Why Real Talk?
In today’s world young men face a diversity of personal, emotional, social and academic pressures. The pressures result in issues such as self-esteem, relationships, sex, sexual identity, drugs and, peer pressure to name a few. The reality is that the transition from boyhood to manhood is not easy. As our young brothers seek to develop their identity, the layers of issues, challenges, pain and frustration often times lead to creation of masks to disguise or conceal their feelings. According to Proverbs 11:14 “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counsel there is safety”. This denotes the importance of creating a safe and confidential forum/outlet for our young brothers to discuss their challenges and receive Godly counsel and encouragement. Real Talk creates the environment necessary to uncover some of the issues facing our young brothers and provide a biblical response/solution for those challenges.

What is Real Talk?
Real Talk is a confidential group rap session where young brother ages 14 - 17 can "keep it real" and not be judged. This open forum group discussion covers specific issues and takes the format of a moderator controlling the flow of discussion while asking thought provoking questions to encourage dialogue. The goal is to have the young men lead the discussion by sharing openly. Leaders often tell their stories in order to foster and environment of openness and encourage sharing. Confidentiality is not optional.

Foundational Scriptures:
“Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

“When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.” 1 Corinthians 13:11

Dates Time Location:
October 6    9:30 am -12:30 pm NBCC, Room 118B

November 3  9:30 am - 12:30 pm NBCC, Room 118B

December 8  9:30 am - 12:30 pm NBCC, Room 118B

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