ep.104: Asking Good Questions, Chat GPT, Engaging Students with Scripture
YPT Podcast ep.104 covers how to ask good questions, whether or not youth workers should use ChatGPT and AI, and how to engage youth with Scripture.
How to Understand and Teach the Gospel of Matthew
The four gospels each have their own characteristics and emphases. How can we understand, teach, and apply Matthew with greater clarity?
Is the Bible Sufficient for Youth Ministry?
Do we truly believe the Bible is sufficient for ministry to youth, or, deep down, do we suspect they need something more?
How to Understand and Teach: Genesis 38 (Judah & Tamar)
The story of Judah and Tamar is a challenging passage to teach, especially when you’re teaching teenagers. Here’s a helpful look at the background and bigger picture that displays God’s faithfulness.
How to Teach and Understand Ecclesiastes 1
How do we handle texts such as Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 in a way that brings clarity and joy in Christ?
How to Understand and Teach 1 Peter 3:18-22
How can we understand and teach tough passages like 1 Peter 3:18-22? Here are a few principles to guide you.
How to Teach the Epistles in Youth Ministry
Although there is a level of simplicity in the Epistles, we can wrongly assume their simplicity is all that there is to them and miss deeper truths they highlight.
How to Teach the Prophetic Books in Youth Ministry
Students can learn a great deal by studying prophetic books. Below are four recurring ideas I have discovered as I have sought to teach teenagers the major and minor prophets.
How to Teach Biblical Narratives in Youth Ministry
Narratives include a specific pace, plot, and memorable lines from broadly sketched characters. Here are some principles to help you understand and teach biblical narrative.
Don’t Let Curriculum Shortchange Your Ministry
Curriculum and resources are incredible aids in ministry, especially for new youth pastors. But they can also hinder your growth and shortchange your students if you rely on them too much.