The Boredom Flip: Turn an Empty Summer Hour Into Something That Matters
The first CWJ episode of summer. Pastor Justin walks kids through Colossians 3:23, where Paul writes from a prison cell to regular working people, and lands them in the truth that even boring moments can be turned into something good for God. Three concrete summer moves: the Boredom Flip, the Encouragement Send, and the No-Ask Offer.
For Parents
If your kid is heading into summer with too much time and not enough plan, this episode meets them there. Pastor Justin walks them through Colossians 3:23 and lands them in the truth that even boring moments can be turned into something good for God. Gives them three concrete moves: the Boredom Flip, the Encouragement Send, and the No-Ask Offer. After it ends, ask your kid which one they'll try this week.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Even your boring moments can be turned into something good for God.”
Scripture
Colossians 3:23
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Key Takeaways
- The first CWJ episode of summer (June and July are the podcast's summer)
- Walks kids through Colossians 3:23 and the story of Paul writing from a prison cell to regular working people
- Names the summer reality: long stretched-out hours, pool closed, friend at camp, what do I do with this?
- Gives three concrete moves: the Boredom Flip (find one small thing needing doing), the Encouragement Send (write a note), the No-Ask Offer (walk up and ask)
- Lands on the One Thing: even your boring moments can be turned into something good for God
Try This Week
- The Boredom Flip: Next time you feel that flat, nothing-to-do feeling, find one small thing in your house that needs doing. Recycling, shoes by the door, dishwasher. Small stuff. Watch how it changes your mood.
- The Encouragement Send: Write a note or send a little message to someone who could use it. Grandma. Papa. A friend at camp. 90 seconds of your time could change their whole day.
- The No-Ask Offer: Walk up to your mom or dad and just say, 'Hey, what's something I can do to help?' Don't wait to be told. That one question can flip everything in your whole house.
Talk It Over
What's one boring moment you've had recently, and where could you choose to do something kind or helpful instead?
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