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.
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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.
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.
Youth Ministry Culture and Social Media Today
In this episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted, Isaiah, Josh, and Danny address youth ministry culture, especially as it interacts with the influence of social media.
Ministering to Students with Challenging Home Lives by Connie Nelson, Isaiah Marshall, Liz Edrington, and Anna Meade Harris
In this workshop discussion from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, four experienced ministry leaders—Connie Nelson, Isaiah Marshall, Liz Edrington, and Anna Meade Harris—tackle the important and complex topic of ministering to students who come from difficult home environments.
The Sandwich Generation and How it Affects Parenting our Teenagers
They discuss the dual forces of feeling obligated to taking care of one’s older parents, while also taking care of one’s own children and teenagers, and the impact that can have.