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Youth Ministry Booster Podcast

332 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★ - 152 ratings

Welcome 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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Youth Ministry Leaders Who Experience Apathy Or Something Like It

February 07, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

So this is episode 216 and we put off posting it, but no longer... Apathy is a haunting word in student ministry today and it is really important that we spend a few episodes talking about how it can affect us and affect our students. This week's episode is the honest talk, first about the minister, and then next week about the students in your ministry.  In this episode Chad and Zac share some honest reflections for how and why apathy might creep in on the most daring and bold youth minis...

Dating Talks, Relationships, and Healthy Youth Ministry

January 27, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Are you planning a relationship series to start next month (February)? If so, what are you going to say? It's true that students are really into, well, each other, and we get it. But, what do we say... This week's episode is some honest talk about the role that relationships play in our teaching and leadership. Students are feeling the feelings. How are you addressing that in the time that you have? In this episode Chad and Zac share some wisdom and experience when it comes to dating, tea...

Youth Ministry Conferences Worth Attending And Mount Rushmore Of Movies

January 20, 2022 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Q: Is All Dogs Go To Heaven A Theological Movie Statement? A: We don't know but it sure is scarier than we remember it as kids. This week's episode is a lil bit of YM fun/banter about the Mount Rushmore of Ministry-Safe movies and how to enjoy the most at your next ministry conference event. In this episode Chad and Zac are hitting the circuit for a lot of them this spring and we hope to see you at one soon! If you are going to Essentials, YPS, or the Experience hit us up and let us kno...

Your Youth Ministry Purpose Versus Problem Solving And Long Division

January 19, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

What is up! It's 2022. Happy Holiday return everyone! Does it feel like the year just got started this week? 2022, the slow roll up amma right? This week's episode is a festive recap into a discussion of some of our monthly Booster content. Every new year at Booster is themed and this month's theme is the hard work of long division. The challenge to see all the parts that make up the whole. So dive in and tell us what we got right, what we got wrong, and what still remains!  It's the new y...

Youth Ministry Is Kind Of Like A Buffet. Also, is it Canberry or Cranberry Sauce?

November 29, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

What makes the meal? What makes for enjoyment? This week we are unpacking our Thanksgiving leftover lunches. This week's episode is about holidays, rest, and the importance of being pastoral and parental. It's also a chance to feel a little lighter and a little more fresh about the new year, next year! It's the week after a holiday so we know it's hard to get some things done. But, you.have.got.this! Enjoy this light and humorous helping of ministry, life, and future hopes. In this episo...

Youth Ministry Is Kind Of Like A Buffet. Also, is it Canberry or Cranberry Sauce?

November 29, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

What makes the meal? What makes for enjoyment? This week we are unpacking our Thanksgiving leftover lunches. This week's episode is about holidays, rest, and the importance of being pastoral and parental. It's also a chance to feel a little lighter and a little more fresh about the new year, next year! It's the week after a holiday so we know it's hard to get some things done. But, you.have.got.this! Enjoy this light and humorous helping of ministry, life, and future hopes. In this episo...

Ministry Eats, Smoked Treats, Parenting, and Happy Thanksgiving

November 24, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Congrats Chad welcome to the team?  This week's episode is about good news,  holiday eats, and parent ministry practices. All 3 are very welcomed this season It's an important time of year to reflect on where we are and what we are thankful and hopeful for this season. In this episode Chad and Zac want to thank you! For listening, reviewing, encouraging, DMing, and doing the good work whilst hopefully loving your family well!  Youth Ministry Booster Learn more about Youth Ministry Boost...

How To Not Be Used In Youth Ministry, A Problem Worth Discussing

November 15, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Youth ministry is important work that can often suffer from competing visions of what is best now and next. This week's episode highlights the feelings that come around expectations of what is the next best and how we ought to get there even if/when you disagree with your boss. It's a hard look at an important topic of who and how you might start feeling used for what you can do versus who you are in the middle of it all. In this episode Chad and Zac relay the importance of owning the pro...

How To Not Be A User In Youth Ministry, Also New Game For Classifying Candy

November 08, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Youth ministry is weighty work and sometimes the burden can leave us feeling used or create space for us to use others. How do we not?  It's November so let's be thankful for the help we have and the important work we need to do, but the people we need to love and care for more. In this episode Chad and Zac share some their new classification game (starting with Halloween candy) and the importance of leading others well so that everyone might feel good about their time serving. Youth Mini...

Parents Fears For Youth Ministry, Pioneer Woman, and Spooky SZN

October 07, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Youth ministry is a chance for teenagers to find faith, community, and mentors. Yet, releasing students to join a community like that is scarier for some than most student pastors will admit. It's October so let's talk about fear. Who's fear? Parents fears, youth pastors fears, and the space in-between. It's time we tackle the unspoken fears and bring to light the importance of thinking about how we minister with a beginner's mindset. In this episode Chad and Zac share some of their reali...

Youth ministry's need for safety, and it's time for Milk to go.

September 29, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Youth ministry is about providing relational and physical space for students to know they are loved, hear the Good News, and connect in discipleship relationships with friends, community, and mentors How do you provide a safe space?  There is a need in this new season of student ministry for leaders to audit the safety of the spaces they are creating physically, emotionally, and relationally.  In this episode Chad and Zac share the conclusion of the fish saga and examine their own unders...

Youth Ministry Encouragement, A Kick In The Pants, A Pat On The Back, and Milk Is Mean

September 21, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Youth ministry means challenges and sometimes we face challenges that demand a kick in the pants or a pat on the back. How do you receive encouragement?  There is a tension in church work, ministry leadership that we identify as internal vs. external. Or, how much can we really control? affect change? or relieve ourselves from when the challenge comes. This episode is pastoral look into how to receive words of love, truth, and encouragement from the peers you need them from the most. In...

Youth Ministry As Both Parent And Pastor

September 14, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Ministry is difficult. Parenting is difficult. How do you face the challenge of doing both... well?  In this episode Chad and Zac share honest and humorous stories of what is like to be both parent and pastor. The delight and difficult and the importance of presence above all things. Youth Ministry Booster Learn more about Youth Ministry Booster and get signed up to be a part of a healthy, growing, Mastermind here. https://www.youthministrybooster.com Socials You can follow the guys on...

Why We Procrastinate, And The Answer Isn't Laziness

August 30, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Why do we put stuff off? A: I don't know.... No but srsly, why? Well in this episode Chad and Zac get to the bottom of what and why we put things off. Sometimes it's obvious other times it's personal, really personal.  Whether or not you think you do, or whether or not you think you know why, this is a really important listen for however you are thinking or feeling about work today. Youth Ministry Booster Learn more about Youth Ministry Booster and get signed up to be a part of a health...

The Youth Pastor Down The Road And Strong Opinions On Pro Wrestling And N64

August 23, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

What is the greatest N64 game of all time? Why is professional ministry a lot like pro wrestling? Why do I feel competitive against the youth pastor down the road? In this episode Zac and Chad discuss pro wrestling,  N64, and the youth pastor "down the road." Let's talk and tackle comparison that breeds competition and puts us in the cage of selfish emotions. This episode is not what you think and oh so what you might need. Road To Wrestlemania Week, any takers? (1:24) @wrestlingpastor (3...

The Right Idea At The Wrong Time Is the Wrong Idea

August 16, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Do you believe in hope? Do you believe in the word of believe? Are you watching Ted Lasso?  In this episode Zac and Chad discuss Ted Lasso, the importance of honesty in our church strategy, and when the right idea is the wrong idea... Ted Lasso is Sports Gilmore Girls (2:14) The next season of Booster (5:38) The right thing done wrong (8:35) When small groups aren't appropriate (13:13) I can't control those things (23:21) I believe in hope (27:01) Launch 2021 Click here to get registered ...

What Is The Wind That Powers Your Sails?

August 09, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Hey, who is the wind in your sails? I know cheesy right... In this episode Zac and Chad discuss the upcoming Launch live event (8.19) Launch is basically TRL (4:38) The bellcurve of ministry maturity (7:33) Spirit-led youth ministry (9:01) Health of you the minister (12:13) Swimming in the dark (18:01) Launch 2021 Click here to get registered for Launch 2021 (8.19 1pm CT!)  Youth Ministry Booster Learn more about Youth Ministry Booster and get signed up to be a part of a healthy, growi...

Always Entertaining And Seldom Engaging

August 02, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

And We're Back! After a long winter hiatus and the whole world turning upside down, Zac and Chad are back to podcast about youth ministry, honest leadership, and the changing culture of the church. This week's episode is about E-words: Entertainment Vs Engagement. Your students want engagement way more than entertainment, but what does that even mean. Lean in, as the guys ask one level deeper questions on how to form an engaging ministry as students return to your youth ministry. Want to ...

199: The no longer underestimated importance of digital communication in youth ministry: Seth Muse 2

May 18, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

In episode 199 of the Youth Ministry Booster Podcast Zac chats with church communications guru Seth Muse. We recorded this pre-COVID, but wow it feels almost prophetic. About the guest: Seth, "met Jesus while fighting with his cousin over a bike.We professed our passionate hatred for one another in an exchange that ended with a stunning comment that I’ll never forget. That cruel statement would later lead me to Christ." He was called to ministry in high school and have been chasing down G...

199: The no longer underestimated importance of digital communication in youth ministry: Seth Muse 2

May 18, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

In episode 199 of the Youth Ministry Booster Podcast Zac chats with church communications guru Seth Muse. We recorded this pre-COVID, but wow it feels almost prophetic. About the guest: Seth, "met Jesus while fighting with his cousin over a bike.We professed our passionate hatred for one another in an exchange that ended with a stunning comment that I’ll never forget. That cruel statement would later lead me to Christ." He was called to ministry in high school and have been chasing down G...

198: How the first century youth ministry has a discipleship plan for twenty first century w/ Heather Quiroz Youth Cartel

May 13, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

In episode 198 of the Youth Ministry Booster Podcast Zac sits down with new author and new mom Heather Quiroz to talk about her book "First-Century Youth Ministry: Exploring Our Jewish Roots to Reclaim Discipleship." About the guest: "Heather loves Jesus, youth ministry, laughing at silly things, and eating at Indian lunch buffets. She’s the wife of Rodrigo and is a gifted teacher and speaker with over fifteen years of youth ministry experience. She and her husband recently welcomed a bab...

197: Youth Pastor In A Time Of Pandemic, What Does It Take To Lead Where You Have Not Gone?

April 09, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

In episode 197 of the Youth Ministry Booster Podcast Zac and Chad break it down as real, struggling, pastors, and humans. This is a difficult and unprecedented time. It requires muscles and leadership that we have never exercised so we lack the endurance. However, there is a hope, there is a faith stronger than ours. We turn to that in this time of increasing weakness to find promise beyond our current circumstances. Show Notes:  This is a season to fix the deeper problem. Our pain is n...

196: Why Your Senior Pastor Is Important For Youth Ministry

January 16, 2020 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Everybody answers to somebody. In the world of youth ministry this usually means your senior pastor, leader, or direct report. No matter what size church you serve there is someone senior to your youth ministry leadership and that person and your relationship with them is vital for your ministry and for you. It's true. Better working relationships with senior leadership is the number one improvement metric for most exiting youth ministers. In this episode co-host Kristen takes the driver ...

196: Why Your Senior Pastor Is Important For Youth Ministry

January 16, 2020 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Everybody answers to somebody. In the world of youth ministry this usually means your senior pastor, leader, or direct report. No matter what size church you serve there is someone senior to your youth ministry leadership and that person and your relationship with them is vital for your ministry and for you. It's true. Better working relationships with senior leadership is the number one improvement metric for most exiting youth ministers. In this episode co-host Kristen takes the driver ...

195: When Youth Ministry Talks Too Much, The Importance Of Silence

January 15, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

It's alive! It's alive! Well Zac is at least back alive and healthy (after Flu B and some quasi-tragic recovery). In this holiday recorded episode Zac and Chad talk about the necessity of the practice of silence for the the lives of youth pastors and their youth ministry. Check the show notes and quotes for some goodies and let's have a conversation about the things we aren't saying. Hit us up on social! Connect With Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youthministrybooster/ Twitte...

194: How To Care For Hurting Students: Trauma Informed Youth Ministry: Dwight Johnson

December 05, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

What's up everybody! This episode is an important word of care for both your students and you the student minister. Hear the encouraging words of our new friend Dwight Johnson share about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how being more informed and trained about trauma will better serve you to serve your students. Connect With Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youthministrybooster/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ministrybooster/ Facebook:.https://www.facebook.com/youthministr...

193: 4 Years Of Youth Ministry Podcasting & Counting

November 19, 2019 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

We made it y'all! 4 years of meeting, interviewing, and recording and we are here to high five and kick the tires for at least 4 more! Thanks for all the support, encouragement, listenership, subs, ratings, and reviews! They mean the world to us. Whether this is episode #1 for you or you have hit all #193. Thank you!  Join up with collaborative and caring youth ministry leaders @ Youth Ministry Booster Support the show Join the community!

193: 4 Years Of Youth Ministry Podcasting & Counting

November 19, 2019 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

We made it y'all! 4 years of meeting, interviewing, and recording and we are here to high five and kick the tires for at least 4 more! Thanks for all the support, encouragement, listenership, subs, ratings, and reviews! They mean the world to us. Whether this is episode #1 for you or you have hit all #193. Thank you!  Join up with collaborative and caring youth ministry leaders @ Youth Ministry Booster Support the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)

192: TikTok Youth Ministry Talk with Brady Shearer from Pro Church Tools

November 15, 2019 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

"I'll see you at the moo oovie movies" #FYP Just in case you haven't heard there is a brand new app that more than just the kids are in to nowadays. It's called TikTok and it's making us question everything we thought we knew about social (in a good way!). Whenever we want to talk about leading edge tech and social media we turn our eyes north to Brady Shearer and his team at Pro Church Tools. They have been creating great content and apps for churches of every size to rethink and level up...

191: How Facebook Creates Unnecessary Worry For Youth Ministers

November 11, 2019 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

Chad is back and we are talking everything #NYWC19, YS In Tampa, and this month's theme for Youth Ministry Booster "Culture of Worry." Our students are more anxious and worried than ever, and we think that Student Pastors are too! Youth ministry leader you must address the balancing the emotional and relational load of ministry creates within you. The cup of stressors has to overflow eventually but where will you put the spill? Your family? A regrettable habit? An addiction to video game...

191: How Facebook Creates Unnecessary Worry For Youth Ministers

November 11, 2019 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

Chad is back and we are talking everything #NYWC19, YS In Tampa, and this month's theme for Youth Ministry Booster "Culture of Worry." Our students are more anxious and worried than ever, and we think that Student Pastors are too! Youth ministry leader you must address the balancing the emotional and relational load of ministry creates within you. The cup of stressors has to overflow eventually but where will you put the spill? Your family? A regrettable habit? An addiction to video game...

190: Successful Change Management In Youth Ministry

November 07, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

When is it time to "make a change?" What does it mean to "make change" in your youth ministry? If leadership for youth ministry is important then a measure of change is always necessary. Hear from Kristen Lascola and Zac Workun as the discuss what it means to navigate change as a process and lead through change as a leader! Live Episode 200 Party @ NYWC 2019. Join Party Join The Fun Follow Youth Ministry Booster On Instagram Show Notes: “When is the change necessary?” “We need this mov...

190: Successful Change Management In Youth Ministry

November 07, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

When is it time to "make a change?" What does it mean to "make change" in your youth ministry? If leadership for youth ministry is important then a measure of change is always necessary. Hear from Kristen Lascola and Zac Workun as the discuss what it means to navigate change as a process and lead through change as a leader! Live Episode 200 Party @ NYWC 2019. Join Party Join The Fun Follow Youth Ministry Booster On Instagram Show Notes: “When is the change necessary?” “We need this mov...

189: Connect Students From School Campuses To Student Ministry: Matt Swifty Perry

October 31, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Hey-oh! It's time to talk about the important work of connecting with students just outside your door! At Youth Ministry Booster, we believe that there is really important student ministry work to be done just outside the walls of the church. Campus ministry in multiple forms is an invaluable asset to the ways in which students can become connected into the life of a church community. It will always look a little different everywhere, but one thing is always true, schools are full of stude...

188: Youth Ministry Booster Is Excited To Expand And This Is Good News For Youth Ministry

October 31, 2019 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

A little less than four years ago Chad Higgins and Zac Workun started a podcast to help youth pastors. The last few weeks have pushed some really exciting developments! This October Lifeway Christian Resources (Nashville, TN) has acquired Youth Ministry Booster to become its primary training vehicle for coaching and equipping youth ministers nationwide. This move enables Youth Ministry Booster to become the premier live video environment for youth ministry training, resourcing, and coachi...

188: Youth Ministry Booster Is Excited To Expand And This Is Good News For Youth Ministry

October 31, 2019 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

A little less than four years ago Chad Higgins and Zac Workun started a podcast to help youth pastors. The last few weeks have pushed some really exciting developments! This October Lifeway Christian Resources (Nashville, TN) has acquired Youth Ministry Booster to become its primary training vehicle for coaching and equipping youth ministers nationwide. This move enables Youth Ministry Booster to become the premier live video environment for youth ministry training, resourcing, and coachi...

187: Mark Matlock Faith For Exiles And Hope For Youth Ministry In A Digital Babylon

October 15, 2019 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

What is the future of youth ministry? What hopeful work should we as youth ministers engaged with today? YS NYWC19 In Tampa We are going to be there? Are you? The Youth Ministry Booster team is going to the biggest conference in youth ministry to hang out with all of our YM friends and we can't wait to see you there! Friday Night Late Night: YMB is the late-night podcast option for all NYWC goers so make your plans now to be a part of the special live recording of episode 200 as we play...

187: Mark Matlock Faith For Exiles And Hope For Youth Ministry In A Digital Babylon

October 15, 2019 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

What is the future of youth ministry? What hopeful work should we as youth ministers engaged with today? YS NYWC19 In Tampa We are going to be there? Are you? The Youth Ministry Booster team is going to the biggest conference in youth ministry to hang out with all of our YM friends and we can't wait to see you there! Friday Night Late Night: YMB is the late-night podcast option for all NYWC goers so make your plans now to be a part of the special live recording of episode 200 as we play...

186: NYWC19 YS Giveaway Winners Revealed and How We Get More Adult Volunteers Connected To Students In Our Youth Ministry

October 11, 2019 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

This is episode 186 and today we give away something really nice... This is the weekly bonus episode on Friday featuring the voices of members of Youth Ministry Booster's network featuring audio from the real-life coaching calls and discussions that real-life youth ministers are asking and sorting out in our weekly live video call environments. Learn how you can join Youth Ministry Booster and accelerate your leadership! NYWC Schedule! We have a booth and a podcast show slot! Don't miss o...

185: Reaching Students Just Outside Your Door For Your Youth Ministry

October 03, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Episode 185 is here and it's clear that youth ministry fall season is in full swing!  Kristen and Chad are back for a fun discussion about vegan food fairs and reaching students just outside your door!  Learn how you can join Youth Ministry Booster and accelerate your leadership! We are going to be @NYWC 2019 this year in Tampa are you? NYWC Schedule! We have a booth and a podcast show slot! Don't miss out! Friday night late night has never felt so good!  Support the show

185: Reaching Students Just Outside Your Door For Your Youth Ministry

October 03, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Episode 185 is here and it's clear that youth ministry fall season is in full swing!  Kristen and Chad are back for a fun discussion about vegan food fairs and reaching students just outside your door!  Learn how you can join Youth Ministry Booster and accelerate your leadership! We are going to be @NYWC 2019 this year in Tampa are you? NYWC Schedule! We have a booth and a podcast show slot! Don't miss out! Friday night late night has never felt so good!  Support the show Join the commu...

184: When Should Students Lead Worship For Youth Ministry

September 24, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Today’s show is a quick and extra special one! This is episode 184 and it is something really really nice.... We are celebrating 184 episodes and we are taking this opportunity to share that in a few weeks we will have important and exciting updates regarding Youth Ministry Booster, the podcast, and what is next! Before we make some big changes, we wanted to offer up some small and important tweaks. We are moving to 2 episodes a week. 1. A weekly episode on Wednesday will be the hosts d...

184: When Should Students Lead Worship For Youth Ministry

September 24, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Today’s show is a quick and extra special one! This is episode 184 and it is something really really nice.... We are celebrating 184 episodes and we are taking this opportunity to share that in a few weeks we will have important and exciting updates regarding Youth Ministry Booster, the podcast, and what is next! Before we make some big changes, we wanted to offer up some small and important tweaks. We are moving to 2 episodes a week. 1. A weekly episode on Wednesday will be the hosts d...

183: Context Is King In Youth Ministry, Learn to love your where!

September 05, 2019 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

WE ARE BACK! Episode 183 is a kick-off to a whole new year and season of Youth Ministry Booster (with some big prizes and announcements in the works!)  After much-needed summer rest and reset the podcast is back in full force (weekly) with new content (more episodes and more media!) for you, the hard-working, fun-loving youth minister! So wherever you are while you are listening know that this team of fellow youth ministry leaders is praying for you and hoping that this little bit of humor ...

183: Context Is King In Youth Ministry, Learn to love your where!

September 05, 2019 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

WE ARE BACK! Episode 183 is a kick-off to a whole new year and season of Youth Ministry Booster (with some big prizes and announcements in the works!)  After much-needed summer rest and reset the podcast is back in full force (weekly) with new content (more episodes and more media!) for you, the hard-working, fun-loving youth minister! So wherever you are while you are listening know that this team of fellow youth ministry leaders is praying for you and hoping that this little bit of humor ...

182: Andy Root 2 What Does It Mean To Youth Pastor In A Secular Age?

June 06, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MB

Dr. Andy Root is back y'all! With a new book and summer session on the history, hope, and reimagination of what it means to be a pastoral figure in this new age we are living! Episode 182 is only the warm-up for the live session. Don't miss it!  Learn more with and from Dr. Andrew Root @ our FREE LIVE Webinar June 12th 2:00pm CDT Show Notes & Quotes: For both the yellow book and blue book the key writings in the background are, A Secular Age by Charles Taylor.  Andy declares that A Se...

182: Andy Root 2 What Does It Mean To Youth Pastor In A Secular Age?

June 06, 2019 12:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MB

Dr. Andy Root is back y'all! With a new book and summer session on the history, hope, and reimagination of what it means to be a pastoral figure in this new age we are living! Episode 182 is only the warm-up for the live session. Don't miss it!  Learn more with and from Dr. Andrew Root @ our FREE LIVE Webinar June 12th 2:00pm CDT Show Notes & Quotes: For both the yellow book and blue book the key writings in the background are, A Secular Age by Charles Taylor.  Andy declares that A Se...

181: Focus To Get Your Goals Accomplished In Youth Ministry

May 23, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

Hey, student ministry leaders how hard is it to get the stuff done we know is important? It's a continuing part of monthly them on setting and getting our goals done!  In this episode, Chad Higgins and Will Cumby give life and oxygen to an important conversation about goals, focus, and getting a better grip on getting the big stuff done in youth ministry. Even the most relational ministries need to set the work before them to get it done!  Show Notes & Quotes:  Goals oxygenate our hopes...

181: Focus To Get Your Goals Accomplished In Youth Ministry

May 23, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

Hey, student ministry leaders how hard is it to get the stuff done we know is important? It's a continuing part of monthly them on setting and getting our goals done!  In this episode, Chad Higgins and Will Cumby give life and oxygen to an important conversation about goals, focus, and getting a better grip on getting the big stuff done in youth ministry. Even the most relational ministries need to set the work before them to get it done!  Show Notes & Quotes:  Goals oxygenate our hopes...

180: Matt Overton; Mentorship, Youth Ministry, And The New Marketplace of Innovation

May 15, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

This interview episode with Matt Overton is a jam! Engaging and energetic for those who are feeling a need for fresh wind in youth ministry (Matt would appreciate the boat joke). Grow volume 3 drops this month! Did you know that you can get a year of Youth Ministry Booster free? Just buy Grow volume 3 here and a year of YMB is free ($240 value!). About the Guest: Matt Overton is a Princeton educated Virginian doing youth ministry in the Pacific North West. Matt's thoughtful, savvy, innova...

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