Youth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast

As 2020 draws to a close, the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast was blessed to spend time with Drs. Mike McGarry and Walt Mueller. These youth ministry practitioner-scholars spent time evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of youth ministry throughout the last 20 years, as well as forecasting what's coming down the pike for the future of youth ministry. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and...

In this episode of The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Syler Thomas draws on more than two decades of youth ministry experience to talk through anything and everything related to gospel-centered small groups. Hear Syler's thoughts on the new book he co-authored, "Small Group Leader's Guide to (Almost) Everything." Then, listen to him give wise and helpful answers to questions such as, "How to I dev...

Whether debating the efficacy of face-coverings to fight a global pandemic, thinking critically about important political issues, or simply asking the age-old question of, "How far is too far?", the concept of freedom is one that is constantly on the mind of teenagers. In this episode of The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Josh Wester of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) distinguis...

Don't miss this article which Shelby mentions in the interview: https://shelbyabbott.com/2020/02/26/red-flags-spiritual-deconstruction-old-friends-rhett-link/ 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 B...

In this episode of The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Cameron Cole and Tucker Fleming interview Dr. Andrew Root of Luther Seminary. Dr. Root shares insights from his recent book, "The End of Youth Ministry?". Youth workers will feel both enlightened and liberated as Dr. Root discussed the "shifts" in youth ministry throughout the past century, the importance of the concept of "identity" in youth m...

Statistics related to the high percentage of teenagers who walk away from the Church shortly after graduating from high school are legion. And yet in the mercy of God, there are many teenagers whose faith took long-term root during the years of middle school and high school. Two such students - Kevin Carlock (recent graduate of Davidson College) and Will Leitner (senior, Auburn University) - share...

Justin's website can be accessed through this link . Quote: "Never shy away from challenging students to dive deep into theology!" Resources Justin cited included Gary DeMar and Ligonier Ministries . Find more youth ministry-related, gospel-centered resources on eschatology (specifically, heaven) by following this link ! Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M....

In this episode Davis Lacey interviews Kevin Twit, an RUF college pastor at Belmont in Nashville for more than 25 years. They discuss apologetics and the challenges college kids face today particular anxiety and pressure related to performance and social media. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Roo...

In this very special Father’s Day episode of Ask Alice, Alice Churnock interviews her father, Dr. Langston Haygood, a counselor and pastor who raised three daughters (who, in Alice’s words, are all “amazing!”). Listen in as father and daughter have a candid conversation on the joys and trials of raising daughters. Hear his wisdom on meeting the needs of a daughter at various developmental stages,...

In this episode of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Davis talks with Kevin Yi and Clark Fobes about the Asian-American racial experience and where Asians fit into the ongoing race conversations today. Especially in light of the recent events and calls for justice for the black community, they share how Asian-Americans can reconcile their own racial identity as they enter into the broader discuss...

In this episode, the guys host their first guest, Bryan Brown. Over the last decade, there have been new characters introduced into the comic world that have brought meaningful representation to different ethnicities (Miles Morales, Riri Williams, Kamala Khan, Cindy Moon). Bryan shares why this is so meaningful, especially for the African American community. We also discuss ways that representatio...

While visiting Ellijay, GA for a speaking engagement with Autumn Ridge Community Church , author and speaker Becket Cook sat down with Davis Lacey to share this conversation with the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast. Listen to hear Becket share insights from his book, A Change of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption : his embracing of a gay lifestyle, his radical conversion to Christ...

As summer kicks off, many teenagers will experience heightened pressure surrounding body image, leading to disordered eating for some. Thankfully, the gospel provides good news for bodies: They are created by God for good, redeemed by the Incarnation of Jesus, and awaiting a resurrection like his. In this series, Rooted writers discuss how we can help students navigate identity struggles in light...

This week of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Davis Lacey interviews pastor Scott Sauls about his timely new book,  A Gentle Answer: Our Secret Weapon in An Age of Us Against Them . Scott Sauls is a longtime friend of Rooted, a veteran conference speaker and lead pastor of our 2018 host church, Christ Presbyterian in Nashville, Tennessee. In an age of hostility expressed in “unfriending” and “ca...

In this episode the guys discuss their favorite character-arcs throughout the MCU movies. Mike and Clark square off about Captain America staying with Peggy. We wrap up by highlighting ways we help students learn from storytelling in comics. Especially in a “you-do-you” culture, there’s a lot of value in discussing how superheros reveal the tension between self-denial and self-fulfillment. And we...

In this inaugural podcast, veteran Nashville counselor David Thomas introduces us to himself and his family and shares with us the aim for this exciting new Rooted podcast. Designed to help anyone who loves and works with or lives with boys, All About Boys will explore the mental, physical, psychological and spiritual lives of the young men in our care. Show notes: The Five stages of Male Developm...

Episode 4 show notes In this episode, we discuss NT Wright’s article in Time Magazine (Christianity Offers No Answer About Coronavirus) – what was helpful and where the article seemed incomplete. In the midst of the conversation, we reflect on the central roles of hope and suffering in comic storytelling and wrap up by sharing some ways to pastorally help students through grief by pointing them to...

This episode of Ask Alice combines Biblical wisdom with practical help for families who are spending A LOT of time together. Alice likens families to ecosystems; when every part is healthy, the whole system thrives. But we live in a fallen world, and that means sibling squabbles and strife are inevitable, starting in Genesis 4. Alice takes questions from parents, discussing what parents need to kn...

In this episode the guys discuss the Joker movie: what did we like, what did we hate, and are there… 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.

In this episode of Thanos to Theos, Clark, Kevin, and Mike enjoy a hearty conversation about who is the most… 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.

Introducing Thanos to Theos, the newest podcast from Rooted: Thanos to Theos is a podcast for youth workers who are… 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.

In this episode of “Ask Alice,” Alice Churnock reached out to many of her friends in search of COVID-19 “silver… 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.

In this episode of Ask Alice, licensed professional counselor Alice Churnock guides parents through helping teens manage fears about current… 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 Theologica...

At the Rooted 2019 conference in Chicago, Rooted podcast host Davis Lacey sat down with Watson Jones after his plenary.… 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.

In this episode of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson sit down with Davis Lacey to… 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.