Monthly Archives: July 2010

please pray for my dad

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Jonathan McKee

A quick note… I’m on the run. I had a huge scare this morning… if you could please pray. My dad, Tom McKee, had a mild heart attack this morning and was rushed into surgery.   He was actually on … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, Prayer | 7 Comments

The Sexualization of Young Girls

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Jonathan McKee

I’ve blogged about the subject countless times- the impact that sexualized media has on our kids, particularly our girls. And often I receive comments back, “Can’t we do something about this?” Yes. Plenty. And most of it starts with what … Continue reading →

Posted in Jonathan's Rant, Media, Music, Parenting, Sexuality, TV, Youth Culture | 5 Comments

The Delicate Art of Asking Questions…

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Jonathan McKee

Last week I received an email from a youth pastor asking an excellent question: I’m currently a Youth Director (6 Yrs.) applying for a position as a Director of Youth Ministries in a church a few communities over from my present … Continue reading →

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Preachin’ or “Meddlin’”

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jonathan McKee

Last week when I was speaking at a camp I went on a segue, fully admitting that I was “meddlin.’”  I challenged kids about what was on their iPods, predicting the objection of, “Oh, that stuff doesn’t bother me.” And … Continue reading →

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What Teens Need

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Jonathan McKee

A persistent gap exists between what teens need and what adults in this nation actually offer them. Best Buy has put up the money to fund the Search Institute’s study on that gap. The main finding? The call for positive … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Youth Culture, Youth Ministry Programming | 2 Comments

“Just Let Em’ Watch TV!”

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Jonathan McKee

It’s amazing how often parents just stand by and watch their kids lose their innocence. This past weekend on my flight coming back from speaking in Nebraska two elementary-aged kids sat next to me. Their mom sat a couple rows … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Jonathan's Rant, Media, Parenting, Travel, TV, Youth Culture | 8 Comments

Does money buy happiness? Yes… well… sort of…

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Jonathan McKee

Gallup just did the largest worldwide survey of it’s kind on the subject of happiness. For the first time, they have a global perspective on happiness and feeling good about oneself. Yes, money does buy happiness, they conclude. Surprised? Well … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Smart Car… Hello Mini

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Jonathan McKee

Yesterday I flew to Nebraska where I’m speaking all week. When I landed, I did my normal routine, picking up my rental car. At the Omaha airport, they had a good deal on Mini Coopers- cheaper than almost any other car. … Continue reading →

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You Might Be a Narcissist If…

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Jonathan McKee

This week a guest author wrote our Youth Culture Window article. She’s a friend of mine who is a counselor- her name is Lisa Charlebois. Lisa co-wrote an interesting book titled, “You Might Be a Narcissist If…” The book helps … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Youth Culture | 23 Comments

Video Game Content

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Jonathan McKee

Last week, after speaking about youth culture at my home church, a parent came up and asked me about today’s popular video games. He said something I’ve heard hundreds of times. “My son loves video games and I just don’t … Continue reading →

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