Youth Worker Collective Podcast

This week Chris gives us a brief history of adolescence in the U.S. since the Industrial Revolution. Link to presentation slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w0ybYagQYeYc5pzjr0T0hDV2Av9NHyE-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112307649728267594145&rtpof=true&sd=true

This week Chris and Jeremy discuss the importance of talking about vocation with young people and the ways to do so.

This week Chris and Jeremy talk about the hidden messages in youth group games, and things you should consider when planning games.

This week Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk about the seven biggest trends in youth ministry for 2024.

This week Chris and Jeremy reflect back on Episode 150 with special guests AJ and Sam as they talk about when you should embrace the Spirit and when you should stick to the schedule that you set. Episode 150: https://soundcloud.com/youth-worker-collective/episode-150-revival-at-asbury

This week Chris and Jeremy are joined by Brad Laurvick who shares his experience using Tik Tok to start a successful ministry.

This week Chris sits down with two special guests from Asbury University. AJ and Sam are both juniors in Media Communications who join us to talk about the revival that happened at Asbury in 2023.

Jeremy and Chris sit down to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and various ways you can use it in your ministry.

This week Chris and Jeremy talk about christianity from a global perspective. Chris shares about his recent trip to Vietnam, and they discuss youth ministry around the world. They are joined by a special guest to share his experience from West Africa.

This week Chris and Jeremy talk about John Wesley and share some important perspectives of his and how they connect to the United Methodist Church.

This week Chris and Jeremy talk about denominational identity in your youth ministry. How much is too much, too little, or the right amount?

This week Chris and Jeremy share some of their best reasons for and against messy games or food based games.

This week Chris & Jeremy share their best ideas & tips for your ministry during December and January.

This week Chris and Jeremy talk about the concept of systems thinking when approaching not only your ministry, but your local church and THE church. Resources mentioned in today's episode: Atomic Habits - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits seeallthepeople.org Faith Beyond Youth Group - https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/faith-beyond-youth-group Growing Young - https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/grow...

This week Chris and Jeremy talk about the "inside" stuff that happens in youth ministry (and church in general). What are some ways we may be unintentionally (or intentionally) leaving some people feeling alienated?

This week Chris and Jeremy address the tough issue of what happens when you don't like a student in your youth Ministry.

Jeremy and Chris share some wisdom for how to have a smooth transition into a new youth ministry role. They sit down to share helpful tips to make things better for you, your family, students, and church leadership too.

When it comes time for you to move on from the church you are serving, there are some things you can do to make the transition smooth. This week Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk about those things...and a few things you should avoid as well.

This week Chris talks about sacred cows and how to identify them in your ministry. He shares an article with 5 steps to help you bury your sacred cow. Burying the Sacred Cows: https://www.umcyoungpeople.org/lead/burying-the-sacred-cows?fbclid=IwAR0ucabvfvQA1XqzQSsrRQlgGfzeY9I0t685dsOFxW8kvdX7KD0beLtKOJY

This week Chris and Jeremy share a list of seven things that could be key elements of your confirmation program. United Methodist Heritage & Beliefs - https://store.umcdiscipleship.org/product/methodist-heritage-beliefs/?fbclid=IwAR1zSkxB8B3EXdgvGchpBlmMzW0FoqVnhacnojEdX4VLKdlkPyhVIMkHom0

Chris and Jeremy talk about "failure to launch" and why that's a phrase and a mindset we should reconsider when it comes to the next stage in life for graduating high schoolers.

This week Chris and Jeremy discuss a difficult, but very real topic—gun violence. They touch on what our role as youth leaders is in this conversation, as well as sharing some resources to help you navigate this difficult conversation.

This week Chris and Jeremy share some of their favorite ideas when it comes to decorating youth space as well as some major fails.

This week Chris and Jeremy share their pet peeves in youth ministry, and Chris gives us an update on his Wednesday Addams binge watching adventure.

This week Chris and Jeremy sit down with special guest Chris Cummings. Chris shares what ministry looks like for him after stepping away from serving on staff in the local church.