S4 E10: Riotstarter: When Students Find Purpose

In this inspiring and purpose-packed episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips welcomes Jerrod Gunter, founder of Riotstarters—a national next-gen movement that is igniting faith, evangelism, and identity in students across the country. From the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, Jerrod is equipping an army of teenage disciple-makers to take the gospel boldly into their schools and communities. What started as a local response to tragedy has become a nationwide movement of students owning their faith, finding their identity, and walking in purpose. This episode is a wake-up call and a blueprint for parents to raise world-changers and disciple-makers in their own homes. ⸻ Episode Highlights: ✔️ The story behind Riotstarters—how a single moment of bold faith sparked a movement ✔️ How identity in Christ shapes students' actions, responses, and direction ✔️ Why parents are also designed to lead through hard moments and cultural chaos ✔️ Helping students move from reaction to revival by owning their role as Christ-followers ✔️ What happens when students realize they're part of something bigger than themselves ✔️ How purpose reinforces identity in the next generation ✔️ Foundational truths Jerrod teaches to anchor kids in who they are ✔️ How to partner with Riotstarters and bring the movement to your city ⸻ 📖 Get The Featured Resource: Riotstarters Movement 👉 Join the mission to equip and mobilize students to start a righteous riot through prayer, purpose, and evangelism. ⸻ 📣 Follow Jerrod Gunter & Riotstarters for daily encouragement and movement updates: Instagram:  @jgunter5 Riotstarters: @riotstarter104 🌟 Follow Suzanne for More About Parenting with Purpose and Discipling with Direction: Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent  ⸻ 🏆 Key Biblical Truths for Parents - Identity + Purpose: ✅ To identify is to become the same—students become like Christ as they walk with Him. ✅ Your response to life's challenges is rooted in who you believe you are. ✅ Purpose activates boldness—when students know why they're here, they live differently. ✅ Parents, your leadership in the home matters—it's your righteous riot too. ⸻ 🔔 Feeling inspired by what God is doing through this generation? Don't let it stop here—share this episode, rally your family, and get involved. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the movement to raise up strong, bold, purpose-driven kids who know who they are in Christ.