Before They Walk Away
You don't have to know every answer. You just have to stay in the conversation.
A practical, hopeful guide to help you understand what's beneath your teen's questions — and respond in ways that keep the door open.
Douglas Schofield
A retired award-winning history teacher and school administrator with a Master's in curriculum development, Doug has served as President of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada and Board Chair at Acadia Divinity College and Crandall University.
Read Doug's story →Schofield has mined the research very well and leaves us with an appetite to dig deeper. The reader will reflect on historical evidence that not only suggests the veracity of the biblical record but provides confidence in its trustworthiness.
Your teen has grown quieter about faith. The questions come more often — or the conversations come less often. It's easy to feel like you've failed. You haven't. And there is a way forward.
“Always be prepared to give an answer… for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” — 1 Peter 3:15
7 Warning Signs Your Teen May Be Drifting From Faith
No panic. No pressure. Just practical encouragement to help you listen well and keep the conversation open.
Two ways to begin the conversation
Before They Walk Away
Learn how to recognize where your teen is in their faith journey, create a safe place for hard questions, and respond with the FaithMap™ framework.
Teen Apologetics Bundle
Six practical resources on the Bible's reliability, the resurrection, doubt, and evidence for faith — to explore together or let your teen investigate on their own.
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