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.
Not Everything is Discipleship
Rather than viewing discipleship as a rigid education plan, have we started to treat all ministry as discipleship?
How to Lead a Book Club in Youth Ministry
Reading and discussing good books with students can be a powerful experience. Here’s some counsel about how to start a book club in your ministry.
Biblical Discipleship in Large Groups
The Bible is full of examples of large groups of God’s people being addressed and challenged together. How does this shape the way we teach and disciple in large groups?
Leading Effective Small Groups in Youth Ministry
What’s the purpose of small groups, and how does that shape the way we structure and lead them?
YPT Podcast ep.76: Calling Youth to a God-Centered Faith (Richard Ross)
What does it mean for youth workers to call teenagers into lives that are marked by faithful worship and a vital union with Christ?
Helping Youth Navigate the Online World
How can youth workers and parents help youth navigate life online with godliness and wisdom, without over-reacting to the dangers of the digital world?
YPT Podcast 68: Should Youth Ministry be Incarnational? (Tim Gough)
We often anchor relational discipleship in Christ’s incarnation, but is that the best biblical and theological foundation?
How to Prepare Seniors For College and the Workforce
How can youth leaders prepare students for life after high school? It’s about so much more than a “Grad Night” or senior banquet.