Podcasts

Helping Kids Deal with Grief

In this episode of the Rooted podcast, we discuss the inevitability that student leaders and parents will encounter a kid (or kids) who has experienced a tragedy in his or her family, community, or congregation. Both Cameron Cole…

Ministry to Students Who Are Atheist

In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, Cameron Cole, Brandon Bennett, Clark Fobes, and Liz Edrington examine the ways we sometimes blow it in our ministry to atheist students. Listen into this wonderful and thoughtful conversation about how…

Interview with Teen Author Jaquelle Crowe

We had the awesome privilege of interviewing Jaquelle Crowe at this year’s TGC Conference in Indianapolis. In this quick conversation, interviewers Dave Wright and Liz Edrington ask the young author everything from favorite movies to advice to youth…

What to do About Underage Drinking

There is a dynamic amongst high school Christians (and in many youth ministries) where what it means to be a Christian is “I don’t drink.” Meanwhile, the kids who do drink often feel ostracized by the church. This…

Rooted 2016: Dave Wright on Growing as a Speaker

Growing as a Speaker How do we improve our communication of the gospel and the truths of God’s word? Effective speaking is about both the content and how we communicate that content. How do we shake off bad…

Rooted 2016: Mark Howard and Dr. Tiffany Whitworth on Peacemaking

Peacemaker: Practical Skills in Dealing with Conflict Conflict happens. It can ruin relationships within friendships, families, and churches. But it doesn’t have to. In fact, conflict can lead to stronger, deeper relationships when resolved with wisdom and grace….