Struggling to connect with teens in your youth group? In this episode of The FYI on Youth Ministry Podcast, Eric Vasquez, founder of Just Us 4 Youth ( https://www.ju4y.org/ ), breaks down the key to unlocking trust with teenagers: genuine connection. Eric dives deep into the power of consistency, active listening, and meaningful one-on-one interactions. He even shares tips for engaging parents! Learn actionable strategies to build strong relationships with your youth and empower them to flourish.

Key HIghlights:
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - What Makes Building Trust with Teens Difficult?
02:30 - Eric Vasquez
05:19 - Training Volunteers to Build Trust with Teens
08:29 - The Importance of Listening in Justice Work
10:15 - Building Trust with Recent Immigrant Teens
12:25 - Fostering Consistency and Closeness with Inconsistent Teens
13:45 - Texting Strategies
14:25 - Keeping Teens Connected
15:03 - Earning the Trust of the Family Unit
17:16 - What if You Get Ghosted?
19:29 - Engaging Parents
23:13 - 3 Shifts in Trust Cultivation
25:50 - Hopes for Youth Leaders and Teens
27:14 - Reject the Mega, Move Micro
28:47 - Remember the Little Things


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