Messy Games, Messier Questions and God in the Middle:Kellen Peterson

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts! In this episode of 'Just Talking About Jesus,' youth pastor Kellen Peterson shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth to a leader in ministry.  Kellen recounts how his early rebelliousness eventually led him to a role where he could make a meaningful impact.  He emphasizes the importance of showing empathy and compassion, particularly to those on the fringes.  Kellen reflects on the challenges that today's youth face, from the isolating effects of social media to negative media portrayals of Christianity, and discusses how these factors complicate forming a relationship with Christ in modern times. Music from #uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/the-summit License code: YEMOID7DEYZIE4N3 Welcome to Just Talkin' About Jesus. I'm Jan Johnson, a seasoned believer who loves relationships and, you know, just talkin' about Jesus. Here you will find testimonies of those who God has changed through his grace. Stories of feeling unworthy because of being sex trafficked, or of radical redemption of a woman who grew up with abuse, neglect, abandonment and drugs. A story of an abortion survivor. This and more. Lean in now. Consider subscribing to this podcast, YouTube and Substack- all with the same name: Just Talkin' About Jesus! https://www.youtube.com/@JustTalkinAboutJesus https://jan-johnson.com/ https://justtalkingaboutjesus.com/ https://janjohnsonauthor.substack.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@JustTalkinAboutJesus Thanks for listening! If you have a story to tell, check out the form on my website- justtalkingaboutjesus.com. I'd love to connect with you! No, really.... hit me up!