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104 maconmagazine.com | August/September 2025 C U P S A N D W A T E R T H E F R E Q U E N C Y O F W I S D O M In a city with houses of faith on nearly every corner, Rev. Dr. Erin Robinson Hall's column explores the interconnectedness of Macon's faith communities and the diverse ways Maconites nourish their spiritual health and the wellbeing of those around them, inspired by "On Being" podcast host Krista Tippet's idea that "religion is as cup; spirituality is as water." A N D T H E L A N G UA G E O F YO U T H STORY AND PHOTOS BY REV. DR. ERIN ROBINSON HALL I If you want a crash course in the language of youth, might I suggest a road trip? You'll realize you are not, in fact, cool. You do not understand the language. During a recent multi-state family trip, I heard "six-seven" exclaimed about eleven million times and learned the levels of "rizz," which I'm forbidden to say. At some point, you lean in and sing along to Steve's Lava Chicken. As the parent of young teens and elementary-aged children, hearing words I don't understand is not new. My parents did not understand me more than I understand my son and his group of 13-year-old boys in my kitchen, bruh. That's OK; I won't stop listening. I don't always know what he is saying, but I believe he is worth hearing. Young adult author Jason Reynolds said the concept of "resonant frequency" can help with understanding youth during an episode of the "On Being" podcast. Resonant frequency refers to when something vibrates at the highest amplitude – moving at the fullest extent – and makes a notable impact: glass breaks, furniture moves. He wondered, "Is there a resonant frequency for humanity?" If there is,

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