003 - How To Teach Teenagers About Spiritual Apathy

You’ve preached your heart out… and been met with blank stares.

If you’ve felt that wall of disengagement in your youth ministry, you’re not alone. In this episode of Youth Ministry Optics, we dive into the challenge of spiritual apathy in teenagers—what causes it, what fuels it, and how to respond with gospel-centered teaching that breaks through.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why apathy is often rooted in disconnection, not rebellion
• How to help students name what they’re really feeling
• How to make the gospel personal
• What you can do to invite movement—even when they’re not “feeling it”

Because at G Shades, we believe the gospel changes the optics.

🔗 Check out G Shades Youth Ministry Curriculum Curriculum, designed to help students see themselves, others, and God through the lens of the gospel. Learn more at https://youthministrycurriculum.com.