TACKLING THE TOUGH STUFF
A one-day seminar from CPYU
with Walt Mueller and Marv Penner!
Tackling the Tough Stuff
Save the Date:
Saturday, March 28th, 2015
Hershey, PA
This all-day CPYU seminar will tackle tough teen issues like suicide, depression, self-injury, narcissism and pornography.



WALT'S BLOG
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Posted by Walt Mueller on 1/8/2015
 
Walt's BlogFor me, there's little that's more refreshing and stimulating than spending time with people who share many of my same commitments and passions, digging around together in pursuit of those shared commitments and passions. . . kind of like what happens when long-time faithful fans of the same team get together to watch and dissect a championship game...

  

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OTHER RECENT BLOGS FROM WALT:
1/7/2015
12/31/2014


CPYU Trend Alert:
PORNOGRAPHY AS ART
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Youth Workers: Download this Trend Alert and pass it along to parents at church this weekend!

Pornography as Art
Never before has pornography been as accessible as it is today. I was reminded of this fact last week as Paper magazine tried to "break the Internet" with images of Kim Kardashian showing her backside on the front cover and going fully nude on the inside. Many have celebrated and praised the magazine and Mrs. Kardashian for these "tasteful" images. But we have to ask the question: How is this any different than Playboy which, as of this writing, is still considered pornography?...



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Top 10: Books 
Unbroken

Best Selling Books on Young Adult List
 Week Ending 1/11/2015

  1. The Fault in our Stars
     by John Green
  2. If I Stay by Gayle Forman
  3. Where She Went by Gayle Forman
  4. Paper Towns by John Green
  5. Looking for Alaska by John Green
  6. Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
  7. An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
  8. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
  9. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
  10. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
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Youth Culture 101: Walt Mueller Interview on
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On October 20, 2014, Walt Mueller joined Faith Radio host Neil Stavem for the Connecting Faith radio program to discuss all things related to youth culture. Click here to get access to the audio stream or download the entire show.

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YOUTH CULTURE HOT QUOTE
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Dr. Jay Green
 
"One of the most exciting features of college life is the opportunity it affords to read great books, think great thoughts, and join in the great conversation of human civilization. Intellectual growth is not inconsistent with Christian faith!"

- Dr. Jay Green, a professor of history at Covenant College, as part of an interview about academics and faith, byFaith, December 16, 2014.



CPYU Annual Banquet and Auction!
Banquet and Auction
Join Us Friday, March 13, 2015 at Shady Maple Banquet Center in East Earl, PA



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3(D) REVIEW!
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CPYU Seminars
Walt Mueller Derek Melleby Jason Soucinek Paul Robertson Marv Penner Amy Flavin Duffy Robbins
CPYU offers many different seminars from
several speakers covering numerous topics.
Learn more about the seminars we offer by clicking here!


CPYU ON THE ROAD
Here's where CPYU will be presenting seminars in the early part of 2015!

1/5-1/16/2015 - Ministry to Emerging Generations, Doctoral Classes - Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA
1/13/2015 - No Parent Left Behind - Emmanuel Baptist Church, Norfolk, MA
1/21/2015 - Hyper Connected and The Digital Brain - Steubenville City School District, Steubenville, OH
1/23/2015 - The College Transition: Your Purpose, Your Faith, Your Community - Front Range Christian School, Littleton, CO
1/30/2015 - Understanding Today's Youth Culture - Elm Church, Saskatoon, SK
3/13/2015 - CPYU Celebration Banquet and Auction - Shady Maple Banquet Center, East Earl, PA
3/19 + 3/22/2015 - Tech Savvy - Calvary Church, Souderton, PA
3/28/2015 - Tackling the Tough Stuff - Memorial Hall at Milton Hershey School, Hershey, PA

Click here to view more details and see the full calendar of upcoming events.
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CPYU does not necessarily endorse, support, or condone the sites linked to in this e-mail. They may contain material that is considered offensive or objectionable. They are provided for informational and research purposes only as they are prevalent in youth culture today.

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