Voices of the Valley Season 2, Episode 5--Dr. Kristin Lehr

This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast explores youth outreach in Whitewater Valley Presbytery. Dr. Kristin Lehr, Youth Outreach Director at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, discusses the value of listening to young people and making them feel heard. She highlights how the Presbytery's Youth Leadership Team hopes to connect youth from different churches through events like Montreat and Triennium, building community and belonging. The conversation also addresses the challenges of youth ministry today, including the impact of social media and the need for spiritual practices. Lehr emphasizes creating safe spaces for young people to connect, ask questions, and grow in their faith, while also stressing the importance of intergenerational relationships within the church.

 

Ted Talk link: https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_ted_talks_daily_book_club_the_anxious_generation?subtitle=en

 

Orchard Park Presbyterian Church: https://orchardpark.org/