The best time to plant a tree is ... yesterday. And the best time to raise up a new generation of youth leaders is Now! In our second episode for the season, guest Podda "Simeon" challenges us to invest in a group of people who have an enormous impact on society and the Kingdom of God: teenagers ..read more

If you're wondering whether running camp is worth it, then listen here. before you cancel anything, here how one camp has changed the world ..read more

At the recent TYLT '23 conference it was a common theme that senior high students were dropping out of youth group. So we talked about it ..read more

It's not all doom and gloom in youth ministry. Here's some reasons that make youth leading so great ..read more

Before we blame this new tech generation for being unable to engage, it's worth shining the torch on our own youth ministry. Are we creating disengagement? Are we boring or irrelevant? Get uncomfortable as we explore the topic of disengaged youth at youth group ..read more

Youth Groups thrive and dive according to the health of their leadership. How is your leadership team going to thrive? What is a healthy team and how do we get it? That's on the agenda for today.  ..read more

Today's topic is spicy. With Laura, our guest on the Pod, we discuss the need & dangers of talking about sex and dating at youth group. We talk modesty, short-sightedness and the sexualisation of women's bodies. Here are some resources to help you along:  Why Does He Do That by Lundy Bancroft. Written to people who are confused about their partner's abusive behaviour, or who are wondering if they are being abused. Bancroft has spent a lot of his career working with perpetrators of abuse in mandated counseling settings, and this book is designed to help victims see that their abusers ..read more

Sometimes we can only think of the 'now' but where will our youth ministry be in 20 years and what can we do about that?  In this episode, Mike & Marty hone in on the the key activity of the youth ministry: to raise disciple making disciples that will go the distance.  ..read more

Today we tackle the big topic of preparing talks for youth group. We talk personal failures, hobby horses and prayerless preparation in an attempt to help you write an excellent talk for youth.  ..read more

Youth Leading is taxing. But what about when you have other life commitments? Is it possible? In this episode special guests Laura and Lauren talk about life in ministry with a baby and a full time job.  ..read more