Podcasts

On Rooming Assignments for Retreats and Mission Trips

In this episode of YMU, Rebecca, Isaiah, Josh, and Danny discuss the very practical topic of rooming assignments for retreats and mission trips, as the summer youth ministry retreat and mission trip season approaches.

Ask the Experts: Family Devotions With Michael Kruger

Dr. Michael Kruger joins Cameron and Anna to discuss the new family devotional he wrote with his wife, Melissa Kruger: The Good News Family Devotional: 52 Weeks Through the Gospel of Mark. Drawing on his experience as a father of three young adults, Dr. Kruger shares the beauty and the challenges of having a family devotion time.

The Rhythms of the Church by Joel Kim

In this main stage message from the 2025 Rooted Conference, Joel Kim walks through Acts 2:42–47, revealing how Christ builds his Church. He highlights three key themes from the passage: extraordinary growth, ordinary means, and the unstoppable work of God.

Transitions, Part 1 – Leadership

Transitions can be tough, as is navigating all sorts of changes. Dorothy, Huey, and Terrence chat about transitions, with part one being about leadership.

Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? with Katy Morgan

In this episode of YMU, Josh and Danny sit down with author Katy Morgan, who co-authored Science and God: Do You Have to Choose? with the renowned John Lennox. They discuss science and faith from different perspectives and how their new book can help teenagers in their personal reflections and dealings with science and faith.

The Holy Spirit Empowered by Cameron Cole

In this main stage message from the 2025 Rooted Conference, Cameron Cole walks through Acts 2:1–24, highlighting three essential ingredients of lasting change revealed at Pentecost: the Holy Spirit in us, the Word of God within the story…

The Good News That God Makes Us Alive in Christ

In this episode of the Good Good News, Cameron and Anna continue to examine the benefits of the gospel for parents by taking a thoughtful look at the doctrine of God’s foreknowledge—also referred to as election, calling, or predestination.

On Fun and Games

In this episode, Danny, Josh, Becca, and Isaiah discuss the role that games can play in youth ministry, namely, to create and build community. They can also pave an important path relationally for gospel-centered conversations.