There are very few youth ministry books that I've read that are applicable to youth pastors, parents and those that care about young people. 3 Big Questions is one of those few.

I appreciate how Powell and Griffin take research and the transcripts of over 50 interviews with young people to paint a picture of their world. If you care about or for teenagers in any capacity this book needs to be on your shelf. The questions of identity, place in the world, and purpose are important and Powell and Griffin give practical conversation prompts to help youth understand that in Jesus and the Church those questions find their greatest answers.

Wow! Great book! I've heard a lot of talk about these three questions before but this book makes it practical. Along with some more incredible research from FYI, they offer a number of questions and conversation starters you can have with teens in your life to engage them on the three questions of identity, purpose, and belonging. If you have a teenager in your life, get this book. It will change how you interact with them!

Parents and youth leaders recognize teens have lots of questions. Youth wonder about stress, social media, gender identity, racial diversity, intimacy, God, and many other issues. This book offers parents, pastors, and youth leaders insights into how teens seek to answer critical life questions. Throughout the book, the authors provide questions for reflection, which can be asked of teens to help them discover their identity, belonging, and purpose. If you deeply care about young people and their faith, I encourage you to read 3 Big Questions.