WALT'S BLOG
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Posted by Walt Mueller on 1/16/2015
 
Sexual TraffickingSince we began researching and talking about the issue of pornography, we've seen the value of telling the truth about the connection between pornography and sexual trafficking. This is a truth that our kids need to hear. We must connect the dots for them. Sexual trafficking is an issue that the emerging generations care deeply about. Still, pornography use is pervasive among this very group...

  

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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.



DIGITAL KIDS INITIATIVE
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Digital Kids Initiative


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


CPYU Youth Culture e-Update
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In This Issue

Media Highlights
Notable Movie Releases
Fall Out Boy Album

Released Week of January 20, 2015

Sleater-Kinney -
No Cities to Love

Belle and Sebastian - Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance
The Decemberists - What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World
Fall Out Boy - American Beauty/American Psycho
Marilyn Manson - The Pale Emperor
Joey Bada$$ - B4.DA.$$
Above & Beyond - We Are All We Need
Lupe Fiasco - Tetsuo & Youth
Ryan Bingham - Fear & Saturday Night

Mac DeMarco - Demos. Vol. 1


Top 10:
Video Games 
Call of Duty

U.S. Video Game Sales Week of 1/3/2015

  1. Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire - 3DS
  2. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Xbox One
  3. Grand Theft Auto V - PS4
  4. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Xbox 360
  5. Assassin's Creed: Unity - Xbox One
  6. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - PS4
  7. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS - 3DS
  8. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U - WiiU
  9. Just Dance 2015 - Wii
  10. Grand Theft Auto V - Xbox One

Source: 

VGChartz.com


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CPYU on the Web
The Digital Divide

Seminar Bridges the Digital Divide Between Parents and Youth

A Florida newspaper does a write-up of an upcoming seminar Walt Mueller will be giving at Suntree United Methodist Church in Melbourne, FL. Read the article here.


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COLLEGE TRANSITION INITIATIVE
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College Transition Initiative


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 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?...



3(D) REVIEW!
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Take Me to Church 3(D) Review

3(D) Review for the Song/Video
"Take Me to Church" by Hozier

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

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
2/20/2015 - No Parent Left Behind - Suntree United Methodist Church, Viera, FL
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.
DISCLAIMER
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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