ep.133: Why Biblical Theology Matters in Youth Ministry
In this episode, Mike and John talk about biblical theology in youth ministry: what is it and how do we practice it fruitfully?
ep.132: Teenagers and Mental Health, with Danny Kwon
Mike and John welcome Danny Kwon onto the podcast to discuss how mental health can affect the discipleship process, and how to care for students who struggle.
ep.131: Why Systematic Theology Matters & Ministering to Kids of Church Hoppers
What is Systematic Theology and why is it a blessing to youth workers, and a listener question about ministry to a kid whose family has switched churches.
ep.130: Getting Students to Engage and Love One Another
Mike and John tackle two listener-questions: How do we get students to engage when they’re “checked out”, and how do we get our students to go from “liking each other” to “loving each other” in Christ?
ep.128: Does our Delivery Matter?
Is our content the only important part of preaching, or does delivery matter? Mike and John discuss what this means for youth workers.
ep.127: What is (and isn't) Discipleship?
This episode of the YPT Podcast explores the difference between "ministry" and "discipleship", and the various layers of what it means to be a disciple.
126: Should We Practice Communion & Baptism at Youth Group?
John and Mike tackle a controversial topic about whether we should observe the ordinances of communion and baptism in youth ministry contexts, or only with the whole church.
ep.123: Reflecting on 2025 & Teaching the Trinity
Reflecting on the highlights of 2025 and discussing how to teach the Trinity to Youth (and why this is important to do!)
ep.122: The State of Theology in Youth Ministry
We filtered results of the State of Theology 2025 report to represent those who tend to serve as volunteer youth leaders. We need to discuss what these results uncover.
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.