Helping Your Teen Trust in God’s Existence

In this episode of Focus on the Family, Jim Daly welcomes Lee Strobel, author of 'Is God Real for Teens? Exploring Faith in a World of Wonder,' to discuss how parents can help their teenagers build a resilient, evidence-based faith in God. Strobel shares his personal journey from atheism to Christianity, driven by investigative journalism and profound encounters with people of deep faith, including a destitute family who gave away Christmas gifts in gratitude. He emphasizes that today’s teens are navigating a 'cesspool of lies' in the digital age, yet are increasingly seeking truth, with rising Bible sales and spiritual awakenings on college campuses. The conversation highlights the importance of creating safe spaces for teens to ask difficult questions about suffering, God’s hiddenness, and faith, while equipping parents to respond with honesty, humility, and apologetic tools. Strobel stresses that faith is not blind but rooted in evidence, and that parents’ authentic lives—especially their willingness to apologize and model repentance—are among the most powerful influences on their children’s spiritual development.