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.

On Rooming Assignments for Retreats and Mission Trips

In this episode of YMU, Rebecca, Isaiah, Josh, and Danny discuss the very practical topic of rooming assignments for retreats and mission trips, as the summer youth ministry retreat and mission trip season approaches.

The Rhythms of the Church by Joel Kim

In this main stage message from the 2025 Rooted Conference, Joel Kim walks through Acts 2:42–47, revealing how Christ builds his Church. He highlights three key themes from the passage: extraordinary growth, ordinary means, and the unstoppable work of God.

Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? with Katy Morgan

In this episode of YMU, Josh and Danny sit down with author Katy Morgan, who co-authored Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? with the renowned John Lennox. They discuss science and faith from different perspectives and how their new book can help teenagers in their personal reflections and dealings with science and faith.

The Holy Spirit Empowered by Cameron Cole

In this main stage message from the 2025 Rooted Conference, Cameron Cole walks through Acts 2:1–24, highlighting three essential ingredients of lasting change revealed at Pentecost: the Holy Spirit in us, the Word of God within the story…

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. 

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.

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.