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078 | When a Student Stops Showing Up
In this episode, Chris and Jennifer discuss practical strategies for youth volunteers on how to handle students who stop attending. They share insights on discernment,...
077 | So you're a youth ministry volunteer now…
077 | So you're a youth ministry volunteer now… So you said yes to serving in youth ministry… now what? In this episode, Chris and Jennifer are joined by veteran youth...
076 | Praying for Your Students All Summer Long
In this episode of Hey Volunteers! we explore how youth ministry volunteers can effectively stay connected with students during the summer, emphasizing prayer, intenti...
075 | Getting your youth pastor to let you do more…
In this episode of Hey Volunteers! we explore how volunteers can effectively collaborate with youth ministry leaders to enhance youth ministry. It emphasizes the impor...
074 | Helping Seniors Graduate Well
This episode features Tommy Fountain, a campus missionary at the University of Georgia, sharing expert insights on how volunteers can effectively support high school s...
073 | You Can't Talk About That (or can you?)
In this episode of Hey Volunteers!, Chris Trent and Jennifer Fletcher discuss the challenges faced by volunteers in youth ministry, particularly the feeling of being o...
072 | Fresh Calling w/ Steve Spence
Join us in episode 72 with our special guest, Steve Spence. In this episode, Steve shares practical insights on renewing your passion for youth ministry, managing fati...
071 | Helping Teenagers Apply God’s Word
In this episode, we discuss the vital role of volunteers in youth ministry with Doug Franklin from Leader Treks emphasizing the importance of applying God's word in pr...
070 | How to Experience Community When All You Do is Hang Out with Teenagers
In this episode, we discuss the vital role of community among youth ministry volunteers with our guest, Wendy Trent. Together, we share personal stories and practical ...
069 | Building Life-Changing Discipling Relationship with Students
In this episode of the "Hey Volunteers" podcast, Chris Trent, Jennifer Fletch, and Todd Jones discuss the importance of building life-changing discipling relationships...
068 | Advent and the Wisdom of Doing Bible Reading Plans Together
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast, we sit down with Andy Knight from YouVersion to talk about making the Bible accessible to teenagers and helping them bui...
067 | What to Do When Tragedy Strikes
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, we dive into the challenges volunteers face in the wake of tragedy. We talk about the importance of leade...
066 | Volunteering with Intentionality Part 2
Summary In this PART 2 of a two-part episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, we welcome Jason Engel, a teaching pastor and assistant professor, to talk ...
065 | Volunteering with Intentionality Part 1
Summary In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, we welcome Jason Engel, a teaching pastor and assistant professor, to talk about the importance o...
064 | Building Community in Your Group
Summary In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, special guest Lee Taylor joins the conversation to discuss the importance of building community ...
063 | Recruiting Youth Ministry Volunteers
Summary In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, we discuss the vital role of volunteers in youth ministry. They explore the challenges of recruit...
062 | Don’t Roll Your Eyes: Keeping Up with Youth Culture
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, we discuss the importance of staying connected with youth culture as volunteers in youth ministry. We exp...
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 Volunteers Join us for our 50th episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast. In this episode we discuss 50 things we love about volunteers serv...
049 | Tips for Handling Phones in Small Group
049 | Tips for Handling Phones in Small Group In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers, Chris and Jennifer discuss the challenges and distractions ...
