2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — Is this God’s Plan for me?: A discussion about the future, callings, and life after high school 

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

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — I Hope She Burns In Hell

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

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — Enduring Addiction With Enduring Faith

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.

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — Emotional Overload: Understanding the Storm Inside

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.

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — Calling All Introverts

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

2025 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions — Boundaries & Beyond: Owning Your Worth & Protecting Your Heart

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.

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Does God Care About Sports?

Dr. Heath Lewis joins Mark and Julianna as we continue our series on youth ministry and sports.

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Sports and Youth Ministry

Mark and Julianna talk about the current youth sports environment and how it can impact teens and their families.

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Talking about Politics

Politics can be a divisive thing to discuss, but it’s an important part of engaging in our vocations.

End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry: Talking about War

War is not a new topic, but it is one our young people may be asking about.