Educate + Engage Podcast

Is it possible to have longevity in youth ministry and stay positive at the same time? YES! In this episode, Adam gives you a three step process to dealing with offenses in leadership.

In this episode, Adam talks with Pastor Stan Gleason about life and ministry in his 20s

In this episode, Adam chats with apostolic icon, Jerry Dean about life and ministry in his 20s

Adam kicks off a brand new interview series called "Dear 25 Year Old Me" with none other than General Secretary of the UPCI, Scott Graham.

Unhappy with the current culture of your youth ministry? Got a vision of where you want to go but are unsure of how to convince your students to buy in? In this episode, Adam shows us how to take the vision of what you want your youth group to be and turn it into reality. 

Work another job outside of your ministry? No problem! In this episode, Adam chats with Daniel and Jordan about how to be an effective bivocational youth worker.  Listen to the Youth Room on Apple Podcasts click HERE Listen to The Youth Room on Spotify click HERE

In this episode, Adam finishes off our conversation on mentorship by talking about what to look for in in a mentorship candidate. 

One of the most important jobs of a youth pastor is to develop young, God-called leaders in his or her student ministry. In this episode, Adam talks about the critical characteristics that make a great mentor.

In this episode, Adam talks with Garret and Allison Robertson about how you can become more effective ministering to students who've experienced trauma in their lives. 

In this episode, Adam talks with Derek Borders about what to do after you've said yes to youth ministry. 

In this episode, Adam talks with leadership and executive coach, Ryan Franklin on the power of increasing your emotional intelligence.  To get connected with Ryan and download your FREE Leadership Blueprint, click HERE

In this episode, Adam talks about the power of consistency in youth ministry.  Register for YMTE NOW!!! Youth Ministry Training Event is August 4-5 in STL. Go and register! Click HERE

In this episode, Adam introduces the brand new hosts of the YTH Room Podcast and talks about how to handle criticism in youth ministry. 

In this episode, Adam chats with Russ Faubert about the value of Bible Quizzing to your student ministry.

In this episode, Adam talks with CMI National Director Nathaniel Burmeister about Campus Ministry.

In this episode, Adam talks with the creative geniuses behind every NAYC opener since 2013 about how you can level up your social media game. Our guests, Jordan and Matthew Ansley have been involved professionally in digital communication and social media since their teen years. Now, with a ton of visible apostolic projects under their belt, they unpack how you can make an impact online.

In this episode, Adam chats with national Hyphen Director Travis Worthington on how to build an effective young adult ministry in your local church.

In this episode, Adam chats with Michael Thomas, Jeremy Stafford and DJ Hill. Together they answer your questions on life, family, ministry and leadership. 

It's been said that every pastor is an interim pastor, no one will be in any one ministry position forever. This is especially true of youth ministry. In this episode, Adam chats with Pastor Ryan Dean and Student Pastor Levi Golden on their transition, what they learned from it and how you can pass the baton of youth ministry to the leader that will follow in your footsteps. 

Youth Ministry is the perfect opportunity to train and equip leaders. In this episode, veteran youth pastor Wesley Stephens talks about how to create a culture of empowerment that helps young leaders thrive.

In this episode, Adam and Nate Smith talk about the importance of maintaining a healthy pace and preventing burnout while serving in youth ministry. 

In this episode, Adam chats with Urshan College professor Cullen Chrestman on the best ways to study the Bible for Youth Ministry.

In this episode, Adam talks with Joel Johns on the best ways to raise money for MTM. Move The Mission Sacrificial Offering Date: August 29, 2021.

In this episode, Adam talks with DJ Hill, Director of Promotions for UPCI Youth Ministries. Move the Mission is underway! We are excited for the missions and ministries that will advance the kingdom this year because your generous, sacrificial giving! Talk to your pastor, youth pastor, and youth president about how to be involved in moving the mission! ONE NIGHT ONLY! July 30th at 7pm central is N...

In this episode, Adam talks with veteran youth worker Kelvin Shaw about how to build a youth group that reaches everyone in our community. Move the Mission is underway! We are excited for the missions and ministries that will advance the kingdom this year because your generous, sacrificial giving! Talk to your pastor, youth pastor, and youth president about how to be involved in moving the mission...