Cameron Cole: Hope for the Hopeless

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Cameron Cole: Hope for the Hopeless

What is underlying the current trend of dystopian-themed movies, shows and books? There is a growing sentiment that things are getting worse, and there is no hope for our culture — so survival is soon to be our M.O. Cameron Cole addresses how the Gospel offers hope in light of these themes that emerge from this despairing, fatalistic culture.

Dimas Salaberrios: True Happiness

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?

Jacob Smith: Performance-Based Identity

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.

Andrew Wilson: Freedom

“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?