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Youth Ministry Booster
Youth Ministry Booster
309 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text šŸ”„ Feel like you need to throw a last-minute mega event to fix that attendance dip? You’re not alone—but there’s a better way. This week, Chad and Zac kick things off with a hilarious misheard small group moment šŸ˜‚ and dive deep into the tension youth pastors feel when numbers start to slip. Instead of chasing hype, we talk about trading panic for purpose, and crafting a longer runway for deeper discipleship. šŸŽÆ Learn how to move from reactive programming to intentional ministry...
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Send us a text šŸ”„ Feel like you need to throw a last-minute mega event to fix that attendance dip? You’re not alone—but there’s a better way. This week, Chad and Zac kick things off with a hilarious misheard small group moment šŸ˜‚ and dive deep into the tension youth pastors feel when numbers start to slip. Instead of chasing hype, we talk about trading panic for purpose, and crafting a longer runway for deeper discipleship. šŸŽÆ Learn how to move from reactive programming to intentional ministry...
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Religion & Spirituality,
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Episodes (20/309)
Youth Ministry Booster
Don't Panic! Setting Better Goals in Youth Ministry
Send us a text šŸ”„ Feel like you need to throw a last-minute mega event to fix that attendance dip? You’re not alone—but there’s a better way. This week, Chad and Zac kick things off with a hilarious misheard small group moment šŸ˜‚ and dive deep into the tension youth pastors feel when numbers start to slip. Instead of chasing hype, we talk about trading panic for purpose, and crafting a longer runway for deeper discipleship. šŸŽÆ Learn how to move from reactive programming to intentional ministry...
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1 month ago
35 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Rethinking How Students Actually Learn in Youth Ministry *Also They Sniff Deodorant*
Send us a text Hey buddy... Are your teaching methods actually connecting with how today's students learn? I mean they love Roblox, Minecraft, and Cedarwood Scents. In this conversation, Chad and Zac challenge youth ministry leaders to move beyond traditional sermon-style approaches to create more engaging, effective learning experiences. The disconnect is clear: while schools have changed their teaching methods to include more group work, technology integration, and interactive learning, ma...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Growing Youth Ministry: The Power of Story
Send us a text "It's all about the numbers." Ever feel like your ministry's is trapped by attendance numbers? What if the most powerful metric isn't quantitative at all? The stories unfolding in your student ministry reveal far more about God's work than any statistical report. We mean it! We want you to measure in stories! This webinar replay reveals why stories are a better scorecard for ministry success than numbers, showing how collecting and sharing transformation narratives creates las...
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2 months ago
38 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
The Youth Ministry Meeting Makeover w/ Kate Downing
Send us a text Ever wondered if there's a way to make meetings less painful and more productive? Kate Downing pulls back the curtain on what makes ministry team gatherings work—or fail spectacularly. Returning guest Kate Downing shares practical strategies for transforming team meetings from dreaded time-wasters into valuable, engaging experiences that build team culture and advance ministry goals. Kate's Great Tips • Starting meetings with celebration time (20-30 minutes) focused on rela...
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2 months ago
33 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Timeless Jesus In Strange Times w/ Shane Pruitt
Send us a text Broncos, Gameboys, Doves... er uh Pigeons? Join Zac for an interview with Shane Pruitt. As they discuss how our culture has shifted to embracing a distorted version of a personalized Jesus while rejecting biblical authority, and why youth ministers must help students discover the authentic Jesus of Scripture. SHOW NOTES • Culture has shifted from accepting God-talk but rejecting Jesus-talk to accepting Jesus-talk but rejecting Bible-talk • People reshape Jesus into thei...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Why Youth Ministers Quit and How to Stay: Staying Power w/ Jody Livingston
Send us a text Have you ever wondered why it seems so many youth ministers quit or leave around the three-year mark? In this candid conversation with longtime youth ministry veteran and author Jody Livingston, we talk the secret to youth ministry longevity. It's 2 old friends with personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and practical insights that are meant to encourage youth ministers young and old. Fresh and wizened. In Staying Power, Jody Livingston shares his journey of mi...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Relational Youth Ministry: Why The Connections Matter More Than Programs w/ Jay Winn
Send us a text Jay Winn shares how his youth ministry at Riverpoint Church is shifting toward a more relational approach in response to changing student needs. Despite having fewer resources following leadership transitions, Jay is finding success by investing deeply in authentic connections with students rather than focusing primarily on programs and events. • Returning to "old school youth ministry" with a focus on authentic relationships and personal discipleship • Making small groups opt...
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3 months ago
43 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Invite Culture: When Youth Ministry Looks Life Life Change w/ Alleigh Jezek
Send us a text Alleigh Jezek shares how she revitalized a youth ministry by creating an inviting atmosphere, multiplying small groups, and building an authentic community where students feel empowered to lead and invite friends. 🧠 IN THIS EPISODE: šŸŒ€ Creating welcoming environments is in the details like cleaning and organizing the youth space🌳 Multiplying small groups from 6 to 12 groups allowed for deeper connections and more meaningful conversationsšŸ› ļø Building an "invite culture" by...
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3 months ago
48 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Youth Ministry Work, The Summer Slump, And Preparing For Fall
Send us a text The hype of camp is fading. The smell of leftover sunscreen and emotional debriefs still lingers. But now it’s time to face the real ministry question: What’s next? In this episode, Chad and Zac unpack the sneaky shift from summer chaos to fall calendars, and how to survive the mid-summer mental fog without quitting or creating a whole new youth group (again). July can be a peculiar time in youth ministry. The adrenaline of summer events still lingers while the pressure of fal...
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4 months ago
29 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Youth Ministry Camp Brain, Binders, & the Post-Camp Blues
Send us a text The emotional marathon of summer camp affects every youth minister differently. Whether you're riding high on spiritual victories, nursing wounds from what felt like failure, or simply exhausted beyond words, this episode offers genuine encouragement for wherever you find yourself. Zach and Chad dive into their contrasting pre-camp experiences - one fueled by caffeine-like excitement, the other weighed down by planning anxiety. They share practical wisdom about externalizing y...
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4 months ago
32 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Write It Down | Faith & Fear In Youth Ministry Leadership w/ Kate Downing
Send us a text Kate Downing joins us to discuss her new Bible study "Fighting With Fear" and shares profound insights about the theological significance of fear in ministry leadership and decision-making. • Fear itself isn't bad—we were designed to fear, but the object of our fear matters • Ministry decisions often trigger fears about consequences and others' opinions • The "brain dump" technique helps sort problems into what you can and cannot control • Decision fatigue plagues ministry lea...
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5 months ago
34 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Navigating Youth Culture in the Digital Age w/ Walt Mueller
Send us a text Youth Ministry.. it ain't what it used to be! The digital revolution has transformed youth ministry into uncharted territory, creating what seasoned experts are calling "a perfect storm" of challenges for today's teenagers. At the heart of this storm lies the smartphone – a device that has fundamentally altered how adolescents experience relationships, rest, and reality itself. "The culture is catechizing our kids 24-7 through these devices," -Walt Mueller Special Gu...
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7 months ago
18 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Youth Ministry: Fight Burnout; Finding Expectancy w/ Jameson Barker
Send us a text If you're experiencing ministry burnout or feeling your passion fading, establish accountability with someone who knows you well enough to speak truth when you're drifting, and intentionally surround yourself with those newer to ministry who bring fresh perspective and enthusiasm. SPECIAL GUEST ALERT: Jameson Barker Veteran youth minister Jameson Barker shares how he maintains ministry passion after two decades of service by shifting from complacency to expectancy. Here's...
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8 months ago
43 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
How to Thrive as a New Youth Minister w/ Miguel Adesokan
Send us a text What's it like to be new? Feel like you are the only one? Welp you are not! There is a growing trend of folks leading youth ministry that are 1. new to the role 2. home grown from the church where they attend. In this episode we learn firsthand all about it! Join us for an eye-opening discussion about the journey into youth ministry with Miguel Adesokan, who shares his unique experiences as he transitions from volunteer to staff. This timely episode brings to ...
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8 months ago
36 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Embracing the Call to Youth Ministry w/ Mariano Sarabia
Send us a text What happens when a vibrant young leader embraces his calling in the unpredictable setting of youth ministry? Special Guest Alert: Mariano Sarabia This episode explores the path of youth ministry through the experience of Mariano, who shares his calling, challenges, and successes in empowering young leaders. The importance of humility, prayer, and authentic relationships in ministry are emphasized throughout the conversation, along with practical advice to engage and disciple...
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9 months ago
38 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Redefining Youth Ministry: Rethink Discipleship & Strengthen Parent Ministry
Send us a text Could You Survive the 1800s? The password is Clifford the Big Red Dog. Could you hack it in the 1800s armed only with modern knowledge? Wild question, right? Zac and Chad wrote a book! This episode kicks off with some fun, lighthearted speculation before we take a deep dive into childhood nostalgia—Dr. Seuss, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and how those early books shaped our love for reading. But this isn't just a trip down memory lane; it’s a special occasion. Ch...
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9 months ago
27 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Mentorship and Youth Ministry: Why We Need More *Tough Love w/ Daniel Kim
Send us a text Youth ministry is relational work. The work isn't not quality time but quality time. Relationships that are growing are resilient. 🚨SPECIAL GUEST ALERT Daniel Kim dkim@gospelife.com Daniel__Tokyo Youth ministry flourishes when leaders invest in relationships, mentorship, and personal growth. In this episode of the Youth Ministry Booster Podcast, we sit down with a young pastor Daniel Kim navigating cultural challenges and discovering how mentorship shapes resilien...
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9 months ago
41 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Youth Ministry Strategy For Pastoral Care: Nicknames to Notebird w/ Taylor Doe
Send us a text This episode explores the significance of building authentic relationships in youth ministry while challenging traditional metrics of success. T-doe shares his personal experiences, from grassroots initiatives like Fast Food Valentine's to creating psychological safety for young people, emphasizing the impact of community and connection in nurturing today's youth. • The origin of the nickname "T-doe" and its impact on personal identity • Importance of relationships...
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9 months ago
48 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Thriving in Youth Ministry: Leadership, Community, and Overcoming Challenges with Ian Dunaway
Send us a text You can't quite make it on your own! This episode focuses on the essential characteristics of effective youth ministry, emphasizing the need for community, accountability, and ongoing development of leaders. Zac and guest Ian explore common roadblocks leaders face, along with practical strategies for fostering a healthy ministry environment centered on relationships. 🚨SPECIAL GUEST ALERT Ian Dunaway www.ShapingStudentMinistry.com www.IanDunaway.com Ian@g6Allies.co...
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10 months ago
57 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
5 Wishes For Youth Ministry Magic In 2025
Send us a textIf there is a ministry genie that can grant wishes then here are our 5 for 2025! Happy New Year's episode everyone! This week we explore how to shape youth ministry in 2025, emphasizing relational connections, purposeful engagement, and the joy of community. Chad and Zac have five wishes that will guide ministries to build stronger connections with youth while incorporating fun, service, and social media.Use social media to build bridges, not posts.Serve. Serve Togeth...
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10 months ago
30 minutes

Youth Ministry Booster
Send us a text šŸ”„ Feel like you need to throw a last-minute mega event to fix that attendance dip? You’re not alone—but there’s a better way. This week, Chad and Zac kick things off with a hilarious misheard small group moment šŸ˜‚ and dive deep into the tension youth pastors feel when numbers start to slip. Instead of chasing hype, we talk about trading panic for purpose, and crafting a longer runway for deeper discipleship. šŸŽÆ Learn how to move from reactive programming to intentional ministry...