July 2016 - Jonathan's Blog From The Source

3 Ways to Use Pokémon Go for Conversations

Posted on: 07/28/16 5:45 AM | by Jonathan McKee

Everyone is jumping on the Pokémon Go craze… the most viral fad since the Harlem Shake. Every news channel has given their take on it, explaining it play by play, analyzing it’s effect on the work place, even providing tips how to play it at work without getting fired.

And that’s the thing. Pokémon fever isn’t just for kids. Go to the park near your house. You’ll see Continue reading “3 Ways to Use Pokémon Go for Conversations”

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Summer Youth Ministry

Posted on: 07/19/16 5:45 AM | by Jonathan McKee

Youth ministers know we have a FREE TRAINING TOOLS page with all kinds of free training, including FREE TRAINING VIDEOS. (How to connect with kids, how to get teenagers talking, how to share your faith, how to lead games, how to lead skits… check it out!)

We’re halfway through our summer ministry. Take a peek at our brand new Summer Youth Ministry training video if you haven’t seen it yet!

CLICK HERE FOR THIS NEW FREE TRAINING VIDEO

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From Disney Star to Vixen

Posted on: 07/11/16 4:21 PM | by Jonathan McKee

Demi Lovato is in the headlines again with her sexy new release, Body Say.

Sadly, her story isn’t very unique:

Disney star. My own girls watched her show Sonny with a Chance and the Camp Rock movies.
At age 18, she dropped out of a tour because of some “emotional and physical issues” (self-mutilation, eating disorders).
She returned to the scene with a new confidence… in fact… the name of her new album last year was Confident, sporting her new sexy look… and sexy new songs (you probably our post about her song Cool for the Summer, a song about her desire for a lesbian hook up).

Well Demi’s back, and she’s pushing the sexy envelope again with her Continue reading “From Disney Star to Vixen”

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The Draw of Nudity

Posted on: 07/7/16 5:45 AM | by Jonathan McKee

In 2013 The Discovery Channel launched a show with the title Naked and Afraid. It’s now in its 5^th season. The following year VH1 launched Dating Naked. The Season 3 premier was on last week.

What’s next… Bowling Naked?

Nudity has been a draw for audiences since before I was born, but now, much more commonplace. Many of you might recall an article I wrote on the subject in 2013, The Naked Truth. That previous TV season had seen a 407 percent increase of “blurred nudity” than the season prior.

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