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.
Podcasts
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.
Ask The Experts: Why Our Kids Are Feeling Lonely with Shelby Abbott
Studies find that a majority of teenagers and young adults cite loneliness as one of their most painful problems. Shelby’s conversation with Anna offers practical guidance to parents who are raising kids in a digitally connected/relationally disconnected world.
Apologetics in Youth Ministry by Bradley Blaylock
In this episode, Brad Blaylock outlines approaches to help leaders raise apologetic issues naturally, equipping students to think biblically about their faith.
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.
Holiness Without the Guilt Trip- Teaching Teens to Appreciate Faithfulness
How do we talk about holiness without leaving students feeling crushed? In today’s episode, we wrestle with legalism, grace, and what it means to disciple teens toward real, gospel-shaped growth.
Jesus Is the True Vine For Parents Invited to Abide
If there is one key thing Christian parents can “do” to facilitate flourishing for their children and themselves, it would be abiding in Christ.
Answering Tough Questions by Jennifer Kvamme
In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference, Jennifer Kvamme equips youth leaders to respond wisely and faithfully to the difficult questions students often ask.