👥 Join our free community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutShe started as a quiet watchmaker’s daughter — but became one of the most courageous Christian women of the 20th century.In this episode, Ryne and Keith dive deep into the incredible story of Corrie Ten Boom, who risked everything to save Jewish families during World War II. From hiding refugees in her home and smuggling ration cards, to surviving Ravensbrück concentration camp and forgiving her betrayer, Corrie’s story is one of faith, courage, and radical forgiveness.📖 You’ll hear about the baby rescue operation, the miracle of 100 ration cards, the hiding place behind her bedroom wall, and how God used even her imprisonment to spark revival. And most of all, you’ll see that there truly is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still.🎯 Whether you’re a youth pastor, leader, or believer looking for renewed perspective, this episode will remind you that faith isn’t safe — it’s costly, courageous, and worth it.#Faith #ChristianHistory #YouthMinistry #Forgiveness #Discipleship #BeyondTheYouthRoom00:00 – The Watchmaker’s Daughter Who Changed History03:28 – Heartbreak and a Call to Courage07:00 – Joining the Resistance9:12 – The Baby Rescue11:20 – The Hiding Place and Betrayal19:13 – Prison, Faith, and a Judge’s Fire24:17 – Ravensbrück: Faith in the Darkest Place30:30 – Forgiveness That Shocked the World
Join the FREE Youth Ministry Mastermind 👉 https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutA healthy small group doesn’t just meet — it multiplies.Here are the 5 things every thriving youth ministry small group has in common — from strong leadership to real accountability and growth.
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutMost youth pastors think they need bigger budgets, crazier games, or better sermons to grow participation in their youth group. But students don’t just need more hype — they need the right strategies to feel connected and keep coming back.In this episode, we break down 5 simple, proven ways to boost youth group participation.🎯 Whether you’re just starting out or looking for fresh momentum, these strategies will help you grow participation, strengthen relationships, and build lasting connections in your ministry.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #Leadership #Discipleship #outreach 00:00 – The REAL Way to Grow a Youth Group02:45 – Phone-a-Friend Nights 16:00 – Keep Things Fresh 21:40 – Follow-Up That Works 25:32 – Meet Them Where They Are 32:23 – Help Students Stick
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutWhat makes some students walk away after graduation — while others stay rooted in their faith? In this episode, we’re breaking down five proven ways to build a faith that lasts long after youth group ends. From helping students anchor their identity in Christ to creating a culture that welcomes hard questions, these are the intentional moves that make faith stick.💡 Perfect for: youth pastors, small group leaders, and parents who want to see students thrive in their walk with Jesus — not just survive graduation.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #youthpastors 0:00 - Our Proof of Concept1:07 - Anchor Their Faith in Jesus3:00 - Don’t Make Youth Group Easy4:59 - Develop an Outward Focus8:36 - Make Room for Real Questions11:30 - Plan Their Next Steps13:33 - More Resources
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutHeaven throws a party when one sinner repents — so why don’t we celebrate more in youth ministry? Too often, we move on to the next program or event and miss the chance to highlight what God has done.In this episode, we discuss four key areas every youth pastor should celebrate and offer practical tips on how to do so!🎯 Whether you’re new to youth ministry or just need fresh ideas, this episode will help you create a culture of celebration that points students to Jesus and keeps them engaged for the long haul.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #Celebration #Leadership #discipleship 00:00 – Heaven Throws a Party: Why Celebration Matters02:25 – Why Churches Struggle to Celebrate9:50 – Why Celebration Changes a Culture13:10 – What to Celebrate #1: Kingdom Growth19:43 – What to Celebrate #2: Spiritual Growth26:31 – What to Celebrate #3: Community Growth32:40 – What to Celebrate #4: Ministry Growth40:00 – Next Steps
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutWhere do you even start when building a youth ministry from scratch? Games, sermons, small groups? The truth is, if you don’t get the foundation right, nothing else will last.In this episode, we break down the 5 essentials every new youth pastor needs.🎯 Whether you’re just starting or need a fresh reset, this blueprint will help you build a ministry that lasts.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #Leadership #discipleship 0:00 – Why Most New Youth Pastors Burn Out2:05 – The Importance of Your First Months in Ministry5:23 – Step 1: Start with Prayer11:54 – Step 2: Study the Culture19:49 – Step 3: Rely on Influence, Not Authority28:14 – Step 4: Multiply with Leaders32:57 – Step 5: Clarify Your Strategy
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutIn this episode, we break down:✨ How to make every first-timer feel valued 📖 Why sharing the Gospel clearly from the start matters 📬 The follow-up system that actually gets students back 📲 Why two invitations are better than one 🤝 How to make new students feel a part of a familyThese aren’t just ideas—they’re the exact steps we use to help students go from visitors to family in weeks, not months. Whether you’re building a follow-up system from scratch or sharpening what you already do, this episode gives you a proven framework you can implement immediately.#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #BeyondTheYouthRoom #ChurchGrowth #YouthPastor #FirstTimeGuests
0:00 - What if Every Visitor Stuck?0:45 - Help Them Feel Valued3:11 - Be Up Front With Them4:47 - Crush the Follow Up7:06 - Get Them Back8:25 - Move them From Visitor to Member
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutGen Alpha is growing up in a world unlike any before—and they’re more curious about God than we think. 👀📱 In this video, we dive into the surprising stats, real stories, and practical takeaways for youth pastors, parents, and leaders who want to understand the next generation’s spiritual journey.🔑 What you’ll learn:🤔 Why Gen Alpha is Spiritually Curious Yet Susceptible to False Teaching📲 How Their Relationship With Technology Shapes Faith Questions✝️ What Leaders Can Do to Point Them Toward Jesus with Clarity and Hope👉 If you care about the future of the church, you won’t want to miss this.
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/about🙏 In ministry, the real battles aren’t fought with calendars, budgets, or strategies — they’re fought on our knees. Before we plan, before we lead, before we move… we pray first.In this episode, we’ll unpack: ⚔️ Why prayer is the foundation of spiritual leadership 📖 How to align your ministry strategies with God’s power 🔥 Practical ways to build a culture of prayer in your youth group0:00 - Intro1:00 - Armor Up Yourself2:04 - Fight For Your Schools3:59 - Cover Your Students7:35 - Equip Your Families10:15 - Unleash Your Leaders12:05 - Engage Your Students
🎃 Join the nationwide TalkTober Challenge and help spark 10,000 gospel conversations this October 👉 edgeclub.mykajabi.com/talktober 👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/about🌍 Every headline feels heavier. Every week brings another crisis. Students are trying to make sense of the chaos around them—and they’re looking to us for direction. In this episode, we unpack how youth pastors can lead students with courage, clarity, and faith when the world feels out of control.#YouthMinistry #Christian #StudentMinistry #Evangelism #Christianity #BeyondTheYouthRoom #faithanddoubt 00:00 – Intro03:30 – When the World Feels Chaotic08:24 – Start with Prayer14:48 – Model the Response19:20 – Spiritual Warfare is Real20:29 – Point Students to the Real Jesus27:08 -- Overcome Evil with Good31:20 – Keep the Gospel Central
📊 Do the 7 Gospel Advancing Values actually work in youth ministry? The data says yes. So we put them into practice—and here’s what happened.
In this episode, we break down:
✨ What the 7 values of a Gospel Advancing ministry really are
🎯 The 3 values that make the biggest impact
💬 Real results—like 4,400+ Gospel conversations in one year
Backed by Dare 2 Share’s Generation in Reach report (with data from 513 leaders in 47 countries), this isn’t just theory—it’s tested truth. Whether you're just starting or looking to level up your youth ministry, this episode is packed with vision, data, and practical strategy.
#YouthMinistry #GospelAdvancing #StudentMinistry #Evangelism #Dare2Share #BeyondTheYouthRoom #genzchurch
0:00 – Why Your Youth Ministry Can Have a Greater Impact
0:38 – The Power of the 7 Gospel Advancing Values
3:00 – Real Ministry Results & Study Findings
12:47 – 3 Values That Make the Biggest Impact
19:12 – How to Get Started With Gospel Advancing Ministry
26:44 – Free Resources + Mastermind Community
🎉 A student makes a decision for Christ — amazing! But here’s the real challenge: how do you make sure that spark of faith grows into deep roots? In this episode, we’ll walk through 4 practical moves every youth pastor can use to help new believers stay connected, equipped, and multiplying.
You’ll leave with fresh ideas, timeless wisdom, and practical tools you can use this week to disciple students well after their first “yes” to Jesus.
#YouthMinistry #StudentMinistry #Discipleship
0:00 – What Happens After a Student Decides for Christ?
1:20 – Step 1: Don’t Let Them Keep It Quiet
3:21 – Step 2: Put Tools in Their Hands
6:17 – Step 3: Empower Their Friends
9:24 – Step 4: Don’t Let the Moment Fade
13:11 – Free Resources + Next Steps
🎃 Join the nationwide TalkTober Challenge and help spark 10,000 gospel conversations this October 👉 edgeclub.mykajabi.com/talktober👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutNot all ministry failure is loud. Some of it looks like full rooms, packed calendars, and zero fruit. In this episode, we unpack the quiet killers that are wrecking youth ministries from the inside—often without anyone noticing until it’s too late.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but something’s still off… this one’s for you.You’ll walk away with:📣 Hard truths no one’s saying out loud📰 Real stories that hit home❓ Soul-level questions every leader needs to answer#YouthMinistry #BeyondTheYouthRoom #StudentMinistry #MinistryLeadership #ChurchHealth #nextgenministry 0:00 – Silent Failures in MinistryNot every collapse is explosive—some ministries slowly leak effectiveness without noticing.2:42 – The Danger of CoastingWhy maintaining momentum without intentional growth leads to quiet decline.5:12 - TalkTober ChallengeLooking for a way to spark Gospel momentum in your youth group? Sign up for the TalkTober challenge!6:50 – Crowds vs. DiscipleshipA big attendance doesn’t equal spiritual health—discipleship has to be the priority.13:09 – Trivia vs. TransformationInformation alone won’t change students—truth must lead to real-life obedience.16:39 – Community Pitch: MastermindAn invitation to join the Youth Ministry Mastermind for support and resources.18:03 – Afraid to Confront?How ignoring sin and disruption weakens credibility and drives students away.23:00 – No Leadership PipelineWithout raising up leaders, ministries fade when the spotlight leader steps away.27:49 – Prayerless Ministry WeaknessWhy prayerlessness leaves ministry running on personality instead of God’s power.29:40 – Growth Without CharacterWhen a leader’s platform outpaces their spiritual maturity, collapse is inevitable.33:00 – Final Challenge & HopeEncouragement that these warning signs can be reversed by God’s grace.
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutBefore he became the “Prince of Preachers,” Spurgeon was a teenager overwhelmed by sin and saved by a snowstorm and a simple sermon. This episode dives into his powerful conversion, early ministry, bold preaching during a cholera outbreak, and the legacy that still shapes the church today.Discover why:📣 He preached to 10,000+ by age 22⛪️ He helped plant half of England’s new Baptist churches📚 His wife launched a global book fund from her sickbed👨🎓 1 in 5 Baptist pastors were trained through his collegeYouth pastors—his story will challenge and inspire you.0:00 – Intro: Why Spurgeon Matters for Teens1:50 – Spurgeon’s Childhood & Early Influences4:10 – Conversion Story: A Snowy Sunday at 1510:30 – First Sermon & Becoming a Pastor at 1713:43 – Called to London at Age 1915:33 – Early Years at New Park Street Chapel20:19 – The Surrey Gardens Tragedy (1856)23:16 – Recovery, Crystal Palace, & Metropolitan Tabernacle25:34 – Ministries Beyond Preaching: Widows, Orphans, & Pastors College35:17 – Legacy of Preaching, Planting, & Training Leaders
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutIn this episode, we look at how Jesus modeled a life fully focused on the Father—and what that means for youth pastors today. From prayer and trust to identity and purpose, these 5 insights will challenge and refocus your walk and your ministry.🔹 Learn to prioritize presence with God over performance🔹 Surrender your plans and trust His timing🔹 Anchor your identity in His voice, not their applause🔹 Live for His glory, not your platform📖 Featuring Scripture, historic quotes, and practical reflection questions to help you lead from a place of intimacy with God.#YouthMinistry #JesusFocused #BeyondTheYouthRoom #ministryleadership 0:00 – Intro: Why Jesus Never Did Ministry Alone1:14 – Why the Hypostatic Union is So Important4:51 – Jesus as the Ultimate Youth Pastor7:20 – #1 Intimacy Over Activity (Mark 1:35)10:25 – #2 Trusting the Father’s Timing & Will (Luke 22:42)13:53 – #3 Speaking Only What the Father Gave Him (John 8:28)18:55 – #4 Identity in the Father’s Affirmation (Matthew 3:17)23:18 – #5 Glorifying the Father Above All (John 17:4)24:05 – Key Reflections for Youth Pastors
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Many students are wrestling with real questions about God, faith, and truth—but too often, youth ministries don’t know how to respond. In this episode, we’ll unpack 6 practical and biblical ways to walk with teens through doubt without fear, shame, or shallow answers. From embracing hard questions to exposing the emptiness of secular alternatives, you’ll gain tools, scriptures, and quotes from trusted Christian thinkers to guide your students toward a more resilient, authentic faith. Whether you're leading a small group or preaching on a Wednesday night, this conversation will help you become the kind of leader who creates space for real transformation.
#YouthMinistry #FaithAndDoubt #Apologetics #TeenFaith #BeyondTheYouthRoom #YouthPastors #StudentMinistry #ChurchLeadership #nextgenministry
0:00 – Intro: Doubt Isn’t the Enemy
1:05 – Being Honest About Our Own Doubts
3:59 – Jesus and Doubting Thomas
5:00 – Why We Often Doubt
5:36 – Have Mercy On Those Who Doubt
13:30 – How Teens Are Like Toddlers15:11 – Realize Growth Often Comes Through Doubting
19:45 – Don’t Pretend to Have All the Answers
25:08 – Showing Christianity Has Nothing to Hide
28:51 – Show The Futility of Alternatives Without God
33:15 – Prayer: The Key to Overcoming Doubt
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutBack-to-school season isn’t just about kicking off events—it’s about resetting the vision. How we start the school year in youth ministry can set the tone for everything that follows. Are we preparing students to survive school… or to be sent into it?In this episode, we’ll explore five practical but powerful ways to launch your student ministry strong—from casting bold vision to equipping students to live on mission in their schools. No matter the size of your group or the setting, these hacks will help you lead with clarity, intentionality, and gospel urgency.00:00 – Why the School Year Is a Launchpad for Revival0:56 – Back-to-School Momentum & Attendance Trends03:57 – #1 Cast a Bold Vision (and Keep Repeating It)07:30 – Student Shares the Gospel 2,000 Times!!10:24 – #2 Challenge Students to Go Big (and Train Them)15:43 – #3 Build Relationships with Local Schools21:32 – #4 See Teachers & Coaches as a Mission Field26:08 – #5 Pray for Your Schools
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutSome youth pastors are all hype. Others are all strategy. But what kind of leader are you?In this episode, we break down the 4 Youth Pastor Leadership Styles—the strengths, blind spots, and impact of each. Whether you're the Visionary, the Shepherd, the Strategist, or the Relational Builder, this conversation will help you lead more intentionally and stay rooted in your calling.#YouthPastor #StudentMinistry #YouthMinistryLeadership #BeyondTheYouthRoom #YouthGroup #NextGenMinistry #ChurchLeadership #YouthWorker #Discipleship #LeadershipStyles #MinistryLeaders #ChristianLeadership #GenZMinistry #YouthMinistryTips #YouthMinistryLife
👥 Join our community of youth leaders at Beyond the Youth Room: https://www.skool.com/beyondtheyouthroom/aboutLeading others to Christ isn’t about ease or comfort—it’s about surrender. Few lives capture that reality like Adoniram Judson’s. From burying children and a wife overseas, to enduring prison, sickness, and isolation, Judson’s life was marked by sacrifice and steadfast faith.Are we, as ministry leaders, living with that same bold dependence on Christ? In this episode, we’ll unpack six powerful takeaways from Judson’s life that will challenge how we view calling, suffering, and legacy.00:00 – What If Following God Costs Everything?03:56 – The Night Judson Found Jesus08:26 – The Youth Ministry Mastermind09:55 -- Judson's Crazy Letter to His Father-in-Law13:18 – Six Years, No Converts: Would You Quit?18:05 – Prison, Death, and the Pillow Story27:00 – His Enduring Legacy & Challenge to Youth Pastors
Want to take your youth group to the next level? Learn how to start intentional discussions that will help your students grow in their faith and connect with each other on a deeper level. Discover practical tips and strategies to create a safe and supportive environment where your students feel encouraged to open up and share their hearts. Get ready to watch your students thrive and develop meaningful relationships that will last a lifetime.#YouthMinistry #NextGenLeaders #YouthPastorTips #StudentMinistry #MinistryGrowth #genzchurch
00:00 - Students Want to Be Known, Not Just Impressed01:45 - The Shift in Youth Ministry in Recent Years06:44 - What Are Intentional Conversations?08:45 - 6 Types of Conversations to Start With Students09:32 - One Question NOT to Ask 😂12:00 - Have You Joined Our Youth Ministry Mastermind??13:10 - #1. Set the Tone Early17:44 - #2. Create Multiple Touch Points Throughout the Night24:54 - #3. Leave Margin in Your Program29:39 - #4. Make Yourself Available33:50 - #5. Lower the Barrier to Entry
