Youth Ministry In Motion

Why can adults recall bible verses, stories and bible facts but disregard the bible as way to live? That is the question I will be answering today and offering some solutions as well. Check the links below to get your teens excited to come back to youth in the fall. Back To School Bundle (includes a 30 minute coaching call) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx Catalyst Coaching https://y...

With the NBA playoffs in full swing I ran across a story of Tyrese Haliburton being voted most overrated player in the the NBA. Well, he's in the play off and they are not. Here's my take, hot or not, on what do about those who underrate you, overrate you or overlook you. Sign up for my newsletter and receive today's Hot Take and Holy Talk Lesson https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/4f8f4bd485 Media2...

Dads, prepare to be encouraged. My guest today is Jeff Hamilton, author or Dad Academy, and he is going to pour into you the wisdom every dad needs. Jeff's books comes out Tuesday, May 27th. Links below. Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Dad Academy: Raising Courageous, Capable, Confident Kids https://www.dadacademy.info/ Dad Academy 7 Session Workshop https://amzn.to/...

Pastor steals 135k and spends it on food delivery and sports betting. Let's talk about integrity in today's episode. If you'd like the Bible Study to do with your students, sign up for my newsletter. Integrity Bible Study https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/68c18a1589 Media2Message Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/qylvyg Super Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwuc...

Do you know what we do here? Is a question I overheard and I ma excited to share both the context and the impact it could have on your youth ministry. The Youth Pastors Guide To Graduation https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/khfma The Youth Pastor Guide To Summer Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon Super Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc Discipleship B...

Yes, something new. I have thoughts on media and how Christians approach it. With no where to put these thoughts, I started a new show right here on the pod. Every Tuesday, I will look at some piece of media be it a movie, song or book where I think Christians are overreacting or under-reacting and if there is a lesson to teach our students about discerning the media. Sign up for my newsletter and...

This has never happened in my 35 years of youth ministry. Well, it finally happened. No one showed. Not one student. In this episode I share what the Lord is teaching me and, if you're going though a sucky time in ministry, how it might benefit you. Links from the show below. Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc Youth Pastor's Guide To Graduation https://youthminresources.g...

Easter is not a weekend or a Holiday, it is an eternal truth and if you are worried about the future, this episode is for you. The Youth Pastors Guide To Graduation https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/khfma The Youth Pastors Guide To Summer Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon Super Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc

It's Easter Week, a time of miracles but miracles often start with something mundane like mud, water or bread and fish. If you think what you're doing doesn't matter, listen in, God may something different to say. Tomorrow is the last day to get 15% off everything in my store in celebration of 15 years of Disciple Project Ministries. Use Discount code: fifteen at check out. DPM Store: https://yout...

When discouragement hits me, it hits hard. What do I do when it hits? I write. And today I wrote something for you, if you've been feeling discouraged. I hope it encourages you to "Keep Drawing". If you're doing youth camp this summer, be sure to sign up for my newsletter and receive The Youth Pastors Guide To Summer Camp and get a ton of resources to make you summer camp the best it can be https:...

Have you been lying to yourself? Why haven't you built that team around that big idea you have or around your youth ministry? In this episode I share the 7 lies leaders tell themselves about teams and why you might be dragging your feet in building your own team. These tips are from the book Future Focused Church. Link below. I am an Amazon Affiliate and the links below may throw a few pennies my...

In this episode I go undercover as a teenager using Ai to if it can help me become, at least, a more knowledgable follower of Jesus and the results are surprising. If you're needing some youth ministry resources like lessons, message series, discipleship resources and even coaching, you can, for the next 15 days get it for 15% off as I celebrate 15 years of Disciple Project Ministries. Use the dis...

What an honor to have the legend, the lead singer of the multi-platinum Nu Metal band P.O.D on show. We'll talked about his new book Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds, music, band life, what does it mean to be a whosoever youth ministry and much more. Grab the bible study: https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/9ec72d72fe Pick up Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds. I am an Amazon A...

I was thinking the other day about altar calls and how we call kids to Christ. I, like many of you, may have a love/hate relationship with them. In this episode I share some of my reflections being a student who responded to altar calls and as a youth pastor giving altar calls and my thoughts on the effectiveness of altar calls but also, what's the "better than an altar call", what's the alternati...

Have you been feeling lately like you're not enough? Well get ready to be encouraged. In this episode I take a different route to keeping you motivated and your youth ministry moving forward and it's straight from God's word. I hope it encourages you. Lent/Easter Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl The Youth Pastor's Guide To March Madness https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/w...

Are you struggling to get your big ideas approved in the church where you work? In today's episode I want to show you how to get things done regardless if you are brand new to youth ministry or just brand new to your church. The Youth Pastors Guide To March Madness (Paid) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/wqthue The Youth Pastors Guide To March Madness (Free) https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.co...

Are you worried that your not meeting up to expectations? Been there. In this episode I share 6 work principles that will not only get you ready for a yearly review but will make you the kind of staff member pastors want to have around. How To Survive A Quarterly Review https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion/how-to-survive-a-quarterly?si=69dab14e735e4043ba446e4ea887a150&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=...

Do you have a yearly or quarterly review coming up? Are you ready for it? This meeting can feel like the Super Bowl of Youth Ministry where opponents meet and only 1 emerges victorious (this fight it fixed by the way) but it doesn't have to be that way. This episode is all about not only surviving but thriving during a review process. Listen in an turn your showdown into glory bound. Music: Sunshi...

Have you been wondering how to get your students to show up more consistently? In this episode I'll be share 7 youth ministry secrets of consistency. A.C.T.I.O.N Figures: Made By God For Good https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/rdzwk Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak My Youth Meeting Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/EmcLz My Youth Ministry Playbook...

In this episode I share an interview with my friend Dan Ingram who invited me onto his podcast. I share some personal moments of both victory and defeat but in the end I persevered. If you feel like quitting ministry or life, I hope this episode encourages you to stay strong. Danny's Podcast: Recovery Church https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5PhkHtN9yV0Dn4ExGPZdTrZLFWizkKk4&si=isYRLVO6aKPjGL6N D...

In today's episode I share a few quotes from the coach of the Notre Dame Fight Irish with the hopes of challenging you to choose hard things. A.C.T.I.O.N Figures: Made By God, Made For Good (6 Weeks of Lessons) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/rdzwk A.C.T.I.O.N Figures Free Lesson (just sign up for my newsletter) https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/7018ca7be5 My Youth Meeting Playbook https:/...

Were you happy with how things ended in 2024? Cool. Happy for you, but there are so many more you that are not happy or at least not satisfied with how things ended for your youth ministry or career. Could it have been excuses that were the murderer of your hope and dream? Well in this episode I'm going to teach you how to fight back. Sign up for my newsletter and receive 10 Excuses That Are Killi...

This month is all about setting the tone and pace for your life and youth ministry and so today I offer part one of those things that are unacceptable for me. Things I cannot tolerate otherwise my future is in danger. My hope is that you will come up with your own list of unacceptables and start to move things around in your life to make sure the future is one worth waiting for. Listen to My Unacc...

This month is all about setting the tone and pace for your life and youth ministry and so today I offer part two of those things that are unacceptable for me. My hope is that you will come up with your own list of unacceptables and start to move things around in your life to make sure the future is one worth waiting for. Sign up for my free webinar: How To Disciple Teens (Without Losing Them) Thur...

My guest today is Carl Dodd, a former youth pastor and now the owner and developer of Youth Crisis First Responders and we want you to be well in 2025. We break down how to put together a wellness plan so you can stay in ministry as long as you want and not have your time cut short by burnout, anxiety and depression. Download your wellness plan over at https://youthcrisis.org/ Let Carl know how th...