On Fun and Games
In this episode, Danny, Josh, Becca, and Isaiah discuss the role that games can play in youth ministry, namely, to create and build community. They can also pave an important path relationally for gospel-centered conversations.
Youth Ministry Unscripted
The Youth Ministry Unscripted Podcast aims to advance gospel-centered youth ministry by equipping and empowering youth ministers and parents to faithfully disciple students toward lifelong faith in Jesus.
The Mission of the Church by Jim Davis
In this main stage message from the 2025 Rooted Conference, Jim Davis walks through Acts 1:6–11, highlighting the Church’s clear and compelling mission.
On Productivity in Youth Ministry
Productivity is not about chasing results or proving worth, but faithful stewardship of the limited time we’ve been given.
Teaching Biblical Sexuality to Teenagers by Jennifer Kvamme
In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference, Jennifer Kvamme outlines six essential foundational truths that youth leaders must teach to prepare students to think biblically about sexuality.
Why Are You Cast Down? Hope in God by Harold Kim
In this reflective workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference, Harold Kim walks through Psalm 42, offering encouragement and hope for those in seasons of spiritual dryness or discouragement. This session is a heartfelt invitation to find rest, renewal, and confidence in the God who sees and sustains.
Connecting with Teenagers
In this episode, our hosts consider Rooted’s pillar of relational discipleship and how it inspires us to connect with teenagers in our churches.
Creating a Culture of Rest in Ministry by Jonathan Holmes
Framed around four key movements—the problem with rest, the answer to rest, how to rest personally, and how to build cultures of rest—this session offers practical and theological insight for leaders who want to lead from a place of peace rather than burnout.
Working with Ministry Volunteers
In this episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted, Rebecca, Josh, Isaiah, and Danny discuss the topic of recruiting and serving with volunteer youth leaders. They cover what makes a good youth leader, mistakes they have made with ministry volunteers, and advice they would give to fellow youth ministers in leading volunteer teams.
Apologetics in Youth Ministry by Bradley Blaylock
In this episode, Brad Blaylock outlines approaches to help leaders raise apologetic issues naturally, equipping students to think biblically about their faith.