Mike Tenney

Mike Tenney has spent the past 15 years speaking, teaching, and leading music for youth and young adults of various backgrounds and faiths. You can find more from Mike including talks, articles, and music at www.MikeTenneyMusic.com and The Holy Ruckus.

Why is chastity important? This author learned a few life lessons throughout his dating years and marriage; he shares them here.

What We Might Be Missing When We Think About Chastity

Article / Relationships

What is salvation? This teacher went back to his grad school notes when one of his students asked an interesting question.

What Do Christians Mean by ‘Salvation’?

Article / Belief

Getting through a friend's funeral can be unbearable, but there can be some lessons to learn from it.

Seeking Answers When a Friend Dies

Article / Belief

Watching 'This Is Us' taught this author how to be a better man.

3 Ways ‘This Is Us’ Helps Me Be a Better Man

Article / Relationships

Try to show solidarity to others by trying these three ways.

How Solidarity Heals Divisions — And 3 Ways to Practice It

Article / Volunteer

Take this college advice if you're an incoming freshman this upcoming semester.

Starting College? Here’s the Advice You Really Need

Article / Career & Finance

Don't fret! When you make a mistake, do these 5 things.

I Screwed Up Badly — Now What?

Pump the iron with these 6 workout tips for dads.

6 Fitness Tips for New Dads

Article / Health & Wellness

Learn some of the important life lessons Ed Sheeran fills his songs with.

Ed Sheeran’s Lessons on Success, Family, and Death

Article / Transform

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3 Questions to Ask Your S.O. Before Marriage

Article / Relationships

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‘I Believe in God, But Not Religion’

Article / Belief

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4 Approaches to Checking In with Yourself

Article / Prayer

Read what a conscience is and what it tells you about your behavior.

Is Your Conscience Real and Does It Matter?

Article / Belief

What's the purpose of lent? Here's why it's not self-improvement.

Why Lent is Not a Self-Improvement Plan

Article / Belief

Follow these tips and steps for discerning God's will for your future.

Tips for Discerning Your Next Major Life Decision

Article / Belief

What is discernment? Read more about the decision-making process here.

This Process Aligns Your Decisions with Your True Self

Article / Belief

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Creative Magic Behind Chicago’s Improv Comedy

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Start Your Day With These Yoga Postures

Want to know how to do stand-up comedy as a hobby? Find out how to overcome your nerves and even grow as a person.

How and Why to Pursue Comedy as a Hobby

Find out how using humor to cope can help you see laughter as a promise and source of hope.

The Promise of “One Day, You’ll Laugh About This”

Stock your closet up with these French fashion staples.

5 French Clothing Staples for a Très Chic Look

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Need a Laugh? Here are the Grotto Team’s Recs

Join Jane and Mike as they discuss how to find your personal style with an expert.

How Do You Find Your Personal and Professional Style?

Find out more about Our Lady of Sorrows and listen to this playlist inspired by her.

Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows Spotify Playlist | #GrottoMusic

Learn how Noah realizes that laughter is the best medicine while dealing with an autoimmune disorder.

The Healing Power of Laughter