Failing Youth Pastor Podcast

My wife Becky joined me for this episode of the podcast. I rambled on about a lot of things but eventually talked about the importance of investing in our students. 

On this episode of the FYP Podcast Travis takes a voicemail listener question and makes it into an entire episode. Impressive, I know! Do you want to leave a voicemail? You can! Just call: ‪(612) 293-5831‬ Hope you enjoy the episode. 

In this episode, Travis, AKA the Failing Youth Pastor, talks about growing as a minister and answers a listener's question: "Have you ever been asked, 'Why aren't you doing more for my kid?'" Podcast Points: #1 Read the Bible not only to prepare a message but to refresh your soul.  #2 Grow in your prayer life.  #3 Pick an area of ministry you want to improve on.  #4 Ask people in your ministry where they think you could grow.  #5 READ, READ, READ.  #6 Find resources that will help you.  #7 Ask your elders/pastor if there is anything they could offer to help offset costs associated with more education/growth.  Resources:  Reformed Theological Seminary Lectures Covenant Theological Resources Biblical Training Counseling Training What other resources would you recommend?   

In this episode of the podcast, Travis tackles the age-old issue of youth ministry being viewed as a stepping stone to a "higher position" within the church. He also discusses a recent event he did called Stump the Pastors where his students got to grill area pastors with their burning questions.  Thanks for listening! 

On this episode of #MondayMotivation, Travis talks about all Christians being ministers and having open eyes to see ministry opportunities in our daily lives.  May this episode blesses and encourages you! 

In this episode of the Failing Youth Pastor Podcast, Travis talks about avoiding burnout when the crazy seasons of ministry hit, gives a shoutout to a really fake sponsor and answers a listener question about starting a youth ministry as a solo pastor at a church.  Enjoy the 23 minutes of podcast mediocrity :)  Follow Travis on Twitter @FailingYouthPTR

For this #MondayMotivation, Travis shares a sermon he preached in a series on how God's attributes impact the community of the church. Travis preached out of Malachi 2:17-3:12 as he was tasked to tackle the immutability of God and how that ought to impact how we view community.  Thanks for listening! 

In this episode of #MondayMotivation, Travis shares a sermon he preached on John 19:28-30.  Thanks for listening! 

In this episode of #MondayMotivation, Travis talks about 1 Peter 1:10-12 and how the entire Bible points us towards Jesus.  Have a great week and thanks for listening! 

On this episode of #MondayMotivation, Travis AKA the Failing Youth Pastor, talks about joy in the midst of suffering as he walks through 1 Peter 1:6-9, which reads:6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.Thanks for listening! 

On this episode of the Failing Youth Pastor Podcast, Travis tackles short term mission trips and the eternal question of all youth pastors: How do I get student's event paperwork turned in on time?  Thanks for listening,  Travis 

On this episode of #MondayMotivation, Travis speaks about the importance of hope and how we can be carriers of hope in a hopeless world.  Have a blessed week and thanks for listening! 

On this episode of #MondayMotivaion, I share a sermon I preached on Psalm 95.  I pray it edifies and encourages you.  Thanks for listening. 

In this episode of #MondayMotivation, we take a look at Psalm 13.  I pray this devotional blesses you.  Thanks for listening. 

In this episode, I talk about how thankful I am for your listenership, parent ministry and take a listener question of the day about meeting the church's expectations for youth ministry.  Hope you enjoy the episode. 

My brain is fried from preaching this morning, so you get a sermon I preached a month ago. The sermon was titled "Rich Young Ruler" out of Luke 18:18-27. Have a blessed Monday and a great week!  Thanks for Listening,  Travis AKA Failing Youth Pastor

On this episode of the Failing Youth Pastor Podcast, my lovely wife joins me to talk about how we met, how we balance ministry and family and answer a plethora of other listener questions.  We hope you enjoy the episode.  Thanks for listening! 

On this week's #MotivationMonday episode we look at 1 John 1:1-4: That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. 3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 4 We write this to make our joy complete. I pray this episode blesses you.  Thanks for listening. 

This is the first episode in, Lord willing, many more where Travis, AKA the Failing Youth Pastor, brings a short devotional to start your work week off right!  I hope you enjoy the episode!  Thanks for listening  

In this episode, Travis talks about the meat sweats, chairs that literally light fires under your bottom, and recruiting leaders.  He also to a listener question of the day on teaching the Word to students.  Thanks for listening! 

In this episode, I discuss making changes in youth ministry and take a listener question of the day from James Casey (@casey_godfather).  I also want to thank our really fake sponsor kewlminister.com for their really fake support!  Thanks for listening! If you have feedback hit me up: Twitter: @FailingYouthPTRInstagram: @FailingYouthPTREmail: FailingYouthPastor@gmail.com 

On this episode, I talk about the benefits of writing your own messages and sermons for your students and we take a listener question of the day.  The listener question of the day was asked by Jeff Williams. Check him out on Twitter: @WilliamsJeff1 I also have some exciting news! We have our first totally and absolutely really fake sponsor for the podcast, thanks to WakeEmUp Products!  I hope you enjoy the episode!  Have feedback?  Hit me up on Twitter: @FailingYouthPtrOr through email at FailingYouthPastor@gmail.com

On this episode of the Failing Youth Pastor Podcast we talk about dealing with leaders who do the bare minimum and take a couple of Listener Questions of the Day.  I hope you enjoy the episode!  Have feedback? Hit me up on Twitter: @FailingYouthPtrOr through email at FailingYouthPastor@gmail.com 

On this episode, I discuss disappointment in ministry and answer a couple of listener questions. Have feedback or a question? Tweet Me: @FailingYouthPTREmail Me: FailingYouthPastor@gmail.comThanks for listening! 

I know, I was supposed to tackle dealing with disappointment and I will.Ministry called and I had to answer so you get a sermon I preached on Super Bowl Sunday instead.Even though it's not the mediocre podcasting you were expecting, I hope it is edifying. 

In this episode, I talk about outreach to youth. My hope is that it blesses you and makes you think a little differently about outreach in your ministry. If you'd like to offer your take on outreach hit me up on Twitter @FailingYouthPTR or email me at FailingYouthPastor@gmail.com Enjoy the episode! 

Interviewing Well. 1) Have a Philosophy of Ministry2) Anticipate Questions3) Be Honest4) Ask Good Questions of Them

Who is the Failing Youth Pastor? How do I get a youth ministry gig? Follow me on Twitter @FailingYouthPTR