Deconstructing Without Demolishing: Walking with Students Through Doubt
In this episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted, Isaiah, Josh, and Danny dive deep into one of the most vulnerable areas of student discipleship: doubt.
Podcasts
God, Gender, and Grace for Challenging Conversations by Jonathan Holmes
In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, Jonathan Holmes offers a gospel-centered framework for engaging in conversations about gender.
Teenage Friendship, Drama, and Parenting
In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Monica and Danny discuss the realities of drama and friendships in the lives of teenagers, and for parents to not minimize it, because it is so important to teenagers, yet they are not fully mature enough to deal with it.
Navigating the “Dark Night of the Soul” as Asian American Youth Workers
In this first of two episodes, we’re exploring the theme of “dark night of the soul” in Asian American youth ministry, sharing personal stories of spiritual dryness, ministry discouragement, and the hidden pressures that shape these seasons.
We’re Not Their Savior
In this episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted, Danny, Isaiah, and Josh dive into the subtle but dangerous “Messiah Complex” that many youth pastors wrestle with—the belief that they must save, fix, or be everything to everyone.
Jesus is the Light When We’re Parenting “In the Dark”
Continuing in our season, Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna discuss how Jesus’s promise that he is the Light of the World illuminates the path forward for parents in a dark and uncertain world.
Rooted’s 2025 Book Awards
In this special episode of YMU, Danny hosts the 7th annual Rooted Book Awards. These Book Awards serve our listeners who might not have the time or budget to read every book out there
Youth Culture, Emojis, and What Parents of Teenagers Can Embrace
In this episode of Asian American Parenting, Danny welcomes back Pastor Justin Wong, an expert on youth culture, to talk about youth culture. They discuss if parents need to fear youth culture or how they can embrace it to better engage in the lives of their teenagers and children.
Reflections on the 2025 Rooted Conference
In today’s episode, we unpack on-the-ground insights from Rooted’s 15th Annual conference in Lake Forest, Illinois. Join Dorothy, Justin, and Terrence for this reflection from the 2025 Rooted Conference.