriously in the Church. They're later joined by Bill Freund, a Youth Leader serving in Arvada, CO, to continue the conversation.   About The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast: Being a youth pastor can be a massive challenge on top of everything a youth leader must do today to help their youth ministry. Greg Stier has over thirty years of youth ministry experience and is here to help you with your youth group. The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast is all about helping youth leaders by using biblical analysis, stories from his own life, profiling leaders in youth ministry, and bringing in other experts in the Christian world. This is the perfect resource to learn how to be a youth leader with new episodes dropped on the last Tuesday of every month.   About Greg: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as author of numerous books. https://connect.dare2share.org/podcast​ Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/​ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier​ Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/​   About Dare 2 Share: Teenagers desperately need the hope of Christ and their peers are the best possible messengers of that hope. Imagine what could happen in our communities if every teen, everywhere, heard the Gospel from a friend. That's why Dare 2 Share comes alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. For nearly 30 years, Dare 2 Share has been a leader in evangelism training resources and events, helping youth leaders overcome the challenges of building a thriving youth ministry that advances the Gospel and consistently reaches teenagers with the message of Jesus Christ.   About Alisa Childers: Alisa is a wife, mom, author, blogger, speaker, and worship leader. She was a member of the award-winning CCM recording group ZOEgirl. She is currently a respected speaker at apologetics and Christian worldview conferences, as well as the host of her popular YouTube channel. Alisa's story was featured in the documentary, American Gospel: Christ Crucified. She has been published at the Gospel Coalition, Crosswalk, the Stream, For Every Mom, Decision Magazine, and the Christian Post. You can connect with Alisa online at alisachilders.com   About Tim Barnett: Tim is a husband, a father, an author, and a social media content creator. He is a speaker and apologist for Stand to Reason (STR). In addition, his online presence on Red Pen Logic with Mr. B helps people assess bad thinking by using good thinking, reaching millions of people every month through multiple social media platforms. Tim resides in the greater Toronto area with his wife, Stacey. They have three daughters and a Morkipoo.  

Welcome to this week's episode where Brent sits down with Greg Stier, the founder of Dare2Share Ministries, as they talk about the importance of putting evangelism FIRST in the priority of students and how it will impact their own spiritual journey as well as teach them to disciple others as well. Whether you are a young or old youth pastor, we would love for you to listen in and see what is talked about in today's episode and we would also love to hear from you! What is your tidbit of advice that you would add to the conversation?  You can listen to this episode on all your preferred podcast providers.  We would also love to have you join the conversation if you would like to be on the show!   Shoot us a message on social media (@talkstudentmin) or an email (podcast@studentministryconversations.org) to get a time set for you to be on the show.  Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org    Connect With SMC    Instagram – @talkstudentmin   Twitter – @talkstudentmin  Facebook – @talkstudentmin   Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations"    Connect With The Hosts   Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken  Russell Martin – @rgmmusic  David Pruitt - @pruacoustic  Melissa Stevenson - @melissa_stevenson81  Micah Marshall - @micahmarshall  You can also email all the hosts individually by:firstname@studentministryconversations.org  Support the Podcast!    Buy Our Merch! - www.studentministryconversations.org/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talkstudentmin/message

In this episode, Greg talks about the five key things to remember when giving a Gospel invitation. He's later joined by Lead Pastor and Gospel Advancing Leader, Andy McGowan to continue the conversation.   About The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast: Being a youth pastor can be a massive challenge on top of everything a youth leader must do today to help their youth ministry. Greg Stier has over thirty years of youth ministry experience and is here to help you with your youth group. The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast is all about helping youth leaders by using biblical analysis, stories from his own life, profiling leaders in youth ministry, and bringing in other experts in the Christian world. This is the perfect resource to learn how to be a youth leader with new episodes dropped on the last Tuesday of every month.   About Greg: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as author of numerous books. https://connect.dare2share.org/podcast​ Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/​ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier​ Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/​   About Dare 2 Share: Teenagers desperately need the hope of Christ and their peers are the best possible messengers of that hope. Imagine what could happen in our communities if every teen, everywhere, heard the Gospel from a friend. That's why Dare 2 Share comes alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. For nearly 30 years, Dare 2 Share has been a leader in evangelism training resources and events, helping youth leaders overcome the challenges of building a thriving youth ministry that advances the Gospel and consistently reaches teenagers with the message of Jesus Christ.   About Andy McGowan: Andy is a Lead Pastor at Kenosha City Church in Kenosha, WI. He was a Youth Pastor for many years and has been a long-standing partner with Dare 2 Share, as a speaker and trainer. Andy is fully implementing the Gospel Advancing values in his role as Lead Pastor and in his many years of ministry.  

Is there something specific that is actively keeping us, the Church, from sharing the gospel? If so, what is it? How can we overcome this epidemic?In this episode Ben and David are joined by author and speaker Greg Stier, founder of Dare 2 Share, and author of the new book, Unlikely Fighter: The Story of How a Fatherless Street Kid Overcame Violence, Chaos, and Confusion to Become a Radical Christ Follower.Greg shares from the trenches how he has seen thousands of young people trained to effectively share the gospel, and how we can address barriers to doing so for people in the church.----------------------------------------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Join the Provoke & Inspire Community!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke Greenwood

Join us for an enriching episode of Family Vision as Rob Rienow engages in a meaningful New Year's conversation with special guest Greg Stier, founder of the international Dare to Share movement. This episode, titled "Gospel Advancing Families," explores the vital role of parents in nurturing a gospel-centric environment at home. Discover practical strategies for equipping both children and adults to share the good news of Jesus with confidence. From initiating gospel conversations to understanding different evangelism styles, this episode is packed with actionable insights for families committed to spiritual growth and effective evangelism in 2024.

Merry Christmas! In this episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow is joined by a special guest, Greg Stier, founder of the international movement Dare to Share. They dive into the topic of sharing the good news of Jesus, especially during the Christmas season. Greg shares his powerful testimony of family transformation, touching upon the miraculous work of Jesus in his life and his family. From discussing violent family backgrounds to witnessing the incredible power of the Gospel, this episode is filled with real-life stories of transformation and hope. This episode is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas and the transformative power of Christ's love. Get Greg's book, Unlikely Fighter, https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-Fighter-Fatherless-Overcame-Confusion/dp/1496451554 Watch this new video: The Heart of Visionary Family Ministries: https://youtu.be/m7Trwzp1yXU?si=zK1XZsPYzulkIoHM You can bring hope and help to families around the world by becoming a VFM financial partner. Learn more at www.visionaryfam.com/donate Learn more about the Visionary Family Weekend Away at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. June 7-9, 2024 – www.VisionaryFam.com/retreat

In this episode, Greg talks about how to give an effective Gospel invitation while preaching. He's later joined by Gospel Advancing Leader, Jon Burdette to continue the conversation.   About The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast: Being a youth pastor can be a massive challenge on top of everything a youth leader must do today to help their youth ministry. Greg Stier has over thirty years of youth ministry experience and is here to help you with your youth group. The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast is all about helping youth leaders by using biblical analysis, stories from his own life, profiling leaders in youth ministry, and bringing in other experts in the Christian world. This is the perfect resource to learn how to be a youth leader with new episodes dropped on the last Tuesday of every month.   About Greg: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as author of numerous books. https://connect.dare2share.org/podcast​ Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/​ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier​ Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/​   About Dare 2 Share: Teenagers desperately need the hope of Christ and their peers are the best possible messengers of that hope. Imagine what could happen in our communities if every teen, everywhere, heard the Gospel from a friend. That's why Dare 2 Share comes alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. For nearly 30 years, Dare 2 Share has been a leader in evangelism training resources and events, helping youth leaders overcome the challenges of building a thriving youth ministry that advances the Gospel and consistently reaches teenagers with the message of Jesus Christ.   About Jon Burdette: Jon is the founder and president of Jon Burdette Ministries and serves as a speaker and trainer for Dare 2 Share. His passion is training leaders and leading trainers to advance the Gospel globally. Jon and his wife, Amy, live in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, with their two children, Evan and Shailynn.  

Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as author of numerous books.   About The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast: Being a youth pastor can be a massive challenge on top of everything a youth leader must do today to help their youth ministry. Greg Stier has over thirty years of youth ministry experience and is here to help you with your youth group. The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast is all about helping youth leaders by using biblical analysis, stories from his own life, profiling leaders in youth ministry, and bringing in other experts in the Christian world. This is the perfect resource to learn how to be a youth leader with new episodes dropped on the last Tuesday of every month.   About Greg: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as author of numerous books. https://connect.dare2share.org/podcast​ Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/​ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier​ Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/​   About Dare 2 Share: Teenagers desperately need the hope of Christ and their peers are the best possible messengers of that hope. Imagine what could happen in our communities if every teen, everywhere, heard the Gospel from a friend. That's why Dare 2 Share comes alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. For nearly 30 years, Dare 2 Share has been a leader in evangelism training resources and events, helping youth leaders overcome the challenges of building a thriving youth ministry that advances the Gospel and consistently reaches teenagers with the message of Jesus Christ.   About Rick Long: God gave Pastor Rick the vision to plant Grace Church with his wife and his high school best friend, Greg Stier. He has been the lead pastor there for 34 ½ years. Pastor Rick has his Master's education from Trinity Seminary, Liberty University, Colorado Bible College, Rocky Mountain Bible College as well as his Religious Studies Certification from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has served as Pastor Rick Warren's Senior Purpose Driven Pastoral Coach for 28 years and is now working with Pastor Rick Warren to accomplish “Finishing the Task” which is a strategy they have developed to reach all 8 billion people with the gospel before 2033. Pastor Rick has been married to his beautiful wife for 38 years, they have four children, three bonus children, and seven grandchildren. He is the CEO of Forge Christian High School, a new Purpose Driven Christian School built on the 51-year legacy of Faith Christian High School. He also assisted Greg Stier with Dare 2 Share for 10 years.    

On this episode of Conversations with a Calvinist, Keith welcomes Greg Stier of Dare2Share ministries (Dare2Share.org) to discuss evangelism. Greg shares some of the strategies he has used in his decades of ministry teaching young people and adults how to proclaim the Gospel of Christ.

Greg Stier is the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries (D2S) which is forming a tidal wave of trained, emboldened student Gospel-proclaimers from all over the world. Greg is deeply passionate about training up teenagers to do evangelism as "doers of the Word and not hearers only." Today, we'll get to hear Greg's powerful story as he dispels the fog of fear which holds so many back from sharing their faith, and we will discusses effective strategies for doing so.   LINKS Dare 2 Share website: https://www.dare2share.org/ Check out Dare 2 Share's witnessing app "Life In 6 Words" (Li6W) on your smartphone! Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/life-in-6-words-li6w/id951155611 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tac.li6w "Unlikely Fighter" book (Amazon): https://tinyurl.com/yrjcj6a8   Want to have the chance to win a FREE signed copy of Greg Stier's new book?? Follow these steps: 1. SHARE today's episode of the Decision Point Podcast on social media, and with it share one thing that challenged you from Greg's talk with us today. 2. SEND a screenshot of your post to podcast@decisionpoint.org   __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Decision Point exists to proclaim the gospel to the next generation … till every student has heard! Whether that's equipping students to share the gospel to their peers or equipping pastors with the strategies necessary to bridge the gap between the local church and their local schools, Decision Point is committed to raising up lifelong gospel proclamation leaders and movers. To learn more, head to https://www.decisionpoint.org/ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Do you want to share your faith with your friends, but don't know how? Do you long for your classmates to know Christ and get plugged in to a local church? Do you desire to reach your whole school with the gospel? You're not alone. Join the movement of hundreds of other Christian students across the nation who are training together to lead revivals on their school campuses. There are 5 simple steps you can take to start reaching your school for Christ. Take on our 5 Gospel Challenges and see God move! https://www.decisionpoint.org/gospelchallenges Do you want to be encouraged, trained, and set on fire for Jesus? Sign up and come to Student Leader Conference and get ready for your life to be changed! https://www.decisionpoint.org/slc Already have a Christian club at school and hungry to do more? Apply now to become a Decision Point Student Leader! https://www.decisionpoint.org/students __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Follow us on your favorite social platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decisionpointorg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@decisionpointorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decisionpointorg/ __________________________________________________________________________________ © Decision Point Ministries 2023

In this episode, Bill Hendricks and Greg Stier discuss how impactful the youth can be when they are set on fire with the gospel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Greg is joined by a panel of youth leaders, including Bill Fruend, Scott Tinman, and Eric Groezinger. They discuss the importance of getting students to lead the way in evangelism and some of the outcomes they've seen in their ministries from catalyzing resources like Dare 2 Share LIVE.   About The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast: Being a youth pastor can be a massive challenge on top of everything a youth leader must do today to help their youth ministry. Greg Stier has over thirty years of youth ministry experience and is here to help you with your youth group. The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast is all about helping youth leaders by using biblical analysis, stories from his own life, profiling leaders in youth ministry, and bringing in other experts in the Christian world. This is the perfect resource to learn how to be a youth leader with new episodes dropped on the last Tuesday of every month.   About Greg: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as author of numerous books. https://connect.dare2share.org/podcast​ Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/​ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier​ Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/​   About Dare 2 Share: Teenagers desperately need the hope of Christ and their peers are the best possible messengers of that hope. Imagine what could happen in our communities if every teen, everywhere, heard the Gospel from a friend. That's why Dare 2 Share comes alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. For nearly 30 years, Dare 2 Share has been a leader in evangelism training resources and events, helping youth leaders overcome the challenges of building a thriving youth ministry that advances the Gospel and consistently reaches teenagers with the message of Jesus Christ.   About the panel: Scott serves at Living Hope Church in Findlay, OH as the Pastor of Student Ministries, and prior to that he has been in student ministry roles in Illinois and Minnesota for a total of 30 years. He is passionate about disciple-making and equipping students and other adults to impact their community for Jesus. Bill "Mr. Bill" Fruend is Pastor to Students & Families at Faith Church in Arvada, CO where he helps students & families to Know Jesus & Make Jesus Known! Eric has been involved in student ministry for the past 25 years, serving in various volunteer and full-time ministry roles, and is passionate about seeing students meet, know, and serve like Jesus. He currently serves as the Pastor of Student Ministries at Faith Bible Church in Cedar Rapids Iowa.    

In this episode, Greg is joined by Stephen Bahago, field director for Word of Life Nigeria. They discuss the last of our 7 Values of a Gospel Advancing Ministry, "Ongoing Programs Reflect It". They are joined later by Eric Groezinger, a Gospel Advancing Leader currently serving in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.   About The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast: Being a youth pastor can be a massive challenge on top of everything a youth leader must do today to help their youth ministry. Greg Stier has over thirty years of youth ministry experience and is here to help you with your youth group. The Greg Stier Youth Ministry Podcast is all about helping youth leaders by using biblical analysis, stories from his own life, profiling leaders in youth ministry, and bringing in other experts in the Christian world. This is the perfect resource to learn how to be a youth leader with new episodes dropped on the last Tuesday of every month.   About Greg: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students on how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as author of numerous books. https://connect.dare2share.org/podcast​ Follow Greg Stier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greg.stier/​ Follow Greg Stier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregstier​ Follow Greg Stier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregstier/​   About Dare 2 Share: Teenagers desperately need the hope of Christ and their peers are the best possible messengers of that hope. Imagine what could happen in our communities if every teen, everywhere, heard the Gospel from a friend. That's why Dare 2 Share comes alongside the Church to help equip teens to share their faith and youth leaders to build youth ministries that advance the Gospel. For nearly 30 years, Dare 2 Share has been a leader in evangelism training resources and events, helping youth leaders overcome the challenges of building a thriving youth ministry that advances the Gospel and consistently reaches teenagers with the message of Jesus Christ.   About Stephen Bahago: Stephen Bahago is a missionary and trained youth ministry coach. He's been in ministry for over 24 years and is currently the field director for Word of Life Nigeria. He's passionate about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and equipping young leaders for discipleship. He's married to his wife Eglah Bahago and together they have 4 children.    

According to recent numbers released from the CDC, about 1 in 4 of today's high school students identify as LGBTQ. This means it's never been more important for Christian parents, teachers, pastors, and mentors to love, support, and guide teens who are wrestling through these issues. They need to know what biblical truth is about sex, identity, and relationships, and why it is loving, reasonable, and best.    I am so grateful for a brand-new resource from my friend Greg Stier, whose writing and work at Dare 2 Share ministries has made him a leader in working with students. In a recent blog post, Greg outlined four key principles to help lead teenagers to a biblical understanding of these difficult issues in a way that is loving, articulate, and bold.  The first biblical principle is to “choose love, not hate, as [our] posture.” Even though Christians reject the false views of love promoted in so many ways today, we are not off the hook from practicing the real thing. Greg explains:   “God is love.” That's who He is. ... Because of His love, God doesn't wait until we clean up our act to save us. ... Romans 5:8 shockingly asserts: ‘But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners Christ died for us.' ... Encourage your teenagers to love everyone, no matter what, all the time, because God has relentlessly loved us. Teach your teens to continually drench their theological convictions with biblical compassion and agape love—and may we do the same.  Second, we must “choose the Bible, not culture, as [our] authority.”  The Bible originated from the mind of God. ... Because it's inspired from God Himself, it's as perfect as God Himself.  As Christians, we're commanded to listen to, respect, and obey God's Word—whether we like what it says or not, whether culture disagrees with it or not, whether people mock us for it or not. Even when we don't like the rules, we can take comfort in the fact that they aren't arbitrary—they're based on God's perfect character and are given for our good (see Deuteronomy 10:12-14).  [but] it's important to help [students] understand that God's house rules don't apply only to Christians. ... God made the universe, so everything in it belongs to Him. As Psalm 24:1-2 explains:  ‘The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for He founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.'  The Bible is His primary way of explaining to His creation—to all humanity—who He is, who we are, and how the world works. Since the whole universe can be considered God's “house,” His rules—as outlined in the Bible—apply to everyone.  In other words, the Bible is humanity's instruction manual. And it's clear on issues of identity and sexuality.  Greg goes to outline just how clear the Bible is on identity, gender, and sexual orientation.   Third, we need to “choose the Gospel, not sin management, for solutions.”   It's vital to believe, and help our teenagers to believe, in this transforming power of the Gospel. Romans 1:16 makes it clear that “it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” The Greek word for “salvation” means “deliverance from peril or danger.” We must believe that the Gospel can deliver any teenager from any sin, including any kind of sexual brokenness.  We're all born as slaves to our flesh—which encompasses our genetics, hormones, natural instincts, and sinful desires—and into a sinful, fallen environment—which includes abuse, unbiblical ideologies, and more. But the amazing news of the Gospel is that when we trust Christ, His Spirit frees us from that slavery and enables us to live in God's ways—no matter what caused our sin to begin with.  And finally, fourth “choose engagement, not detachment.” For years, Greg and Dare 2 Share ministries have been training and equipping students to share their faith. Increasingly, this means having to engage difficult questions and issues such as these. What if it's possible not only for Christian teens to not be confused and deceived, but to also be ambassadors for Christ to their confused and deceived peers. Greg thinks it is.  Imagine if the Church began to intentionally reach out—with a Jesus-style blend of love and conviction—to people who identify as LGBTQ and started seeing more and more lives transformed by the power of the Gospel. How much different would the future look, both for the Church and for the lives that were changed?   Greg is offering a free four-lesson curriculum for students called Hard Questions: Examining Gender, Sexuality, and Identity Through a Gospel Lens on his website. You can find it at gregstier.org.   This Breakpoint was co-authored by Kasey Leander. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.