Wonders to Behold: Mark Oestreicher

“Do you see teenagers as a problem to be solved or as a wonder to behold? If we’re really honest, most people see teenagers as broken and incapable. And I just don’t see them that way. I see them as amazing.”

Let’s talk about teenagers! We worked with Marko in youth ministry when we were newlyweds and we learned a lot about approaching teens with playfulness and respect. We love the way Marko changes the narrative about adolescence.

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Mark Oestreicher (Marko) is a veteran youth worker and founding partner in The Youth Cartel, providing resources, training and coaching for church youth workers. The author of more than 70 books, Marko is a sought-after speaker, writer and consultant. Marko lives in San Diego with his wife Jeannie and has two young adult kids, Riley and Max.  

Twitter: @markosbeard

Marko’s web page

A Parent's Guide to Understanding Teenage Brains: Why They Act the Way They Do

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produced by Zach Van Dyke