Okayest Youth Ministry Podcast

Michael and Jeremy missed Hunter, but were able to talk with Steven Hovater. Steven is the preacher at Central Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is an app developer and you should check out his stuff!!

Michael, Jeremy, and Michael discuss planning for the fall before it's too late! You don't want to find yourself in the middle of camp with parents asking what your fall plans are before they start planning family trips!!

Jeremy and Hunter sit down with Jennifer Watson, a fellow youth minister, and discuss the Lads To Leaders Convention while at the Nashville Lads to Leaders Convention 2026!

Michael, Jeremy, and Hunter discuss the importance of teaching your students to love JESUS.

Michael and Jeremy have their best guest on the show today. While Hunter is out running and swimming and riding bikes. . . Michael and Jeremy are bringing you some important info with Lincoln Crowe (Jeremy's son.)

Michael, Jeremy, and Hunter start a new series on common myths in youth ministry. Numbers don't always represent success. The Okayest Youth Ministers discuss what that means and how that works.

Michael, Jeremy, and Hunter discuss burnout and mental health. Every minister thinks about leaving the ministry at some point in their lives. You're not alone. We hope you find encouragement in our discussion.

Michael, Jeremy, and Hunter discuss their youth ministry fails and how they led to being better prepared.

Michael, Jeremy, and Hunter discuss hard decisions and cuts in your budget and your program! Follow us on instagram and facebook!

Jeremy, Hunter, and Michael discuss an unfun topic. If you're in ministry, you're going to experience a student walking away from God. It's a tough place to be, and we hope this episode walks you through a better way of dealing with it. www. OkayestYouthMinistry.com

Hunter, Michael, and Jeremy discuss games they enjoy playing with their students and ways to use them for ministry. Youth Ministry is hard to do without games to get students engaged! Check out our website: www. OkayestYouthMinistry.com

Sam Umstead joins Jeremy and Hunter to talk through how they became ministers and what it's like to be in ministry. Sam is the youth minister at Benton Church of Christ in Benton, KY. Sam is a great dude and even better minister, and we're thankful we got to talk with him while at the M2Y Conference. **Some guys managed to get our sound board while at the M2Y Conference, Sam being one of t...

Michael, Jeremy, and Hunter talk about their favorite Christmas gifts they received as kids. We hope you have the Okayest Christmas ever!!

Michael, Hunter, and Jeremy discuss how to manage grief and hard times in youth ministry. It's a tough discussion that is needed. We hope your ministry is blessed!

Da Boizzz interview Chris Fry about mission trips and the work that he does. Chris is an amazing resource. Everyone should get to know him and the work he does!

The boyz discuss their favorite parts of M2Y and why YOU should attend next year.

The guys discuss things they are thankful for in their ministry and also their Iron Bowl predictions.

Jeremy and Hunter sit down with Jared McCormick to discuss the joys and frustrations of ministering outside the bible belt. This is a huge blessing to anyone serving in any ministry capacity.

Michael, Jeremy, and Hunter talk about the last year of recording and creating!!

Michael, Jeremy, Hunter are joined by their good friend Sam Welsh (Youth Minsiter at Beltline Church of Christ,) and discuss confession. Sometimes it is tough to find a trusted person that you believe would hear you when you need it. Being a minister can feel VERY lonely at times. It's always good to find someone you can be open with and confess your sin and let God take over. Check out our we...

Michael, Jeremy, and Hunter sit down with the wisest of youth ministers.... JERRY ELDER! Jerry has been doing youth ministry for over 40 years! You NEED to hear what he has to say! Check us out: www. OkayestYouthMinistry.com Register here: www. M2Yconference.com

Michael, Jeremy, and Hunter discuss ways to use your budget effectively. Sometimes we have limited resources and using the resources you have effectively in paramount to being an effective youth worker! Check out and Register for the M2Y Conference: www.m2yconference.com Check out our website: www. OkayestYouthMinistry.com

We interview Lucas Dial and discuss the M2Y Conference coming November 6-9! Check Out Our Website!! www. OkayestYouthMinistry.com Register Today! www.m2yconference.com Check out the Ministry League! www. MinistryLeague.com

Michael, Jeremy, and Hunter discuss the book edited by Kirk Brothers, President of Heritage Christian University. We hope you enjoy it! Check out our Website: www. OkayestYouthMinistry.com Purchase "In Christ's Image" NOW! https://www.hcu.edu/product/in-christs-image-a-guide-to-youth-and-family-ministry-edited-by-w-kirk-brothers/ Check out the M2Y Conference!! www.m2yconference.com

Jeremy, Hunter, and Michael discuss prioritizing parts of your ministry. If we don't manage our budgets correctly, it can be devastating. The Okayest Youth Ministers hope to help you through the journey of budgeting for your youth ministry in the years to come. Register Today! m2yconference.com Check us out! www. OkayestYouthMinistry.com