Youth Ministry Booster Podcast
332 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★ - 152 ratingsWelcome to the Youth Ministry Booster podcast! The most honest podcast in student ministry. Hosted by Zac Workun and Chad Higgins. We are the biggest fans of youth ministry leaders.
We are here for you with humor and help to engage, entertain, equip, and encourage.
Youth ministry is better together.Learn more @ http://www.youthministrybooster.com
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The Youth Ministry Art of Engaging Middle School Boys
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBQuestion...which zoo animal would be the ultimate pocket-sized companion? There is a right answer, but we want to hear yours... Join Zac and Chad as they swap stories that will crack you up and maybe even crack the code on connecting with middle schoolers (read:boys). In this episode, we don't shy away from the pressing questions- like whether gaming streams are the new radio or if there's a method to the madness of K-pop fandom. It's an honest ride through how relational connections a...
Navigating Youth Ministry Highs & Lows: From Static to Soul-Care
March 18, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWe're not just talking shop; we're opening up about the art of pacing and the vital act of delegating to avoid burnout. Remember school field trips? This episode Zac and Chad are taking that nostalgic trip down memory lane... it's a memory and a feeling. Ministry comes in waves and this time between spring and summer is one of those valleys. This heartfelt episode is a reminder for all our ministry friends out there: while we're passionate about serving others, we must also cherish an...
Help Your Youth Ministry Small Group Leaders Win (and stick around!)
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBFacebook marketplace is safe right? Zach and Chad, your ministry mentors and amateur online bargain hunters, are here to draw the parallels. This episode is an open lesson for what we have learned navigating the challenges that small group leaders face, especially when confronted with the whirlwind or overload that is a roomful of teenagers. For the next 30 minutes we're dishing out our practical strategies to help your newbie leaders turn anxiety into confidence, transforming those...
Discipline, Distractions, & Disruptions During Youth Ministry Teaching
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBJEREMY SIT DOWN! Whew sorry about that... Kids Amma I right? If you have ever had issues with students not listening, being distracting, or even disruptive during teaching time... then do we have a toolkit for you! Dealing w/ Distractions, Disruptions, & Discipline Issues: If you've ever felt like a ringmaster in a circus of pre-teen hijinks we hope this chat is helpful. We're unpacking the chaos of disruptions with real stories (we have been there!). Can we just send these kids to ti...
Crafting Winning Games for Youth Ministry: Thanks ChatGPT
January 24, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBEver had one of those moments where you're left holding your head in your hands, wondering where your brilliant idea went wrong? Our podcast usually gets down to the nitty-gritty of what it takes to plan not just fun, but also memorable activities for youth ministry. This week we are laying out our failures, asking for help and coaching up what makes games great. So enjoy our queasy missteps and food-related fiascos, all while highlighting the true aim of youth events—safe, inclusive,...
Rethinking Youth Ministry Goals, Failures, & Successes
January 09, 2024 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBEver bitten off more than you can chew? Hey friends, Zach Workun and Chad Higgins back for another episode and another year of youth ministry podcasting. This episode is a smorgasbord of tips and tales, starting with my own kitchen catastrophe that turned into a smoky sous vide saga. You'll hear how Chad's culinary mishap serves up a lesson in embracing the unexpected and learning from our missteps—not just in cooking but in our ministry efforts too. Rolling up our sleeves, Chad and I ta...
Holiday Gift Giving Guide and Navigating Parent-Youth Ministry Relationships
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBReady for a rollercoaster ride of emotions this holiday season? Ever tried to surprise your high-end friends with a gift only to find it relegated to the 'middling' category? Grab a cup of cocoa and join us as we traverse the holiday gift-giving terrain, highlighting the importance of backstory and adventure in choosing presents. We'll even tell you why your friend who has no inkling about a multi-tool could end up loving it as a gift! 0:03: Christmas Gift Wishlist and Midrange Gifts 8:30:...
Parasocial Relationships and Youth Ministry
November 28, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBCould you eat faster than Zac? No One's Going To Take It! Join Zac and Chad, where we kick things off with a hilarious debate centered around Zac's rapid-fire eating habits and his lofty claim of inhaling 50 hot dogs in four minutes. We even ponder on what would be the most embarrassing food record to hold. It's a light and hearty start to an episode that gets you laughing and wondering about your own eating speed. ParaSocial Relationships Then, things take a more profound turn. We journ...
How Youth Ministry Grows Relationally
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBYouth Ministry Is Relational, but what does that mean? Have you ever wondered how to maximize relational opportunities in youth ministry? That's exactly what Zac and Chad are unpacking in this episode. Chil or No-Bean Chili? We kick off the show with some winter joys and a feel-good chat about all things chili. There's even a bit of a friendly debate on Wolf Brand chili and I share the recipe for my favorite homemade version. Chad's friend eating it cold is a monster by the way! Youth Min...
Ocean of Curiosity: How to get youth ministry students to read the Bible.
October 10, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBHow do I get students to actually read their Bibles? Join Zac and Chad as we recount some wilds stories of swimming in open waters. Seriously though, Chad why would you push your wife towards the sharks? Getting students to engage with Scripture starts where they are and nurturing their curiosity so they don't fall into patterns of only reading it during crisis or reciting it as cliche. Remember, your goal is to create an environment where teenagers can explore the Bible's teachings in...
The Best Free Thing In Youth Ministry (that you might not even be using).
September 27, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWhat are we going to do next? What do we have planned? It's something we say often as youth ministry leaders, but is that really all there is? Is ministry just a matter of planning? Do we really need a better calendar? Is all about what we can plan? We are talking spiritual health inside of Youth Ministry Booster and we have been asking what we need. What we really need is... Discernment. The collective effort to not ask, "what do we have planned?" but to seek what God might have f...
Organize For Impact 3: Chaos To Orderly Youth Ministry
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBPiles. Stacks. Mess. UGGGHHHH! Are you tripping over clutter, both in your physical space and your digital life? Same. Until... Join Chad Higgins and Zac as we take a deep dive into personal organization. This is part 3 of our organized for impact series for youth ministry leaders. There is power, power, wonder working power of labeling and how designating a space for each item, no matter how small, can rein in the chaos. *BONUS discover the secret to protecting your personal email fr...
Organizing For Impact: When the Youth Ministry Car Won't Start
August 22, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThe battery was dead! Taking control of schedules, creating task lists, and breaking tasks into manageable chunks, we discuss how these skills are critical in improving focus, efficiency, and dealing with student ministries. Zac and Chad wrap up their discussion by exploring the significance of organization in student ministry. Learn from our experiences on how to stay ahead of deadlines, manage stress, and plan effectively. 0:00 Organizational Tips and Car Troubles 7:39 Strategic Plan...
Organizing for Impact: Grow your Youth Ministry through Structure
August 08, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBI CANT FIND IT! If you have ever been frustrated when looking for an old email, a file, or even a thing in your office then we have your back! Youth may be chaotic, but your ministry doesn't have to be chaotic. Honest talk. Have you ever considered how this lack of organization might be affecting not just yourself, but the people around you and the leadership you provide? Booster is here to help! Seriously, it's one of our favorite topics. This episode and a few more to follow are all ...
Get Fall Launch Ready In Youth Ministry, And It's Still Summer
July 11, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBSummer fun is almost done, but are you fall ready in youth ministry yet? Zac and Chad have some laughs, stories, and insights to help get you ready for a big fall early. In this episode the guys talk about recruiting and training leaders, transitioning new recruits via camp experiences, and launching key spiritual initiatives in September. Summer fun isn't over yet! We're also going to walk you through the steps to a successful fall launch in student ministry. There's ideas for creating ...
Boosting Summer Camp Attendance: Strategies for a Successful Season
June 13, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBStruggling to fill those last-minute spots for your summer camp? We hear you! It's one of the biggest weeks of ministry, budget, and responsibility of the whole year! Fear not, as in this episode, we'll provide you with valuable insights and strategies to ensure a successful camp season. Join Chad and Zac as they talk about what makes camp extra great! In this episode we discuss the importance of being prepared for potential changes, proactive communication with senior leadership, and h...
A Scurvy-Free Journey to Youth Ministry Revival
May 30, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBOn this episode of Youth Ministry Booster, the hosts announce the exciting news that Season 5: Revival Generation registration is now open! This episode not only brings you exciting possibilities for the new season but takes some unexpected turns with discussions on vitamin water, scurvy, and Flintstone vitamin dipping sauce. I know right? You can already taste it. In this season of Booster, we are focusing on the topic of revival and providing five challenges to help leaders reshape the ...
Ministry of Fun: A secret but important youth ministry principle
April 27, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWhat's the most important thing youth ministry offers? The first answer is Jesus, but is there another layer that students need to experience to help hear the name of Jesus more clearly. In this episode of the YMB podcast co-hosts Zac and Chad talk one of their most beloved principles for healthy student ministry. It's a vital part of every ministry, the ministry of fun. And no, we don't mean fun as in games. Yes, maybe games sometimes, but fun is so much more than the silly 5 mins befor...
Ministry of Feelings: Preparing for Big Summer Camp Feels in Youth Ministry
April 11, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBDo you ever get caught up in your feels? Your students will be up in their feelings this summer (especially at camp)... so what's your plan? In this episode of the YMB podcast co-hosts Zac and Chad talk about how emotions are an important part of youth ministering. It's part of their development and an important piece of pastoring faithfully. And there is no season more emotional or emotive than summer. It's big events, it's the relief of less school, it's a new rhythm for life. They migh...
The Greatest All Time Questions You Can Ask When You Interview For A Youth Ministry Position
March 21, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBWhat would you say you want me to do here? In this episode of the YMB podcast co-hosts Zac and Chad challenge each other back and forth to ask the most important questions a candidate can ask when interviewing for a ministry position. A lot is at stake when applying for a job and a candidate should have as much interest in the church/organization as they should have in the candidate. We should all come to an interview with great questions! It is possibly a decade long decision and so ...
Resources That Grow Youth Ministries Making Disciples, What It Really Takes
March 07, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat does it take to make a disciple? How do teenage disciples grow? Resources. What an important word to define. In this episode of the YMB podcast co-hosts Zac and Chad reflect on their experiences with other resource events (*cough book fairs cough*) and what those previous moments have taught them about youth ministry's work to equip students, leaders, and parents. Truly, your students need resources and you cannot be the start and end of their discipleship informed/formation journe...
What Makes Preaching & Teaching In Youth Ministry Great?
February 22, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWhat makes a sermon/teaching moment great? Like for serious though? More than just relaying insight, feeling clever, or speaking with passion, what makes a sermon or teaching moment great? In this episode of Zac and Chad bound their way through what makes a great communicator. Biblically sound, yes! Quick to the Gospel message, of course! But what about the other bits that folks either reject, forget, or overlook? Seriously, what grows a communicator-teacher-preacher beyond just the im...
How To Have The Best Parent Meeting In The History Of Youth Ministry
February 15, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhy aren't more parents coming to your parent meetings? But for real tho... This episode is a how to plan, run, hook, and pop off the next time you are working to get your youth ministry parents/guardians together in one room. It's also about birthday parties. For this episode Chad, Parent Ministry Specialist, spills the tea on what are the most important elements of a parent ministry meeting. HOOK- What's the felt need of the meeting? Is it even right to call it a meeting PROMISE- Wha...
What makes for the greatest volunteers in youth ministry? G.O.A.T. Year
February 08, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBGreatest.Of.All.Time. or GOAT as the kids would say... This is another episode in a (random but timely) series of episodes in which Chad and Zac talk about ministry things that are "GOATED." So for this episode of Greatest Of All Times, let's ask what is your idea of a GOAT Volunteer... wait, don't say their name out loud! But seriously, what moves a volunteer from the middle of the pack to the top of the charts? Is it an innate gifting? Coached skill? Or is it just unbounded enthusiasm?...
What New Feels Like In Youth Ministry, also something NEW for you.
February 01, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBNew. The feeling of the New New. This episode is for all of those who have ever felt new at church, youth group, student ministry... This may be you right now, or when you were a teenager, but this episode is especially for those who have NOT been new in a LOOOONNNGGG time. There is a whole set of feelings, experiences, and unguided expectations when you are walking up new to a church building, a small group circle, or a youth ministry activity. If we want to connect with new folks, we n...
Youth Ministry Workday GOAT Greatest Of All Time Series
January 25, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBGreatest.Of.All.Time. or GOAT as the kids would say... This is the first in a (random) series of episodes in which Chad and Zac talk about ministry things that are "GOATED" So for this episode of Greatest Of All Times, let's start with your ideal work day. What's the best way you could spend a day doing the work you were called to do? Zac and Chad talk also about why youth ministry leaders need a vision of what work could and should look like because otherwise we are just spinning our...
Numbers Do Matter In Youth Ministry
January 18, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBDon't believe the lie. Numbers do matter, we just need better ones! 2022 was a year of great consistency and we want to share what we have learned about healthy and better numbers for all of us! It's another episode of Youth Ministry Booster with Chad Higgins and Zac Workun. In this episode they talk about why numbers actually do matter. They talk about why youth ministry feels like it needs more numbers, and how to find better ones. They discuss importance of getting below the surface of...
Trust The New Year Youth Ministry
January 10, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat's the most important thing you could do in the next few weeks for your own health? For your ministry? We think we have an idea that might serve as a really healthy new year resolution, resolve? commitment? Hey YM friends we are excited to be back for our 8th year and in 2023, our collective 23 year, the GOAT year let's talk about a few important things in a few different ways. This year we are going to circle back to 3-4 big ideas that we believe will help make this the best and m...
What Christmas Means To Youth Ministry 2022
December 21, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBMerry Christmas! Hey YM friend & family, whether you are in finishing up this year in the office or hitting the road, or relaxing at home we hope you enjoy this episode from our team to you. In this episode Zac and Chad talk about Christmas traditions, the season, and what healthy youth ministers need for the end/beginning of this year. We are spending this episode talking about what we have learned and hope you will practice in the last few weeks of the year. If you are feeling the s...
Youth Ministry Is A Long Game In A Short Season
November 15, 2022 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWhat is healthy ministry? What are the rules that help define a healthy ministry as understood by health-seeking ministers? For us one of the most important is playing the long game (lifelong discipleship) in a short season (3-6 years at best). In this episode Zac and Chad talk through one of the 7 Youth Ministry Booster House Rules that matter the most towards shaping our community and defining the tone and language for our conversations and goals. For review here is the full 7: Booster...
Disciple Now By Any Other Name, Or Youth Ministry Winter Camp Is Coming. How to get ready for your next big student ministry event.
November 08, 2022 03:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBWhat about D-Now? Or Winter WKND? Campference? Or Big Retreat Thing? No matter what you call your winter-spring thing, it's almost here, and we want to help you have the energy you need around your big upcoming D-now event (or winter camp, or WKND, or whatever... you get it.) In this episode Zac and Chad chat about what's so great about Winter time events and why the planning and vision casting is more important than almost any other event you do. Youth Ministry Math Basics 2:11 Adul...
Youth Ministers Work Hard, Rest Hard. It's a rule.
October 18, 2022 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWhat is healthy ministry? What are the rules that help define a healthy ministry as understood by health-seeking ministers? In this episode Zac and Chad talk through one of the 7 Youth Ministry Booster House Rules that matter the most towards shaping our community and defining the tone and language for our conversations and goals. For review here is the full 7: Booster House Rules care over compare person before pastor work hard, rest hard questions not comments never do ministr...
Obscure Youth Ministry Questions Answered
October 11, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIt's been almost 7 years and 250 episodes, but what haven't we covered? In this episode Zac and Chad talk through the IG questions we have received in the last few weeks that really mattered to our YMB podcast listeners. Seriously though, y'all are really concerned about food and condiments... We are spending the next few weeks talking about some important topics to us. Come back and join us as we explore what we think matters most to YMs. If you are feeling the stress of a difficult se...
Our House, Our Rules For Healthy Youth Ministry
September 19, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat is healthy ministry? What are the rules that help define a healthy ministry as understood by health-seeking ministers? In this episode Zac and Chad talk through the 7 Youth Ministry Booster House Rules that matter the most to shaping our community and defining the tone and language for our conversations and goals. A lot of ministries have rules, principles, or posters in the hall. If you do and they are working, great! If not... Here are ours. Borrow them, steal them, utilize them ...
Wisdom For Youth Ministers In A Fleeting And Foolish Age
September 13, 2022 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWhy don't more stores have environments that match their titles? In this episode Zac and Chad talk through the wisdom it takes to navigate the hard choices, the difficult seasons, and make pivots inside the ministry, for the ministry, and possibly for your life. A counsel to surround you. We all need wise counsel, a group of people who know you so well that could maybe speak for you. Wisdom is a skill. We are slow to accumulate wisdom, quick to dispense with it. We sharpen the saw to gro...
Youth Ministry Apologies, Tables, Ladders, and Chairs
August 30, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBChad is here to apologize. His apology and stance on table clothes is fully covered in this episode. If you wondering why check 3 episodes earlier when he was unable to set the record straight. But, this episode is also a chance to talk about perspectives in designing sacred spaces. Whether you love or hate your youth room, building, or space there is a chance to make it really meaningful for your ministry. Parents, Students, Leaders, and Stakeholders all care about how your space looks....
Soul Care, Sushi, and Obscurity in Youth Ministry
August 23, 2022 02:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBWhat is the most obscure youth ministry topic that we could cover in a few episodes? Send us your pick for obscurity via instagram @youthministrybooster or email [email protected] Zac and Chad get a little more open about restaurant food, corner cases, and Soul Care. Register for Launch 2022 Let's answer the Parent Ministry Question August 25th 1pm CT https://studentministry.lifeway.com/launch2022 Join Us For Youth Ministry Booster Season 4 Learn more about Youth Ministry Bo...
Launch a Youth Ministry Plan for Parent Ministry
August 15, 2022 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBOrange you glad you have a plan for August 25th? Zac and Chad get a little silly, giddy, excited for Launch 2022. Summer was full of big events, travels, and surprises. BOOSTER SIGNUPS END September 1st, 2022 What are you doing to get ready for fall after a busy summer? Register for Launch 2022 Let's answer the Parent Ministry Question August 25th 1pm CT https://studentministry.lifeway.com/launch2022 Join Us For Youth Ministry Booster Season 4 Learn more about Youth Ministry Booster and...
Youth Ministry Embarrassment, Guilt, Shame, and Girl Scout Cookies
August 09, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThis is an episode about Girl Scout cookies. It's also an episode about the real feelings many of your students are probably feeling, right now... Zac and Chad get a little confused if this a phone or a podcast and maybe share a little too much, but there is a really important conversation that youth pastors should be having today. Embarrassment v. Guilt v. Shame Are your students more afraid of being embarrassed more now than ever before? Embarrassment The way that many of our studen...
4 Tips To Transition Kids To Youth Ministry, Welcome, Howdy, Yeet Your Incoming New Class of Students
August 02, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis is a sparkling episode of fresh tips and insights on how to welcome new (young) students into your existing ministry. It's almost Promotion Sunday? Howdy week? Yeet Week? Zac and Chad get us practical as an ice chest full of cold drinks on a summer day with this episode of helpful insights into transitioning your new students well into your existing student ministry. 3.5 Big Tips Fresh & Familiar Communication Cross-pollinate with your kids ministry's communication plan. If they text,...
More Momentum for Youth Ministry; or how you feel about it matters.
July 19, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBMomentum. It's a word that sparks or fizzles depending on what just went right (or wrong). It's the never-ending wash of waves on the seashore. It's Zac and Chad disagreeing on exactly how much time we could or should spend on this... Mo' Momentum, it begs the question... when will it ever end? The answer. Never, and yet, we find seasons, waves, moment(ums) of rest. Yes, friends, rest is the reward of the work. Let's swim in that this episode... This episode is part two of two in getti...
Youth Ministry Momentum Or How To Make The Most And Maximize The Summer Season
July 12, 2022 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBMomentum. It's a word that sparks excitement into the heart of every senior leader and an is an exhale for every leader who feels swallowed up by the current wave. In this episode Zac and Chad break down the waters inside the wave of momentum you may or may not be feeling right now. Summer is halfway done! Yeehaw! or so what? How are you feeling about where you are today? This episode is part one of two in getting mo' momentum for your youth ministry. It starts in the pieces and processes...
Every Message Demands A Response Art Of Preaching In Youth Ministry Part 3
June 29, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWhat makes a sermon a sermon? Last week we talked about the necessity of text, THE TEXT. This episode we invite you to ask, "what's the response?" It's the now what of whatever was read and said. It's the impetus to action, the immediate and/or lifelong application. We believe every good sermon demands a response. So let's ask about what you are asking the hearers to hear. This episode is part 3 in the art of talking to teenagers. Chad and Zac investigate what it means to craft a message ...
Quick To The Text, The Art Of Communicating In Youth Ministry
June 22, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB"Hurry up. Move. Get in to it!" These are probably all thoughts you have had while preaching and teaching to students and we are here to confirm that they are normal and it is right for us to "get into it" (the it being Scripture) as soon as it makes sense. So let's talk about teaching and TEXT. This episode is part 2 in the art of talking to teenagers. Chad and Zac unpack the idea of what it means to be "quick to the text" both in your preparation and your effectiveness of preaching and ...
Preaching As An Experience. The Art Of Communicating To Students In Youth Ministry
June 16, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBHey, hey, it's summertime in student ministry and that means we have a lot of unique opportunities to teach and preach that might stretch us from our usual weekly/monthly habits. In this episode Chad and Zac talk about the art of talking to teenagers. Whether you are preaching at (a) camp, leading a worship night, gathering students for devotion on a mission trip, or getting called up to preach during a summer sermon series there is probably a new/rare chance or two for you to teach in a ne...
Youth Ministry Camp SZN, either you were already ready or you got ready. Or. how to prepare for a full week of ministry in very little time.
May 11, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSummer camp is a time honored student ministry tradition. Whether you head off into the hills, chill at the beach, or serve a neighboring community the corporate spiritual discipline of retreat, renew, and community is important for modeling faith for students. After a busy Easter season it's easy to forget that summer and specifically big week long events like camp are almost here, but Chad and Zac have got you! In times of stress, worry, and wonder, here are some careful things to do to p...
Youth Ministry Camp SZN, either you were already ready or you got ready. Or. how to prepare for a full week of ministry in very little time.
May 11, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSummer camp is a time honored student ministry tradition. Whether you head off into the hills, chill at the beach, or serve a neighboring community the corporate spiritual discipline of retreat, renew, and community is important for modeling faith for students. After a busy Easter season it's easy to forget that summer and specifically big week long events like camp are almost here, but Chad and Zac have got you! In times of stress, worry, and wonder, here are some careful things to do to p...
Expectations, Rumors, And Returns: How Balance Other People's Opinions Of Your Youth Ministry
April 28, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe rumors of our disappearance were greatly exaggerated. After a relentless 6 weeks on the road Zac and Chad are back to share why someone else's expectations of your job are not always your problem, immediately. In this episode Chad and Zac wade into the relational waters around managing expectations, pierce through the "ask," and find hope for the critic who really has your best interests at heart. If you are feeling down and out or overwhelmed here is the pick me up you need this Po...
Youth Ministry And Student Apathy: Is It Something We Said?
March 03, 2022 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWhy are the teens not coming to youth events, programming, or small groups? Is it something we said? No. But. Maybe yes? Students are hungry for connection and we are often caught shouting or promoting. How can we turn ministry programming and promotion into Good News proclamation? In this episode Chad and Zac delve into what lies beneath the surface of students feeling disengaged, distant, or apathetic these days. *Spoiler* it's not specifically you, but we must adjust our care and deepen...
Youth Ministry Strategy Live From Essentials Houston featuring special guests Sean Nelson and Tony Bianco
February 15, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat is the ultimate snack? Protein? Fried? Dippable? This episode of the YMB podcast was recorded live in Houston, at Houston's First Baptist, during one of our Essentials sessions with some friends and commentary about the content of the day, the strategy for the day after, and banter for our favorite snacking. In this episode Chad and Zac and guests Sean and Tony share some reflections on the state of youth ministry today, the content we covered at Essentials, and the predictions for th...