In this episode, John & Linda talk about the ways we're tempted to compare ourselves with other youth workers. We compare the size of our youth groups, our personality with other youth workers, & even our Bible knowledge. How can we understand these issues on a deeper level and apply the truth of God's Word to assist us in this? All of this, and more, is discussed. Ask Paul David Tripp Anything The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by: Tim Keller Pre-Order the Newest Track Series: A Student's Guide to Rest A Student's Guide to Politics A Student's Guide to Living Out Reformed Theology ..read more

New York Time article on FL Social Media Ban Not If, But When (Children's Book) Unwanted by: Jay Stringer Episode #267 - Females & Pornography Episode #330 - Pornography & Women Covenant Eyes Covenant Eyes Podcast     ..read more

Books: Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women Neither Complimentarian Nor Egalitarian  The Other Half of Church The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry  Lit! A Christian's Guide to Reading Books The Heart of a Servant Leader How to Stay Married Congratulations, Who Are You Again? The Anxious Generation Dopamine Nation Movies/Shows: Wild Lover Stalker Killer 13 Hours Tangled Aladdin Redeeming Productivity course: Optimize Your Week [DISCOUNT CODE: IDEALWEEK]       ..read more

In this episode, John gives 11 ideas that can help you use your technology in a godly way. www.rym.org Opal app - The #1 Screen Time App One Sec app - Distracting apps made less appealing Tech-Wise Family by: Andy Crouch You're Only Human by: Kelly Kapic   ..read more

In this episode Oscar, Linda & Matt join John to talk about church leadership and how we can strive to lead others in a Christlike manner. www.rym.org Books on this subject: Outgrowing the Ingrown Church Leading with a Limp Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Emotionally Healthy Leader Failure of Nerve Managing Leadership Anxiety ..read more

Redeeming Productivity Reagan Rose is the founder of Redeeming Productivity, a ministry which helps Christians develop a biblically-grounded understanding of personal productivity so they can get more done for the glory of God. He received his M.Div from The Master's Seminary and formerly served as Director of Digital Platforms for Grace to You, the media ministry of John MacArthur. Reagan and his wife, Kim, have two children and live in Detroit, Michigan. Books: Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God A Student's Guide to Gaming Well Done ..read more

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Kids Online Safety Act Infographic Northeast Youth Ministry Summit (Register Now!!!) According to Wikipedia:   The "Kids Online Safety Act" (KOSA) is a bill introduced in the United States Senate by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D‑CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R‑TN) in February 2022[1] and reintroduced in May 2023; the bill establishes guidelines meant to protect minors on social media platforms.[2] The bill charges individual state attorneys general with enforcing the bill.[3] The bill has been criticized by civil rights or ..read more

In this episode, John welcomes Brian back to give an update on his family after the sextortion trend that took his son's life. They talk about moving forward and ways in which you can take action as a youth worker or parent. USA Today article on Walker Kids Online Safety Act National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ..read more

In this episode Linda and John discuss youth ministry ideas in January, new Bible studies, further development of youth ministry tools, a women in ministry survey, and potential guests for future podcast episodes. FREE Bible Studies by RYM U.S. Surgeon General Advisory PDF The Anxious Generation by: Jonathan Haidt ..read more