Teens – Page 15 – Jackie Brewton

A Youth Pastor’s Experiences with Pornography

Jackie Brewton
February 14, 2014
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In my last post, I discussed how parents could lessen their child’s risk for exposure to pornography. As I said, it’s not a matter of if their child will be exposed to pornography, but rather when. This week, I will…

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Porn: Is Your Child at Risk?

Jackie Brewton
January 27, 2014
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If your child has access to any electronic device, he or she is definitely at risk of being exposed to pornography! Unfortunately, it’s not a matter of if your child will be exposed to pornography, but rather when. · 93% of…

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Be Someone Who Matters to Someone Who Matters!

Jackie Brewton
January 15, 2014
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I’m sure you’ve heard the common stereotypes about teens—they are disrespectful, lazy, out-of-control, think they know everything, etc. You may have even said some of those things about them. I know I did before I began working with them twelve…

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The Ripple Effect: 2013 Edition

Jackie Brewton
January 2, 2014
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I alone cannot change the world; but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples. ~Mother Theresa If you are anything like I am, you are having a hard time believing that it is already…

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If We Would Only Believe…

Jackie Brewton
December 18, 2013
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Many people believe that in order to influence teens to make good decisions we have to beat them over the head with the potential consequences of bad decisions or scare them into making good decisions. I have been telling adults…

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5 Things That May Increase Your Teen’s Likelihood of Having Sex

Jackie Brewton
November 20, 2013
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It’s not easy being a parent today. Your teens are inundated with so many competing voices that influence their decision-making. I certainly empathize with the countless number of parents that have reached out to me over the years, seeking advice…

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Guys Want to Hear More about “Protection” from a Sex Ed Teacher!

Jackie Brewton
November 5, 2013
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I am very grateful when God gives me a new approach to use with young men to counteract the barrage of messages they get from the media encouraging them to have sex. This week, I will share a strategy I…

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Why I’m NOT out to Prevent Teen Pregnancies!

Jackie Brewton
October 28, 2013
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During the 12 years I have been speaking to students, there have been a number of times when I have left schools feeling so burdened by the state of our culture that my chest literally felt heavy when I walked out…

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When Life is Puzzling!

Jackie Brewton
September 28, 2013
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Last week my post detailed my experience with writing a vision that pulled me toward my destiny. Based on the number of follow up questions I received, my story apparently resonated with a lot of people. Several people wanted to know…

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The Vision that Pulled Me Toward My Destiny!

Jackie Brewton
September 23, 2013
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As I drove to church Sunday, I thought about what a blessing it has been to be able to travel around the state of Georgia for the past three years talking to students, parents, and educators thanks to a grant…