Youth Ministry In Motion
308 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsThe youth ministry podcast that keeps you motivated and your youth ministry moving forward.
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The Youth Pastor's Guide To Apologies
August 01, 2022 12:23 - 14 minutes - 27.6 MBApologies are part of life and definitely a part of youth ministry but do you know how to offer a meaningful apology? In this episode I offer best practices when it comes to apologizing. Check out my store www.gumroad.com/youthminresources Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493
The 9 Risks of Youth Ministry
July 25, 2022 04:05 - 19 minutes - 37.5 MBYouth Ministry is risky business. I can't account for every risk as every situation is different, but I have come up with 9 risks most youth workers face across the board. Epic Nerf Night Guide https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/c45da098e8 My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt Leave A Review In iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493
Best Advice For Ministering To Teenage Girls
July 17, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 70.9 MBAre you dealing with teenage girl issues in your youth ministry? Are you wondering the best way of minstering to the teen girls in your group? Me too. That's why I've invited Jamie Kirshner from the Uncommon Teen podcast to help us out. Check out Jamie's podcast www.uncommonteen.com My Monthly Youth Ministry https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/OUuBQ My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gtbl...
Why New Youth Pastors Burn Out So Soon
July 10, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 37.6 MBThis is part 5 of a part 5 part series called The Five Plans Every New Youth Pastor Needs. If you're feeling burned out, you're not alone, but don't suffer alone. Heed the advice I offer in this episode and you'll stay in the game longer and reach more students. My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt
How To Plan A Youth Meeting With Purpose
July 04, 2022 03:00 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MBThis is part 4 of a 5 part series called The Five Plans Every New Youth Pastor Needs. If you're going to meet, make it amazing. My Youth Meeting Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/EmcLz
The Thing Most New Youth Pastors Overlook
June 26, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBThis is part 3 of the 5 part series The Five Plans Every New Youth Pastor Needs. How will you get kids moving in the direction of spiritual maturity? In this episode I share the importance of having a discipleship plan. The Discipleship Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/vcbqj
How New Youth Pastors Find Their Voice
June 20, 2022 02:24 - 13 minutes - 26.2 MBThis is part 2 of a 5 part series on The Five Plans Every New Youth Pastor Needs. Today I share why you need a teaching plan and how it helps you find your voice. My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gtblx How To Put Together An Old School Video Game Night https://youtu.be/wajlJX9OaPc
The Five Plans Every New Youth Pastor Needs
June 13, 2022 02:43 - 13 minutes - 25.9 MBIf you're a new-ish youth pastor, this episode is for you. If you're a vet, remember, everything can be improved. Get My Youth Ministry Playbook and use the code: motion on check out and save 10%.
5 Mistakes Youth Pastors Make At Camp
June 06, 2022 03:02 - 10 minutes - 19.9 MBAre you ready for camp? No, I mean really ready? If you are, then great. If you're a new youth pastor, I offer you five camp mistakes you want to avoid and if you're an old vet, these are just reminders. Follow me on IG @thedproject Register for the My Monthly Mentor chat, June 21 from 11am-12pm CST https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscOmuqjksGddZvCWJjqwQuNfVekMKltir Sign up for my newsletter and get your Youth Camp Covenant https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/6d714f03f5 Leave a ...
Handling Hot Topics In Youth Ministry
May 29, 2022 19:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MBDo you want to handle hot topics in your youth ministry with grace and love? Do you want your kids to feel safe to share? Let me offer you five key characteristics small group leaders must have to achieve these goals. Sticker Mule www.stickermule.com Tribes Outreach Program https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/noUym Free Small Group Hot Topic Covenant https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/b8ec31f398 Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493
Youth Ministry vs Sports
May 22, 2022 19:24 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MBAre you grinding your teeth over the fact that lots of your key kids are going to out this summer for sports related things? Well, I felt the same way and there are some truths, lessons learned along the way, I'd like to share with you. Leave A Review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 Leave A Tip https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/products/thank-you TRIBES Outreach Program https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/noUym
Youth Ministry Is...
May 15, 2022 19:00 - 11 minutes - 21.3 MBWhat is youth ministry to you? Maybe it's one of the two dozen statements I'll share today that youth workers offered me to the statementYouth Ministry Is.... Sit back and get ready to laugh, nod your head and be refreshed in your calling. Join Me for My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt
Youth Ministy Is Not A Game...Or Is It?
May 08, 2022 21:00 - 15 minutes - 28.3 MBDo you play games, have team competitions and offer prizes and points, etc. to draw students to your youth ministry? Is this a good or bad thing? This is what I explore in today's episode. My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt Tribes Outreach Program https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/noUym Episode 185 Google Doc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CNV9Wxc7wq22YOFxOWaz5ziJFSyuBAioVyKj3-r7yGk/edit?usp=sharing
I'm Offended!
May 01, 2022 22:27 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MBYouth Ministry, life, is too short to be offended and live in that offense. Let me offer some suggestions for shrugging off the offenses that are clogging your flow. How To Use Your Property to Grow Your Youth Ministry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=867Yu51eb94 My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt Episode 184 Google Doc: Share your offenses here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCQCXvAocXJXTg0r2WmWVNzIQLsFjJBdCEhJd8n-eEY/edit?usp=sharing Cancel Chris Pratt?...
5 Tips For Youth Camp Follow Up
April 25, 2022 04:06 - 19 minutes - 37.5 MBLike it or love it, camp is coming and some of your students will have a powerful encounter with Christ. Are you ready for the follow up? In this episode I share five ways you can prepare to fan the flame of faith, post camp. Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt Follow Up Resources Follow 5 https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/pkZet Start Again https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l...
Bearing The Weight
April 18, 2022 02:11 - 14 minutes - 28 MBAre you the youth pastor of a small youth ministry? Me too and I there is a certain weight the small youth group youth pastor must bear that a large youth pastor does not and I'd like to share the weights I feel every week. This episode is part confession, part observation and part therapy. Enjoy. My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493
Rebuilding Your Declining Youth Ministry Part 4
April 11, 2022 14:57 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MBThis is it, the last episode in my series on rebuilding your declining youth ministry. I hope the series has been beneficial to you, but don't skip this episode, it's an important part of the process. My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt Leave a 5 star review to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 The Disciple Project Outreach Manual https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP
Rebuilding Your Declining Youth Ministry Part 3
April 04, 2022 12:49 - 14 minutes - 27.6 MBLooking for good ideas to rebuild your your youth ministry or way to bolster your youth ministry against decline? This episode has got them. Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card by leaving a 5 star review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 New Resource: My Monthly Mentor https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/hyxlt My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/mcgrkl
Rebuilding Your Declining Youth Ministry Part 2
March 28, 2022 03:20 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBWhat do you do when your youth ministry is declining? First, don't panic, God is in control. In this episode I talk about the second step in rebuilding your youth ministry. Leave a review and five stars and you could win a $25 Amazon Gift Card https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 The Disciple Project Outreach Manual https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion
Rebuilding Your Youth Ministry Part 1
March 21, 2022 01:49 - 14 minutes - 27.7 MBAre you in a rebuilding phase or still in a rebuilding phase with your youth ministry? This is part one of a four part series on rebuilding your declining youth ministry. For the show notes and graphics I talked about visit https://thediscipleproject.net/rebuilding-your-declining-youth-ministry-part-i/ The Disciple Project Store www.gumroad.com/youthminresources Tribes Outreach Program https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/noUym Gospel Garage https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Hsh...
Rebuilding Your Declining Youth Ministry Part 1
March 21, 2022 01:49 - 14 minutes - 27.7 MBAre you in a rebuilding phase or still in a rebuilding phase with your youth ministry? This is part one of a four part series on rebuilding your declining youth ministry. For the show notes and graphics I talked about visit: https://thediscipleproject.net/rebuilding-your-declining-youth-ministry-part-i/ Let me coach you to creating a successful youth ministry https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak The Disciple Project Store www.gumroad.com/youthminresources Tribes Outreach Program ...
The Pursuit of Better
March 13, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 35.5 MBAre you looking to get better? Be a better youth pastor, a better follower of Jesus, a better leader? The coaching may be for you. Check out my three month deal and save $50. https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card by leaving a five star review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493 Subscribe to First Century Youth Ministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-century-youth-ministry/id1556048102
Spiritual Self Defense For Youth Pastors
March 05, 2022 20:55 - 17 minutes - 33.5 MBTired of getting emotionally beat up by those who don't care about what you can do for them? Let me offer you a few self defense moves that can keep your soul safe and while you still do ministry. Youth Ministry Coaching - Save $50 when you purchase three months https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak
The Power of the Tongue
February 28, 2022 17:10 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MBHow are you at controlling your tongue online? How about around young people? Today I am sharing what I am giving up for Lent and it has to do with my words. I hope this episode challenges you. Easter/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/youthmininmotion 3 Practices https://www.3practices.com
Parable Hacks
February 21, 2022 00:15 - 43 minutes - 67.1 MBWould you like to understand the parables Jesus taught better so you can teach them to your students? Then this is your episode. Mark and Heather from First Century Youth Ministry teach us how to hack a parable and squeeze all the goodness Jesus put into it. Easter/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl First Century on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FirstCenturyYouthMinistry Pick Up Parables Six Week Series https://firstcenturyyouthministry.com/store First Century ...
Five Core Values of A Disciple
February 16, 2022 15:23 - 39 minutes - 65.9 MBBonus Episode! I recently shared a message with my church on the five core values of a disciple from my book The Disciple Project Outreach Manual and thought I'd pass it along to you for your own edification and if you want to share this message with your students. Links below. Free Message and Slides https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/xnlsw The Disciple Project Outreach Manual https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP
Ditching The Perfect Meeting
February 12, 2022 19:55 - 19 minutes - 37 MBDoes anxiety sweep over you 30 minutes before youth meeting? Been there. Today, I want to share why I struggled with pre-service anxiety and what I did to overcome it. I hope it helps you out too. Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Leave a tip https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/products/thank-you
What College Doesn't Teach You About Youth Ministry
February 06, 2022 23:55 - 35 minutes - 58.5 MBWhether you went to college for youth ministry or not, no one is prepared for everything youth ministry throws at you. Today, author and pastor Rick Bundschuh talk about what colleges should be teaching about youth ministry and what he's doing to take up the slack. Get Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Find out more about The Anchor House at https://anchorhousekauai.com/about/
Separating High School and Middle School
January 30, 2022 22:00 - 15 minutes - 29.7 MBAre you thinking about separating your high school and middle school? In this episode I offer four pros and four cons to help you think it through. Free Stuff https://thediscipleproject.net/free-youth-ministry-lessons/
17 Free Bible Lessons
January 24, 2022 13:27 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode I break down one of my favorite bible lessons I've written. It is, in my opinion, the GOAT of all my lessons and it's free to you. Get 17 Free Bible Lessons https://thediscipleproject.net/free-youth-ministry-lessons/ New Beginnings - My New Youth Ministry Story https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/new-beginnings?si=56ab043201f64a35a2d4c346b84afc83&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Systems and Success
January 17, 2022 00:05 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MBListen in today as I share an interview I did with Mark and Heather of the First Century Youth Ministry podcast. They invited me on to share with their listeners about how to structure and organize youth ministry. Subscribe to First Century Youth Ministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-century-youth-ministry/id1556048102 By My Youth Ministry Playbook here https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/zqzrw
New Beginnings
January 10, 2022 01:17 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MBIt is a time of new beginnings and I'm excited to share my own new beginning with you in this episode and it's a doozy! Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/mcgrkl Youth Ministry Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Leave a review https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493
The Power of Collaboration
January 02, 2022 20:00 - 32 minutes - 52.3 MBFeeling like you're in this thing called youth ministry all alone? There are other youth pastors in your area that feel the same way. Time to collaborate. Listen to NextGenNerd Podcast www.nextgennerd.com Buy My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/mcgrkl
The Thriving Youth Worker
December 27, 2021 05:29 - 41 minutes - 67.8 MBI have a delightful conversation with Stephanie Caro about..lot of things including how to be a thriving youth pastor, how Lead or Sr. Pastors can help their youth pastor thrive and fuzzy cats. Please enjoy. You can reach Stephanie at [email protected] Pick up your Youth Ministry Playbook 2022 below https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/mcgrkl Need coaching? https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak
A Defiant Breath
December 19, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 14.8 MBJoin me for encouragement and prayer.
The 7 Expectations Every Youth Pastor Must Deal With
December 12, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 29 MBPiggybacking off of last weeks episode, I wanted to dive a little deeper into the expectations all youth worker have to deal with. If you want a more in depth way of knowing, meeting and exceeding expectations, check our my course Squad Goals. Squad Goals https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/FUpLg
The 2021 Christmas Episode
December 08, 2021 23:21 - 12 minutes - 23.2 MBSurprise! A Bonus Episode. In this episode I had an idea for a show called The Coaches Corner where I answer three youth ministry questions every episode. Let me know what you think. My Youth Ministry Playbook 2022 https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/mcgrkl My Youtube Channel: Live Youth Ministry Planner Stream Dec. 10am-11am CST https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0ttEiAcKyGQ4wV0DkbVQA
5 Impactful Ways To Value Students
December 05, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MBIf you do not value your students, someone else will. Here are five way you can value your students and keep them around longer. Squad Goals Course https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/FUpLg Youtube Live Stream www.youtube.com/jediforhire
The Devotional Life Of The Youth Pastor
November 28, 2021 16:42 - 26 minutes - 45.4 MBMy friend Ben Birdsong and I chat about his new devotion book James: Everyday Faith and the importance of the devotional life of the youth worker. Squad Goals https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/products/squad-goals-the-7-day-youth-ministry-c Purchase James: Everyday Faith fo yourself or team www.bedbirdsong.com or on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/James-Everyday-Journey-Discover-Christian/dp/B09CHGX3CK/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=James+Everyday+Faith&qid=1638117715&sr=8-2 Leave a review on Itunes h...
A Dungeons and Dragons Bible Study?
November 21, 2021 22:08 - 26 minutes - 45.7 MBLearn how a youth pastor used Dungeons and Dragons as a framework to share gospel truth to reach a bunch of kids who were already playing in his youth ministry. If you want to see the framework he used, you can download the lessons here https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/ZoIem Read the tips from the episode for cultural framework here https://thediscipleproject.net/a-dungeons-and-dragons-bible-study/ For more information you can contact Billy on FB https://www.facebook.com/billy.knieriem
Why Churches Are Failing In Three Quotes
November 15, 2021 18:43 - 22 minutes - 42.2 MBComing in hot today with some stuff that's been burning in me since I read an article (linked below) about why churches are failing. But do not be disheartened, there is no anger or ill will here, I just want to challenge you to make more disciples. Purchase The Disciple Project https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP Why The Evangelical Church Is Breaking Apart https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/10/evangelical-trump-christians-politics/620469/ CPYU A Students Guide To N...
9 Easy Ways To Give Thanks
November 08, 2021 01:04 - 16 minutes - 30.8 MBAre you looking for some simple ways for you and your youth ministry to express thanks? Let me offer nine ideas to help your students cultivate a thankful heart. Youth Ministry Round Up Newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.page/1c6fa542fd
Accepting Reality By Faith
October 25, 2021 00:02 - 21 minutes - 39.8 MBStruggling with your reality right now? Finding it hard to accept? I've been there and, in this episode, I offer three keys to accepting your reality by faith. Ministry Minded Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493
Leadership Is A Privilege
October 17, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MBHave you been taking your leadership role too lightly? You may be heading for a break in trust and I want to help you avoid that because you are influencing young people that could have an impact for generations. If you're interested in the Ministry Minded Coaching Group https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Leave a review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493
Can Your Ego Handle It?
October 10, 2021 22:38 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MBBeing a human is hard enough, but being a human and a minister is, in my opinion, extra hard. Your ego can get by anywhere else, but it's days are numbered if you work in a church. Eventually, you have to come to terms with how you will respond to the same things Jesus faced in his ministry. Can your ego handle it? Youth Ministry Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak
The Three Arenas Of Youth Ministry
October 03, 2021 21:36 - 37 minutes - 62.8 MBGreat interview with Dr. David Odom, Associate Professor of Student Ministry and Director of the Youth Ministry Institute at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The Disciple Project Outreach Manual https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP Take the free assessment https://www.nobts.edu/ymarenas/ Download the digital A New Measure of Youth Ministry Effectiveness brochure https://issuu.com/neworleansseminary/docs/youth_ministry_arenas_research_summary Youth Ministry That Lasts A...
Eliminating The Friction
September 20, 2021 11:40 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBIf you're a youth pastor with a side hustle or an entrepreneur you'll be excited about today's episode because I'm going to talk about eliminating the friction so you can reach your audience. Buy my new book 21 Days To Developing A Holy Habit of Hustle here https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/ZdaOc
5 Ministry Performance Questions That Could Save Your Youth Minstry
September 13, 2021 01:15 - 19 minutes - 34.1 MBHow fast are you going in ministry? If you don't have time to slow down and review what you're doing, you're going too fast. In this episode I offer five questions that could, if asked with depth courage, could save your youth ministry (or you) from downfall. I took a few of these questions from a podcast I listen to called The Future Belongs To Creators. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-future-belongs-to-creators/id1506329209?i=1000529554904 My Youth Ministry Playbook 21-22 http...
You Are In the Replacement Business
September 06, 2021 14:31 - 8 minutes - 16.1 MBYou will be replaced, someday. What will you leave behind? My hope is, disciples who make disciples. The Disciple Project Outreach Manual https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion
Let's Pray Together!
August 30, 2021 01:15 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBI'm on vacation but I sensed a strong urge to pray for you and with you. You can leave your prayer requests in our Facebook Group, if you like https://www.facebook.com/groups/youthministryinmotion