Guiding the Next Great Generation: Rethinking How Teens Become Confident and Capable Adults (audio)
Overview
It’s cliche to say today’s adults hope the best for the next generation, yet fear the worst. As the gap between generations widens and our shared experiences dwindle, adults find it increasingly difficult to connect with and remain relevant to today’s young people. So the question is, what values can we pass on that will help them to become the next great generation? And how do we communicate those values effectively?
In this paradigm-shifting book, Jonathan Catherman shares with adults raised in the 1900s a fresh look at guiding 21st century youth to become confident and capable adults. With relevant research and real-world examples, Catherman shows us the benefits of practicing and teaching four principles that will unite and empower us all:
Whether the emerging generation knows it or not, they need you. Their greatness tomorrow begins with your guidance today.
- Shares a fresh look at guiding 21st century youth to become confident and capable adults
- Shows the benefits of practicing and teaching four principles that will unite and empower us all
- Presents relevant research and real-world examples
- Title: Guiding the Next Great Generation (Audio)
- Author: Jonathan Catherman
- Publisher: Revell
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2025
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Self-esteem in adolescence
- Resource ID: LLS:GDNGNXTGRAUDIO
- Resource Type: Media
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-08-14T22:30:11Z
Jonathan Catherman is a sociologist, educator, and bestselling author. The concentration of his work and writing focuses on life skills and character development in today's emerging generation. His award winning books for tweens, teens, young adults, parents, mentors, and educators are international bestsellers and include: The Manual to Manhood, The Manual to Middle School, The Girls’ Guide to Conquering Life, The Girls' Guide to Conquering Middle School, Guiding The Next Great Generation, Becoming The Next Great Generation and Raising Them Ready. He is pleased to have co-authored seven #1 new release titles and three #1 bestsellers with his sons Reed and Cole and wife Erica.
The Founder the 1M Mentoring, Jonathan is dedicated to providing life skills and character mentoring resources to one million young people around the world. For his dedication to the development and delivery of mentoring resources Jonathan has been honored with The President's Volunteer Service Award, Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major for Service Award, National Alliance of Faith and Justice Award, ECPA, and multiple Parent’s Choice and Community Partnership Awards.
Jonathan regularly speaks to audiences of all ages on the significance of stewardship and how to increase their personal confidence and capabilities. From leadership symposiums to professional development keynotes, military family resilience seminars to parent enrichment workshops, Jonathan’s audiences are entertained, educated, and inspired to thrive in life’s many challenges.
Jonathan and his family call a small town in North Carolina their home. For more information visit www.TheCathermans.com and www.1Mmentoring.org