Mike McGarry 4/15/26 Mike McGarry 4/15/26

Teaching Difficult Passages: 1 John 5:16-17 and the “Sin that leads to death”

Does 1 John 5 teach that we can out-sin God’s grace? This article summarizes the different interpretations and presents a case for interpreting this as a warning against giving students false-assurance of their salvation.

Mike McGarry 1/14/26 Mike McGarry 1/14/26

Disciples Make the Best Evangelists

In this short article, I want to urge every youth pastor to think more biblically about the Great Commission in order to make disciples who evangelize.

YPT Podcast 12/2/25 YPT Podcast 12/2/25

ep.121: Unexpected Skills for Youth Workers

In ep.121 of the YPT Podcast, Mike and John discuss unexpected skills needed to thrive in youth ministry, with a special focus on what mental toughness looks like for pastors.

Mike McGarry 11/25/25 Mike McGarry 11/25/25

ep.120: Rooted Conference Highlights & Pressure to Become "Real" Pastors

Mike and John discuss highlights from the Rooted Conference, and reflect on a common question they heard from attendees: how do you know whether to stay in youth ministry or not?

Mike McGarry 10/30/25 Mike McGarry 10/30/25

Is Youth Ministry in the Bible?

You’ve probably heard people say “Youth Ministry isn’t in the Bible”, but is that true?

Mike McGarry 10/21/25 Mike McGarry 10/21/25

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.

Bryan Barrineau 10/8/25 Bryan Barrineau 10/8/25

Leading Your Family as a Youth Pastor

If we “win” at church but “lose” at home, that’s not success. Left unchecked, ministry will leave us and our families weary, wounded, and wondering whether it’s worth it.