Chat Archive
Follow the Path, Lead the Way (05/08)
CJ, Tatum and Nicole (rally planning committee teens) connect with teens to discuss plans for the 2009 rally in Ames, IA. Read Chat Script
Who should be the next US President (03/08)
Check out what others think are important qualities/characteristics in a candidate for the US Presidency, and how the current candidates rate. Read Chat Script
The views, opinions, and/or comments expressed in this transcript do not necessarily reflect the views of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) or the WELS Commission on Youth Discipleship (CYD); the views/opinions/comments belong solely to the chat participants.
Summer Mission Trips (01/08)
What do you do with your summer vacation? Work? Travel? Relax? Have you ever considered how you might do all of that AND tell others about Jesus at the same time? Pastor Rich Warnecke and other teen mission trip volunteers shared information and stories about the exciting mission trip opportunities available through WELS Kingdom Workers Faith in Action program. Read Chat Script
Darwin vs. Deity (12/07)
Evolution and Creation differ DRASTICALLY in their explanations of the origin of the world. Join Dr. Paul Boehlke, professor of Biology at Wisconsin Lutheran College (Milwaukee, WI), as he answers the many questions surrounding these topics. Read Chat Script
Why are adults so dumb? (11/07)
Do you ever wonder if your PARENTS really get it, if they understand at all, or if they care? Is it possible that the way YOU talk to them and treat them has a bad effect on your relationship with them? What does God say about teen-parent relationships? Join Pastor Ron Siemers (Trinity Lutheran, Nicollet, MN, and moderator of this Open Space topic at the 2007 WELS International Youth Rally in Dallas, TX) as teens shared their frustrations and talked about how to improve their relationship with their parents. Read Chat Script
How far is too far? (10/07)
Dating is what it's all about when you're in high school. Everything you say and do affects your potential for getting and keeping a boyfriend or girlfriend. And once you've found Mr. Perfect or Miss Right, the physical temptations start to mount. But the thoughts start even before that, and the attitude toward the gifts of God starts before the thoughts. Join Pastor Leon Ehlert (Religion Instructor, Fox Valley Lutheran High School) to discuss how to fight the temptations of sex, and what God's will is for sexual purity. Read Chat Script
Coping with school, teachers and friends (09/07)
Sometimes everything associated with school, including dealing with teachers and friends, can be a pain. High school senior Stephen Vandenberg (Class of 2008 - Fox Valley Lutheran) and Pastor Ben Berger (Youth and Evangelism Pastor - Mt Olive, Appleton WI) kicked around what it is about school, teachers, and friends that gets on your nerves, and how to deal with it as a Christian. Read Chat Script
Dealing with Teen Pregnancy and Abortion (05/07)
Have you or someone you know had to deal with an unplanned teen pregnancy? Have you or someone you know considered or experienced abortion? Check out what others who experienced these things discussed in this online chat...Read Chat Script
Dialog on Dating (04/07)
Whether you've dated only once or dozens of times, each experience is unique and exciting. But each also comes with some challenges - some of them spiritual. Check out the questions and answers exchanged regarding dating in this online chat...Read Chat Script
Sharing Your Faith Daily (03/07)
Whether it's with family, friends, or strangers, talking about faith and God is often scary and uncomfortable. Find out how others feel and what they learned from each other as they discussed sharing their faith daily in this online chat...Read Chat Script
Preparing for College (02/07)
Representatives from Martin Luther College (New Ulm, MN), Wisconsin Lutheran College (Milwaukee, WI) and Bethany Lutheran College (Mankato, MN) answered particpant questions about preparing for college and college life in this online chat...Read Chat Script
Should I Worship With Them? (12/06)
The doctrine of Fellowship is tricky to understand and difficult to practice. Two college campus pastors led a discussion about when it's a great idea to worship and pray with others and when it's not such a good idea in this online chat...Read Chat Script
Can Christians Be Politicians (11/06)
"Never mix politics and religion." Does that mean a Christian can't or shouldn't serve in government office? See what two Christians that served as state and federal elected officials shared with participants in this online chat...Read Chat Script