#29 - Taking the message to youth in schools: an interview with Jarryd Smith#29 - Taking the message to youth in schools: an interview with Jarryd Smith
A2D - From Addict to Disciple
Jarryd Smith discusses youth challenges, peer pressure, and making healthy choices with David Hain.
16:18•19 Oct 2020
Guiding Youth Through Life's Temptations: Jarryd Smith's Mission
“If you rise from where you are and you start walking step by step in the right direction, willing to learn, willing to work through your pain, the best is yet to come and you can become anything you put your mind to if you just work hard.”
Picture this: a high school student feeling the weight of peer pressure and the urge to fit in. In this episode of 'A2D - From Addict to Disciple', Jarryd Smith, founder of Second Chance Trust in Cape Town, South Africa, dives into the challenges that today's youth face. Jarryd opens up about the temptations to try drugs, the need for acceptance, and the constant battle to make healthy decisions.
With host David Hain, they discuss how parents can set effective boundaries and equip their children with strong refusal skills. Jarryd emphasizes the importance of having a vision and purpose in life, sharing how he helps young people steer clear of harmful behaviors. His own experiences show that burdens can turn into blessings with hard work and determination.
If you care about the well-being of young people or work with them, this episode is packed with insights on guiding youth through life's tough choices.
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