Grammy Award winning song “Let It Go” from the movie “Frozen” celebrates the value of self-expression. Can teenagers trust their feelings? In what ways does the Bible agree or disagree with the notion that they are slaves to their desires?
Pharrell Williams’ peppy anthem “Happy” declares that life is all about being happy. What do kids need to know about the centrality or insignificance of happiness in the Christian life?
Nike’s iconic slogan “Just do it” continues to embody the motivation thrown at athletes and non-athletes alike. Performance-based identity runs rampant among the “get to college, get a job, be successful” high school culture our students are steeped in. In this Rooted2014 talk, Jacob Smith explores what concepts of identity, motivation and purpose Scripture offers us.
“Let it go, let it go” has become one of the great refrains of our day – now, just what is it actually saying about freedom? In his talk on Romans 6, Andrew Wilson explores true freedom and reveals the differences between Frozen’s message of self-actualization and Scripture’s picture of true freedom in Christ. Is freedom more than being liberated from external constraints (such as “what they expect of you”)? What impact does Jesus have on freedom for the believer?
