Podcasts about Youth group

On this week's episode, we welcome comedian/writer, Atsuko Okatsuka, to chat about staying positive, the Donner Party,  her new Hulu special (Father), and so much more!Atsuko's new special, Father, now on Hulu!See Atusko in your city!See Jordan Morris at Galaxy Con in New Orleans, July 11th - 13th.Buy signed copies of Youth Group and Bubble from Mission: Comics And Art!~ NEW JJGo MERCH ~Jordan's new Spider-Man's comic is out now!Order Jordan's new Godzilla comic! Be sure to get our new ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store.Or, grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug!The Maximum Fun Bookshop!Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes!Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On.Check out Producer Steven and Margaret Cho's chat on See Jurassic Right about the “Movies That Made Us Queer.”Follow brand new producer, Steven Ray Morris, on Instagram.Listen to See Jurassic Right!

In a special feed swap edition of Jordan, Jesse, Go!, we share a recent episode from fellow Maximum Fun show (and spinoff series), Judge John Hodgman! From the episode:Mike wears the same cargo pants every day! He says one pair is all he needs. Gabby disagrees! She believes a person needs at least 2 pairs of pants. It's science. But Mike says he's too tired in the morning to think about what to wear. One pair of pants is easy! Who's right? Who's wrong?We are on TikTok and YouTube! Follow us on both @judgejohnhodgmanpod! Follow us on Instagram @judgejohnhodgman!See Jordan Morris at Galaxy Con in New Orleans, July 11th - 13th.Buy signed copies of Youth Group and Bubble from Mission: Comics And Art!~ NEW JJGo MERCH ~Jordan's new Spider-Man's comic is out now!Order Jordan's new Godzilla comic! Be sure to get our new ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store.Or, grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug!The Maximum Fun Bookshop!Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes!Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On.Follow brand new producer, Steven Ray Morris, on Instagram.Listen to See Jurassic Right!

On this week's episode, fan favorite, writer/comedian, Kimberly Clark, is back to chat about cruise life, hot young rat boys, passing the conch, and so much more!Listen to Kimberly Clark's new album, Junior!See Jordan Morris at Galaxy Con in New Orleans, July 11th - 13th.Buy signed copies of Youth Group and Bubble from Mission: Comics And Art!~ NEW JJGo MERCH ~Jordan's new Spider-Man's comic is out now!Order Jordan's new Godzilla comic! Be sure to get our new ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store.Or, grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug!The Maximum Fun Bookshop!Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes!Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On.Follow brand new producer, Steven Ray Morris, on Instagram.Listen to See Jurassic Right!

Send us a text*** FOR A PDF OF THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 10 NIGHT GAMES FOR YOUTH MINISTRY discussed in this episode- EMAIL US AT MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com - and put in the subject or description "NIGHT GAMES" and we will send it over to you!***  In this episode, we've compiled 5 of our favorite after-dark youth group games that are super fun and easy to play.  Some of these can be played indoors but in the context of this episode, we detail them as outdoor youth group games.  These games will elevate your next youth event, summer camp, mid-week program night or retreat into something your students & leaders won't soon forget!Want five more night games? Email us at ministrycoachpodcast@gmail.com with "night games" in the subject line or click here to download instructions for all 10: https://forms.gle/jns5Y2UTFWMFFtcx9Are you ready to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check outGrowYourYouthMinistry.com ***=======SHOPPING LIST:Capture the Flag (Light Up Version):* Light Up Set: https://amzn.to/4nK1aim* Smaller Light Up Set: https://amzn.to/40Ctvgn* Glow Necklaces/Bracelets: https://amzn.to/46n7u90* Light Up Cones: https://amzn.to/4lDQG28Ultimate Frisbee (Light Up Version):* Light Up Frisbee: https://amzn.to/45RA3LD* Light Up Cones: https://amzn.to/4lDQG28* Glow Necklaces/Bracelets: https://amzn.to/46n7u90Operation: Night Scramble:Tons of Glow Sticks100 ct. 4” Multi colored: https://amzn.to/3enJMP6500 ct. 8” https://amzn.to/2OAeKIV400 ct. Minis https://amzn.to/3rBiN6uLong Soccer Socks: https://amzn.to/3lfcS4NPool Noodles: https://amzn.to/3V26dhh (check the dollar store/Walmart for these)Buckets: https://amzn.to/3izZdT1 (check the dollar store/Walmart for these)Predator:* Gator Skin Dodgeballs 6" - https://amzn.to/3Ac2IJf* Rhino Skin Dodgeballs 6" - https://amzn.to/3w832p3* Pool Noodles - https://amzn.to/3V26dhh* Long Soccer Socks: https://amzn.to/3lfcS4NYou may also enjoy these episodes:(#111) Plan a Year of Youth Group Games in Under 30 Minutes(#044) Best Games for Summer Camp - 14 Fun Camp Game Ideas*This episode is not sponsored. Some of the links are affiliate links which simply means, if you buy something, we will receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) Thank you!*Support the show

(Editor's Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it's like to listen back. Enjoy!This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Joy Oladokun, was originally posted on February 24, 2022.)Arizona-born Joy Oladokun grew up listening to her dad's extensive record collection and falling in love with the wide and wondrous world of rock and roll. You can hear these diverse sonic influences, from Genesis to Tracy Chapman, in Joy's rootsy, contemporary, and pop-savvy 2021 album, 'in defense of my own happiness.' Of particular note are her superpowers for melody and smart repetition, which have made her a force to be reckoned with ever since she made the leap from LA to Nashville to make a life as a musician.Joy is not only a phenomenal songwriter, but she's also fearless and hilarious on social media. Believe it or not, it was Twitter that brought us together and catalyzed this Basic Folk interview. It was fascinating to hear her talk about how she uses her platform as a rising star in indie pop and folk to create the kind of world she wants to see. She's using emotional transparency as a tool for political change; she is healing in public and gently nudging others to heal as well. Her single, “keeping the light on,'' is the perfect distillation of her radical softness.Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/  Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknews  Help produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/ Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Consistency is hard—unless you steal my system. In this episode, I break down my exact weekly summer content rhythm for youth ministry using the ☀️ Summer Seasonal Social Media Pack: 1 spiritual reel, 1 fun reel, 1 carousel, and some bonus hybrid magic. You'll get the full template, schedule, and content—so you can stay consistent, connected, and (mostly) sane all summer long. ☀️ SUMMER SOCIAL MEDIA PACK https://www.patreon.com/hybridministry/shop/summer-seasonal-social-media-1540452?utmmedium=clipboardcopy&utmsource=copyLink&utmcampaign=productsharecreator&utmcontent=join_link *

Jamie opens up about ADHD, financial struggles, addiction, a near-fatal car accident, and ultimately, recovery through faith. Brayden and Joel sits down with Jamie to explore how such challenges shaped his life and how God's grace led to transformation.⏱ Timestamps:00:00 – Medication, focus, and learning strategies01:42 – Talking accents and travel dreams (Canada)04:40 – Ministry beginnings at Blakehurst Church08:07 – Post-high school path: IT traineeship and work life11:31 – Early fascination with technology13:47 – AV, music, and IT: Church influence and passions16:18 – Turning 18: Financial impulsivity and growing debt18:16 – ADHD medication, anxiety, and distance from God20:44 – Debt cycles and emotional toll23:32 – Addiction struggles: Alcohol, gambling, and depression25:10 – Church neglect and hitting rock bottom30:27 – Chloe's support and renewed faith37:33 – Stood down from ministry: heartbreak and confusion39:09 – Leaving the church, Chloe's decision to follow40:43 – Starting again at Soul Revival Church (Cronulla)50:10 – The car accident: Emergency response saves a life51:14 – Facial injuries and coma: LaFort III fracture55:37 – 8.5-hour surgery and sinuses removed01:01:03 – ICU confusion and becoming aware01:02:50 – Post-traumatic amnesia and brain injury01:03:14 – OT cognitive tests and memory recall01:07:34 – Awake arm surgery with nerve block01:14:14 – Miracle recovery with minimal long-term damage01:16:49 – Regaining self, healing, and reflection01:20:40 – Life-changing moment: quitting alcohol and trusting God01:26:23 – Advice to younger self: Let God take control01:28:00 – Trusting God through pain01:29:52 – A miraculous testimony of survival01:31:01 – Mental health, joy, and serving others#Testimony #FaithAndRecovery #MentalHealth #ChristianStory #Transformation

Pastor Travis Williams and members of Evangel's Youth Group talks about their mission trip to Cicero, Illinois, to work with Inner City Impact Chicago and run a VBS program. This podcast episode is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 22, 2025.

In this first part of our two-part conversation, Jamie joins us to talk all things hot chips, childhood memories, and his journey through faith, moving homes, school experiences, and living with ADHD.From the comforting crunch of thick-cut chips to navigating personal identity and late ADHD diagnosis, Jamie opens up with honesty, humour, and depth.

Toby Martin is the lead singer and songwriter from Youth Group, who have an album coming out later in the year. Toby has just announced he'll be playing a run of three nights in Sydney this August. For more details, visit facebook.com/youthgroupmusic

In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James hosts experienced youth and children's ministry advisors Chris Jones, Josh Ord, Megan Gates, and Di Lucas for the second half of their Q&A session. They tackle current issues such as the impact of new social media legislation in Australia on youth ministries, effective strategies for welcoming newcomers, and ways to integrate youth into church families. The discussion also covers approaches to encouraging Bible reading among youth, strategies for small kids' ministries, and best practices for preparing youth for baptism and confirmation. The group emphasizes the importance of creating intentional cultures within youth groups, leveraging relationships for deeper discipleship, and utilizing digital tools like audio Bibles. Each advisor brings valuable insights from their extensive experience, offering practical solutions and innovative ideas for youth and children's ministries.House Conference | Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th August - ***Early Bird Closes On the 30th of May***HOUSE Conference is about theological reflection for best practice in youth and children's ministry within a community of youth and children's ministers. This annual conference for youth and children's ministry is held at Youthworks Conference Centres Port Hacking.Register at youthworks.net/houseConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church or check out our Facebook Page.You can connect with the broader Youthworks Family clicking here.You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Get stuck in to the Effective Ministry Podcast Facebook page or send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to House Conference 202500:13 Exploring Sacrificial Discipleship01:44 Introducing TMT: Training Ministry Teams02:22 New Developments in TMT03:34 Effective Ministry Podcast: Q&A Session04:33 Discussing New Social Media Legislation13:52 Creative Uses of Social Media in Ministry18:27 Welcoming Newcomers to Youth Ministry21:13 Investing in Youth and Children's Ministry24:12 Starting a Youth Group from Scratch28:03 Collaborating with Other Youth Groups29:37 Integrating Youth Ministry with the Broader Church32:18 Discipling Teens Focused on Social Aspects37:50 Encouraging Bible Reading Among Teens40:39 Effective Discipleship Strategies46:36 Preparing Youth for Baptism and Confirmation51:11 Connecting Youth to Church Families52:42 Building Momentum in Small Kids Ministries56:43 Final Thoughts and Reflections

With anxiety off the charts as a growing epidemic among children and teens, we've spent all this week looking at strategies you can employ to prevent anxiety in the kids you know and love. Today I want to share a strategy that can push back against social anxiety, which is one of the most prominent forms of anxiety we hear about in the youth population. While its essential that we all involve ourselves in Christian fellowship with other members of the body of Christ, it's especially helpful for our kids to be assimilated into two specific groups. First, involvement in a caring Christian youth group community provides shelter from the pressures of the larger real-life peer group and the virtual peer group found on social media. And second, our kids need to be integrated into the larger body of Christ where they can interact with a variety of caring adults. Never underestimate the power of Christian community to foster healthy spiritual growth and development. Your kids were made for it.

Producer Hudson jumps in the hot seat as we dive into everything from travel stories and health challenges to deep reflections on God's creation, career uncertainty, and the impact of youth ministry. 

Dr. Scott Aniol and Pastor Steve riff on Christian Nationalism, Worship, Youth and Women's Ministry issues, there's a lot to glean from this episode! We pray that Grounded has become a useful and regular part of your Christian learning and growth! - the Grounded team Would you like to know one of the best ways to help our ministry? Telling others about Grounded, we would be very thankful if you did!

Stephen Sylvester gives us the low down on modern day Youth Group activity, Dawn Beutner has our Saints of the Month, and Phil Lawler on his article "Warning: Fake News."

Dave shares his incredible journey through ministry, personal loss, health battles, and unwavering faith. From life in Western Australia to the challenges of grief and cancer, this conversation is a deep reminder of God's sustaining grace through life's hardest moments.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction02:57 – Life in Western Australia & Meeting the “Snow Geese”05:00 – Return to Sydney & Work at St. John's08:18 – Reflections on Ministry & Christian Life12:42 – Tragic Death of Family Member Judy13:04 – Coping with Grief & Finding Comfort in Faith14:03 – Supporting Judy's Son & Family Response20:44 – Career Shift & Onset of Heart Problems25:54 – Heart Procedure: Stents & Medical Costs26:37 – Ongoing Health Monitoring & Medicare Challenges27:31 – Cancer Diagnoses & Esophageal Treatment36:41 – Jane's Cancer Battle: Surgery & Radiation38:37 – Community Support Through Treatment39:24 – Trusting God Through Life's Challenges41:23 – The Taproot Analogy: Staying Connected to Jesus42:06 – Scripture, Trust, and Spiritual Strength52:11 – Living Under God's Grace52:26 – Reflections on the Conversation & Encouragement52:42 – Closing Remarks & Listener Appreciation

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On the 4th June, from 5-6pm, the RSBC's LGBTQIA+ Youth Group invites you to an online party to celebrate Pride.  The session will feature games, a chance to learn some pride related-trivia, learn about projects the RSBC's Youth Group have involved in and a chance to hear from other VI organisations about opportunities. The invitation is open to young vision impaired people aged 12-25 who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, who are questioning, or who would like to join as allies. Amelia spoke to Fran Barrett, the Senior Children, Young People, and Families Activity Officer for the RSBC and Mark Wright who co-facilitates the queer youth group. Learn more about RSBC and the Youth Group on their website Welcome to the Royal Society for Blind Children Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font.

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Send us a textNow is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** That sinking feeling when your youth ministry isn't growing can trigger panic and questionable decisions. But what if your solution isn't going to bring the result you think it will?  In this episode, we take a look at 5 mistakes youth pastors often make when they are faced with the reality that their youth group is shrinking in size.  To be clear, the size of your youth group doesn't automatically equal effectiveness, and not every youth ministry is destined for thousands of attendees. However, when you sense momentum has disappeared or attendance is declining, it requires thoughtful investigation rather than hasty reactions.  In this strategic episode, we take a look at the challenging reality of student ministry stagnation and offer practical tips for reversing the course.=========We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need.If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com!If you have it on your heart to support this ministry, please consider going to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ministrycoach=========You may also enjoy these episodes:(#235) SPORTS vs. YOUTH GROUP: 5 Ways to Win the Battle of Priorities!(#240) Do Numbers Matter?  What Your Youth Ministry Numbers Are ACTUALLY Telling You!=======

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Dave shares his extraordinary life story—starting with Bible college at Capernwray, diving into Christian ministry, and facing life-changing moments of love, betrayal, and spiritual growth. From icy winters in Canada to tropical summers in Australia, Dave opens up about trusting God through heartache, cultural transitions, and finding unwavering faith alongside his wife, Jane.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:46 – Starting the 6-month Bible study course at Capernwray03:30 – Learning about the Holy Spirit and its impact on my life07:27 – Staying on to work with guests and becoming more outgoing12:21 – Experiencing extreme cold: -42°C temperatures and frozen hair13:21 – A planned wedding falls through, testing my faith17:16 – Working at Pioneer Ranch Camps and preventing a fire incident24:52 – Setting up a drop-in center for kids25:29 – Meeting Jane and the journey to proposing28:37 – Getting married and moving to Australia36:44 – Jane's upbringing in Malaysia and her strong faith37:34 – How Jane's faith positively influenced me38:01 – Reflecting on my marriage and gratitude for JaneThank you for watching. If you have any questions or would like to share your own experiences, feel free to comment below.

Hoy les presentamos una entrevista a Dana Chamale coordinadora del grupo Juvenil Santa Catalina Laboure de la Parroquia Santa Maria de Stamford. Platicaremos acerca de ese ministerio y de como funciona, objetivos, metas a parte de los obstaculos que se presentan al trabajar con jovenes.

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Dave shares his journey from England to a man navigating faith, family, and identity in Australia. From growing up in the Brethren church to questioning religion and discovering grace, this episode offers laughs, reflection, and deep insight.

Character changes lives before talent. God will lift up the humble to confound the wise of this world. The old saying is this... "God does not choose the qualified, He qualifies the chosen."   Even the National Football League (NFL) understands that great character trumps great skills. Listen in and find out how they identify this in the recent draft. Also, find out how a young lady whose character was so great that the Oval Office chose this small town girl to serve in the White House for two Terms. _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

Today's witnesses are from Matthew West's website, called popwe.org. If you don't know who Matthew West is, he is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. This website is for the non-profit that he has with his father, a pastor. Matthew and his father encourage people to share their stories. They have various categories of stories. Today, I chose two testimonies from the Anxiety/Depression Category. I know so many people who are struggling with anxiety and depression right now. Suicide seems to be increasing as well. Often, we can hear our own story in someone else's story. When we listen to others tell their story, it helps us see that we are not alone. When we hear how God worked in their situation, it gives us hope that He will work in ours, too! I pray that when you hear these testimonies, you get the faith and hope to believe that miracles can happen in your situation, too. I pray you know that God is there with you, and if you invite Him into your anxiety and depression, He can help.Blair: Every story has a beginning. Even God's Word says “In the beginning” Genesis 1:1. So here's how my beginning led me to where I am now. I was born into a “Christian” home. We went to church, we went to Youth Group, and we participated in missionary activities at the church. But there was not a Bible to be seen in our whole house. I'm the first of three children, the Type A, do everything right, be the perfect kid. That's great, but try being that way with a mother who was emotionally, psychologically, verbally, and sometimes, very rarely, physically abusive.I didn't have a traditional mother-daughter relationship doing things together. I was a good student- no- I had to be a perfect student. When my brother was born, the last child, it was made very clear who the favorite child was. My sister and I were knocked out of place because we were girls. So, in the beginning, I was not the gender my mother wanted me to be. As the years went by, it was more of the same treatment with little in the way of any faith journey or building a relationship with Jesus. When I began having children, the stress of that sent me over the edge. The depression and anxiety were debilitating. I felt like I was in a valley and didn't know how to climb out. My husband was a pastor and even then my faith was very shallow.Things continued to spiral out of control and I ended up in the psychiatric ward of the hospital three times. Sadly, some of those times were because of suicide attempts. The whole of 2011 I basically spent in bed. I felt hopeless, useless, exhausted, unworthy, scared, anxious, and I could go on. I finally got a doctor who tweaked my medication so that I could go about “normal” life. Two weeks after my last stay in the hospital, my husband of 18 years passed away at the age of 44 on Christmas Eve. My boys were 17,15, 11, and 9.This is where the story of my new life in Christ began. Just like there were medication changes, there were also church changes that led to soul changes. I could actually hear God. I wanted to learn everything about Him. The more I began leaning into Him, the more He leaned into me. I lost my dad two years before my husband and my mom three years after my husband. But I was as ok as ok could be given the circumstances life has, is, and will be. That's life. I am so thankful for the valleys because then I was able to enjoy the mountain tops. God has a reason for me being here. Understand that my life still hasn't been perfect. I've had many financial difficulties. I've had difficulties being a man to four boys not knowing what it means to be a dad. But I know 100% that all of these “tragedies” and “valleys” led me to “triumphs” and “mountain tops” because God has a plan that I can't see. He is with me ALL the time. He puts people in my life that help me grow- friends, pastors, and family. He inspires me through music. The words hit me in just the right place and at just the right time. I'm thankful for the music of Matthew West, Chris Tomlin, Mercy Me, Toby Mac, Zach Williams and so many other talented musicians that bring God to me. I love music but I love my Savior even more. And so my story continues until God takes me home to live with Him in glory. My past doesn't dictate my future and my past doesn't change my relationship with Jesus Christ. I'm so very loved by a God who loves me unconditionally. Guess what? He loves you that much, too.Jenna: I grew up in a Christian family. We went to church every Sunday and Wednesday and were a part of almost everything; Awana, Elevate teen group, and even school there. Two and a half years ago, I lost someone who I was close to because she felt the need to commit suicide. I was heartbroken and I felt like I lost everything. 2022 was a challenging year for me. I had daily panic attacks and felt like I was worthless. My eating habits went down significantly, and I was stressed all the time. As exams neared, I was super stressed and ended up passing out.Months passed and I still felt worthless. I planned to commit suicide when I got a text from a friend, and it was like a text from God. She said she heard I was going to camp and hoped to see me there. I thought if I waited til after camp, and then committed suicide it would be okay. So I went to camp and it changed my life. I met so many new people and was able to share my hurt with my church and they told me that I was not alone. Camp was my blue couch moment as I sat there in service Thursday night, I realized that I needed God in my life more than ever. I had already been saved, but I realized I hadn't been living like Christ wanted me to. I have had friends come and go in my life some that have stuck around for a while God will not let you down and he will always have someone in mind who will help you grow in faith and support you through it all. They can also help you overcome the hardships in your life.I still deal with anxiety and eating habits, but they have gotten so much better since camp and I am so thankful for all that my church has done for me. Also, I have my three closest friends with me right by my side and the Lord has blessed me with an amazing boyfriend who I love and who has helped me through a lot.GOD'S NOT DONE WITH YOU OR YOUR STORY! HE STILL CARES A LOT AND WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU. YOU HAVE A PURPOSE – TURN TO GOD TO FIND THAT PURPOSE AND YOU WILL BE FOUND.Thank you to Jenna & Blair for sharing their stories with us. I know it can be hard to be vulnerable and share your story; however, when you share your story, you are showing someone else that God is there and that if He worked in your life, then He can work in their life too. You are showing them that if you could make it through the hard time, they can too. Thank you so much for sharing!  www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

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In part two of our powerful and wide-ranging conversation with Scott, we explore how faith in Jesus shapes leadership, the realities of military life, lessons from parenthood, and what it means to have moral courage in the face of adversity. We also hear what it's like to fly helicopters on peacekeeping missions and in war zones from Bougainville and East Timor to Afghanistan and Iraq. Scott's story is one of conviction, sacrifice, and spiritual grounding.

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Invite Your Enemies by Lucas Bane.  April 27, 2025.  BIG IDEA: We have spent the year talking about inviting your friends and the cause circle, what if I told you are also called to pray, care for, and share the gospel with your enemies. How do you treat people you don't like? The people you have beef with. The ones who spread rumors about you or have betrayed you. I promise you that it matters to God how you treat them. We invite our friends because we love them and want them to know Christ. Jesus calls us to extend his love and gospel to those that we call enemies, so that they can go from enemies to brothers/sisters in Christ. He calls us to invite our enemies.  EDGE Student Ministries. 

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In this conversation, Nick Clason (Hybrid Ministry) and Josh Boldman (Download Youth Ministry) discuss the importance of partnering with parents in youth ministry. Josh gives 10 tips from the perspective of a parent NOT working at a church. Several tips are incredibly Hybrid, and best of all, it's not going to add anymore work to your plate!

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REAL: Shine without Pretending by Pastor James Sabin.  April 13, 2025.  Big Idea: We all crave REALness — REAL friendships, REAL purpose, REAL love, and REAL faith. In order to shine Jesus light and love, we need to be real, so we can become who Jesus has created us to be. God isn't calling us to be perfect, He's calling us to be REAL. EDGE Student Ministries

In this episode, youth leader Vivian Mus and Youth Ministry Director C.J. Lord discuss where they are finding Hope

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Spring Rally 2025 - Witness by Pastor Frank Gil. April 5, 2025.  EDGE Student Ministries.

Spring Rally 2025 - My Story by Pastors Frank Gil & James Sabin. April 5, 2025.  EDGE Student Ministries.

Spring Rally 2025 - With Me by Pastor Frank Gil. April 4, 2025.  EDGE Student Ministries

In this episode of the Practically Pastoring Podcast, the crew dives into two HUGE topics in church leadership and youth ministry:1️⃣ What should churches do when a teenage girl wants to bring her newborn baby to youth group?2️⃣ Should we finally kill off the paper bulletin and go fully digital?We unpack the pastoral heart behind pro-life ministry, how to care well for young moms, the messiness of real church life, and the very real pushback from church parents. Plus, we get super practical about communication tools—QR codes, NFC tags, Church Center, and why Frank's emails are now getting 60% open rates

Macario has been in the Messianic Jewish Faith since he was three years old. He attended Wharton County Junior College and then Texas A&M-Corpus Christi where he led a Bible-Study teaching people about the Torah and how Yeshua lived. Macario received his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Mathematics. Currently Macario attends Congregation Beth Messiah (CBM) in Houston, Tx where he is one of three Directors for their online services, one of their stage Lighting Technicians, and is an active volunteer in other areas as well. Macario will dance in the CBM Men's Dance Team for this year's upcoming Passover Sedar hosted by CBM as he done for the past few years.  He also serves as an Aide/Chaperone for CBM's Youth Group and is a part of CBM's College & Career group. Macario is excited to see how else God intends to use him in the future. 

In this episode, I interview Andrew Ostrander, who shares his journey from education to youth ministry, discussing the challenges and surprises he faced during the transition. He walks you through the importance of engaging social media content to connect with students, detailing his approach to creating interview-style videos that resonate with youth culture. Andrew also highlights the benefits of delegating tasks, the significance of personal connections in ministry, and his future plans for expanding social media efforts. The conversation concludes with encouragement for new youth pastors to embrace social media as a tool for building community and fostering relationships.

Send us a textAre you looking to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check outGrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** The perpetual tug-of-war between youth ministry and sports commitments has challenged youth pastors for many years. How do we navigate this tension when both activities compete for limited time? In this episode, we discuss five strategic approaches that can help youth pastors position their student ministries as priorities worth making time for. Rather than villainizing sports, we explore what makes athletics so attractive to families and how youth group can learn a few things and incorporate those same appealing elements into mid-week programs.  We ask the challenging question every youth pastor needs to answer: "In your students' eyes, is your youth ministry truly worth missing sports for?" Whether you're in the middle of baseball season, football practice, basketball drills, volleyball games or another athletic commitment in your community, these strategies will help you create a youth ministry experience students feel they can't afford to miss.   Ultimately, we shouldn't be looking to eliminate sports, but rather, how can we create a youth group that students will do whatever it takes to attend?=========We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need.If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com!If you have it on your heart to support this ministry, please consider going to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ministrycoach=========You may also enjoy these episodes:(#057) Getting Parents Involved in Youth Ministry(#047) Youth Pastors & Parents: Best Communication Tips=======

On today's episode I have comedy writer and comic book writer, Jordan Morris! I have been following Jordan's career for a number of years now since I first saw him on @midnight and became a fan of his comedy, and have been intrigued with his career as I followed along. It was great to finally have Jordan join me on the show to talk about how he got his start writing comedy and built his career.  I talked with Jordan about growing up and discovering comedy and the likes of Kids in the Hall and MST3K, finding community with other genre fans, getting his start into writing comedy, working on @midnight, working on the Jim Henson Company show Earth to Ned as well as Great Mythical Morning, getting his start in writing comics with his graphic novel "Bubble", which was nominated for 2 Eisner Awards, his graphic novel "Youth Group", the evolution of Archie comics and writing Chilling Adventures, writing the new "Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood", and the new "Godzilla vs. LA" comic that releases next month to support LA fire relief.  A huge Thank You to Jordan for taking the time to join me on the show. He has such a busy schedule with all of these projects and I was honored he would take the time to join me on the show. Please make sure to follow him on all of the links at www.onthemicpodcast.com Get out to you local comic book stores and pick up "Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood", and pick up Jordan's other work on the links below.  Thanks, Jordan! Enjoy the episode!

This week we jump in the wayback machine and talk about church youth group memories and what is up with Michael Tate. Its a fun one so grab your favorite beverage and enjoy! We now have a Discord now for our Patrons! You can join here: Patreon.com/gohomebible This podcast is edited by Elizabeth Nordenholt from Podcat Audio: https://elizabethnordenholt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have our resident inspirer-in-chief of Dadville, Jon Acuff, swinging by for a talk about his latest book, How Teens Win, which he wrote with both of hid daughters. Between Dave, Jon, and Jon Acuff that makes 10 books (several which are NYT best sellers.) Dig in as Acuff talks about this view on regrets, the shift in parenting approach when your kid gets to high school, and why you need to let your kids learn cheap lessons. Visit Jon Acuff: https://jonacuff.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! AG1 - New subscribers get a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out http://DrinkAG1.com/dadville to get this offer! Shopify - Sign up for your $1-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/dadville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices