ep.143: Ongoing Discipleship & Curriculum Preview
What does Ongoing Discipleship look like in youth ministry? This preview of the forthcoming YPT Curriculum will offer some guidance about how to call youth into mature faith.
ep.142: Raising Gen Alpha, with Dave Boden
In this podcast, Mike and John talk with Dave Boden about his new book, “Raising Gen Alpha” about their core distinctives and how to minister to them well.
ep.141: When You've Experienced Church Hurt and Church Abuse
An episode we didn’t want to record, but felt compelled to. Mike and John share their own experiences and lessons-learned with church hurt.
ep.140: The Devil Doesn't Take the Summer Off...
What do you do during the summer? Chances are, you assume you do “too much” or “too little” because you’ve fallen into the comparison trap. Let’s talk about it.
139: What Season of Ministry Are You Experiencing?
In this episode, Mike and John discuss the different seasons of ministry we often experience, and how that effects the way we evaluate the ministry.
Ep.138: Is Youth Ministry in the Bible?
How can we integrate youth into the church, and why do we need more youth pastors to stay in youth ministry (even if they “can” do other things)?
137: Integrating Youth into the Church & Why Stay in Youth Ministry
We’ve all heard people say “Youth Ministry isn’t even in the Bible” as if it’s blatantly obvious. But is it?! This conversation highlights what the Bible says about youth ministry, along with three core convictions necessary to have a biblical youth ministry.
ep.136: Talking with Youth About School & Honoring Graduates
School consumes a significant portion of our students’ lives. How do we help youth think biblically about education… and how do we celebrate graduates well?
ep.135: Practical Theology & Planning a Teaching Calendar
What is Practical Theology and how does it lead youth workers to carry out better and more fruitful ministry? Also, let’s put it to use by discussing how to plan a teaching calendar.
ep.134 - Historical Theology in Youth Ministry & Responding When Youth Group Shrinks
In ep.134, Mike and John discuss the ways Historical Theology can help youth workers identify false teachings that are wrapped in new packages. They also discuss how to respond when youth group attendance drops.