The FYI on Youth Ministry Podcast

The FYI on Youth Ministry is a podcast for youth workers where we bring together groundbreaking research, practical advice from ministry experts, and heartfelt stories from diverse church leaders and young people to give you ideas and inspiration for your youth ministry.

The Latest Youth Ministry Podcast Episodes

Episode 4 / Mar 13, 2024

Creating safe spaces for teens' tough questions and meaning making
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Episode 3 / Feb 28, 2024

Youth ministry teaching that transforms
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Episode 2 / Feb 14, 2024

Modeling spiritual growth for teens
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Episode 1 / Jan 31, 2024

Discipling teens to live their faith beyond our youth groups
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Episode 5 / Nov 29, 2023

5 ways to cultivate trust with teens in your youth ministry
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Episode 4 / Nov 1, 2023

Models matter: Key insights on character-forming discipleship with teenagers
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Episode 3 / Oct 18, 2023

Bonus episode: Compassion and inclusion in God’s Kinship with Fr. Greg Boyle
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Episode 2 / Oct 4, 2023

Reframing the work of youth leaders
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Episode 1 / Sep 12, 2023

We need to talk about anxiety
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Episode 3 / Aug 16, 2023

Compassion and deeper connection with teens
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Episode 2 / Aug 2, 2023

A surprising way to cultivate love and humility
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Episode 1 / Jul 5, 2023

Teaching teenagers hope and perseverance: wisdom from immigrant faith communities
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Episode 4 / Apr 20, 2023

Hip hop, forgiveness, and justice
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Episode 3 / Mar 23, 2023

Teaching humility in an age of entitlement
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Episode 2 / Mar 8, 2023

Can teaching character and virtue be problematic?
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Episode 1 / Feb 22, 2023

Discipleship that Forms Christlike Character
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Episode 6 / Nov 16, 2022

Honoring our students' immigration realities
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Episode 5 / Nov 2, 2022

Inclusive Youth Ministry Curriculum
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Episode 4 / Oct 19, 2022

Talking about racial violence
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Episode 3 / Oct 7, 2022

Doing our own antiracism work with Propaganda and Dr. Alma
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Episode 2 / Sep 23, 2022

How to talk about race
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Episode 1 / Sep 14, 2022

Talking About Race with Teenagers
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Episode 7 / May 25, 2022

David Wang: Trauma Informed Discipleship
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Episode 6 / May 11, 2022

Joyce del Rosario: Leading as a person of color in white spaces
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Episode 5 / Apr 20, 2022

Christin Fort: Resiliency practices for ministry
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Episode 4 / Mar 16, 2022

Bonus Episode: Guided Prayer Walk
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Episode 3 / Mar 3, 2022

Brad Griffin: Reframing youth ministry decline
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Episode 2 / Feb 16, 2022

Kara Powell: Sustainable leader care practices
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Episode 1 / Feb 2, 2022

Kristel Acevedo: Ministry Rhythms that work for YOU
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Episode 7 / Dec 20, 2021

Bonus Episode 2021: The good, the bad, and the hopeful
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Episode 6 / Oct 26, 2021

Kristen Ivy: Honoring students’ unique identity, belonging and purpose journey
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Episode 5 / Oct 13, 2021

FYI Research Panel: What we learned from interviews with Gen Z
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Episode 4 / Sep 29, 2021

Almeda M. Wright: Purpose is an ongoing journey we commit to
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Episode 3 / Sep 15, 2021

Montague Williams: Belonging Stories and Practices
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Episode 2 / Sep 1, 2021

Kat Armas: Identity, it’s complex...and beautiful.
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Episode 1 / Aug 19, 2021

Identity, Belonging and Purpose with Kara Powell & Brad Griffin
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Episode 6 / Mar 25, 2021

Mark Oestreicher: Innovation in times of disruption
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Episode 5 / Mar 4, 2021

Jake Mulder: When people don't like your [obviously great] new idea
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Episode 4 / Feb 25, 2021

Teesha Hadra: Church traditions & innovation
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Episode 3 / Feb 18, 2021

Abigail Visco Rusert: Innovation that sparks faith in teenagers
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Episode 2 / Feb 11, 2021

Yulee Lee: Teamwork and the innovation process
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Episode 1 / Feb 3, 2021

Kara Powell: Listening can fuel Sticky Faith creativity
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Episode 13 / Nov 5, 2020

Jennifer Guerra Aldana: Multicultural youth ministry values
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Episode 12 / Oct 28, 2020

Jennifer Guerra Aldana: leading a diverse generation
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Episode 11 / Oct 22, 2020

Chuck Hunt: Gathering volunteers who reflect God's kingdom
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Episode 10 / Oct 15, 2020

Steve Argue: Investing in young adult leaders
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Episode 9 / Oct 7, 2020

Scott Cormode: Communicating with senior leaders
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Episode 8 / Sep 30, 2020

Matthew Deprez: Intergenerational Ministry
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Episode 7 / Sep 23, 2020

Kara Powell: Partnering with parents
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Episode 6 / Sep 16, 2020

Scott Cormode: Leadership and innovation in ministry
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Episode 5 / Sep 9, 2020

Chuck Hunt: Equipping volunteers to disciple
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Episode 4 / Sep 2, 2020

Aaron Rosales: Teens, social distancing, and mental health, part 2
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Episode 3 / Aug 26, 2020

Aaron Rosales: Teens, social distancing, and mental health
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Episode 2 / Aug 20, 2020

Brad Griffin: Empowering students as leaders
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Episode 1 / Aug 12, 2020

Kara Powell: Ideas for a sustainable youth ministry
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