Author Archives: Jonathan McKee

About Jonathan McKee

president of The Source for Youth Ministry, is the author of numerous books including the new Should I Just Smash My Kid's Phone?, and youth ministry books like Ministry By Teenagers, Connect: Real Relationships in a World of Isolation, and the award winning book Do They Run When They See You Coming? Jonathan speaks and trains at conferences, churches and events across North America, all while providing free resources for youth workers and parents on his websites, TheSource4YM.com and TheSource4Parents.com. You can follow Jonathan on his blog, getting a regular dose of youth culture and parenting help. Jonathan and his wife Lori, and their three teenagers Alec, Alyssa and Ashley live in California.

Win a Free Crowder CD

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

I don’t know about you… but I love me some David Crowder. If I’m having a conversation about Christian worship, then you are going to hear me say the words “David Crowder.” That’s why I was so truly psyched to … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 107 Comments

Should I Just Smash My Kid’s Phone?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

This week I’m teaching a brand new parenting workshop in an exciting new venue… we’re inviting parents and teenagers under one roof and opening up the doorways of dialogue. The workshop is titled, “Should I Just SMASH my Kids Phone?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet, Jonathan's Rant, Media, Youth Culture | 2 Comments

Top 10 Air Travel Tips

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

Yesterday I covered the Top 10 Tips to Hoteling, so today I’ll tackle air travel. I’m on a plane quite a bit. I seem to average 6 to 8 legs a month. I’ve learned a few tricks, quirks and tips … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Jonathan's Rant, Travel | 14 Comments

10 Tips to Hoteling

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

I’m in a hotel 6 to 10 nights a month (like next week I’ll be in a hotel for three nights while I teach at Azusa Pacific’s FAM Conference). Over the years I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Jonathan's Rant, Travel | 2 Comments

SmartPhone Safety Nets

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

If your child accesses iTunes today and simply clicks on the music video charts, one of the top 10 videos features topless girls dancing… something anyone can see in the free preview of the video. Sad, but true. Literally today. … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet, Media, Movies, Music, Parenting, Sexuality, Youth Culture | 5 Comments

Real Beauty Sketches

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

This brand new video from Dove was posted on April 14, 2013, and within two weeks it already had over 30 million views. The message of the video is simple: You are more beautiful than you think. This video documents … Continue reading →

Posted in Youth Culture | 13 Comments

Top Words Used By Teenagers

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

What’s the most common word or phrase  you hear teenagers say? I want to know. (Use my comment feature and share your opinion.) I ask because my friend Vicki called me the other day and asked me, “What is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Youth Culture | 25 Comments

Teenage Digital Devices

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

“It’s crucial to get to know them now in order to better understand who they’ll be tomorrow.” –The Teen Transition, Nielsen, 4/16/2013 I start the majority of my workshops with a youth culture quiz. I ask parents and youth workers, … Continue reading →

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A Week Off

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

I just spent a week hanging out with my bride on vacation. We used some airline miles and hotel points and went to a tropical escape (a pic I took yesterday) for 6 nights… and wow! It was so nice … Continue reading →

Posted in Marriage, Personal, Travel | 1 Comment

You Must Rest

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Jonathan McKee

Tonight I leave for a week long vacation with my bride. You won’t be hearing from me for a week! I’m so looking forward to this break. As I’ve grown older (and hopefully a little wiser), I’ve learned I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | 8 Comments