LCMS Youth Ministry & KFUO Radio

End Goals: LCMS Youth Ministry Podcast

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End Goals is the podcast of LCMS Youth Ministry in the Office of National Mission. LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders.

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LCMS Youth Ministry & KFUO Radio

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#013: Youth Gathering Resource: Rev. Dr. Ken Chitwood and Worldview 05.03.2020 11:00:10

Mark and Julianna interview Rev. Dr. Chitwood about how we can engage young people in meaningful conversations about events and worldviews that shape the world around them. As we face the complexity of world events together, we cling to God’s Word and encourage each other to thrive in our faith and share the love of Jesus with all people. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesour...

#012: 7 Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry: Deeply Understanding Baptismal Faith 04.03.2020 11:00:10

Part of designing a healthy youth ministry is focusing on what we want to see in the young people who come through our congregation. As a part of our ongoing series on 7 Practices on healthy youth ministry, we will focus on what it means for young people to deeply understand their Baptismal faith. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.

#011: Youth Gathering Resource: Rev. Dr. Ryan Peterson and Decision Making 04.02.2020 11:00:10

Mark and Julianna interview Rev. Dr. Peterson about how we can guide young people during key moments of decision making. As they navigate transitions, we can help youth grow in their understanding of their Baptismal faith. Learn about Concordia Ann Arbor at cuaa.edu. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com. Rev. Dr. Ryan Peterson Bio: Rev. Dr. Ryan Peterson serves as Vice...

#010: Engaging Youth in Service: LCMS Servant Events 03.02.2020 11:00:10

For more than 35 years, LCMS Servant Events have supported youth and adults in learning that serving others can make a difference because of Jesus Christ. Servant Events are opportunities for young people to learn new skills and grow in confidence. Members of the LCMS Servant Event Committee join Rev. Mark Kiessling and DCE Jim Lohman in the studio to talk about the impact of LCMS Servant Events....

#009: 7 Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry: Opportunities to Serve and Lead 14.01.2020 11:00:10

Opportunities to serve and lead give young people ways to live out their faith and use their God given gifts and skills. Mark and Julianna discuss how to develop these key roles and how young people can be given opportunities to make a meaningful impact in their church. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.

#008: Youth Gathering Resource: Rev. Michael Salemink and Life Issues 20.12.2019 11:00:10

Mark and Julianna interview Rev. Michael Salemink who serves as the executive director of Lutherans for Life. They discuss his study “Real. Present. God. in Life Issues” and how young people can be drawn into important discussions around the sanctity of life. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com. Learn more about Lutherans for Life at lutheransforlife.org. Bio: Rev. Mi...

#007: 7 Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry: Warmth, Challenge and Grace 18.12.2019 11:00:10

Congregational environment is a key factor for healthy youth ministry, but it can be hard to describe. Rev. Mark Kiessling and DCE Julianna Shults discuss how Warmth, Challenge and Grace best describe what young people told us helped keep them attached to the church community. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.

#006: Youth Gathering Resource: Rev. Dr. Trevor Sutton and Lutheran Identity 04.12.2019 11:00:10

Mark and Julianna interview Rev. Dr. Trevor Sutton about his resource “What Does it Mean to Be Lutheran?” and how young people navigate the tensions of Lutheranism in the world. It is a great discussion for how young people can develop a resilient identity in Christ. Find Pastor Sutton’s books from Concordia Publishing House: https://www.cph.org/m-173-a-trevor-sutton.aspx Find the LCMS Youth Minis...

#005: 7 Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry – Supportive Adults 20.11.2019 11:00:10

Healthy youth ministry depends on supportive adults who engage young people in long term relationships. Mark and Julianna discuss the reason why supportive adults make such a big impact on engaging and retaining young people. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.

#004: Youth Gathering Resource – Rev. Casey Kegley and the Psalms 11.11.2019 11:00:10

Mark and Julianna interview Pastor Casey Kegley who wrote a Bible study on the Psalms titled, “The King in the Psalms” (available on the Youth E-Source) that continues many themes from the 2019 Youth Gathering where he served on the Morning Sessions team. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com. Bio: Pastor Casey Kegley was born and raised around Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pri...

#003: 7 Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry: Engaged Parents 01.11.2019 11:00:10

Engaged parents are a critical part of healthy youth ministry. Mark and Julianna discuss the role of parents in youth ministry and how congregations can support parents in their vocation. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.

#002: Welcome to End Goals 01.11.2019 11:00:10

LCMS Youth Ministry staff Rev. Mark Kiessling and DCE Julianna Shults introduce End Goals and how they hope it will help you develop seven practices of healthy youth ministry in your congregation. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.

#001: End Goals Trailer 01.11.2019 11:00:10

Join Rev. Mark Kiessling and DCE Julianna Shults as they introduce the End Goals podcast. End Goals is a new resource from LCMS Youth Ministry to bring parents, church workers, and lay leaders discussions and resources to help your youth ministry meet its end goal: young people who are disciples for life. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.