Eric Vasquez: How to build trust with teens in your youth ministry

Struggling to connect with teens in your youth group? In this episode of The FYI on Youth Ministry Podcast, Eric Vasquez, founder of Just Us 4 Youth ( https://www.ju4y.org/ ), breaks down the key to unlocking trust with teenagers: genuine connection. Eric dives deep into the power of consistency, active listening, and meaningful one-on-one interactions. He even shares tips for engaging parents! Learn actionable strategies to build strong relationships with your youth and empower them to flourish.

Key HIghlights:
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - What Makes Building Trust with Teens Difficult?
02:30 - Eric Vasquez
05:19 - Training Volunteers to Build Trust with Teens
08:29 - The Importance of Listening in Justice Work
10:15 - Building Trust with Recent Immigrant Teens
12:25 - Fostering Consistency and Closeness with Inconsistent Teens
13:45 - Texting Strategies
14:25 - Keeping Teens Connected
15:03 - Earning the Trust of the Family Unit
17:16 - What if You Get Ghosted?
19:29 - Engaging Parents
23:13 - 3 Shifts in Trust Cultivation
25:50 - Hopes for Youth Leaders and Teens
27:14 - Reject the Mega, Move Micro
28:47 - Remember the Little Things


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