Podcast: Clark Fobes on the Challenges of Ministry in the Asian-American Church
In this episode of the Rooted podcast, we hear from Clark Fobes about the unique challenges of working as a youth minister in the Asian American church.
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.
Podcast: Sharon Hersh on Teenagers and Addiction
In this episode of the Rooted Podcast (recorded at our 2017 conference in Dallas), we hear from Sharon Hersh about her past struggles with substance abuse, and the addictions our teenagers are facing today. Sharon is a licensed…
Podcast: On Discipling Your Asian-American Students
On this episode of the Rooted podcast, hear Mike McGarry and Clark Fobes discuss the various distinctives of your Asian American students; learn about some of the barriers to gospel-centered youth ministry in the Asian culture.
Podcast: Brent Bounds on Psychology and Youth Ministry
In this episode of the Rooted podcast, hear Justin Pillsbury (Youth Pastor at Cahaba Park Presbyterian Church in Birmingham) talk about youth ministry with Dr. Brent Bounds. Dr. Bounds is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City…
Podcast: A Conversation About Teenagers and Shame
Check out this wonderful discussion between Chelsea Erickson and Liz Edrington about the awful power of shame, and how the gospel speaks into it.
Rooted 2017: Kris Fernhout on The Five Pillars of Effective Youth Ministry
During the “New to Youth Ministry Pre-Conference” at Rooted 2017 in Dallas, Kris Fernhout lays out Rooted’s five pillars of effective, gospel-centered youth ministry – ministry that fosters lasting faith in the hearts of teenagers.
Rooted 2017: Cameron Cole on a Theology of the Cross v. Glory, How We Theologically Misunderstand Our Kids
For years, churches and families have ministered to kids through moralism and exhortation. We tend to minister to kids through a theology of glory. Martin Luther critiqued the theology of glory in launching the Protestant Reformation and articulated…
Podcast: Dr. Gordon Bals on Discussing Grief with Teenagers
Grieving, in the life of a teenager, can result from many events (not just death). In this podcast Anna Harris (Rooted Parent Editor) speaks with the remarkable Dr. Gordon Bals about bringing the gospel to a grieving teenager….
Rooted 2017: David Ake on Teaching Junior High Students Scripture
In the middle of a hectic week of building relationships and shepherding students, you sit down at your desk for the weekly challenge of crafting a message from God’s Word that is engaging, relevant, understood and substantive. In…