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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 51: How Do I Follow The Previous Youth Minister Well? In this episode, Chad and Zac talk honestly about transitioning into a new church and what pitfalls and privileges come with that awesome responsibility. If you are in a new place of ministry or have ever been, this episode is for you. Thankful for Zac and Chad? Love After 9? Follow us on twitter @aft...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 50: Elle Campbell In this episode, Zac sits down with Elle Campbell (from Stuff You Can Use, YM Answers, and the Pharisees game) and asks her the honest questions of youth ministry. Calling, quitting, self-doubt, perfectionism, and hope are all in the mix today. Listen close because you won't want to miss a word. Thankful for Zac and Chad? Love Afte...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 49: Are These The Wives of After 9? In this episode, Martha and Karen take over and chat for the very first time! If you are the spouse of a minister and ever felt the pressure of youth ministry and concern for loving your partner well then this episode is for you. Chad and Zac are even more in love with their spouses after listening to this so maybe thi...

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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 48: How Do I Even Minister To Parents? In this episode, Chad and Zac tackle one of the most central questions facing youth ministry leaders today, parent ministry. Whether you can't find them, never hear from them, or are worried what parents might say about you, youth ministers cannot deny the significance parents can (or lack not ) have in the lif...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 47: Has It Really Been A Year? In this episode, Chad and Zac look back on what has been an amazing first year of podcasting. We know, we know 47 episodes doesn't exactly equal 52 weeks, but what you need to know is that in the end of September 2015 two guys sat across from each other over cookies and coffee and said that the world of youth ministry...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 46: How Can I Lead A Better Large Group? In this episode, Chad and Zac are all over that most staple of youth ministry practices, large group programming. Call it by whatever cool name you want to call it and style it up or down for any night of the week. We all have some kind of big group gathering that features many of the same elements and we are all...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 45: Are All Eyes On Me? In this episode, Chad and Zac jump the production schedule to speak about a timely issue. Now more than ever it can feel like all eyes are on those that serve in ministry. This tension between public ministry and a personal call to do ministry can create some terrible anxiety, depression, addiction, and even burn out. Listen in an...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 44: Am I The Only One Doing A Good Job? In this episode, Chad and Zac probe what may be one of the most central questions to the After 9 audience. If you have served in a vibrant or exciting or fun youth ministry long enough you have probably also taken the time to look over your shoulder and wonder what the rest of your church was doing. Struggles with...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 43: What Makes A Great Game? In this episode, Chad and Zac take on the question on that many of youth ministers ask only secretly. "Seriously, what makes a game great?" Whether you think games are lame, stupid, or unimportant listen in as the guys give you some insight on the kinds of games that should be played and what games actually mean for...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 42: Are My Students Facing Doubts? In this episode, Chad and Zac reflect on the heartfelt concern we all have for our students facing doubts. If you have ever had a student ask you the big questions and want more from what they have heard then this episode is for you. Listen in as Chad and Zac encourage you to practice discernment and authenticity and st...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 41: Is Student Leadership Worth It? In this episode, Chad and Zac debate the effort, value, and merit of student leadership models in youth ministry. Whether you have got a youth council, lead teams, or some other kind of fancy student leadership system this episode is for you to grapple with as well. Consider the philosophy and programmatic values of yo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 40: Does My Youth Ministry Need a Boost? In this episode, Chad and Zac share the next new thing from the guys behind After 9. Youth Ministry Booster is the support staff you have always wanted for your youth ministry. Creative elements, well designed resources, and fun and trustworthy coaching and planning helps from Chad and Zac are all coming to you th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 39: What's My Big Idea? In this episode, Zac shares a big idea with Chad and gets feedback on the idea and the process for implementation and the signs that it might be time to pull the plug. If you are thinking about trying something new, big, different, or awesome then this episode is for you. Hear the heart, consider the process, and prepare prep...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 38: How Do I Find Balance Between Home and Ministry? In this episode, Zac and Chad talk honestly about the struggle between doing the good work and being a loving spouse, parent, and full human at home. It can feel like an unending and an unwinnable challenge, but maybe that's the problem? Maybe it's not about balance but boundaries and priorit...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 37: How Do I Recruit Great Leaders? In this episode, Zac and Chad discuss the importance of recruiting great leaders. It all starts with the ask. Developing what you are asking, how you are asking, and when you are asking for help is critical. Then after you get the ask down, you have got to have a process. Learn a lot as the guys talk potential, process...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 36: Am I Just Comparing? In this episode, Zac and Chad talk about the comparison game in youth ministry. If you have ever asked the questions, "What are they doing across town that I'm not?" "Is someone else doing this better than me?" "No one does this better than me." Then you have found the right episode. Comparison...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 35: Is IT Too Early To Be Thinking About Fall? In this episode, Zac and Chad talk about the shift mid-summer to start planning and thinking about the fall season. It's true, you are in the mix, but it is also time to start making preparations for the next thing. Shift your focus, prepare your leaders, ready your students, and make the adjustments to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 34: Is This A Shark Week Special? In this episode, Zac and Chad talk about sharks? Yes, well kind of, they talk about sharks, Chad's love of sharks, and some really funny and insightful things about youth ministry, but mostly sharks. If you were looking for deep end of youth ministry you have found it, just swim past the sharks on the way to get the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 33: Why Won't That One Kid Sign Up For Camp? In this episode, Zac and Chad talk about apathy from those students that just seem to be on the bubble of your ministry. They come around, they don't come around; they show up, but they don't want to participate; they come on Sundays but miss out on the big community building weekends or camps....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 32:Where Did These Helicopter Parents Come From? In this episode, Zac and Chad talk about "those parents," you know them, you love them? We hope so! The summer season is ripe for relational building and in the midst of that we can sometimes find ourselves at odds or edges with the most protective parents. This is an important issue, listen in a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 31: Maybe If I Got More Organized? In this episode, Zac and Chad talk organization habits, hang-ups, and the importance of having good systems in place to make your ministry and you as a youth minister more efficient and more at ease. Don't stress about the little things, just get the little things all together! Like us? Love us? Follow us on twitte...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 30: Is This Big News For After 9? In this episode, Zac and Chad discuss some of the big changes that are coming for one of the show's co-hosts. Who? Listen to see what is changing, what is staying the same, and what is getting even better. Like us? Love us? Follow us on twitter @after9ministry and like us on Facebook. Want to support After 9? Visit...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 29: The Summer Haul. On this episode of After 9 Zac and Chad are happy to share the mic with a fellow student pastor and podcaster, Jody Livingston of The Longer Haul. Jody has been an advocate for youth ministers sticking it out and serving for the long term for an amazing tenure. Jody brings his wisdom and insight to you listeners. So enjoy this encouraging wo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to After 9 Episode 28: Will Summer Eat Me Alive? In this episode, Zac and Chad discuss summer plans, planning, and making the right kinds of space in your schedule. It's a busy season but that doesn't mean you should just be living life busy. Hear what the guys have to say about making the most out of summer. Follow us on twitter @after9ministry and like us on Fa...