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Youth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast

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Rooted Youth Ministry aims to advance gospel centered youth ministry by equipping and empowering youth ministers and parents to faithfully disciple students toward lifelong faith in Jesus Christ. Youth Ministry Unscripted is a real, honest, and raw part of the Rooted Family of Podcasts which also includes The Rooted Parent Podcast, The Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable, Ask Alice, and Thanos to Theos. For more grace filled, gospel-centered, Bible saturated resources be sure to visit www.rootedministry.com.

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Jul 7, 2026

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Rooted’s 2021 Book Awards 14.12.2021

Without further ado - here are the winners and honorable mentions of Rooted’s 2021 Book Awards. Happy reading! Books for Teenagers Award Winners Honorable Mentions Brave, A Young Girl’s Guide to Beating Worry and Anxiety by Sissy Goff, Baker Publishing Group. Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College by Michael Kruger, Crossway. (review on Rooted) Winne...

Why Youth Workers Need Rest (and How to Take It!) 09.12.2021

Additional Resources: Spurgeon’s Sorrows: Realistic Hope for those who Suffer from Depression , by Zack Eswine (Christian Focus, 2015) The Imperfect Pastor: Discoering Joy through our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus , by Zack Eswine (Crossway, 2015) Zeal Without Burnout: Seven Keys to a Lifelong Ministry of Selfless Sacrifice , by Christopher Ash (Good Book Company, 2016) Hos...

Cyber Monday Special: 'The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School' Authors’ Panel 29.11.2021

Order the book here   Cameron Cole (co-editor and author, Chapter 2, “Performance and Acceptance”) is Rooted’s Chairman, as well as the Director of Children, Youth, and Family at The Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL.  Charlotte Getz (co-editor and author, Chapter 7, “Dreams and the Real Story”) currently serves as the Director of Publishing Projects at Rooted. Sandra McCracken (aut...

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry from Scratch: An Interview with Ethan Wormell 09.11.2021

Additional resources: "What Does Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry Actually Look Like?" (A Conversation with Arek O'Connell):  https://www.rootedministry.com/podcast/what-does-gospel-centered-youth-ministry-actually-look-like-a-conversation-with-arek-oconnell/ "Youth Ministry Q&A with Cameron Cole, Sedrick Moore, Rebecca Heck, and Kevin Yi: Rooted 2020 Conference"  https://www.rootedministry.com/podc...

Cameron Cole and the Jesus He Wishes He Knew in High School 26.10.2021

The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School , edited by Cameron Cole and Charlotte Getz Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths that Comfort, Sustain and Redeem in Tragedy , by Cameron Cole Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies...

Doing Youth Ministry in Church Plants and Small Churches 12.10.2021

Learn more about Creston Thomas and Christ the Redeemer Church here: https://ctrc.church/leadership Learn more about Autumn Ridge Community Church at www. AutumnRidgeCommunityChurch.com The Community Bible Reading Journal: https://www.thecbrjournal.com Learn more about Rooted Reservoir by visiting https://www.rootedreservoir.com/ Learn more about Rooted Regional Groups: https://www.rootedreservoir...

Dave Harvey on Helping Students Who Feel Called to Vocational Ministry 21.09.2021

Also see Harvey's book Rescuing Ambition The Great Commission Collective: https://gccollective.org/ "Recalibrating Your Ministry Ambition" by Greg Meyer: https://www.rootedministry.com/blog/recalibrating-your-ministry-ambition/   Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Devel...

Sam Allberry on Singleness in the Teenage Years 07.09.2021

“[If] everyone is either married or lonely, it doesn’t matter how brilliantly you teach the Bible’s sexual ethic. It’s not going to be plausible.” “Whenever there’s a negative in the Bible, the question is, ‘What’s the bigger positive that negative is protecting?’” Sam Allberry, Seven Myths About Singleness www.samallberry.com Pre-Order The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School   Hosted by: Danny Kwo...

What Does Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry Actually Look Like? (A Conversation with Arek O'Connell) 24.08.2021

Arek's Rooted Author Page: https://www.rootedministry.com/author/arek-oconnell/ David Choi's 2018 Conference Talk: https://www.rootedministry.com/podcast/rooted-podcast-dave-choi-on-beholding-the-glory-of-god/ Register for Rooted's 2021 Conference: https://www.rooted-conference.com/ Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary...

Dr. Bryan Chapell: Redeeming the Expository Sermon (in Youth Ministry) 12.08.2021

Dr. Bryan Chapell joins host Davis Lacey to talk about preaching and teaching the Bible to students in a gospel-centered way. Sharing insights from his book, "Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon," Dr. Chapell shares ways to engage listeners' short attention spans while preaching Christ from all parts of Scripture. He also gives encouragement to youth ministry practitioners w...

Michael Kruger on "Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College" 08.07.2021

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Kruger who serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the Charlotte campus of Reformed Theological Seminary.  He shares from his latest book, "Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College", which addresses common objections to the Christian faith—the exc...

Brett McCracken on "The Wisdom Pyramid:Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World" 10.06.2021

In this episode, author Brett McCracken shares that newest book, "The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World," was written with his own children in mind. Youth ministers will themselves be encouraged, but will also find answers to some pressing questions such as, "How is our social-media age disproportionately impacting young people?", "How can I help teenagers grow in wisdom?", a...

Scott Sauls on "A Gentle Answer" and How to Teach Teens to Live Counter-Culturally 20.05.2021

More from Scott Sauls:  A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' in an Agency of Us Against Them Befriend: Creating Belonging in an Age of Judgement, Isolation and Fear Jesus Outside the Lines: A Way Forward for Those Who Are Tired of Taking Sides From Weakness to Strength: 8 Vulnerabilities That Can Bring Out the Best in Your Leadership Irresistible Faith: Becoming the Kind of Christian the World Can...

Engaging Disability with the Gospel with Ashley Belknap 08.04.2021

More from the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast:  Youth Ministry Q&A with Cameron Cole, Sedrick Moore, Rebecca Heck, and Kevin Yi: Rooted 2020 Conference  The Youth Ministry Discipleship Opportunity that COVID-19 Has Brought with Cameron Cole and Rebecca Lankford: Rooted 2020 Conference Workshop  Engaging Disability:  Learn more about Engaging Disability by visiting their website!   View resources pro...

Youth Ministry Q&A with Cameron Cole, Sedrick Moore, Rebecca Heck, and Kevin Yi: Rooted 2020 Conference 16.03.2021

More from Cameron Ministry to Young Women Is Not A "Check Your Brains At The Door" Endeavor Preparing Christian Children for the Transgender Moment  More from Rebecca One Biblical Truth To Teach Students in the Aftermath of the Ravi Zacharias Report  Dear Brand New Youth Minister  More from Kevin What Does It Mean To Be Human? A Biblical Response  Rooted's Most Read: Sustaining Your Youth Ministry...

Lessons on Youth Ministry in the Asian-American Context with Peter Ong, Clark Fobes, and Kevin Yi: Rooted 2020 Conference 09.03.2021

More from Kevin:  What Does It Mean To Be Human? A Biblical Response Rooted's Most Read: Sustaining Your Youth Ministry in a Global Pandemic  Practical Tips for Doing Digital Ministry (Part 2)  See all of Kevin's contributions to the Rooted blog here!   More from Clark:  Seeking Racial Justice: Going Beyond Social Media Solidarity  Dealing with Loneliness in Quarantine and Social Distancing  Deali...

The Youth Ministry Discipleship Opportunity that COVID-19 Has Brought with Cameron Cole and Rebecca Lankford: Rooted 2020 Conference Workshop 02.03.2021

More from Cameron:  Ministry to Young Women Is Not A "Check Your Brains At The Door" Endeavor  Preparing Christian Children for the Transgender Moment  Youth Ministry Can't Keep Focusing on the Wrong Numbers  Access all of Cameron's Rooted Contributions Here! More from Rebecca:  What Do Youth Ministers Need From Parents? Mary's Song: A Call to Magnify Jesus  Teaching Haggai to Students: A Call to...

The Important Skill Your Students Need: How to Love God Through Studying His Word with Chelsea Kingston Erickson: Rooted 2020 Conference Workshop 23.02.2021

More from Chelsea: Rooted's Most Read: Helping Students Redeem the Time During Quarantine  Christmas with Luke: Jesus Comes to Those Who Feel Left Out  Helping Teenagers Integrate the Gospel Into Their Everyday Lives  See the rest of Chelsea's contributions to Rooted here!  Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah...

Grace in Lonely Places with Kevin Yi: Rooted 2020 Conference Plenary 16.02.2021

More from Kevin Yi:  What Does It Mean to be Human? A Biblical Response  Rooted's Most Read: Sustaining Your Youth Ministry in a Global Pandemic  Practical Tips for Doing Digital Ministry (Part 1)  Practical Tips for Doing Digital Ministry (Part 2)   See the rest of Kevin's contributions to Rooted here!  Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reforme...

Discipling in the Epidemic of Loneliness with Anna Meade Harris and Liz Edrington: Rooted 2020 Conference Workshop 09.02.2021

More from Anna Meade Harris: Rooted's Most Read: In-Person vs. Online: Starting Back to School in a Pandemic  Rooted's Most Read: Six Truths for Parenting in No Man's Land  The (Good) News for Teenagers: Our Hope is Not In A Vaccine  View More From Anna here. More from Liz Edrington:  Honoring Jesus Through Caring for Our Bodies  What I Would Say to a Student Struggling With Body Image  Loving Our...

Hope for the Weary with Christina Edmondson: Rooted 2020 Conference Plenary 02.02.2021

Christina Edmondson discusses hope for the weary in her plenary talk from our 2020 Rooted Conference. While walking through text from Matthew 11:28-30, Christina speaks on how we can encourage each other to discuss our burdens without despair and how we can rest in the promises of Jesus Christ while enduring life's challenges. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Hec...

The Great Leveler… the Fallen Idols of COVID in the Life of a Teen with Julie Sparkman: Rooted 2020 Conference Workshop 26.01.2021

More podcasts with Julie Sparkman: Julie Sparkman on Our Good Design for Desire   Julie Sparkman on When a Good Desire Becomes a False God     Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theologic...

The Gospel and Justice with Watson Jones III: Rooted 2020 Conference Workshop 18.01.2021

More podcasts with Watson Jones III:  Death to Living Hope Pastoring Youth in Church Plants Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Understanding and Caring for Same-Sex Attracted Teenagers 14.01.2021

Learn more about Becket Cook's ministry at www. BecketCook.com . Learn more about Rachel Gilson's ministry at www. RachelGilson.com . Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Semina...

Law and Gospel in Youth Ministry with David Zahl: Rooted 2020 Conference Workshop 12.01.2021

Podcast: David Zahl on Where Teenagers Find Their Enoughness, If Not at Church Book: Law and Gospel: A Theology for Sinners Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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