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061 | How They've Changed
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast, we discuss the changes that teenagers undergo, particularly after summer breaks. We explore the importance of recognizin...
060 | Praying for Students During the Summer
In this episode, we celebrate our 60th podcast milestone and reflect on the journey so far. With a packed summer ahead—camps, activities, and all—we talk about why int...
059 | A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry and the Role of the Volunteer
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, Chris Trent and Jennifer Fletcher are joined by Mike McGarry, author of A Biblical Theology for Youth Min...
058 | Avoiding Volunteer Burnout
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, Chris Trent and Jennifer Fletcher are joined by special guest Tim Kilgore to talk about volunteer burnout...
057 | How Being Yourself is a Volunteer’s Super Power
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, Chris Trent and Jennifer Fletcher discuss the importance of authenticity in youth ministry with guest Rya...
056 | Volunteers & Parents: A team for Helping a Teenagers Grow in Christ
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, Chris Trent and Jennifer Fletcher are joined by Lifeway experts Chad Higgins and Zac Workun. They discuss...
055 | Healthy Small Group Guidelines
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, Chris, Jennifer, and Todd dive into the vital role of volunteers in youth ministry and offer practical st...
054 | Creating Moments of Vulnerability Leading Students to Understand God's Grace
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast, we discuss the importance of vulnerability in youth ministry with youth ministry vet, Doug Franklin. We explore how shar...
053 | Working with Students Who Have Unique Challenges
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast, Chris and Jennifer discuss the importance of working with students who have unique challenges with guest Charlie Jordan....
052 | Importance of Showing Up
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast, Chris and Wendy Trent discuss the vital role of volunteers in youth ministry, emphasizing the importance of showing up c...
051 | Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Students
In this episode of the Youth Ministry podcast, Chris and Jennifer discuss creative and practical gift ideas for volunteers working with teenagers during the Christmas ...
050 | 50 Things We Love About Volunteers
050 | 50 Things We Love About VolunteersJoin us for our 50th episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast. In this episode we discuss 50 things we love about volunteers servi...
049 | Tips for Handling Phones in Small Group
049 | Tips for Handling Phones in Small GroupIn this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, Chris and Jennifer discuss the challenges and distractions p...
048 | The role of a youth ministry volunteer at a youth ministry event
048 | The role of a youth ministry volunteer at a youth ministry event In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast, we discuss the vital role of volunteers in youth ...
047 - Communicating with Middle Schoolers
047 | Communicating to Middle SchoolersIn this episode, Chris and Jennifer are joined by Ashley Bohinc, the author of a new book, Communicating with Middle Schoolers. ...
046 - Teaching Teenagers to Study the Bible
Podcast 046 | Teaching Teenagers to Study the Bible on Their OwnJoin us for episode 46 as we discuss how to help teenagers study the Bible. In this episode, we outline...
045 - Networking with Other Youth Ministry Volunteers
Podcast 045 | Networking with Other Youth Ministering VolunteersJoin us in episode 45 as we are joined by Chad Higgins and Zac Workun from Lifeway/Youth Ministry Boost...
044 - The Importance of Knowing a Student’s Name
In this episode, Chris and Jennifer are joined by Abby Trent, a former student and now a youth ministry major. They discuss the importance of knowing and remembering s...
043 - Leveraging the Momentum of Summer
In this episode, we discuss how volunteers can leverage the momentum coming out of summer in youth ministry. We provide practical tips such as catching up with student...
042 - Summer Extravaganza
042 - Summer ExtravaganzaJoin us in episode 42 for our SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA. This week we are joined by Cameron Wilkins, who works with NextGen for the Georgia Baptist ...
