<p>Did you know the <em>average teenage boy</em> will log <strong>10,000 hours of gaming</strong> by the age of 21!? 🤯<br></p><p>That&#39;s the same number of hours it takes to master a craft. And with the gaming industry accumulating <strong>$184.3 billion in 2024</strong>, it’s safe to say: <strong>gaming isn’t just a pastime—it’s a culture. </strong>🎮</p><p><br></p><p>So how should the Church respond?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the <em>Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast</em>, we sit down with <strong>George Herrera</strong>, founder of <strong>Victory Gaming</strong>—a Christ-centered esports community—for an eye-opening chat on how gaming is shaping youth culture... and how it can be a mission field.<br></p><p><br></p><p>🕹️ Why is gaming so central to Gen Z and Alpha?</p><p>🏆 How can youth leaders use it for <strong>discipleship &amp; connection</strong>?</p><p>⚠️ What about addiction, gambling mechanics, and explicit content?</p><p>🙏 And how can we help young people think <strong>Christianly</strong> about what they play?<br></p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or still think &quot;Fortnite&quot; is just a day of the week—this is one you <em>can’t afford to skip</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you listen. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy! 🎧</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.limitlesselim.co.uk/oxygen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>FOR LIMITLESS OXYGEN</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="http://www.limitlesselim.co.uk/leaders" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>FOR LIMITLESS LEADERS</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="www.victorygaming.live " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>FOR VICTORY GAMING</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40victorygaming.live&data=05%7C02%7Ctim.alford%40elim.org.uk%7C27bee013bdae4244d02508dda2b16356%7Cf2e5541705824629a4c85717ac7ed4a0%7C0%7C0%7C638845605027602575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vhEVPUUGu02177Kww7lQ9Dj69a4Tpovol5ajUlKzpqE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>VICTORY GAMING TIKTOK</strong></a></p><p><strong></strong><a href="mailto:george@victorygaming.live" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>TO CONTACT GEORGE</strong></a><strong></strong></p>

Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast

Tim Alford

Trending #7: Gaming & Youth Culture - George Herrera

JUL 22, 202567 MIN
Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast

Trending #7: Gaming & Youth Culture - George Herrera

JUL 22, 202567 MIN

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<p>Did you know the <em>average teenage boy</em> will log <strong>10,000 hours of gaming</strong> by the age of 21!? 🤯<br></p><p>That&#39;s the same number of hours it takes to master a craft. And with the gaming industry accumulating <strong>$184.3 billion in 2024</strong>, it’s safe to say: <strong>gaming isn’t just a pastime—it’s a culture. </strong>🎮</p><p><br></p><p>So how should the Church respond?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the <em>Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast</em>, we sit down with <strong>George Herrera</strong>, founder of <strong>Victory Gaming</strong>—a Christ-centered esports community—for an eye-opening chat on how gaming is shaping youth culture... and how it can be a mission field.<br></p><p><br></p><p>🕹️ Why is gaming so central to Gen Z and Alpha?</p><p>🏆 How can youth leaders use it for <strong>discipleship &amp; connection</strong>?</p><p>⚠️ What about addiction, gambling mechanics, and explicit content?</p><p>🙏 And how can we help young people think <strong>Christianly</strong> about what they play?<br></p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or still think &quot;Fortnite&quot; is just a day of the week—this is one you <em>can’t afford to skip</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you listen. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy! 🎧</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.limitlesselim.co.uk/oxygen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>FOR LIMITLESS OXYGEN</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="http://www.limitlesselim.co.uk/leaders" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>FOR LIMITLESS LEADERS</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong></strong><a href="www.victorygaming.live " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>FOR VICTORY GAMING</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40victorygaming.live&data=05%7C02%7Ctim.alford%40elim.org.uk%7C27bee013bdae4244d02508dda2b16356%7Cf2e5541705824629a4c85717ac7ed4a0%7C0%7C0%7C638845605027602575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vhEVPUUGu02177Kww7lQ9Dj69a4Tpovol5ajUlKzpqE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>VICTORY GAMING TIKTOK</strong></a></p><p><strong></strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>TO CONTACT GEORGE</strong></a><strong></strong></p>