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.
Podcasts
Rooted’s 5 Pillars in Asian American Youth Ministry: Gospel Centrality and Theological Depth
Clearly articulated core values have a powerful way of shaping the trajectory of any youth ministry. In this episode, we will discuss the first two pillars for gospel-centered youth ministry: gospel centrality and theological depth.
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.
Live from Houston Youth Symposium
The world our students are growing up in is changing faster than ever, and youth ministry must thoughtfully prepare to meet the moment. This episode features highlights from the Youth Symposium 2026 in Houston, Texas—a one-day gathering designed to equip pastors, youth leaders, and parents with gospel-centered wisdom for discipling the next generation.
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.
Hardships in Leadership
In this episode, we explore the hidden hardships of leadership: unmet expectations, loneliness, criticism, burnout, and the temptation to quit when faithfulness feels costly.
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.