Jonathan McKee - The Teens Guide to Face-to-Face Connections in a Screen-to-Screen World: 40 Tips to Meaningful Communication

Smartphones and social media dominate daily life and prevent people from making meaningful, face-to-face connectionsbut only if we let them. Youth culture expert Jonathan McKee and his daughter, Alyssa, give excellent advice on how to take control of our devices and start enjoying real, authentic relationships.

Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family

I have been a fan of Jonathan McKees ministry for a long time. His practical advice wrapped in awesome humor and hard-hitting truth has helped our family navigate the craziness of the digital age. As a pastor who is passionate about building relationships with Gen Z, I am convinced this book is the key to deep, meaningful conversations that transform our hearts. Alyssa and Jonathan have given parents and pastors a phenomenal gift. This book lays out a road map to real parent-child connections that will last a lifetime. The good news is we dont have to throw away our iPhones, unsubscribe to Netflix, or cancel our social media accounts. But, we must embrace the powerful truth that face-to-face is better!

Chris Brooks, National Radio Host - Equipped with Chris Brooks,
Senior Pastor Woodside Bible Church

Given generational differences, navigating screens in relationships can be one of the toughest challenges for families today. Im thankful for Jonathan and Alyssa, father and daughter, for writing a well-researched, honest, and practical guide for building healthy relationships in our screen-based world. This book is a godsend.

Sean McDowell, PhD, Biola University Professor, Speaker, and Author of
over 15 books including So the Next Generation Will Know

Once upon a time, we had face-to-face conversations. But the explosion of screensespecially our smartphoneshas radically changed how we relate to one another. If youve noticed this tendency in your life and would like to make some changes, Jonathan and Alyssa McKees book is for you. Theyll help you understand how we got here. And through their fun and accessible stories, theyll offer concrete ideas on what it takes to make changes that stick, to once again discover why face-to-face communication is so much more satisfying than the screen-to-screen substitute we sometimes settle for instead.

Adam R. Holz, Director of Plugged In, Focus on the Familys
media and technology discernment website

Jonathans latest book may be one of his best yet in part, due to the team effort of him and Alyssa. They each bring an incredible amount of experience and wisdom wrapped up in an intergenerational volley of ideas, stories, and challenges that allow every reader to connect and learn. In a world that has become more distant, the need for actual face time becomes critical to the health of our relationships.

Don Talley, Associate Vice President, YFC USA

The Teens Guide to Face-to-Face Connections is highly relevant and tailor-made to meet young Christians where theyre at. By addressing head-on the broad impact of technology on young people and their relationships, Jonathan and Alyssa challenge readers to notice the world beyond their screens and experience the freedom and joy of genuine relationships.

Greg Stier, Founder and CEO of Dare 2 Share

If ever there was a need for a one-of-a-kind book to help develop real connections in a virtual world, now is that time. Jonathan is already my go-to-guy for anything related to young Christians and the culture theyre navigating, and now hes partnered with his daughter, Alyssa, to write an important, accessible guidebook. The Teens Guide to Face-to-Face Connections is written from two unique generational perspectives and will immediately resonate with parents and teens. If youre looking for some help understanding and living authentically in a world dominated by virtual relationships, this book is for you.

J. Warner Wallace, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian World
view, Author of Cold-Case Christianity and So the Next Generation Will Know

Jonathan and Alyssas book is a sobering peek into my own teenagers relationship with their screens. Alyssas confessions about her experience with social media are not only vulnerable and insightful, they will resonate with todays teenagers. Really enjoyed this book, and I know the digitally-concerned parent will enjoy going through it with their teen!

Josh Griffin, Co-founder of Download Youth Ministry &
Junior High Pastor Mariners Church

The Teens Guide to Face-to-Face Connections by Alyssa and Jonathan McKee is so timely! In the midst of the largest pandemic in modern history, we are learning even more how important face-to-face connection really is! Not being able to connect with people in person has left me yearning for connection to my loved ones on a deeper level. Jonathan and Alyssa remind us of the importance of being present, especially if that means logging off IG and FB and tapping into real relationships.

Maggie John, TV Anchor/Producer - Context Beyond the Headlines

Jonathan McKees passionate research into the impact of technology on our kids has provided him with a message that every kid and their parents need to hear. Jonathans newest book, written with his daughter, is refreshing and insightful. Jonathans knowledge of the subject coupled with his daughters authenticity are a killer combination providing the perfect resource both parents and kids can read together.

Bob Johns, Youth Pastor, First Woodway

Face-to-face friendships and relationships today are more difficult to navigate and engage in than ever before as we live in an online world. Jonathan and Alyssa McKee share their challenges and what they have learned in an inviting way. They offer 40 Realizations and more than 230 questions to help all of us become better in our own personal relationships!

Mark W. Kirgiss, Sr. Area Director, Greater Lafayette Young Life

Youth workers have seen the landscape of youth culture transformed by digital communication. Alyssa and Jonathan capture relevant topics with fun stories that lead readers to participate in constructive conversations with practical wisdom. I personally love the questions in each chapter which can help spark meaningful conversations with young people. You hold in your hands a great resource for intentional discussions to help you enjoy greater face-to-face time with your family!

Rev. Wayne Morgan Jr., National Ministries Director,
National Network of Youth Ministries

FOR ELISE

and our future
face-to-face conversations!

2020 by Jonathan McKee and Alyssa McKee

Print ISBN 978-1-64352-468-9

eBook Editions:

Adobe Digital Edition (.epub) 978-1-64352-822-9

Kindle and MobiPocket Edition (.prc) 978-1-64352-823-6

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