Let's Talk Episode 98 | Mental Health Matters for Today’s Students

It's commonly known that today's children and adolescents are riddled with anxiety, far more than previous generations, but why? What drives the anxiety? How can parents and spiritual leaders guide and shape today's generation as they face an onslaught of unfiltered information and content they are not hardwired to process at such young ages? Youth ministry veteran Kevin Norwood joins LTS host Bridgette Tomlin in this episode to discuss why mental health matters and how a message of Hope can change a student's life.
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Dr. Kevin Norwood is a seasoned youth ministry leader with over 37 years of experience focused on empowering teenagers and guiding the Next Generation toward realizing their potential. His ministry journey began in 1987 at Lakeside Assembly in Oklahoma City, where he worked alongside veteran youth pastor Paul Abner to establish a foundation for lifelong youth mentorship. Over his career, Dr. Norwood has served in multiple locations, including a decade in Owasso, Oklahoma, a period at Fort Myers First Assembly in Florida, and a further 20 years back in Owasso. He holds a Doctorate in Global Leadership from George Fox University, with his dissertation and accompanying work centered on “Discipleship for the Next Generation” which explores engaging and mentoring the emerging generation. Dr. Norwood also earned a master’s degree in Theology from Oral Roberts University and a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from Southwestern Christian University.
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Connect with today's featured guest, Kevin Norwood:

Email: knxtreme@gmail.com
Web: wiredinc.org
Web: curatehope.com
Web: kevinnorwood.com
Instagram:  knxtreme
X:  @knxtreme
Meta:  knxtrem

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