Episode 9: Embodied & Virtual Ministry (Chris Martin)

As the digital world continues to lead us to live our lives online, many youth workers are struggling to discern that fine line between "meeting students where they're at" and prioritizing "real life" relationships. In this episode, Mike talks with Chris Martin about:

• Are virtual friends real friends? How does the reality of virtual friendship influence the way we relate and ministry to student in our ministries. 
• What are some implications of students' unfettered access to online living during COVID? 
• What is the Metaverse, and should youth workers start preparing for Meta-Discipleship? 

Recommended Culture-Watchers, mentioned in the podcast (not Christians)

• Taylor Lorenz (Washington Post) 
• Dirt (Substack/newsletter)
• Casey Newton
• Charlie Warzel

Chris Martin is the Content Marketing Editor for Moody Publications and is the author of Terms of Service (among other books). He's also the "youth pastor emeritus" at his church, where he still volunteers in the student ministry.

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