ep.116: Talking With Students About Sexuality and Gender
The Bible talks about sexuality. If we aren’t, then can we really say we’re teaching the Bible? In this podcast episode, Mike and John discuss how to go about teaching on sexuality and gender at youth group .
ep.115: Youth Ministry Failures & How to Not Be a Know-it-All
In this episode, Mike and John reflect on what they’ve learned from some of their failures as youth pastors, then they brilliantly answer a listener question about how to not be a know-it-all.
ep.114: Gospel-Centered Teaching & Addressing Topical Issues
How do we preach Christ from Genesis through Revelation while practicing responsible exegesis? And how do we address topical issues if we’re committed to expository teaching?
ep.113: Training Volunteers & Building Trust
How can youth workers train and equip their volunteers? What does a healthy recruiting and onboarding process look like? And how can a new youth pastor build trust with an established team of volunteers?
ep.112: What is Discipleship & Should we Practice Digital Discipleship?
Mike and John talk about Discipleship: What is it? What isn't it? And what pulls us away from it? Should we use video and social media to "extend" our regular discipleship efforts?
ep.111: Risky Youth Ministry & Ministry to Students with Disabilities
In this podcast, Mike & John talk about a theology of safety and risk, and how that feeds into students’ faith development. They also respond to a listener question about ministering to students with disabilities.
ep.110: Navigating Doubt and Deconstruction & Should we have Parents as Volunteers?
The YPT Podcast returns with a discussion about doubt and deconstruction, then Mike and John respond to a listener question about whether or not parents should be their kid’s small group leader.
ep.108: The Image of God and Youth Ministry, a preview of Mike's new book
This episode stresses the importance of the doctrine of the image of God, and is a preview of Mike’s forthcoming book, Iconic: Being God’s Image in Your World.
ep.107: Using Curriculum Well & Managing "Other Duties as Assigned"
How can we use curriculum well, and how to prioritize youth ministry while navigating other church responsibilities.
ep.106: What NOT to do in Your First Year
In this podcast, Mike and John each offer 5 things NOT to do in your first year of youth ministry.