Torn Between Two Masters Author:Kimberly Davidson What We Need To Know To Counteract the Devastating Influence of Celebrity Obsession Why do so many teenagers want to be sports, music, or Hollywood stars instead of teachers, nurses, pastors, or carpenters? What do they have that grabs their attention? Young people are mirroring what they see through the media and the Internet. What can we do to... more » minimize this? In this innovative book, Torn Between Two Masters, Kimberly Davidson explores the captivating, and serious, implications of this culture's obsession with celebrities and the effect it has on adolescents. Drawing on the Word of God, the latest research, ministerial experience, and interviews with teenagers, parents and leaders, Kimberly provides an eye-opening study. She raises important questions about the religion of celebrity and its effect on adolescents today. You will discover: 1. Why the lure of celebrity is so powerful, 2. How to minimize celebrity obsession by increasing a teen's self-worth, 3. The best ways to help teens navigate and be critical of the media, 4. How to identify and discourage negative and normalized behaviors such as eating disorders and 'hooking up,' 5. How Jesus Christ can transform a teen's life into one of purpose, and 6. Many other eye-opening insights. Every person is born an original and designed to make a difference. Today, teens are in search of something real that will fill the hunger of their soul. When a young person becomes obsessed with Jesus watch out! Torn Between Two Masters provides timely insights for parents, youth leaders, and anyone else who loves and mentors teenagers. Stand challenged to change a teen's destiny!« less