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.
Friday Review (10/17/25)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Friendship Isn’t a Luxury Item for Youth Workers
Genuine and deep friendship it is not a luxury item that you give up to be in ministry. Here are four lies that keep us from cultivating healthy friendships in ministry.
ep.114: Gospel-Centered Teaching & Addressing Topical Issues
How do we preach Christ from Genesis through Revelation while practicing responsible exegesis? And how do we address topical issues if we’re committed to expository teaching?
Friday Review (10/10/25)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
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.
ep.113: Training Volunteers & Building Trust
How can youth workers train and equip their volunteers? What does a healthy recruiting and onboarding process look like? And how can a new youth pastor build trust with an established team of volunteers?
Friday Review (10/3/25)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Teaching Students the Beautiful Gospel
When Christ’s work is spoken of as complete, finished, and satisfying, the pressure of manufacturing beauty is removed.
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?