Episodes

It is crucial that we prepare the students in our Youth Ministry to defend their faith. Where do you start? What are the most important issues? Dr. Jamie Dew gives practical advice to make sure your students’ faith doesn’t get washed away when they leave your ministry. Put on your thinking caps, in this episode we’re taking you to school…and it is SO good. Links mentioned: Southeastern Seminary The College at Southeastern @JamieDew Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Christian Apologetics: A C...

Should you focus on teaching doctrine and theology in Youth Ministry? In this episode David Hanson, from TheYouthMinistryBlog.com, and I tackle why you should, how to go about it, and where to start. You’ll also hear about David’s fascination with pulling teeth on mission trips and how God used a Chemistry class to call him to Youth Ministry. Links mentioned: TheYouthMinistryBlog.com @YMinBlog @DavidHanson1 thelongerhaul.com/itunes Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Christian Beliefs: Twenty ...

While it may sound a little wrong, or even feel a little funny to say, there is a real need to market your Youth Ministry to students. With so many options and so little time, how do you effectively market your ministry to students? That’s what Amber Cassady from Simply Youth Ministry and Group Mission Trips tackles in this episode of the podcast. This episode is packed with helpful tips, practical (and many free) tools, and encouragement to be able to market your ministry effectively. Click He...

In this episode you’ll hear from Aaron Helman of SmarterYouthMinistry.com. We talk about how students in our ministries are overworked, under-slept, and overstressed more than ever before. We tackle the approach we normally take to addressing this issue, and how it is wrong, along with what we should be doing. Links mentioned: SmarterYouthMinistry.com The one-sentence mantra that could change your youth ministry forever @aaronhelman Resources mentioned in this Podcast: The Essential Time Manag...

In this episode you’ll hear from Steve Parr, author of The Coffee Shop That Changed A Church, among other books. Steve shares about his recent research on why those that stay in church after graduating from the Youth Ministry, stay in church rather than stray from their faith. This may be the most important content I have shared to date in any format. Whether you are a Youth Pastor, Youth Worker, Parent, or other staff member, you will find this episode SUPER helpful and informative. It is packe...

In this episode you’ll hear from Nate Turner of Creative Grid Partners. Nate walks us through the process needed to craft a realistic and powerful vision for your Youth Ministry. This is a must listen…. Links mentioned: 5 Characteristics We Want In Our Students Setting Goals In Your Ministry creativegridpartners.com @NateJTurner Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Sustainable Youth Ministry byMark Devries Advanced Strategic Planning by Aubrey Malphurs In this particular episode, you will learn...

In this episode you’ll hear part 2 of the interview with Author and Professional Counselor Joy Anisa. Joy shares what things Youth Pastors and Youth Workers must do and must consider when dealing with a hurting student, as well as a little about her life and her book. Links mentioned: swoutfitters.com joyanisa.com Identity Crisis by Joy Anisa Four People Every Youth Ministry Should Know Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Faithful and True Ministries Identity Crisis by Joy Anisa In this part...

In this episode you’ll hear from Author and Professional Counselor Joy Anisa. Joy shares what she is seeing in teens from counseling thousands of teens and hundreds of Youth Pastors each year. This is part one of a two-part interview with Joy. Links mentioned: swoutfitters.com joyanisa.com Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Faithful and True Ministries In this particular episode, you will learn: The number one issue Joy is seeing in teens right now How to help students who are in a mess Ho...

In this episode you’ll hear from David LeRoy a Youth Pastor who is just over one year into his first ministry position. He shares Youth Ministry lessons learned this far, advice for other new Youth Pastors, and some great advice for Veteran Youth Pastors as well. He also shares a major change he made in his ministry (one he did without getting fired by the way…always a good thing), and the importance of calling. Links mentioned: wpcyouthgroup.com Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Giving Up...

In this episode you’ll hear from Kurt Libby, co-creator of the Youth Ministry Tracker App. He shares his journey into Youth Ministry, why he built the app, how it works, and how it will help your Youth Ministry. Congratulations to Terry Huey on winning the free download of the Youth Ministry Tracker App! Links: Youth Ministry Tracker App YouthMinistryTracker.com slack.com trello.com @misterlib @MinHubApp Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Youth Ministry Tracker App for iOS Slack for helping ...

In this episode you’ll hear my personal journey into Youth Ministry, the best advice I have ever received in regards to ministry calling, and what to expect from future episodes of the podcast. You’ll also hear a little of why The Longer Haul exists and why I’m launching the podcast. Links: The #1 Thing I Tell Those Who Want To Be A Youth Pastor How I got here and why I stay Items mentioned in this Podcast Asthma Camp (yeah, for real, there really is an Asthma Camp. The power of persistence ...