Bridget Mary Meehan, producer and host of GodTalk, a TV series on cable-access stations, and author o feighteen books including Praying with Women of theBible and Praying with Visionary Women, interviews teens from different religions and faith traditions:

In recent years the media has focused on problems teenagers in our society face such as peer pressure, drugs, gangs, and violence. Scant attention is given to the role that religious faith plays in the lives of youth- The Latin word "credo" can be translated "that for which I give my heart." Encounter 11 teens from different religions who share the yearning of their souls for God. In this program Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Mormon, Baptist, and Roman Catholic youth discuss their understanding of God, and the beliefs and values that strengthen them on their spiritual joumey.

They do not seek to win converts to their religious views, but rather to share the impact faith has in their everyday lives. In a world where prejudice is often based on a lack of understanding of another's religious beliefs, these conversations are a powerful example of young people engaging in open, respectful interfaith dialogue. This kind of forum can be used in schools, churches, and other institutions to foster awareness of the impact of the 'faith factor" on the lives of young people and to examine the role that religious beliefs can play in promoting greater harmony, justice and peace in our world.

Here are a few of the questions these teens answered.

How would you describe God?
Where is God?
What role does your faith/religious tradition play in your life?
For what values do you give your heart?
If you had one day to live, how would you spend it?
In what ways does your religious beliefs give you strength in the challenges you face?
What are the most important values you learned from your faith tradition?

If you were asked these same questions, how would you respond?

Teens in video:
Sarah Szynkowicz (Jewish)
Ketu Dutia (Hindu)
Isabella Marvana (Roman Catholic)
David Bbclaner (Mormon)
Jessica Lipps (Jewish)
Masumeh Farchtchi (Muslim)
Emilie Sutterlin (American Baptist)
Rehenuma Asmi (Muslim)
Chris Browne (Roman Cathohc)
Joshua Freeman (Roman Catholic)
Jeremiah Freeman (Roman Catholic)

(L-R) Masumeh Farchtchi(Muslim), David Blackmer (Mormon), Jessica Lipps(Jewish), Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan (Host)
(L-R) Emilie Sutterlin(American Baptist), Rehenuma Asmi(Muslim), Chris Browne(Roman Catholic), Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan (Host)
(L-R) Sarah Szynkowicz(Jewish), Ketu Dutia(Hindu), Isabella Marvana(Roman Catholic), Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan(Host)
(L-R) Joshua Freeman(Roman Catholic), Katie Sapp(Audio Technician), Jeremiah Freeman(Roman Catholic), Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan(Host)