Youth Ministry In Motion

In this episode I have to give you some bad news, your youth ministry model is, likely, wrong. But don't worry there is some good new too as I share HOW you can tell if your model is wrong. Links below Mark Manson article (please forgive the title, its not my fault) https://markmanson.substack.com/p/intellectuals-are-fcking-idiots?r=rmzoc&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true Youth Ministry Store http...

Do you want to build a championship youth ministry team? In this episode I share what Mike Brown, coach of the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks did before the seasons that, I believe, gave their team an advantage in winning that championship and how you can do the same with your team. Links below. Do you want the youth leader covenants I mentioned? Send an e-mail to thediscipleproject@gmail.com S...

If you ever wondered what it would be like to share the gospel with your favorite movie star or singer, Dylan Novak has you covered. Dylan gives you a behind the scenes look at how celebrities react when the gospel is share. Check out the links below to sponsor a bible. The Youth Pastors Guide To A Successful Youth Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon?layout=profile Book Me For Your...

In todays episode I share 5 ways churches are ruining young youth pastors. If you want to have the best year in youth ministry you've ever had, check out my store for resources that will help you do just that https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

If you've been looking at your students every week ,like the Magi looked into the sky, searching for that glimmer of hope that you are making a difference, I have a short, simple devotion to share with you. My Christmas Sale is going on right now so grab some deals while you can. The Christmas sale goes on until January 2nd. Links below. Youth Ministry Playbook 50% off https://youthminresources.gu...

If you are struggling to get your kids to share their faith with their friends, this episode is for you. Nick share a 5 secrets to sharing your faith any teen can use. Check out all the links below. Nick Hall https://www.nickhall.com/ Pulse Evangelism https://www.pulse.org/ Time to Tell 4 Week Series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/tsxpl Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad....

There is never not a good time to talk about volunteers and today I have 6 tips for turning volunteers/chaperones into ministry partners. If you are looking for a speaker for camp, a retreat, a D-Now or or for a training for your ministry partners, check out my friend Dan Istvanik's new speaker page over at https://youthminhub.com/speakerhub/ Need Discipleship Resources? https://youthminresources....

In this episode I get honest about youth ministry and how I'm learning to experiment more and worry less. If you are interested in checking out some of my youth ministry resources head over to https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/ If you're serious about having the best year in youth ministry you've ever had, consider Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak?layout=profile

If you've ever gotten a little salty about student athletes, and their families, missing church, this episode will open your eyes and may even change the way you minister to student athletes. Be sure to subscribe, all the links are down below. Away Game: A Christian Parents Guide To Navigating Youth Sports https://amzn.to/3KlmUBW The Christian Athlete https://www.thechristianathlete.com/ Brian Smi...

My guest today is Greg Stier, evangelist, author, speaker, and founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries. Today we break down new research on why now is the right time to be training our students to share the gospel and he shares findings from new research that will impact your youth group. All the links are included 👇 Don’t Miss It! Get the report for yourself and share it with your Pastor: https://don...

I had an amazing conversation with Jody Livingston over at The Longer Haul podcast about what's it like growing older and, hopefully, wiser in ministry and wanted you to hear it even if your just getting started. Link to al the things are down below but definitely go check out Jody and The Longer Haul podcast. Halloween Would You Rather https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gpevu Bringing Back T...

Are you looking to update your youth room? You've come to the right place. In this episode I give you the 9 ingredients to good youth room design and designing around the things that do not change. Download my Youth Pastors Guide To Youth Room Design for the notes and work sheets to take make your youth room make sense. Guide https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/803d1ae9b8 Check out my youth room htt...

Has the numbers game distracted you from the real ministry of discipling students? In today's episode I try to untangle and separate metrics from ministry so we don't miss the goal of creating a Christ centered path for students to walk in. Links to resources mention in this episode are below. The Disciple Project Outreach Manual https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP Back To School Bundle...

I was doing an Office Hours show over on my Youtube Channel and some asked the question about why they don't have any friends and in this episode I share my response. I've also included a link to a video about how many people choose aloneness when they could be in community. Inside the Anti-Social Century https://youtu.be/fsaeFYGbK2M?si=0YnM79ypzNgjQ352 Back To School Bundle https://youthminresour...

It's been 10 years so join me for a short time of reflection and a state of this podcast and what the future may hold. Thank you for 10 years of allowing me to be a part of your ministry.

How confident are you? In your abilities? In your programming? Well, by the end of this episode my hope is that your confidence will be sky high. Links below for all the things. Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Youth Ministry Playb...

Have you been feeling like a failure lately? We've all been there. The question is, what do you do about it? In this episode I share my failure and how I changed my mindset about failure. Links below to all the youth ministry resources mentioned in the episode. Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb...

What do you wish you knew before become a youth pastor? A bunch, right? Well, in today's hall of fame episode I share 11 things I wish I knew and I hope they will help you navigate whatever journey you are on. Links below to all the resources mentioned. Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Catalys...

This weeks Hall of Fame episode is all about YOU! That's right. Youth Ministry tips and tricks only can take us so far, it's who we are in Christ that helps us love and lead students. Check out the resources below and thanks for listening. Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Catalyst Coaching htt...

If you’ve been struggling to stay in youth ministry and ready to hang it up, don’t do it is just yet. This interview could rekindle your passion for youth and challenge you to persist in your calling. Links below to all the stuff. Staying Power (10 Essentials for Longevity in Youth Ministry) https://amzn.to/445QSjt Backpocket Games PDF https://longerhaul.myflodesk.com/whfpipcqqd The Longer Haul Po...

Is your youth ministry team feeling a bit spiritually cold? This episode will help you rekindle their passion for the Lord and for ministry. If you'd like my Youth Pastors Guide To Rekindling Volunteer Passion, you can receive it by either signing up for my newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/f126fc165d or you can head over to my store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/jihth

Has fear been getting in the way of living your vision? In today's episode I share my struggle with fear and how I got my vision for life and ministry back. Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Catch A Vision Live Your Dreams https://y...

It can be hard to address tough topic in youth ministry like what is happening in Los Angeles, right now. If you are needing some resources to help guide the discussion I have prepared a prayer, scriptures and discussion questions. You can find them on my website https://thediscipleproject.net/a-prayer-for-los-angeles/

Welcome back to the second Hal of Fame episode. If you are looking to re-launch your youth ministry, you have to ask these 9 questions. I cover each question and give practical advice for how I've answered these questions. If you want the pdf version of these questions, link below. Sign up for my newsletter and receive The Ultimate Re-Launch Checklist https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/cf22145e1c C...

Hope your summer is off to a great start. This summer I will be re-posting my best episodes, those that really resonated with youth pastors, and I'm calling this summer series: My Hall of Fame Episodes. So enjoy your summer and enjoy this episode on how to become a successful youth pastor. Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Back To School Bundle https://youthminresource...