NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 13, 2013) - Singer/songwriter Julie Elias has launched "Topic Driven Concerts," a new music series aimed at empowering youth in key areas where they face challenges.The series offers youth pastors a choice of topic-driven themes targeted to the specific needs of their group. The initial concert offerings include "The Power of Words," "The Reality of Rejection" and "Value In Our Choices." 

The live music series is especially designed for girls' events, summer camps, weekend retreats, student conferences and Disciple Now events. The concerts feature Elias leading worship, sharing her original music and interacting with the audience through skits and discussions. Each participant will also receive a 16-page topic-specific booklet, designed with input from youth pastors, students and parents. The booklets are intended to be used at the events, as well as taken home for further discussion and in-depth study.

"One thing I have been reminded about is that the struggles teens face now--rejection, the words they say and the choices they make--are the same things that plague many adults. 

They become more serious and more damaging as we grow up," Elias says. "In fact, I chose these topics because I am talking from my own experiences! My goal is to help youth learn a healthyChristian response now and,perhaps, save them some heartache and frustration in the future. 

"I've performed in front of thousands of kids and I've learned that at heart, we're all the same, with the same struggles," says Elias, who In addition to performing at youth events is currently touring in support of her CD, A Wild Rose