Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include discipleship being counter cultural, 7 ways to parent with grace, a mixtape for summer road trips, one of the best father’s day videos ever, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.

BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK

Brian Aaby shared some great reminders for all of us: “5 Things You May Have Forgotten” – CLICK TO VIEW

Heather Lea Campbell wrote about ways that she walks students in her ministry through difficult life situations: “Helping Youth Develop Coping Skills” – CLICK TO VIEW

BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK

Andy Blanks wrote a great post on “Discipleship is Counter Cultural” – CLICK TO VIEW

One youth worker’s view from Youth Pastor U on asking students to leave youth group: “Don’t Come Back” – CLICK TO VIEW

Parent Ministry shared a great forward-able post for parents in your ministry: “7 Ways to Parent with Grace” – CLICK TO VIEW

YouthWorks put together a great go-to list for those long van rides to summer mission trips and camps: “The YW Mixtape” – CLICK TO VIEW

Jen Bradbury continues a great series on student leadership with “Establishing Spiritual Goals” – CLICK TO VIEW

One of the best Father’s Day stories ever: “From Fatherless to Fatherfull” – CLICK TO VIEW

FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION

Arnold pranks people as The Terminator – CLICK TO VIEW

Soldier accidentally hits a child in the face while saluting the Queen – CLICK TO VIEW

Worst frisbee throwers ever – CLICK TO VIEW

Dude, I’m not crying – CLICK TO VIEW

Breakfast with a dinosaur – CLICK TO VIEW