Too Many Choices, Making More Friends, and Supporting Teenagers in the New School Year

Pastor Brian and Pastor Judah start out this episode looking at the problems Starbucks is facing because of too many choices on their menu, and what our desire for more choice says about us. Next, they welcome Pastor Heather Johnson to talk about how we can make friends in any season of life.  Finally, the principal of Roseville High School, Ashley Serin, joins them to give some practical tips for supporting teenagers as they step into the new school year.

Starbucks is In Trouble. Let’s Blame Those Picky Customers Who Hold Up the Line, from the Sacramento Bee

It’s Never Too Late to Make New Friends, from Time Magazine

The Paradox of Choice, TED Talk by Barry Schwartz

If You Live In The United States, Here Are 18 Unusual Bucket List Destinations You Won’t Need Your Passport For, from Buzzfeed