Youth Ministry In Motion

In this episode I share my top 10 animated Christmas shows and there will be some controversy over number one. Have the best year of youth ministry ever with My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Shop the store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

Take a break from your holiday scurrying and unplug as I share my top 12 Christmas movies. Yes, a departure from my normal format of training and equipping but sometimes distraction is good for the soul, well, at least my soul. Enjoy. What are your top Christmas movies? Send your list to thediscipleproject@gmail.com Support this podcast by Leaving a tip to say thank you for the past 52 episodes th...

In this episode of the Youth Ministry of Motion podcast, we welcome Cicely Corry, the Editorial Director at Barna, to discuss valuable insights from a recent Barna study and it might shock you how open Gen Z is to God plus we turn these stats into practical tips and ideas for you to use with your students. Transcript https://thediscipleproject.net/5-shocking-truths-about-gen-z-and-god/ Register fo...

From the very first Christmas there has never been a perfect Christmas and in today's episode I want to offer you some alternatives to pursuing the perfect Christmas that will bring you even more joy. Join me Thursday night Dec. 5th at 8pm cst for Before You Put It On The Calendar Workshop https://www.jotform.com/form/243164639242154

The holidays are a lonely season for many people, and by many people I mean pastors too. In this episode I want to share some important information from a survey conducted by The American Bible Society on the scripture and loneliness as well as some strategies for re-engaging your bibles to navigate your own season of loneliness. Sign up for the first session of my new course, Before You Put It On...

I deactivated my Facebook account and in this episode I share why along with some social media reminders for all pastors. My hope is that my experience, although not new, will be a reminder about our important our witness for Christ is. No Comment Devotional https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/fiymx Watch how I set up my Nerf November session https://youtu.be/QiheievgG5I?si=M-4VSH8ZAZ8i4kPx Ge...

Are you on a healthy church staff? How would you know? In today's episode. Todd Rhoades From Chemistry Staffing and myself discuss the 2024 Church Staff Overview Assessment and dig deep into questions like what shifts have taken place in church staffing post-covid and what causes the most damage to student pastor’s health and well being and what can youth pastors do to avoid "staff infection". Get...

Does calendar planning in your church feel like Squid Games? Everyone competing and conniving to get rooms or the church van? In this episode I'm going to show you how to collaborate with other ministries in the church to avoid The Big 3 and, maybe, keep your job a little longer. Links to all the stuff below. Listen to the first episode in the Before You Put It On The Calendar series https://tinyu...

It's getting towards the end of the year and if you are thinking about your 2025 calendar, stop it, until you've listened to this episode. Why? Because I want you to 1) not make the mistakes I've made 2) not make the mistakes you made in 2024 3) ask the question that will help you fulfill the goals God has put on your heart for your youth ministry. Before You Put It On The Calendar Worksheet https...

I don't know what kind of year you have had, but today's episode is here to remind you it's going to be ok. I hope this episode reminds you that you are loved and you are more than just a youth pastor, you're a child of God. Blessed Family Recovery Summit https://www.blessedfamily.link/disciple Purchase youth ministry resources and support the podcast https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

Funny how a month like Pastor Appreciation Month can make so many people, especially youth pastors, feel so unappreciated. If this month has you feeling down or left out, I have an encouraging word for you. Don't skip this episode. If you'd like to support the podcast, check out my store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

Have you ever thought about how much time you spend with students? I hate to break it to you but in this episode I'm going to share with you how little time that is when you look at the big picture. I'm also going to share with you how you can maximize that time with students so you can have a greater impact towards them becoming life time followers of Jesus. Support the Podcast Unpopular Series h...

What's your POV, point of view, about youth ministry? Do you have one? Do you need one? That's what this episode is all about. So, grab some coffee and I'll tell you my POV on the most over rated college team for the past 30+ years, the greatest game ever created and the best fast food hamburger you can shove in your mouth. Unpopular: Gideon Free Lesson (newsletter) https://sunny-knitter-655.ck.pa...

Jesus is a pop culture icon who has been coopted in movies, plays, music, book, etc. but often the Jesus that is portrayed is the the Jesus from scripture. In this episode I share four reason the real Jesus is so unpopular and why we need to teach our students to do the same. Sign up for my newsletter and receive week 1 of my new message series Unpopular, Gideon + the podcast transcript https://su...

Which best describes your youth ministry, Hippos or Honeybees? Before you answer that question, listen to this episode because I think you'll want to be one more than the other. Pre-Order Dave's Book here https://www.davecoryell.com/ Connect with Dave Website ceworks.faith E-mail dcoryell@ceworks.faith Instagram @dave_coryell Visit the Disciple Project Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

Are you about to re-launch your youth ministry? Are you thinking about re-launching your youth ministry? Don't do it until you've heard this 9 question checklist, it'll save you time and misery. Bringing Back The Dead: 4 Week Series on Martyrdom (All Saints Day) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/OJsX Four Week Series: Unpopular https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/kzalk Discipleship Zones...

Welcome to my first replay. With the passing of my mother-in-law and having preached her funeral this week, I just had a hard time putting on my happy face. So, please enjoy this episode until next week. Your prayers for our family are appreciated. The Disciple Project Outreach Manual https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MTozP Discipleship Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/vcbqj Ne...

I am a football fan. I love watching college and pro football and what I love about it most is that it teaches me a lot out ministry. In today's episode I talk about Tua Tagovailoa and his reflection on the difference between his previous coach and his current coach and which of them caused him harm and which brought the best our of him. Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/...

Put your seat belts on and ready to be encouraged like never before! My guest today is Samuel Rodriguez, the lead pastor of New Season church and serves as president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.  CNN and Fox News have named him “the leader of the Hispanic Evangelical movement,” and Time magazine nominated him as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World.”  H...

If you want to hear some great advice for moms and their middle school daughters, you've come to the right place. This mom and daughter duo of Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney have written a fantastic book called Meet Me In The Middle written specifically for moms and their middle and early high school daughters and designed to assist them in growing in connection, communication and faith b...

Is a good thing. That's right, that chip on your shoulder can benefit you, if it's internalized. In this episode I want to motivate and inspire you to take that "I'll show you" mentality and use it to defeat the real enemy holding you back. If you're interested in the Back To School Super Bundle (and supporting the show) check out what you receive. https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJ I'd...

Geek culture did not end with Avengers End Game. Shocker, right? Geek culture is alive and well and some of your kids are neck deep in it but some of them are also drowning it and need someone to throw them a life preserver. That's you, you're the someone and my guests, Dallas and Celeste are here to assist. The know Geek Culture and how to reach the geeky kid. Links below to all their resources....

Senior Graduation deplete your youth group? Been there, doing that. In this episode I have some tips and some encouragement for you that will help you see the hidden opportunities this moment. Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/UjkJ Follow me on IG @thedproject

If this is your first summer taking students to camp, this episode is for you. If this is your 200th time, like me, taking your kids to camp, this is for you too. In this episode I share my 4 days at camp and what I learned and what I could do better. I hope this episode inspires and equips you to have the best week of camp, ever! Last Chance: The ABC's of Youth Ministry which includes my $70 Fall...

It's mid-year, are things going the way you wanted or expected? I hope so, but if it's not, don't lose hope, God is meeting you at the halfway point. Join me as I share 4 questions I've been asking myself and may they will be of value to you as well. Here's the link to my new book The ABC's of Youth Ministry and the free $70 Fall Bundle. https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/ierofn