Youth Ministry In Motion
308 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsThe youth ministry podcast that keeps you motivated and your youth ministry moving forward.
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How To Slay Your Giants
June 18, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes - 23.1 MBGot any giants, physical or spiritual that need slaying? We all do and today I want to offer a process for slaying the giants that are holding you or your youth ministry back from accomplishing what God has called you to do. Get the 21 Days To Creating A Holy Habit of Hustle https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/e2229baf67 Info on The Thing Entrepreneur Conference www.thething.live
3 Things A New Leader Should Never Do
June 12, 2023 02:11 - 14 minutes - 27.6 MBHave you just accepted a new position? Would you like to succeed as a leader in that position? In this episode I offer three urges you need to squash before they undermine your vision and goals. New Series: Failing Forward https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/lsbio
7 Steps To Creating A Life Giving Code of Conduct
June 05, 2023 02:54 - 22 minutes - 41 MBHaving behavior problems in your youth ministry? Every group does, but you might need a code of conduct for your youth ministry and today I offer 7 steps working out a code that works for you and your group. If you want a worksheet to help you work with your team though the creative code process, then sign up for my newsletter and you will receive it. https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/a96fa4d21f It would mean the world to me if you left a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth...
3 Roads To Youth Discipleship
May 28, 2023 23:29 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MBDoes the road your youth ministry is on lead to more discipled students? Today I discuss three possible roads you could be on and I share which road is the most effective. Get the free The Fatherhood of God lesson for Father's Day https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/6af0fbac68 My book The Disciple Project: Raising Up A New Generation of Doers https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493
Why Youth Pastors Have No Friends
May 23, 2023 20:26 - 7 minutes - 13.4 MBHave you looked around lately and wondered, where are all my friends at? That's the question for this episode of Midweek Motion. I share my experience with loneliness in the ministry and share some idea on how to get those friends back. Join me for prayer Wednesday 8am CST and Office Hours, this week, at 3pm CST https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA Jump into our Discord and make a friend https://discord.gg/HbtSTwmC8w
Almost Everything You Need To Know About Recruiting Volunteers
May 21, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBDo you need more volunteers? Would you like a strategy for recruiting year round? Then this episode is for you. Check out all Nicks links at www.nickblevins.com and www.thevolunteerplaybook.com Tell me what you think, do you like the upfront background questions I ask our guests? Let me know in our Discord. https://discord.gg/2rrdv5D2DG
Advice For Texting Policies
May 16, 2023 17:34 - 5 minutes - 10.9 MBIn today's office hours I share some advice about texting members of the opposite sex and how to keep yourself and the student safe. Join me for Office Hours every Wednesday at 11am CST https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA Leave your question in Discord https://discord.gg/98HsNk5x2f My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt
Making Campus Ministry a Priority
May 14, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 77.3 MBWhy am I doing an episode about campus ministry in May? Because now is the best time to start formulating a campus strategy. Debi Deboer is the Ministry Director of First Priority in Birmingham, Al. and you are going to love her passion for the campus. Want to facilitate ministry on your campus? Check out www.firstpriorityal.com Join the Youth Ministry Round Up Newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8 It would mean the world to me if you left a review, thanks! https://podc...
Getting On The Same Growth Page
May 09, 2023 23:25 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MBDo you have a lot of home schooled students making it hard for your youth ministry to grow? That is today's question I answer. I'll be posting an answer to questions like these every Tuesday, but you are welcome to join me for Office Hours, live, every Wednesday at 11:00am CST. Here's the link to my Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com If you have a question you'd like me to answer, drop it in our Discord. https://discord.gg/98HsNk5x2f
Being The Adult In The Room
May 07, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes - 25.5 MBHow's your example? Better question, how is your example perceived by students? This episode takes a sobering look at how the opposite sex may be interpreting your actions, actions you have no idea are creating a potential problem. Listen and take stock. Be the grown up. The Teacher Crush https://tinyurl.com/yay3zvyu Office Hours and Prayer Each Wednesday (Subscribe Below) https://tinyurl.com/5d7s3skn
Slow Cooker Youth Pastors In Microwave Churches Part 2
April 30, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 50 MBIf you love discipleship done low and slow, like a brisket, then welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Caesar Kolinowski were we talk about discipleship done family style. We jump in where we let off in the other episode, so be sure to listen to part 1 for more context. Tribes Outreach Program https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/noUym New Benchmarks Of Successful Churches www.everydaydisciple.com/benchmarks
Slow Cooker Youth Pastors In Microwave Churches Part 1
April 23, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 63.4 MBIf you're a youth pastor who likes to make disciples slowly but your church likes to microwave, then lean in to my great conversation with author, speaker, podcaster and church planter Caesar Kalinowski from everydaydisciple.com We talk about how family style discipleship could be the key building the kingdom and becoming the church God intended. Tribes Outreach Program https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/noUym New Measurements of a Successful Church www.everydaydisciple.com/benchmarks
Launching Your Graduates In Style
April 17, 2023 01:41 - 16 minutes - 29.7 MBWe are not rocket scientists but we are rocket theologians and intros episode I talk about launching your graduating seniors in style. You have one more chance to make an impact, launch them well. Launching Well: Your Guide To Launching Your Students In Style https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/011210fcde
A Resurrection Prayer
April 10, 2023 03:07 - 5 minutes - 11.2 MBA simple prayer for all those who still feel like they're living in the Saturday of Easter.
Balance and Boundaries Part II
April 02, 2023 23:17 - 13 minutes - 25.7 MBLast week we covered balance, this week we cover boundaries and three reasons why you need them. I feeling and opinions about this so I go hard in the paint on this one but seasoned with grace. Join the conversation in our YMIM Discord https://discord.gg/DeGMvuTa5b Office Hour Topics How Do I Grow My Mostly Homeschooled Youth Group? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o9MUentumk Should My Youth Ministry Have A No Texting Policy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfDwly6d8_Q Why Don't Youth P...
Balance and Boundaries Part 1
March 27, 2023 03:47 - 10 minutes - 19.1 MBBi-vocational Youth Pastors, this episode is dedicated to you. In Part 1 I share three key areas of balance to make you emotional and spiritual more effective. Free Lesson: What Would I Do Without Jesus? https://tinyurl.com/3rtn9v85 Join the YMIM Discord and Join the Conversation https://discord.gg/EDUfKs5hxj
The Youth Pastor's Discipleship Checklist
March 19, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 34.4 MBTired of losing new believing students in the discipleship process? Maybe a checklist would help and that is what I'd like to present you today. Wether you use my checklist or make your own, I believe the more intentional you are about the discipleship process the more disciples you will see being made. Read the book that inspired this episode The Checklist Manifesto https://amzn.to/3liiTBY Easter/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl How To Keep Revival Alive https://...
Exiles, Nomads and The Lost
March 12, 2023 19:00 - 13 minutes - 25.8 MBDo you know any spiritual exiles, nomads or the lost? I do. I have many former students who used to follow the Lord and many who have I have not given a clear presentation of the gospel to. I this episode I share what the Lord has put on my heart concerning them. How To Keep Revival Alive Parts 2 week series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/yqpoe My Monthly Mentor This Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81681735935?pwd=NnBOaXVmNGlxMHpRbnFrVE00RVFEQT09 Me...
De-Convoluting Discipleship
March 06, 2023 01:18 - 12 minutes - 23.2 MBI'm using big words today like convoluting and de-convoluting because they both apply to your youth ministry discipleship process. We talk about the "noise" of measurement and if it's sidetracking real progress when it comes to students growing in their relationship with Christ. Easter Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl The Disciple Project Outreach Manual https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP The End of Grading - K.C. Cole https://tinyurl.com/yc6e4cpr Youth Min...
Authenticity
February 27, 2023 15:32 - 12 minutes - 24.2 MBWe are, more and more, living in an artificial world. With ChatGPT creating more content and being used by pastors, of all kinds, to write their sermons for them, authenticity in the gospel is at risk. I had GPTChat write a blogpost about helping students follow Jesus. Did it get it right? I break down the post it wrote and offer your some encouragement for staying real in a fake world. My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt
Raising The Bar With Dan Istvanik
February 19, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes - 54.6 MBAre you ready to raise the bar so you can stay at your church or in youth ministry longer? I hope you are because my friend Dan Istvanik is here to help you do just that. He has 28 years as a Youth and Family Pastor and is the owner of Youth Min Hub and his four C's of youth ministry is worth the price of admission. Free NF Bible Study https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/3d352183a6 Youth Min Hub https://youthminhub.com https://www.facebook.com/Youthminhub/ https://www.instagram.com/youth_...
R.I.P Youth Ministry?
February 12, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 32.3 MBHow long can traditional youth ministry last? I don't know, but we should be preparing for a time when it doesn't. Join me for a read through of an article that challenges us to think outside the four wall of our church. You can read the full article here https://tinyurl.com/3t4epy48 Easter/Advent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl
How Confident Are You?
February 06, 2023 04:04 - 7 minutes - 14 MBHow confident are you with new guests to your youth group? In today's episode I'll share some thoughts on why youth workers lack confidence and how to change that as well as the one phrase that may get more guest coming back sooner. Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/ Ministry Minded Individual Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Ministry Minded Group Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt
Re-Introducing Yourself To Your Church
January 29, 2023 22:00 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MBHow does your church look at your role as youth pastor? Are you just someone who organizes events or are you more than that? I think you are more and it's time your church knew it. Today I offer some ways to introduce yourself to your church. Enjoy. Easter/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/ Things They Didn't Teach You In College https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/what-college-doesnt-teach-you-abou...
How To Be More Organized
January 22, 2023 22:00 - 44 minutes - 74.2 MBMy new friend Brent Aiken had me on his podcast recently and I thought I'd share that interview with you all. He asks me some great questions about being organized and I share some practical ideas that may be new to even you, my long time listeners. Enjoy. My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/arahlo Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/ Student Ministry Conversations https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/student-ministry-conver...
Do The Work
January 15, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBIt used to be that you were graded on your office hours. The more hours you were at the church, the more it seemed like you were "working". The work I want to talk to you about today, has nothing to do with an office and everything to do with getting you hands dirty. Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/
Things Youth Pastors Should Quit Saying (in 2023)
January 08, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes - 32.4 MBI asked a bunch of youth pastors what they thought youth pastors should quit saying in 2023, and possibly forever. Listen in and laugh a little. My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/arahlo Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/ God, Can You Fix This? Series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/NNfyN Visit Mindful Genius on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/mildgenius
My Three Pillars of Youth Ministry
January 01, 2023 22:00 - 14 minutes - 28.1 MBMany youth pastor take the shotgun approach to youth ministry, they scatter messages hoping one of them hits the target. In his episode I try to make your job, and my job, easier by sharing how narrowing down your choices makes for a leaner, meaner youth ministry calendar. My Youth Ministry Playbook 2023 https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/arahlo Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/
How To Grow To 100 Students
December 19, 2022 14:58 - 22 minutes - 42 MBNo joke. I give some advice in this episode that I gave to a pastor who wanted to do just this. Whether he takes this advice or not I won't know but if your pastor is expecting growth in 2023, you may want to jot down some notes. Best Christmas Gifts For Students https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEqjiyJX1hw Coaching Group https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt One on One https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/
Your Audience Will Adjust
December 12, 2022 16:27 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MBStudents, and their attention, is for sale. They will give their time and attention to what is regularly popping up in their mental algorithm. In this episode I share why this should be your youth program and the danger of not "feelin' it". Follow Mild Genius at @mild_genius on Instagram If you want to a better youth pastor in 2023, think about getting coaching With Individual Coaching we'll break down your youth ministry, work on skill building, confidence building, growth strategies an...
You're Not A Failure
December 04, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MBDid you have a few bumps in the road this past year otherwise best described at failures. Me too, but failing is a lesson no a label. In this episode I want to help you embrace your failures and come back stronger than ever. Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/
Creating A "Leave It Better" Culture
November 28, 2022 01:42 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBLooking for an example to teach your students on what it means to 'leave it better than you found it"? Look no further than the Japanese National Soccer team and their fans. (links below) I also give you three ways to build a "better than you left it" culture. Pictures of the Japanese locker room and gift https://www.marketwatch.com/story/japan-team-goes-viral-after-cleaning-world-cup-locker-room-leaving-origami-gifts-11669393623 Video of Japanese fans cleaning the stadium https://www.you...
Why Youth Pastors Are Unhappy With Their Churches
November 21, 2022 01:07 - 39 minutes - 63.1 MBIn the hospital, nurses will ask you to scale your pain from a 1-10 and then circle an emoji face a marker board. If I asked you how happy are you with your church, on a scale of 1-10, what would you say? Today's episode deals with the reasons you might be giving your church a low score and what you can do about it. Get the Lead222 Survey http://lead222.com/state-of-the-youth-workers-report.pdf Contact [email protected] website: lead222.com Coaching One on One: shorturl.at/hpFKQ Group: sh...
4 Things Youth Pastors Should Be Thankful For
November 14, 2022 14:12 - 13 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat are you thankful for in your youth ministry? Stuck for some ideas? Let me help you by getting the ball rolling with these four things to be thankful for. Thanksgiving Responsive Reading https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/IXNfu Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion/ Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493
I'm Disappointed With My Youth Group
November 06, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 35.5 MBHave you ever been disappointed with your youth group? Maybe even angry? It happens, but you shouldn't communicate this with your students, at least not at the hight of your disappointment. In this episode I share how to work through your disappointments so that what you do communicate with your student isn't out of hurt but love. Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 Tennessee Professor Fired https://nypost.com/2022/11/03/tennessee-st...
Overcoming Your Fear of Failure
October 30, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 44.8 MBIt's the scary season, so what are you afraid of? Ghosts? Zombies? Probably not, but I be you've struggled with the fear of failure. I can't help you with ghosts or zombies but I can relay my experience with a recent failed event and how I use this simple phrase to take the sting out of it. My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/OPCmC Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmo...
The Anvil of Youth Work
October 23, 2022 21:00 - 12 minutes - 23.5 MBYouth work requires patience and a dedication to showing up, which requires patience. In this episode I talk about having patience with your students but also patience with yourself and your journey. Join my newsletter and grab lesson one of my new series The Process. https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8
The Water of Youth Work
October 17, 2022 02:29 - 13 minutes - 26.1 MBThis is the third in a series of episodes I am call The Process. In this episode I talk about baptism and why it's a critical part of discipleship both for the believer and the Body of Christ. Follow me on Instagram @thedproject and see my epic game fail. Grab the first lesson, The Fire, in my series The Process. https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8 Send your feedback to [email protected]
The Hammer of Youth Work
October 10, 2022 01:31 - 10 minutes - 19.1 MBWhats your relationship with your bible like these day? Are you in a relationship with The Word, just work friends or is it complicated? This is part two in my four part Process series for youth pastors. If you don't know the process or aren't in the process of discipleship yourself, it's hard to pass it on to kids. Sign up for my newsletter and get the first lesson for your students https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8 If you're already a subscriber, you can get your free lesson he...
The Fire of Youth Work
October 03, 2022 02:47 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MBAre you going through a trial? It's not for nothing. God is using the fire, the trouble and trial, of ministry to shape you into who you are supposed to be. Don't fight it, welcome it. Free Lesson: The Fire of Troubles and Trials https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8
Making The Pitch Without Manipulation
September 26, 2022 18:29 - 9 minutes - 16.9 MBHave a big idea? Think it's going to change everything? It's probably not but you can still pitch it, just with humility and integrity. Here's a few tips for pitching your next idea. The Process: Trouble and Trials (Free Lesson) https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8 Three Big Promises Your Youth Ministry Needs To Make https://thediscipleproject.net/the-three-big-promises-your-youth-ministry-needs-to-make/
The Pitch
September 26, 2022 18:29 - 9 minutes - 16.9 MBHave a big idea? Think it's going to change everything? It's probably not but you can still pitch it, just with humility and integrity. Here's a few tips for pitching your next idea. The Process: Trouble and Trials (Free Lesson) https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/dc25944db8 Three Big Promises Your Youth Ministry Needs To Make https://thediscipleproject.net/the-three-big-promises-your-youth-ministry-needs-to-make/
Starting A Podcast With Your Youth Ministry
September 18, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 36 MBHave you ever though about starting a podcast with your youth ministry? My friend CJ Burroughs recently started one with his and the twist is , he used one of my episodes for the talking points. I believe this is a multi-tiered learning experience from what does a youth group podcast sound like to what do students think about my three questions that need to be reframed. Enjoy. The Next Gen Nerd Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-gen-nerd/id1538704956 Madhouse Connect Podcas...
Why I Gave Up Fandoms
September 11, 2022 21:00 - 12 minutes - 23.7 MBYou've heard "there's only so much time in a day" but another saying is where my head is at, "there's only so much gas in the tank" and it is this reason I guard the energy I do have. Listen as a share four key ways to guard your energy and be more productive in the time you have. My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt
Why I Have Given Up Fandoms
September 11, 2022 21:00 - 12 minutes - 23.7 MBYou've heard "there's only so much time in a day" but another saying is where my head is at, "there's only so much gas in the tank" and it is this reason I guard the energy I do have. Listen as a share four key ways to guard your energy and be more productive in the time you have. My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt
5 Reasons Kids In Church Don't Come To Youth
September 04, 2022 23:55 - 10 minutes - 20.7 MBHaving heart palpitations every time you see that kid in church sitting with their family and wonder why they don't come to youth? There is only a one out of six chance that it's about you. In this episode I share five possible reasons those teens are not showing up to youth. YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/paulturnerlovesyouthworkers My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gtblx
The Burden of Games
August 28, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 24.2 MBI think there are two kinds of youth pastors, youth pastors who love games and youth pastors who loathe games. Which are you? Today I offer my perspective on games and how to relieve yourself of the burden of games, if they're not your jam. My Best Youth Ministry Games Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzAnn-rOMZsscbpNyskS9u-NRjhPDeEQl Sign up for the Youth Ministry Round Up www.thediscipleproject.net
Reframing Three Common Youth Pastor Phrases
August 21, 2022 19:30 - 16 minutes - 28.9 MBGet your seatbelts on as I take on three popular phrases youth pastor's like to use and why you should consider rephrasing them. Leave a Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 The Disciple Project Store www.gumroad.com/youthminresources
7 Post Youth Meeting Recovery Tips
August 14, 2022 21:30 - 13 minutes - 25.3 MBYou've just had your youth meeting and it's time to wind down. What are you thinking about for the next day? Before you plan your next day, let me offer seven tips to make that post youth meeting day better. Leave a review ⭐️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 The Disciple Project Store www.gumroad.com/youthminresources
Thoughts On Deconstruction
August 08, 2022 14:34 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MBI'm no expert in deconstruction, I can only share my experience of coming to Christ and that's what I do today. In addition to offering my experience I share a free discussion guide I created along with a video/podcast episode by Preston and Jackie Hill Perry that I am using with my students to help students understand what it means when people we know leave the faith. This is just one youth pastors. thoughts so take them with a grain of salt. Want to share your experience with this podcast...