How to Understand and Teach the Gospel of Mark
Mark’s emphasis isn’t to provide every detail of the life and teachings of Jesus, but to proclaim his power and authority to save sinners. This is a message our students desperately need today.
YPT Podcast ep.103: Student Leadership, Book Recommendations, & Time Wasters
ep.103 of the YPT Podcast, featuring a conversation about Student leadership, Mike and John’s book recommendations, and a listener question about time wasters.
Friday Review (5/16/25)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
What Can Youth Workers Learn from John Stott?
Stott reminds us that our attempts at theological ministry are nothing if they are not shaped and fueled by love and channeled through rich, responsible relationships.
ep.102: Missions Trips & Discouraged Youth Pastors
ep.102 of the YPT Podcast features a conversation about short-term missions, gospel ministry, discouragement, and training volunteer leaders.
Friday Review (5/9/25)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
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?
ep.101: Podcast revamp, Our Ministry Journeys, D.Mins. and Spouses in Youth Ministry
Introducing a whole new YPT Podcast! In this episode, we introduce you to John Gardner, Mike’s new cohost and we share about our youth ministry journeys, experiences pursuing our D.Min.’s, and answer a question about spouse involvement in YM.
Friday Review (5/2/25)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Responding to Criticism in Youth Ministry
How do we learn to respond to criticism rightly, avoiding discouragement while honestly listening to the concerns of others?