Podcasts

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.

Emotional Regulation and Guilt As a Parent

In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss the important topic of guilt in response to failure as parents. They also share strategies for regulating our own emotions as parents so we can help our children do the same.

Missions: Pastoral Wisdom

In this episode, we delve into the details to unpack the usefulness and pet peeves in planning mission trips from the POV of youth ministry.