Adult Credibility Begins with a Relationship
Listening to the voices of young people, we are reminded that a professional title, job description, or credential isn’t what gives an adult credibility in a...
Nearly 40% of young people feel at times as if NOBODY knows them.
“Belonging... it's not just knowing people, but the people know you."
(Chris, 19)
Nearly 1 out of 3 Young People Have Almost Nobody to Turn To
One of the most astonishing statistics from our report is that nearly 1/3 of young people say they have 1 or fewer adults in...
Want to Know What Young People Want? Ask!
By Rabbi Elan Babchuck About a decade ago, a friend of mine was hired as an associate rabbi of a large synagogue community. She was...
Adult Mentors: Caring Comes First
Coaches, faith leaders, teachers, and others in positions of authority, take note: it’s not what you know, but how you show you care...
Reclaiming Religion: How I found a faith community on campus (Column 2)
If you walk into the picturesque building that houses the Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life (OUCRL) near Featheringill and 24th Avenue, you will...
No One Should Travel Alone
“Lonely? You’re not alone. America’s young people are suffering from a lack of meaningful connection” At Springtide, we believe no young person should...
What Value Does Religion Offer, Anyway?
By Rabbi Elan Babchuck As you’re reading this post, there’s an 85% chance that you’re crouched over your smartphone, which means that I’ve got fewer than...
A Springtide Glossary
Please Note: This is a growing list. “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—it’s the...
Neighborly Faith (Column 1)
My name is Gracie O’Rorke, and I am a first-year. Throughout the course of this year, I will be walking you through my experiences...
