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.
David Zahl unpacks the differences in the law and the gospel, especially in student ministry, including several stories of grace you can use to remember God’s grace and encourage your youth group. There is perhaps no time in…
As 2020 draws to a close, the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast was blessed to spend time with Drs. Mike McGarry and Walt Mueller. These youth ministry practitioner-scholars spent time evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of youth ministry throughout…
In this episode of The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Syler Thomas draws on more than two decades of youth ministry experience to talk through anything and everything related to gospel-centered small groups. Hear Syler’s thoughts on the new…
Whether debating the efficacy of face-coverings to fight a global pandemic, thinking critically about important political issues, or simply asking the age-old question of, “How far is too far?”, the concept of freedom is one that is constantly…
In this episode of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, host Davis Lacey shares an interview with author Shelby Abbott (www.shelbyabbott.com) regarding the release of his new book, “Doubtless: Because Faith is Hard” (https://newgrowthpress.com/doubtless-because-faith-is-hard/). Youth ministers will be encouraged…
In this episode of The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Cameron Cole and Tucker Fleming interview Dr. Andrew Root of Luther Seminary. Dr. Root shares insights from his recent book, “The End of Youth Ministry?”. Youth workers will feel…
Statistics related to the high percentage of teenagers who walk away from the Church shortly after graduating from high school are legion. And yet in the mercy of God, there are many teenagers whose faith took long-term root…
In this episode of The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, host Davis Lacey is joined by Justin Tilghman of Grace Fellowship Church in Kinston, NC to talk about the importance of teaching eschatology to teenagers – especially during days…
In this episode Davis Lacey interviews Kevin Twit, an RUF college pastor at Belmont in Nashville for more than 25 years. They discuss apologetics and the challenges college kids face today particular anxiety and pressure related to performance…
