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Youth Ministries Podcast

99 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratings

A podcast about apostolic youth ministry presented by UPCI Youth Ministries.

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Episodes

The P7 Club Seth Boyte Spectacular

March 05, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

In this episode, Adam chats with Seth Boyte, National P7 Coordinator, about how youth workers can maximize their impact through P7 Bible Clubs.

The Kyle Thayer Interview

February 12, 2024 16:46 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MB

In this episode, Adam chats with Kyle Thayer, the NEW Director of Promotions for UPCI Youth Ministries. They talk about his journey to YM, good coffee spots in STL and how to use social media to engage your students.

Look Where The Problem Is

December 04, 2023 19:24 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Attentiveness to the needs of the people you lead will grow your influence like nothing else! In this episode, Adam talks about how walking with people through trouble increases your leadership in their lives.

How To Help Students In Crisis - Nashola Pryce Interview

November 07, 2023 03:04 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

In this episode, Adam chats with professional counsellor Nashola Pryce about how youth workers can provide pastoral care to young people experiencing trauma.

The ONE Phrase No Youth Worker Should EVER Use

August 22, 2023 00:05 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Social media does a lot of cool things but it doesn't shape worldviews or leadership culture very well. In this episode Adam tackles a popular phrase that has wriggled its way into leadership culture. Listen to find out more!

How NOT To Be Offended

July 24, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

Is it possible to have longevity in youth ministry and stay positive at the same time? YES! In this episode, Adam gives you a three step process to dealing with offenses in leadership.

The Stan Gleason Interview - Dear 25 Year Old Me

June 13, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode, Adam talks with Pastor Stan Gleason about life and ministry in his 20s

The Jerry Dean Interview - Dear 25 Year Old Me

May 23, 2023 03:29 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

In this episode, Adam chats with apostolic icon, Jerry Dean about life and ministry in his 20s

The Scott Graham Interview - Dear 25 Year Old Me

April 04, 2023 18:15 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Adam kicks off a brand new interview series called "Dear 25 Year Old Me" with none other than General Secretary of the UPCI, Scott Graham.

3 Steps To Change The Culture Of Your Youth Group

February 07, 2023 02:43 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

Unhappy with the current culture of your youth ministry? Got a vision of where you want to go but are unsure of how to convince your students to buy in? In this episode, Adam shows us how to take the vision of what you want your youth group to be and turn it into reality. 

Bivocational Youth Ministry

January 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

Work another job outside of your ministry? No problem! In this episode, Adam chats with Daniel and Jordan about how to be an effective bivocational youth worker.  Listen to the Youth Room on Apple Podcasts click HERE Listen to The Youth Room on Spotify click HERE

The Essential Characteristics of a Great Mentee

December 06, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MB

In this episode, Adam finishes off our conversation on mentorship by talking about what to look for in in a mentorship candidate. 

How To Be A Great Mentor

November 01, 2022 02:57 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

One of the most important jobs of a youth pastor is to develop young, God-called leaders in his or her student ministry. In this episode, Adam talks about the critical characteristics that make a great mentor.

Ministering To Trauma

October 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 77 MB

In this episode, Adam talks with Garret and Allison Robertson about how you can become more effective ministering to students who've experienced trauma in their lives. 

I said yes, now what?

September 13, 2022 14:59 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

In this episode, Adam talks with Derek Borders about what to do after you've said yes to youth ministry. 

How To Become An Emotionally Intelligent Leader - An Interview with Ryan Franklin

August 02, 2022 14:50 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

In this episode, Adam talks with leadership and executive coach, Ryan Franklin on the power of increasing your emotional intelligence.  To get connected with Ryan and download your FREE Leadership Blueprint, click HERE

Consistency > Creativity

July 05, 2022 03:32 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

In this episode, Adam talks about the power of consistency in youth ministry.  Register for YMTE NOW!!! Youth Ministry Training Event is August 4-5 in STL. Go and register! Click HERE

New Podcast Trailer & How To Handle Criticism

June 07, 2022 13:40 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MB

In this episode, Adam introduces the brand new hosts of the YTH Room Podcast and talks about how to handle criticism in youth ministry. 

Why You Need A Bible Quizzing Team - Interview with Russ Faubert

May 03, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

In this episode, Adam chats with Russ Faubert about the value of Bible Quizzing to your student ministry.

Why Campus Ministry Matters

March 29, 2022 13:50 - 1 hour - 125 MB

In this episode, Adam talks with CMI National Director Nathaniel Burmeister about Campus Ministry.

How To Take Social Media To The Next Level

March 01, 2022 02:13 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MB

In this episode, Adam talks with the creative geniuses behind every NAYC opener since 2013 about how you can level up your social media game. Our guests, Jordan and Matthew Ansley have been involved professionally in digital communication and social media since their teen years. Now, with a ton of visible apostolic projects under their belt, they unpack how you can make an impact online.

What Every Hyphen Leader Needs To Know

February 01, 2022 14:50 - 1 hour - 124 MB

In this episode, Adam chats with national Hyphen Director Travis Worthington on how to build an effective young adult ministry in your local church.

Interview with Executive Team

January 13, 2022 13:23 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

In this episode, Adam chats with Michael Thomas, Jeremy Stafford and DJ Hill. Together they answer your questions on life, family, ministry and leadership. 

How To Transition Well

December 07, 2021 04:54 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

It's been said that every pastor is an interim pastor, no one will be in any one ministry position forever. This is especially true of youth ministry. In this episode, Adam chats with Pastor Ryan Dean and Student Pastor Levi Golden on their transition, what they learned from it and how you can pass the baton of youth ministry to the leader that will follow in your footsteps. 

Creating A Culture Of Empowerment with Wesley Stephens

November 02, 2021 03:27 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

Youth Ministry is the perfect opportunity to train and equip leaders. In this episode, veteran youth pastor Wesley Stephens talks about how to create a culture of empowerment that helps young leaders thrive.

Pace Yourself! with Nate Smith

October 05, 2021 15:28 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

In this episode, Adam and Nate Smith talk about the importance of maintaining a healthy pace and preventing burnout while serving in youth ministry. 

How To Study The Bible with Cullen Chrestman

September 01, 2021 03:37 - 1 hour - 111 MB

In this episode, Adam chats with Urshan College professor Cullen Chrestman on the best ways to study the Bible for Youth Ministry.

Effective Fundraising

August 03, 2021 05:12 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

In this episode, Adam talks with Joel Johns on the best ways to raise money for MTM. Move The Mission Sacrificial Offering Date: August 29, 2021.

DJ Hill Interview - Becoming A Relationship Focused Leader

July 14, 2021 18:01 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

In this episode, Adam talks with DJ Hill, Director of Promotions for UPCI Youth Ministries. Move the Mission is underway! We are excited for the missions and ministries that will advance the kingdom this year because your generous, sacrificial giving! Talk to your pastor, youth pastor, and youth president about how to be involved in moving the mission! ONE NIGHT ONLY! July 30th at 7pm central is NAYC21 Online! Michael Thomas YM President, and Evangelist Victor Jackson will be preaching.

Kelvin Shaw Interview - Building A Diverse Youth Group

June 02, 2021 02:39 - 54 minutes - 99.2 MB

In this episode, Adam talks with veteran youth worker Kelvin Shaw about how to build a youth group that reaches everyone in our community. Move the Mission is underway! We are excited for the missions and ministries that will advance the kingdom this year because your generous, sacrificial giving! Talk to your pastor, youth pastor, and youth president about how to be involved in moving the mission! ONE NIGHT ONLY! July 30th at 7pm central is NAYC21 Online! Michael Thomas YM President, and ...

Chad Flowers Interview - The Mental Health Impact Of COVID-19

May 11, 2021 18:02 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

In this episode, Adam talks with Chad, a veteran youth worker and licensed professional counsellor about the mental health impact of COVID-19 and how we can lead our youth groups through it. 

Episode 61: Joshua Youngblood - Leading Youth Ministry In A Church Plant/Smaller Church

April 06, 2021 11:02 - 1 hour - 139 MB

In this episode, Adam talks with Josh about leading YM in a church plant and smaller church.

Episode 60: The Youth Room Ep.8 - Vision Casting With Adam Shaw

March 16, 2021 13:53 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Welcome to The Youth Room, a podcast for youth and young adults. Join us as we discuss the future of the Youth Room with UPCI Youth Ministries Podcast Coordinator, Adam Shaw.

Episode 59: Anthony Sizemore - Building An Effective Team

March 02, 2021 03:25 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MB

Join host Adam Shaw and guest Anthony Sizemore as they discuss building an effective team.

Episode 58: The Youth Room Ep.7

February 17, 2021 03:07 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Welcome to The Youth Room, a podcast for youth and young adults. Today we take a little time to get to know the hosts.

Episode 58: The Youth Room Ep.7

February 17, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Welcome to The Youth Room, a podcast for youth and young adults. Today we take a little time to get to know the hosts.

Episode 57: Imani Nangoma - Inspiring Teens To Become P7 Missionaries

February 02, 2021 04:20 - 47 minutes - 88.2 MB

Join host Adam Shaw and guest Imani Nangoma as they discuss how to inspire students to become P7 Missionaries. Imani Nangoma is a veteran P7 Missionary.  He serves as the Ontario Youth P7 Coordinator as well as on the UPCI national P7 team. He is passionate about souls and leads a CMI chapter at his university.

Episode 56: The Youth Room - Relationships Part 3: Dating Relationships - With the Reinkings

January 19, 2021 14:21 - 34 minutes - 25.3 MB

Welcome to The Youth Room, a podcast for youth and young adults. Join us for part three of our series on relationships. Today we will be discussing romantic relationships with special guests Justin and Kimberly Reinking.

Episode 55: Youth Ministries Podcast *NEW HOST ANNOUNCEMENT*

January 19, 2021 01:36 - 35 minutes - 24.9 MB

We are very excited to share some awesome news about our new Podcast host and the future of the Youth Ministries Podcast!

Episode 55: The Youth Room - Relationships Part 2: Friends - With the Reinkings

December 16, 2020 15:18 - 30 minutes - 22.2 MB

Welcome to The Youth Room, a podcast for youth and young adults. Join us for part two of our series on relationships. Today we will be discussing friendships with special guests Justin and Kimberly Reinking. Stay tuned for Part 3 of our relationships series.

Episode 54: Terrel Erwin - Learning as the Youth Leader - Youth Ministries Podcast #54

December 02, 2020 02:24 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Terrel Erwin, from Paoli, Oklahoma, shares insight about the importance of personal growth as a youth leader. Be sure to share this episode with a fellow youth minister!

The Youth Room - Relationships Part 1: Family Relationships - With the Reinkings

November 17, 2020 13:18 - 28 minutes - 21.3 MB

Welcome to The Youth Room, a podcast for youth and young adults. Join us for part one of our series on relationships. Today we will be discussing family relationships with special guests Justin and Kimberly Reinking. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 of our relationships series.

Brad Delong - Message Prep Hacks & Tips - Youth Ministries Podcast #53

November 04, 2020 00:37 - 34 minutes - 24.6 MB

Brad Delong, Student Pastor at Apostolic Pentecosatl Church in St. Louis, MO, shares insight about his process for preparing sermons for students. Be sure to share this episode with a fellow youth minister!

The Youth Room - Spiritual Disciplines - Reagan Matheson

October 22, 2020 02:04 - 42 minutes - 30.2 MB

Welcome to The Youth Room, a podcast for youth and young adults. Today we will be exploring how to cultivate spiritual disciplines with special guest, Reagan Matheson.

Andrew Cox - Longevity in Youth Ministry - Youth Ministries Podcast #52

October 06, 2020 23:15 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MB

Andrew Cox, Student Pastor at the Pentecostals of Alexandria, shares insight about being in youth ministry for the long run from his 13 years of experience. Be sure to share this episode with a fellow youth minister!

The Youth Room - Living With Technology - Kyle Thayer

September 17, 2020 01:37 - 46 minutes - 33.6 MB

Welcome to The Youth Room, a podcast for youth and young adults. Today we will be exploring how to live with technology with special guest, Kyle Thayer.

Stan Gleason & Nathan Santomieri - Discipleship in the Youth Context - Youth Ministries Podcast #51

September 01, 2020 02:31 - 42 minutes - 30 MB

Stan Gleason and Nathan Santomieri (Pastor and Student Pastor at The Life Church in Kansas City, MO) talk about how to effectively implement discipleship in a youth group. Be sure to share this episode with a fellow youth minister!

The Youth Room "Depression and Anxiety"

August 17, 2020 23:02 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Welcome to The Youth Room, a podcast for youth and young adults. Today we will be discussing Depression and Anxiety with Paul Marion. Paul Marion Served as youth pastor at The Sanctuary UPCI for 13 years, before transitioning to Assistant Pastor in 2019. He received a Bachelor of Practical Theology from Gateway College of Evangelism, and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Missouri Baptist University. Paul is also an Adjunct Professor at Urshan College, as well as a Provisional Licensed Profe...

Dan MacLeod - Spiritual Disciplines - Youth Ministries Podcast #50

August 04, 2020 11:33 - 41 minutes - 29 MB

Dan MacLeod, missionary to Latvia, shares about the ACTIONS and ATTITUDES of spiritual disciplines on this episode of the Youth Ministries Podcast. Be sure to share this episode with a fellow youth minister!

Dillon Morgan - The Power of Unity - Youth Ministries Podcast #49

July 30, 2020 18:17 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MB

Enjoy this BONUS EPISODE with Bro. Dillon Morgan from Columbia, MS. In this episode, Bro. Morgan addresses students about the power and importance of unity.