Every week we pull our favorite links from across the inter-webs. This week’s trending links include a look at new teen research, a discussion about growing up African-American, helpful idea for students heading off to college, and plenty of fuel for your procrastination.

BLOGS FROM YOUTHSPECIALTIES.COM THIS WEEK

Josh Griffin passed along some encouragement for all of us feeling an unexpected low this time of year: “Youth Ministry Lows” – CLICK TO VIEW

Stephanie Caro continues our #GETBEYOND series of conversations leading up to NYWC with a response to “Christians Are Hypocritical” – CLICK TO VIEW

BLOGS FROM OTHER GREAT YOUTH WORKERS THIS WEEK

Tim Elmore shared some fascinating research about this generation of teens: “Here Come the Teens—a Bit More Jaded and Cynical” – CLICK TO VIEW

Pew Research released a quick survey that showed how teens reserve phone calls for their closest relationships – CLICK TO VIEW

Rachel Blom started a great about conversation about racial issues that you can continue in your youth ministry: “Growing Up Black” – CLICK TO VIEW

Jen Bradbury talked about how students have become accustomed to finding a catch: “What’s the catch?” – CLICK TO VIEW

Brad Griffin outlined a great idea for any students heading off to college: “Time to talk ‘Time’” – CLICK TO VIEW

FUN THINGS TO FUEL YOUR PROCRASTINATION

LSU kicker Colby Delahoussay took the mic from a reporter – CLICK TO VIEW

The Giants star in Full Clubhouse – CLICK TO VIEW

Dude Perfect’s driving stereotypes with Dale Jr. – CLICK TO VIEW

The best flight attendant safety demo ever – CLICK TO VIEW

Reporter makes a kid cry when she asks him about his first day of school – CLICK TO VIEW