Thrive Youth Ministries

The Heart of a Youth Leader

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This is for anyone working with children or young people in a church context, and will help you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus as you invest in the next generations. You can watch episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thriveyouthmin Created by Thrive Youth Ministries in UK.

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Episodes

24. The Personality of Jesus | Luke 10:1-3 14.06.2021 11:26

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy takes wisdom from a book on youth ministry written nearly 100 years ago! You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

23. How to amaze God | Matthew 8:5-10 07.06.2021 11:30

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy looks at three places in the Gospels where Jesus is said to be amazed! You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

22. The solitary place | Luke 4:42-44 31.05.2021 8:07

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy considers how we can find time alone with God, and why it is so important - even essential - to all we are trying to do. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

21. How do you measure success? | Galatians 5:22-23 24.05.2021 12:19

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy thinks about how we measure success in ministry and even whether success is the right measure at all! You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

20. Honour God in all things | 1 Samuel 2:30 17.05.2021 8:23

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy talks about how we must be careful to always put God first, regardless of what the cost might be. The rewards are always worthwhile! You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

19. Can You Help Me Please? | John 4:4-34 10.05.2021 9:19

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy considers Jesus' unanswered request to the Samaritan woman at the well and what we might be missing. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

18. Taming the Tongue | James 3:1-12 03.05.2021 8:48

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy thinks about why self-help never works and what we need to do to make real, lasting improvements. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

17. Come, follow me | Matthew 4:18-20 26.04.2021 9:30

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy consider what it is we are actually asking children and young people to get involved with, and do we invite them into a relationship with Jesus often enough? You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.u...

16. The Goodness of God | Psalm 27:13-14 19.04.2021 8:04

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy shares a surprise encounter he had this week and how it revealed just how wonderful God is. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

15. Busy doing nothing | John 15:5 12.04.2021 7:09

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy explores how easy it is to be busy but are we actually making a difference? You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

14. Do you love me? | John 21:15-17 05.04.2021 8:30

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. IIn this episode, Andy reflects on resurrection stories, in particular the encounter Peter has with Jesus on a beach. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

13. 5 lessons for youth ministry from the pandemic 29.03.2021 7:34

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy shares five lessons we need to learn as youth leaders from the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

12. For His pleasure and delight | Luke 15:1-32 22.03.2021 8:26

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy thinks about how much God loves us and searches after us. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

11. Being part of a team | Exodus 17:8-13 15.03.2021 10:12

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy thinks about being a team player, a team leader and supporting those who lead us. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

10. Jesus the youth worker | Matthew 4:18-22 08.03.2021 9:46

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy thinks about Jesus' invitation to come and follow him, and how the disciples were probably only teenagers. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

09. Watch what you watch! | Philippians 4:8 01.03.2021 10:07

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy reflects on the fact that we are role models, and asks whether we are good people to follow or not. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

08. Imitate me as I imitate Christ | 1 Corinthians 11:1 22.02.2021 8:33

07. Hopeful and Weary | Matthew 11:28-30 15.02.2021 9:55

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy talks about how Jesus helps us when we are tired and weary. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

06. How much time should I spend praying? |Luke 19:1-10 08.02.2021 8:24

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode, Andy thinks about how much of our time we should be working and how much time we should be praying, and explores what prevents us from seeing Jesus better. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

05. Is the main thing actually the main thing? 01.02.2021 9:54

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. In this episode Andy Castle asks us five questions to check that we have made the most important part of ministry our main priority. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

04. Why do you do what you do? | Psalm 8:3-4 25.01.2021 7:09

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. This episode inspires us to look up and out at God's creation and be inspired! You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

03. What would happen if all your prayers were answered? | Philippians 4:6-7 18.01.2021 8:15

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. This episode looks at what we pray about and how we can engage more with God, if we take the time to be more honest with Him. You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

02. The second greatest commandment | Matthew 22:39-40 11.01.2021 9:19

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. This episode explores the second part of 'the greatest commandment' of Jesus. What does it mean to love our neighbour? What is love anyway? You can also watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

01. Our most important relationship | Matthew 22:36-38 04.01.2021 9:29

Welcome to the first episode of 'The Heart of a Youth Leader'! Contrary to the title, this podcast is for both those who with young people and children in a church context. This first episode sets the scene for the podcast, and helps us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus by focusing on the Great Commandment. You can watch this episode on YouTube . Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

Coming soon! 03.12.2020 2:06

We are so excited to be launching our new podcast which starts very soon. Find out from Andy Castle what the plan is.