ep.129: Youth Culture & Fun and Games
In this podcast, Mike and John discuss how much youth culture a youth pastor should know, and how fun and games can be part of your discipleship strategy (rather than something you do to convince kids to come).
Friday Review (2/13/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
The Bronze Snake and John 3:16… A Lesson in Typology
Four principles of Biblical Typology are explored and applied to John 3:16, showing how typology helps students understand this beloved verse with greater clarity (and awe).
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.
Friday Review (2/6/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
What is Biblical Typology?
How can we teach Scripture well and show how each passage leads us to Christ? Biblical typology is explained and applied to the story of David and Goliath.
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.
Friday Review (1/30/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Equipping Teenagers to Share the Gospel
If you’re a student pastor hoping to help your teens share the gospel with their friends, here are a few tips that might help.
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.