2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions

Luther expressed God’s way of working in the world in terms of two kingdoms or realms: the temporal or secular, and the spiritual or sacred.

A culture that doesn’t “get it” can be exhausting. You’ve sensed that the idea men and women are interchangeable is false, and you’re tired of hearing that masculinity is toxic. But the answer isn’t found in the manosphere—it’s in the Bible.

Life after high school is full of unknowns and an exhausting number of decisions and questions to be answered…

Who is the person that is so unforgivable that you wish they would burn in hell?

It’s a sobering truth—pun intended—we’re all addicts in some way. Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, screens, or something else, addiction touches all of us.

Do you find yourself asking, “Why are my emotions taking over, and is it wrong to feel this way?” Let’s get to the heart of what really drives our emotional ups and downs.

Sometimes it feels like the world is made for outgoing people to succeed. But what if you’re not outgoing—or even introverted?

Ever catch yourself thinking, “How do I say no without losing friends—and what if I’ve already gone too far?” This session unpacks what healthy sexual boundaries actually look like and why they matter.