Youth Ministry In Motion
308 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsThe youth ministry podcast that keeps you motivated and your youth ministry moving forward.
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Stop Asking "What's Next?" and Ask This Instead
May 03, 2020 15:11 - 45 minutes - 73.7 MBEveryone in youth ministry and the church world is wondering What's Next?, but I think the question should be Who's Next. Terry and I talk about how youth workers should be shifting from program to people post pandemic. Visit Terry's website at www.terryweaver.com Join the new Motion Mavericks at patreon.com/paulturner and then head over to the Facebook Group Youth Ministry In Motion Mavericks https://www.facebook.com/groups/652034522239608/
Who's Next with Terry Weaver
May 03, 2020 15:11 - 45 minutes - 73.7 MBEveryone in youth ministry and the church world is wondering What's Next?, but I think the question should be Who's Next. Terry and I talk about how youth workers should be shifting from program to people post pandemic. Visit Terry's website at www.terryweaver.com Join the new Motion Mavericks at patreon.com/paulturner and then head over to the Facebook Group Youth Ministry In Motion Mavericks https://www.facebook.com/groups/652034522239608/
Serve Your Pastor Save Your Job
April 17, 2020 11:16 - 32 minutes - 51.8 MBIs your church in crisis? If it is, that may mean that your job is in danger, but remember the two most popular words in scripture, Fear Not. Today I have my friend and co-author of Prepared For Impact on the show today to share for tips if you are at rick of losing your job. Grab your 10 tips right here https://www.renewedleadership.org/myjob Sign Up for Ministry Minded Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak Check out Ryan and I sharing about our book https://soundcloud.com/user-359728012/11-paul...
The Youth Pastor's Guide To Self Care
April 02, 2020 02:12 - 21 minutes - 41.6 MBTimes are crazy for youth workers like you and in all this quarantining, it's possible you are not doing well. I understand. As one who deals with anxiety and depression himself, I know the highs and lows it brings on. Today, I just want to ask you a question, how are you doing? This is episode is not about a youth ministry teaching, it's about a reminder to take care of yourself with all the hustle to do Zoom meetings, connect with kids, or help your church live stream. Take care of you...
7 Ways To Keep Your Students Connected During The Pandemic
March 21, 2020 13:07 - 20 minutes - 38.5 MBVirus's, pandemics, no youth or church services, what can a youth worker do to keep their students connected during this time? I have seven tips you can start using right now and there all free, all you have to do is hit record.
Ministering To Teens In Trauma
March 06, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 68.4 MBDo you know what trauma is and which of your teens are going through it. My guest Paul Ward breaks down what trauma is and how to minister to those going through a trauma in our youth ministry. Pick up Tim's Trauma Informed Ministry pdf here https://prward.com/tim/ Leave a review for Ep. 100 on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493
Exploring The Jewish Roots of Youth Ministry
February 21, 2020 15:00 - 58 minutes - 88.9 MBHave you ever thought about how close your youth ministry resembles the first century world of Jesus? In this episode, Heather Quiroz the author of First Century Youth Ministry: Exploring Our Jewish Roots To Reclaim Discipleship, and I, talk about what a youth ministry might look like if it took a closer look at its jJewish roots.
The Worst Thing You Can Say To Your Students
February 14, 2020 05:05 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MBAre you building something for your youth? Stop, before you say this egregious statement to your students, "We built this for you". In todays episode I give you three reasons why this statement is toxic and should be avoid and what you can say and do instead to give your youth ministry a chance of becoming all it was meant to be. Ministry Minded Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak
Youth Ministry From A Parent's Perspective
January 17, 2020 11:34 - 48 minutes - 66 MBIf you’re not a parent, how often do you look at your youth ministry form a parent’s perspective? It could change how often you have conflict with parents. It could open doors for parents to become part for your team or to at least serve in some compacity. This is goal of my conversation in today’s Youth Ministry in Motion Podcast. My guest is Jennifer Naumann Uren. She has five kids, one that has gone through your group, on in youth group and one starting youth group. She is not one of my f...
How To Stretch Your Influence Beyond The Church Walls
January 10, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBWelcome! If this is your first time listening to the podcast, thank you for giving it a try. If you’re a regular, back for more, you will not be disappointed. Lenita Abouchabake’s passion for health and young people always empowered her into learning ways to educate youth on how to become healthy, confident and resilient. This passion led her to becoming a Physical Education Teacher, to raise awareness on the importance of student wellbeing. Wanting to expand her classroom, she became a Te...
The Best Youth Pastor Job Search Tips for 2020
January 03, 2020 05:56 - 51 minutes - 77.4 MBAre you on a job hunt? Are you thinking about transitioning for one job to another? Then, you are going to want to listen to what Brian Aaby from the Slingshot Group has to say about trends in how churches are hiring. Sadly, I cannot fit the whole interview discussion, due to character limits, here in the show notes but you can read them all at https://thediscipleproject.net/the-best-youth-pastor-job-search-tips-for-2020/
Don't Be Afraid To Be Great
December 18, 2019 08:57 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBThis is not a drill, we are the number one youth ministry podcast on the planet! Thank you for all your support!! If you would like the full show notes visit here https://thediscipleproject.net/dont-be-afraid-to-be-great/ Here the links I mentioned Top 30 Youth Ministry Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/youth_ministry_podcasts/ Youth Ministry Booster Podcast https://www.youthministrybooster.com/podcast Facebook Group www.facebook.com/youthmininmotion Youth Ministry Playbook https://gu...
Five Ways To Make Your Church More Thankful For You
November 17, 2019 23:39 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBIt's almost Turkey Time! I love me some turkey. In the midst of preparing messages about being thankful, it's easy to forget to cultivate a heart of gratitude ourselves. Today I share five ways to make your church more thankful for for you and five ways to cultivate a thankful heart. Here are the links I spoke about in the podcast My Youth Ministry Playbook (Physical Copy) https://gum.co/kjqOJ My Youth Ministry Playbook (PDF) https://gum.co/diYvb My Youth Ministry Playbook 5 Pack https:/...
Ministry, Money and Side Hustles
October 19, 2019 10:59 - 1 hour - 117 MBSome episodes you just have to let roll, and this is one of those episodes. My guest, Jason Mayfield, and I talk about money, ministry and side hustles because many youth workers do not make a fair wage for their labor. You could use a few extra bucks in your pocket and we want to give you some ideas for that. Jason is a minister, and entrepreneur and a Youtuber and has some great thoughts about being a professional and using what gifts and talents God has already given you make money on the...
Let It Go and Laugh A Lot
October 06, 2019 12:12 - 33 minutes - 63.8 MBThe goal of this episode is to make you smile. To do this, I brought my friend Steve Case in to talk about humor and joy and to talk about his new book Great Moments In Biblical Flatulence. Yes, it took 89 episodes to get to fart jokes in youth ministry, but here it is. You're welcome. I'd love if you left some stars and a review. Let me know what you think. You can pick up my Youth Ministry Playbook here https://gum.co/kjqOJ Steve's Amazon Page https://amzn.to/2Vj2snJ Connect with Steve...
Three Big Promises You Need To Make To Make About Your Youth Ministry
September 23, 2019 11:04 - 26 minutes - 49.5 MBIf you want more students to check out, stay in and become leader of your youth ministry, you need to start making and keeping bigger promises. Here are the resources I talked about Gideon: From Weak To Warrior https://gum.co/dLDQl Summer 2020 Camp Speaker? www.paulturnerspeaks.com Ministry Minded Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak If you have a moment, would you go by iTunes and leave a review and some stars? Thanks so much.
3 Ways To Evaluate Your Youth Ministry
September 06, 2019 16:26 - 27 minutes - 52.9 MBEvaluation is a big part of the success of any organization. If no one is paying attention, you can't make changes as they need to happen. I hope you enjoy today's episode. You can find the full notes right here https://thediscipleproject.net/3-ways-you-should-be-evaluating-your-youth-ministry/ You can find my coaching group Ministry Minded right here https://gum.co/Zvak
Being A Prophetic Voice To Your Youth Ministry
August 26, 2019 22:02 - 19 minutes - 36.7 MBWelcome back all. Schoo is in session for many of you and youth ministry is in full swing. Today I want to share what a difference it makes when you use the prophetic gift within you to share a truth with a student. If you're interest in my Ministry Minded Tuesday Night coaching group you can click here for more details https://gum.co/Zvak
Stop "Surviving" Your Youth Meeting
July 17, 2019 16:44 - 26 minutes - 50.7 MBGreetings!! Glad you're back. Are you just "surviving" your youth ministry? It doesn't have to be like that. In today's episode I share my thoughts on youth meetings, why kids are really leaving the church and how you can change that. One apology: I totally forget the closing music. Sorry if that was hard on your ears. We all make mistakes. Resources I mention in the episode Start Again Five Week Series https://gum.co/ODhck Ministry Minded Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak My Youth Meeting...
7 Sticky Situations Your Youth Ministry Needs A Policy For
June 25, 2019 00:35 - 31 minutes - 59 MBIn my younger days I was not a big fan of policies and procedures. I just wanted to have fun and the kids to have fun and by God's grace, He allowed me to survive. There are situations you need a policy for and I have seven of them for you today. Start Again Five Week Series https://gum.co/ODhck Ministry Mind Coaching For more info https://thediscipleproject.net/youth-ministry-coaching-group-now-open-for-2019/ To purchase https://gum.co/Zvak FOURTEEN BEST PRACTICES FOR SAFETY IN YOUTH ...
21 Ways To De-Escalate A Situation
May 02, 2019 14:51 - 21 minutes - 40.3 MBIt's going to happen. If you work with teenagers, there is going to be drama and how we handle drama will make all the difference in how the situation turns out. I found a great article from a teacher who has taught elementary, middle and special needs kids and she had some great advice on how to de-escalate a situation. The Disciple Project www.thediscpleproject.net Paul Turner Speaker/Trainer/Author www.paulturnerspeaks.com Me on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/thedproject/ Follow F...
When Everyone Wants To Run The Youth Ministry
March 27, 2019 12:26 - 17 minutes - 32.4 MBEveryone thinks they're helping you when they give you advice, but you have to discern the good from the bad. In this episode I share how to filter out the bad advice and how to respond to well meaning people. Why Every Youth Pastor Should Substitute Teach At Least Once http://thediscipleproject.net/3-reasons-why-every-youth-pastor-should-substitute-teach-at-least-once/ Facebook Group facebook.com/youthmininmotion Six Red Flags of Bad Advice https://www.fastcompany.com/40438756/these-are...
How To Say No To Your Pastor
March 19, 2019 09:57 - 10 minutes - 20.1 MBDo struggle with telling your Pastor no? It's a sticky situation to be be stuck in, but today I offer some ways to unstick yourself. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Super Model Series https://gum.co/RTHXr YMIM Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/youthmininmotion/ How To Tell Your Boss No, Without Saying No https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-tell-your-boss-nowithout-saying-no
Ministering To Stressed Out Teens
March 08, 2019 16:01 - 7 minutes - 14.9 MBThe pressure on teens today is enormous. They're just trying to make it through the school day without freaking out. In this episode I offer a few ideas about ministering to teens during exams and a way to walk with a teen during an emotional upheaval. Ministry In Motion Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/youthmininmotion/ Hey To Help Teens Weather Their Emotional Storms https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/well/family/how-to-help-teens-weather-their-emotional-storms.html
Equipping Teens To Study The Bible
February 28, 2019 00:09 - 13 minutes - 26.2 MBHey! Welcome back ! Thanks for returning or check out the podcast if this is your first time. One the next few weeks I'll be answering a bout a dozen questions I received over my hiatus and in shorter, snack-able episodes. Today I offer a few ways to help you help teens study their Bible alone with a few resources below. Thanks again for your attention and please feel free to send your questions to [email protected] Youtube Channel www.youtube.com/jediforhire Youth Ministry In Motion Fa...
How To Have The Best Year In Youth Ministry, Ever!
December 12, 2018 23:02 - 11 minutes - 21.2 MBI know I said I was taking a few weeks off, but I created something that could give you the best year in youth ministry you have ever had. The new year is coming and you might be thinking of being a planner, but don't. You don't need a planner, you need a playbook! Planners are great if you want to write dates down, but can a planner show you the right questions you should be asking and at what time of year you should be asking them? The answer is no, at least not for your youth ministry, ...
Help! My Youth Ministry Is Stuck!
November 19, 2018 15:07 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBYou know that time your car got stuck in the mud? Who did you call How did they get you out? They probably brought a big rope or chain, tied it to your car, hit the gas and yanked you out. That's exactly what this episode is, a friend with a rope to pull your stuck youth ministry out of the mud. If you're interested in the Seth Godin article I took this idea from, here it is https://seths.blog/2018/01/stuck-on-whats-next/ If you want to get unstuck and stay unstuck, try a coaching master...
11 Essentials Of A Great Camp Speaker
November 11, 2018 14:35 - 15 minutes - 29.3 MBGreetings all. I hope you had a fantastic week! If you're thinking about youth camp already, you are in the right head space. You have to book speakers, plan dates, etc, and today's podcast is what I think makes a great camp speaker. I have been speaking at the same camp for the past 15 years. I have also been the one who has had to book the camp speaker or band, etc. It's not that I think I am the greatest camp speaker, but what I think makes a great speaker and trying to embody these thin...
Dealing With The Difficult Parent
October 17, 2018 01:46 - 26 minutes - 50.7 MBIt has happened. is happening or will happen. That parent is not going to like something you are doing and you are going to have to deal with it. In this episode I share a few thoughts on being empathetic towards parents while maintaining the vision of the youth ministry.
Develping Small Group Leaders Who Care
September 07, 2018 14:02 - 53 minutes - 101 MBIf you have small groups, you have small group leaders. Do the small groups leaders you have care? They may care enough to show up and teach a lesson, but how do you get them to care beyond that? That's what my friend, Chad Higgins, from Youth Ministry Booster came to chat about today.
How To Handle Adversity In Ministry
August 31, 2018 18:22 - 25 minutes - 48.5 MBAdversity is not a fad but a fact of life. We all have it at some time or another, but do we run into it or run away from it? If you're going through something right now, this episode may change the way you think about how it might benefit from it instead of letting it steamroll you. You can read the notes over at http://thediscipleproject.net/the-secret-plan-adversity-has-for-your-life/
Ideas For Launching A Young Adult Ministry
August 24, 2018 17:18 - 28 minutes - 55.1 MBIt's the beginning of a new quarter and you might be thinking, "What am I going to do with these young adults?" This episode throws out some ideas that are worth thinking through and could be the solution to your dilemma. I have your show notes right here (as well as my Youtube video) http://thediscipleproject.net/launching-your-college-and-career-ministry/ You can grab my new five week sermon series Masterpiece here https://gum.co/oLZWj Don't forget to leave some stars and a review htt...
How To Get The Youth Ministry Job You Want
July 20, 2018 11:48 - 29 minutes - 57.5 MBWhat keeps us from having the youth ministry job we really want? I say it's desperation and gullibility. We take job because we need them or we talk them without really doing our homework. In this episode I read over, what I consider, an insane youth ministry job ad. I Look at the good points too, but there are a ton of red flags. You can read the show notes here http://thediscipleproject.net/how-to-get-the-youth-ministry-job-you-want/ You can pick up my new book here https://gum.co/HWQD...
10 Important Youth Ministry Practices That Could Prevent A Suicide
June 15, 2018 03:27 - 34 minutes - 65.4 MBSuicide among teens happens far too often, but, as youth workers, we can set up speed bumps to slow down that slow walk to despair until help arrives. If you want the free Discipleship Dilemma chapter, from my new book, http://thediscipleproject.net/wp-admin/post.php?post=8787&action=edit Show Notes http://thediscipleproject.net/10-important-youth-ministry-practices-that-could-prevent-a-teen-suicide/
I Resigned, Now What?
May 18, 2018 21:22 - 28 minutes - 54.2 MBNo, this isn't clickbait, I have actually resigned my position after eight years. I go in-depth as to why I made this decision (nothing bad)and what's next. Join me. New Resource: Psalm 119 Volume 1 and 2 https://gum.co/fISCm Would you like to support my new mission? Buy something (or a lot of things) from my store gumroad.com/youthminresources Book me for your next event. http://thediscipleproject.net/book-me/ Head to www.thediscipleproject.net and hit the support page and donate wh...
Losing Students Without Losing Yourself
April 20, 2018 21:44 - 25 minutes - 47.7 MBThis episode was inspired, in part, by the Walking Dead character Morgan. He is the loner in the group who does not cope well with loss. Many of us do not cope well with loss. If we lose student, we brood for a time, but any longer and we might be entering a phase that's not healthy for us. Today I talk about healthy ways to cope when a student leaves out ministry. If you are needing more youth ministry resources, please visit my website wwwthediscipleproject.net. If you are interested...
Six Simple Truths of Communication Every Youth Pastor Should Practice
April 13, 2018 15:33 - 22 minutes - 42.6 MBYouth Pastors, and pastors in general, do a lot of communicating. We often have to share hard truths, but we do not have to share them harshly. Let me offer six tips for communication that I learned from one of my favorite actors, Alan Alda, about using the rules of improve to have a good communication. You can check out my new favorite podcast Everything Happens with Kate Bowler here https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/alan-alda-can-you-hear-me-now/id1341076079?i=1000406956925&mt=2 You ca...
Working With The Fatherless In Youth Minstry
March 30, 2018 01:38 - 34 minutes - 64.8 MBAs one who grew up without a father, I appreciated having this conversation but even if you had a dad, I hope this conversation encourages and equips you to reach those who do not. Today I interview Sean Teis, the founder of life factors.org. His own journey of fatherlessness has led him to create valuable resources to churches to help minister to others. You can find more information about the Sean's ministry at https://www.lifefactors.org
Do We All Have To Preach Like Steven Furtick?
March 16, 2018 18:32 - 55 minutes - 105 MBHave you every felt the pressure to preach like someone else? To meet some unattainable oratory level of perfection? This interview wiht Lane Sebring of preachingdonkey,com is about to set you free from the chains of preaching conformity. We cover What should a youth workers mindset be when approaching the weekly message? Preaching or Teaching? Both? What’s the difference? Pick one or mix it up? How do you avoid the trap of impersonation? Check out Lane's article on Creating A Sermon Pre...
What To Do In A Crisis with Jim Hancock
February 23, 2018 02:21 - 1 hour - 138 MBThey say you are either going into, are in, or coming out of a crisis, and in youth ministry the spaces between those seem very short. That’s why I have my new friend Jim Hancock on the show with me today, Jim is the co-author of The Youth Worker's Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis, The Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis and a few other youth ministry resources. He provides creative services —developing + delivering original content through digital movies, live events, book...
Ministering To "Weird" Kids
February 18, 2018 00:29 - 30 minutes - 57.8 MBLet me start by saying, I am a weird kid. I was that kid who was "fairly normal" but leaned "weird". We all have our definitions of weird based on our own experiences, but we can't allow out biases to keep us from ministering to the "weird" kids who may be hurting in our youth ministries. Today, I share a few thoughts on how I minister to the "weird" kids in my group. You can share your thoughts over at our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/youthmininmotion/ Check out my store for...
Helping Students Develop A Dynamic Devotion Life
January 26, 2018 02:11 - 43 minutes - 82.6 MBMy friend Chase Snyder stops by to talk about how he gets his kids stoked to read their Bibles. If you're looking for ideas to connect your kids to Jesus through daily devotions, you've come to the right place. Check out Chase's new devotion book Stoked: 6 Questions To Fuel Your Fire For Jesus. It's a great resource to get your kids fired up to do their devotions. Click the link below to grab it. http://www.ministrybubble.com/product/stoked-6-questions-to-fuel-your-fire-for-jesus/ Read Cha...
Are You A Leader or A Chaperone?
January 24, 2018 02:10 - 10 minutes - 20.7 MBThis is the last episode in my five part series of The 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Volunteers. I hope you've enjoyed it. Let me know what you think of the series style or the shorter lengths, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] Don't forget to sign up for the notes for this series at http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/
What's Your Role In God's Story?
January 22, 2018 23:47 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MBWelcome to question number four in our series on questions we should be asking our new volunteer or as a way to re-evaluate our old volunteers. This question, posed right and plumbed well, will reap you valuable insight. Don't forget to sign up for the Fresh Impact newsletter and get the show notes for this series when I am done. Just head over to: http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/ and sign up.
How To Get Your Volunteers On Mission
January 19, 2018 03:44 - 12 minutes - 24 MBBack with question three in the five part series on questions we should ask our volunteers. Today is all about mission. How do you get your volunteer on mission? I share a few thoughts on what I am doing with my volunteers that may help you as well. Don't forget to sign up for the Fresh Impact newsletter. I'll be sending out the notes on this series very soon and I would not want you to miss it.
Increasing Your Volunteers Passion Level
January 17, 2018 01:52 - 19 minutes - 37.7 MBWelcome to question two in my series on questions we should ask our volunteers. In this episode I ask you to ask your volunteers (and yourself)about their passion level and how to take it up a notch. Don't forget to sign up for Fresh Impact newsletter to get the pdf of this series when it is done. Sign up at www.thediscipleproject.net under resources.
5 Questions To Get The Most From Your Volunteers
January 16, 2018 01:29 - 11 minutes - 22.2 MBAnd now for something new. This week kicks off a five part series on the five questions to get the most from your volunteers. These questions are valuable for recruiting, evaluation, or re-evaluation of volunteers. To get the notes, be sure to sign up for the Fresh Impact newsletter at www.thediscipleproject.net
Four Keys To Goal Setting
January 03, 2018 21:11 - 41 minutes - 63.6 MBDoes setting goals feel like a trip to the dentist? Do you dread it? Feel pressured by it? In today's episode, my co-author of Prepared For Impact, Ryan Latham and I interview each other. We each share our thoughts on goal setting based on a chapter in the book. Here's the the goal setting topics Hitting your target: Knowing what you’re aiming at So Many Targets: Planning Events Moving Targets: Aligning Your Activities With Your Goals Clarify The Target: Dig Down Deep You can purchase...
Preparing To Make An Impact: Greg Davis Interviews Me About My New Book
December 22, 2017 16:49 - 24 minutes - 47.7 MBHow prepared are you to make an impact on the students you serve? Preparing to make an impact is more important than the actual event, message, or outreach we employ. Today I offer you an interview about my new book Prepared for Impact I did with Greg Davis. Greg is the leader of the Birmingham chapter of First Priority. First Priority is a bible club movement in over 200 schools. Greg was kind enough to have me on his radio show Priority Talk to chat about my book. You can check our Firs...
Preparing To Make An Impact In Youth Ministry
December 22, 2017 16:49 - 24 minutes - 47.7 MBHow prepared are you to make an impact on the students you serve? Preparing to make an impact is more important than the actual event, message, or outreach we employ. Today I offer you an interview about my new book Prepared for Impact I did with Greg Davis. Buy the book here https://gum.co/ANxGY Greg is the leader of the Birmingham chapter of First Priority. First Priority is a bible club movement in over 200 schools. Greg was kind enough to have me on his radio show Priority Talk to chat...