Why Millennials (myself included) Sometimes Frustrate Me 

Wow..you actually have a good point Jeff, me being a young person I sometimes take for granted how a lot of my elders laid the groundwork for me to be better thank you for the video I needed that!

Agree so much. It’s foolishness really to discount those who’ve gone before us.

Whoah...fresh perspective... I can’t relate directly to the coffee shop thing but I know I’ve seen (and been guilty myself) a lot of that negativity in other areas and yet we talk about the previous generations looking down on us and being negative about us. We talk about “the struggle” when most of us are living our best life really. I guess that negativity makes you hip sometimes so you do it to fit in also, but a lot of it is prob not even sincere. We prob LOVE a lot of things we say are crap... A positive outlook is so much better and verbalizing it is so refreshing... looking at others in a positive light is the way to be a better generation.. then we can bring about real change instead of sitting on it and complaining ...peace :)

Ahh I think about his ALL THE TIME! Belittling the past and traditions isn’t always the way forward and isn’t always ‘cool’ it’s so amazing to hear it out loud!!

Not just a millennial thing. Had a meeting at church and there was a 45 minute conversation about...the music played during the service. The old folks were asking the 30 something band to play old hymns...not realizing that most of what they already sung WERE the old hymns but with a modern spin on it. The band actually knew this and they quite frequently will play the old and the new...right next to each other.

Jefferson with the wisdom again. Keep it coming!

I agree with a lot of your sentiments, Jefferson, but coffee shops are historic! If you leave the US, they are all over the place, and go way back. Maybe Starbucks popularized them here, but their concept of the coffee shop is not original. They were successful in commercializing the business model here. I'm not hating on Starbucks at all, as I get a coffee there often, but I still would rather go to a more independent establishment.

Really needed to hear that! Thanks Jeff!

Love this video!! Very good points made

Oh my goodness, thank you for reminding me of thinks I need to change. I kind of like realising those things, and having something I can improve myself on, so thank you!

really really really amazing points raised

Wow, that's a great way to look at it!

I was at an out of town conference for my local preschool and we had a whole class about generations and culture and how its changing constantly!!

I am so guilty of doing some of the things you described, but this definitely put it into perspective. Totally agree.

Sooo much fire here!

Yesss!! Thank you so much! This has been bothering me for the longest time! It's so easy to fall into pride and ungratefulness in this day and age! Thanks again for sharing this.

YES. Thank you! About time someone said it, thanks, Jeff!

I agree! Although I think that we need to have more conversations because people my age might also have certain valid feelings too. However, it doesn’t mean we need to be so disrespectful.

Great point... I wonder why we don't get as upset about other third places like Lawns :/

In Australia it's the opposite, the big chains that offer coffee follow the hipster on-site roaster cafés hahah, even down to all the pastries and desserts they offer and stuff. But i agree we musn't ignore whats been given to us from previous generations. I encourage my freinds to read old books, old theological material and old songs because there's soo much good stuff. Keep up the good work my dude!

Love this!!

Good word Jeff! I love coffee shops and millennials but I go to a church with a lot of respectable people from older generations, and it's definitely an interesting tension between being a millennial and accepting the former generation in Christ. It's hard to because this world has changed a lot with the introduction of computers. I love the tradition behind my church, but am praying for it in the ways it can care for the next generation.

Great video! I love your opinions. Also nice Hamilton something in the background 😂

“Ground☕️ work”😂😂

Agreed. Seems like when people are more absorbed over “culture” vs community, both being “mainstream” or being “hipster” are hated on. Just like what you like, try new things, try old things, but love people and community because your identity is in love and not in what culture you subscribe to. Love your videos:)

Love the main point about humility and recognizing things that were done well. On the coffee chain thing, for me, it's not even about how good the coffee tastes. It's about a) Supporting local businesses who need my $4 a lot more than Starbucks/McD's b) supporting the farmers by purchasing fair trade coffee. Starbucks only has 1 (maybe more in the states) FT blend that I know of. And I doubt they use that when you order a mixed drink. McDonald's wastes a lottt of money in their head offices and I don't like supporting those big companies that could be doing so much more with the kind of $$ they're making.

This was expressed so well

Hi!! Hows your family??? Would love to see the vlogs again❤

In the UK, before coffee shop chains we went to cafés. :D Some of us still do! :) Love your central point, though! There's a lot to learn from previous generations. :)

At first when you mentioned coffeeshops I thought you’d be talking about cannabis, lol. But then I remembered that coffeeshops in America are a lot different from the ones in the Netherlands xp

Yeah, absolutely! My mom is the person that believes traditional hymns in church is the only way to go. But me, I love all the modern spins on classic hymnals and all the new, original music they are playing too. Difference of generations for sure! I’m glad I’m not the only one with this opinion.

Jeff that's such a good point.

Simplified in one sentence: If given the choice between Us versus Them, respond instead with the choice of We.

Watching this at my third home, my local regular ol' coffee shop minutes from my high school. The waitresses know my order and every time I come there I get to spend some quality quiet time with God or myself. I love it.

Hahahaha, I Agree with U; Big Love from #FijiIsland 🤙🏽

So true !

I've just finished listening to Love That Lasts on audible (I listened non-stop it was so good) and seriously I loved it! I'm single and found it so insightful. Thank you! However, if you're going to be doing any more videos about relationships, I'd be interested to hear if you have any ideas on the following situation: I'm 19 and in a Christian mission organisation and I'm single. I have a desire for marriage one day, but honestly I'm fine with being single right now. But more than being fine as a single, I'm scared of being in a relationship. I've never been in a relationship before and honestly the thought terrifies me- sometimes the people around me (older couples also in the organisation for example) often mention my 'future husband' or they see a guy around my age and say 'I think you're compatible' or whatever it may be. I usually end up blushing a little but mostly just laugh because it makes me uncomfortable. I know I desire marriage but I'm scared of any relationship at the same time. I know in your book Alyssa addresses part of that issue- how the focus on intentionality can make us feel like one date is supposed to equate to marrying that person. But I feel like my situation is also different because of the fear. Mostly when people discuss singleness, it's about how to get through it when marriage really is the desire of your heart. But I'm in conflict- I know marriage is something I want one day, but the fear of any possible relationship is too great. Have you met anyone like that or have any insight? I'd love if you could address this issue! Blessings on you and your wonderful family :) you're such a beautiful example of God's design for family and relationship.

Hey!! :D welcme back to RU-vid!! :D We missed you man!

Watch brand? Looks cool. Thanks.

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This is a good point, I’ve actually started to appreciate hymnals a lot more recently, especially as the new songs are becoming so much more theologically incorrect

Awesome thoughts Jeff! Don't people consider malls to be the original third spaces though?

Good point! They did leave the foundation for all sub categories of coffee shops! I’m gonna use that perspective next time I hear someone bashing Starbucks haha

Good evening Jeff 😊. First of all thank u for your ministry. Lord Jesus Christ has REALLY changed me inside out. U have no idea how much. I was so moved by your first vid. This evening I just wanted to post several Bible verses on here. Philippians 2:14. James 5:9 and Ephesians 4:29. I hope this helps anyone who comes across this. 🙂

I would never on my own go to one of these coffee shops as they are over priced but in my work for a major seller of computers/laptops/more I have been invited to repair said equipment at said places thinking it would be totally out of place but it was business as usual. Born in 1960 I have adapted to anything this planet can throw at me. I do buy from aisle 11; I do also buy from the lowest bidder / seller that has quality in mind anywhere it is offered.

good point

Well said

Well... Thanks for the video. Just wanted to letting you know that here in Italy we have bars for 100 years... and the purpose is exactly that 3rd place you talk about. So, maybe not Starbucks but thanks a lot for your video 🖐️

We all need to understand that all is necessary, superiority and competitive nature will not help us work and live together.

liked this video before it even started

Such a great video! A simple but eye opening topic. I wouldn't mind more of these short videos! (wink, wink)

Agreed, and I think the same goes for how millennials (and others) view the younger generation too. It's easy to say "kids these days have no values" but whose job is it to teach them those values? Ours. We should take responsibility rather than put all the blame on kids who were BORN INTO a completely different world than we knew when we were their age. As technology progresses faster and faster, the gap between the generations grows wider and wider. I believe it's our job, as followers of Christ, to bridge those gaps and find common ground so that we can more effectively reach those people and maybe even learn from them. Also, not much of a Starbucks fan, but I do looove me some Dunkin Donuts.

Yes, yes, yes! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 Thank you!

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This mentality especially frustrates me in the church. We want to blame the older generation for every flaw in the church’s traditions, all the while we are pushing away their wisdom and guidance. I actually wrote a spoken word on this subject called “We Are All the Church Today”. If anyone wants to see it, it’s the most recent video on my channel

Thank you for this great reflection! Small suggestion--"Starbucks invented that" comes off as a classic case of Americans taking credit for stuff that has existed for a long time in other places. Your overarching point is completely clear (and wonderful!)...just wanted to gently suggest that it may be helpful (particularly as someone who often speaks to folks from all over) to make a habit of specifying "in the USA" when that is what you mean, rather than talking as though America is the default/universal. I think it would help folks jive better with your point (rather than prompting thoughts of "another arrogant/insular American"--which you are not!)

Heresy and apostasy/worldliness frustrates me, imagine God?

🤔 true

X gen

I'm 22 and I love my small old church where we just sing hymns. I actually don't like new Christian music and I hate how many people around my age just try to be PC instead of actually standing up for what they believe in just because the won't be "cool" anymore.

Are you okay, Jeff?

I actually find starbucks wins in a lot of areas... Price, eco friendliness, quality, and customer care. Plus, puppacinos for the pups lol so many things have positive assesments to be made too.

I am Gali, in the year 1980 I lost all my hopes, I became a thief and club dancer. At that time I heard about Christ, the Lord spoke with me though the Scripture. JOHN 14:6 “I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE NO MAN COMETH UNTO THE FATHER BUT BY ME.” I surrendered my life to Lord Jesus and confessed that He is the only Lord and died for my sins to deliver me from all my sins (Karma). When I totally surrendered my life to the Lord He has delivered me from evil spirits, which suffered me about 6 years. I became a new person in Christ. I love Bible so much and started memorizing the scriptures. By the grace of God I have memorized Five Thousand (5,000) Verses from the Holy Bible. Every week I also remember all the verses. Morning time I remember about 1500 verses for praise, worship and prayer. (Including 100 Psalms). This practice helps me to grow strong in the Lord and also to help others for the glory of the Lord. John 14:6 is my favorite verse; I preach this word to many unsaved people that they may find the peace in Jesus Christ because He is the Lord of all. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GWViryWWch4.html

This is great. I love Starbucks for the simple fact that every other coffe shop I visit does not have coconut milk. Grrr! Support your local coffe shops as well but don't be a coffe snob. Be blessed! Drink coffe!

I'm in my mid 30's, and I dread the upcoming generation actually holding any important positions in their state or in the federal government.

I don't like Starbucks because their coffee sucks, their very overpriced, and the CEO of Starbucks is extremely anti-Christian. I love to support my local coffee shops like Vintage Paris and Hollister coffee. Co. because its cheaper and has better quality coffee.

I just need to say Starbucks didn't invent the coffee shop. They have been around for a long time (think Friends....) I get your over all point though, I'm just saying

I want to be roasted. Barney’s or Dunkin’ Donuts or all that, SB overrated expensive and not that great but I do mine anyway.

Yes ...we are called to be righteous not self-righteous!! If God wanted everything in just a certain way He would have created us to like all the same things like music or coffee etc. If you do not like something thats okay, dont participate, but also dont criticize someone for the uniqueness that God gave them.

What??? Coffee houses are by no means a new concept or idea. There where over 3,000 coffeehouses in England in 1675. London had over 551 coffeehouses by 1739. Meeting in coffee houses was common place in London in the 17th century as it is in America today.

💌🍼.. love you, Jeff :)

Umm dunkin donuts was the first coffee shop.

Kinda funny how millennials look at baby bommers and even Gen xers as old and uptight when they forget that Gen xers were far more angsty and anti-establishment than milennials or Gen Y (I think of millennials as anyone born from 81-95ish). Older millennials definitely had more traits of the older genorations but the younger millennials are more like Gen Z (1995-2010).

There were coffee shops long before Starbucks ever came along. Just saying

Are you a Pentecostal Christian?

The head of Starbucks is against people who are against same-sex marriage. I don't see why all these people need coffee anyway. Just get up and go.

Can you back up your claims that Starbucks created that culture? Coffee shops were around for centuries before Starbucks was on the scene. Also, I think people like myself who go to third wave coffee shops go for the quality of the coffee and think it's much better than the quality of the mass produced Starbucks coffee that intentionally burns their beans for uniformity of taste. But overall I take your point... we are standing on the backs of giants in many respects and must be grateful for all those wonderful minds and courageous people that came before us.

I wish we still lived in those times where ALL churches worshiped the Lord according to what the bible says, which is in truth and in spirit. Beautiful sound, deep, profound hymns, songs and psalms... instead nowadays "christian" rock music! Just horrible, sad and in my opinion completely unbiblical

I never comment on videos but.. This is some seriously misinformed content.

Sorry you are over thinking this. And you are pidgeoning our generation. Speak for yourself, not everyone in your age group.

I am Gali, in the year 1980 I lost all my hopes, I became a thief and club dancer. At that time I heard about Christ, the Lord spoke with me though the Scripture. JOHN 14:6 “I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE NO MAN COMETH UNTO THE FATHER BUT BY ME.” I surrendered my life to Lord Jesus and confessed that He is the only Lord and died for my sins to deliver me from all my sins (Karma). When I totally surrendered my life to the Lord He has delivered me from evil spirits, which suffered me about 6 years. I became a new person in Christ. I love Bible so much and started memorizing the scriptures. By the grace of God I have memorized Five Thousand (5,000) Verses from the Holy Bible. Every week I also remember all the verses. Morning time I remember about 1500 verses for praise, worship and prayer. (Including 100 Psalms). This practice helps me to grow strong in the Lord and also to help others for the glory of the Lord. John 14:6 is my favorite verse; I preach this word to many unsaved people that they may find the peace in Jesus Christ because He is the Lord of all. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GWViryWWch4.html

I am Gali, in the year 1980 I lost all my hopes, I became a thief and club dancer. At that time I heard about Christ, the Lord spoke with me though the Scripture. JOHN 14:6 “I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE NO MAN COMETH UNTO THE FATHER BUT BY ME.” I surrendered my life to Lord Jesus and confessed that He is the only Lord and died for my sins to deliver me from all my sins (Karma). When I totally surrendered my life to the Lord He has delivered me from evil spirits, which suffered me about 6 years. I became a new person in Christ. I love Bible so much and started memorizing the scriptures. By the grace of God I have memorized Five Thousand (5,000) Verses from the Holy Bible. Every week I also remember all the verses. Morning time I remember about 1500 verses for praise, worship and prayer. (Including 100 Psalms). This practice helps me to grow strong in the Lord and also to help others for the glory of the Lord. John 14:6 is my favorite verse; I preach this word to many unsaved people that they may find the peace in Jesus Christ because He is the Lord of all. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GWViryWWch4.html