ep.141: When You've Experienced Church Hurt and Church Abuse
An episode we didn’t want to record, but felt compelled to. Mike and John share their own experiences and lessons-learned with church hurt.
Friday Review (5/8/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Welcoming Incoming 6th Graders
How can we welcome incoming 6th Graders (and their parents!) into youth ministry with wisdom and patience?
ep.140: The Devil Doesn't Take the Summer Off...
What do you do during the summer? Chances are, you assume you do “too much” or “too little” because you’ve fallen into the comparison trap. Let’s talk about it.
Friday Review (5/1/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
Are Small Groups Essential for Discipleship?
Are small groups necessary, optional, or a distraction? I’d like to begin by proposing that without intentional small groups, our discipleship plans are lacking.
139: What Season of Ministry Are You Experiencing?
In this episode, Mike and John discuss the different seasons of ministry we often experience, and how that effects the way we evaluate the ministry.
Friday Review (4/24/26)
This week’s best articles for youth workers on biblical and theological studies, youth and pastoral ministry, partnering with parents, and cultural engagement.
How Do I Choose a Youth Camp?
Youth camps can be a special time of ministry, but they can also lead to real challenges if you choose the wrong camp. So, what are some questions to ask while selecting a camp?
The Power of Scripture Memory in Discipleship
Scripture memorization changes students hearts because the Bible is the Word of God. How can youth workers practice Scripture memorization with students?