Join Kyle and Derek, two of your neighborhood youth pastors, who dive into all things youth ministry. Their comedic transparency is sure to leave you with a few laughs and a greater understanding of the "how" and "why" behind a successful youth group. Whether you're a student, parent, youth pastor or aspiring glutton for punishment...you are sure to find something of value here in our podcast.
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Join Kyle and Derek, two of your neighborhood youth pastors, who dive into all things youth ministry. Their comedic transparency is sure to leave you with a few laughs and a greater understanding of the "how" and "why" behind a successful youth group. Whether you're a student, parent, youth pastor or aspiring glutton for punishment...you are sure to find something of value here in our podcast.
On their final episode, Kyle and Derek welcome two guests to the show for some fun and games. Also, they distill all their knowledge (it didn't take long) into their Top 10 Tips for Ministry.
You've got questions, we've got answers! On the penultimate episode of the podcast, Kyle and Derek answer questions live on a Wednesday night at Kyle's youth group.
Public school, private school, homeschool... every youth ministry sees students from every type of educational system. In today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about the pros and cons of each school type from a ministry perspective.
The world is a changing place, and technology is always at the forefront. A.I. is the new thing, and like most technology, it can be both a blessing and a curse. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek dive into the world of A.I., talking about how it can help in ministry and areas to avoid using it.
Most towns have multiple churches. Many churches are even on the same street. But on today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about how churches competing against each other is completely missing the mark.
Churches, and other places of worship, have heightened their conversations on security over the last 20 years. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about what church security and medical teams should look like.
Ministry can feel like a silo sometimes, and the health of pastors often gets ignored. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek dive into some practical advice when it comes to asking those around you for help and accountability.
Everyone has different tastes when it comes to worship music, and that's ok! But there are some songs that we... just... disagree with. At least on some level. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek discuss some of the worship songs that they don't think are right for certain settings.
Ok, hear us out... On today's episode, Kyle and Derek dive into a wild theory that maybe, just maybe, the MCU and Jesus are connected in ways we never thought of before.
Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and then... Gen Alpha?!? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek dive into what makes this next generation unique and how to best reach them in youth ministry.
No matter how hard we try, there are times when writing sermons is more fun than others. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about some of the ways that pastors can break the cycle and get a fresh start writing their sermons.
It's a classic story. David vs Goliath. Favorite vs Underdog... or was it? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek dive into some of the myths we believe about this classic story.
Did anyone else think that Kyle and Derek were just making up their wives this whole time? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek share conversation with their wives about their time in ministry, lessons that they've learned, and what they would tell couples just starting in ministry.
"Seeker-Friendly" churches are all over. Their goal, as evidenced by the nickname, is to purposefully operate with the top goal of attracting unbelievers to the church. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek wrestle through whether or not this is a good model for youth ministry.
Politics is one of those topics that you're not supposed to bring up at the Thanksgiving table. But our walk with Christ should cover every aspect of our lives. So how do we talk about and teach on politics in the church? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about how to have a Christ-filled discussion around such a polarizing topic like politics.
In ministry, a new boss can mean great things, but it can also mean... losing your job?!? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek wrap up their series on pastoral transition by talking about what it looks like for a church to bring on a new Lead Pastor and how Youth Pastors should approach that transition.
How does ministry change when you have an interim pastor? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about what Youth Pastors can do in the interim period to best get ready for a new Lead Pastor to come in.
Join Kyle and Derek, two of your neighborhood youth pastors, who dive into all things youth ministry. Their comedic transparency is sure to leave you with a few laughs and a greater understanding of the "how" and "why" behind a successful youth group. Whether you're a student, parent, youth pastor or aspiring glutton for punishment...you are sure to find something of value here in our podcast.
