I think that today's teens do, in a sense, travel on Damascus Road in many ways, and kind of resembles how teens today are coverted. Paul's conversion, for example, was sudden, expected, and maybe even a little intrusive. I know many teens today who see the light at many unexpected times.
An example would be through the Antioch retreats that I go on at my Church. I know many people who have gone on a weekend retreat only becuase they had to as a requirement for Confirmation. As the weekend(s) progressed, I saw people change from just being there because they had to, to opening up to others and really getting involved about what was going on. Then, every week, the youth group has Wednesday night meetings, so people can continue to strengthen their relationship with God and learn more about Him.
A friend of mine came on a weekend with me because she had to for Confirmation and I wanted her too.
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Another way of unexpected conversion is if someone close to you gets sick or is close to dying. You might pray to God and say...