Synopsis
The podcast to keep youth workers motivated and their youth ministries moving forward.
Episodes
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Thinking About Quitting? Don't, Not Until You've Listened To This.
26/06/2025 Duration: 01h08minIf you’ve been struggling to stay in youth ministry and ready to hang it up, don’t do it is just yet. This interview could rekindle your passion for youth and challenge you to persist in your calling. Links below to all the stuff. Staying Power (10 Essentials for Longevity in Youth Ministry) https://amzn.to/445QSjt Backpocket Games PDF https://longerhaul.myflodesk.com/whfpipcqqd The Longer Haul Podcast https://thelongerhaul.com/ New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com... Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com... Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com... Newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/6af...
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Rekindling Purpose in Your Volunteer Team
22/06/2025 Duration: 17minIs your youth ministry team feeling a bit spiritually cold? This episode will help you rekindle their passion for the Lord and for ministry. If you'd like my Youth Pastors Guide To Rekindling Volunteer Passion, you can receive it by either signing up for my newsletter https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/f126fc165d or you can head over to my store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/jihth
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Vision Trumps Fear
15/06/2025 Duration: 17minHas fear been getting in the way of living your vision? In today's episode I share my struggle with fear and how I got my vision for life and ministry back. Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Catch A Vision Live Your Dreams https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/MlZjF
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A Prayer For Los Angeles
11/06/2025 Duration: 05minIt can be hard to address tough topic in youth ministry like what is happening in Los Angeles, right now. If you are needing some resources to help guide the discussion I have prepared a prayer, scriptures and discussion questions. You can find them on my website https://thediscipleproject.net/a-prayer-for-los-angeles/
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The Ultimate Re-Launch Check List
08/06/2025 Duration: 09minWelcome back to the second Hal of Fame episode. If you are looking to re-launch your youth ministry, you have to ask these 9 questions. I cover each question and give practical advice for how I've answered these questions. If you want the pdf version of these questions, link below. Sign up for my newsletter and receive The Ultimate Re-Launch Checklist https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/cf22145e1c Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc D-Zones Video https://youtu.be/TJN5I5LEgm0?si=Y6QvMKxvZcddPYYD
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10 Habits of Successful Youth Pastors
01/06/2025 Duration: 20minHope your summer is off to a great start. This summer I will be re-posting my best episodes, those that really resonated with youth pastors, and I'm calling this summer series: My Hall of Fame Episodes. So enjoy your summer and enjoy this episode on how to become a successful youth pastor. Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc 26 Habits of Exceptionally Successful People http://www.businessinsider.com/habits-of-exceptionally-successful-people-2015-8 13 Things Whiny, Pathetic, Unsuccessful People Never Stop Doing (Ever) http://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/13-things-whiny-pathetic-unsuccessful-people-never-stop-doing-ever.html?cid=sf01001
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Why Teens Treat The Bible Like Trivia
26/05/2025 Duration: 06minWhy can adults recall bible verses, stories and bible facts but disregard the bible as way to live? That is the question I will be answering today and offering some solutions as well. Check the links below to get your teens excited to come back to youth in the fall. Back To School Bundle (includes a 30 minute coaching call) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Youth Ministry Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/
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Underrated, Overrated and Overlooked
20/05/2025 Duration: 11minWith the NBA playoffs in full swing I ran across a story of Tyrese Haliburton being voted most overrated player in the the NBA. Well, he's in the play off and they are not. Here's my take, hot or not, on what do about those who underrate you, overrate you or overlook you. Sign up for my newsletter and receive today's Hot Take and Holy Talk Lesson https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/4f8f4bd485 Media2message Bundle (9 Lessons) https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/qylvyg Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Need more info: reach out to me at thediscipleproject@gmail.com Youth Ministry Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/
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How Dads Can Turn Their Families Around
18/05/2025 Duration: 52minDads, prepare to be encouraged. My guest today is Jeff Hamilton, author or Dad Academy, and he is going to pour into you the wisdom every dad needs. Jeff's books comes out Tuesday, May 27th. Links below. Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Dad Academy: Raising Courageous, Capable, Confident Kids https://www.dadacademy.info/ Dad Academy 7 Session Workshop https://amzn.to/43reyzy https://www.instagram.com/dad.academy/
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Tithes, Lies, and a Five-Leg Parlay
13/05/2025 Duration: 13minPastor steals 135k and spends it on food delivery and sports betting. Let's talk about integrity in today's episode. If you'd like the Bible Study to do with your students, sign up for my newsletter. Integrity Bible Study https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/68c18a1589 Media2Message Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/qylvyg Super Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc Back To School Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/goezgx
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What Do We Do Here?
11/05/2025 Duration: 09minDo you know what we do here? Is a question I overheard and I ma excited to share both the context and the impact it could have on your youth ministry. The Youth Pastors Guide To Graduation https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/khfma The Youth Pastor Guide To Summer Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon Super Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc Discipleship Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/vcbqj
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KFC: Blasphemy, Mockery or Just Finger Lickin' Creepy
06/05/2025 Duration: 15minYes, something new. I have thoughts on media and how Christians approach it. With no where to put these thoughts, I started a new show right here on the pod. Every Tuesday, I will look at some piece of media be it a movie, song or book where I think Christians are overreacting or under-reacting and if there is a lesson to teach our students about discerning the media. Sign up for my newsletter and receive the lesson https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/d686a9505c Media2Message Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/qylvyg Youth Pastors Guide To Graduation https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/khfma Youth Pastors Guide To Youth Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon Super Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/ Music by HitsLab – available on Pixabay
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Sometimes, Youth Ministry Just Sucks
04/05/2025 Duration: 17minThis has never happened in my 35 years of youth ministry. Well, it finally happened. No one showed. Not one student. In this episode I share what the Lord is teaching me and, if you're going though a sucky time in ministry, how it might benefit you. Links from the show below. Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc Youth Pastor's Guide To Graduation https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/khfma Youth Pastors Guide To Summer Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon Sunshine Stock Music provided by AudioKraken, from Pond5 Stock Music provided by AudioKraken, from Pond5
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Worried About The Future
27/04/2025 Duration: 07minEaster is not a weekend or a Holiday, it is an eternal truth and if you are worried about the future, this episode is for you. The Youth Pastors Guide To Graduation https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/khfma The Youth Pastors Guide To Summer Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon Super Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc
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Your Mundane Is God's Miracle
14/04/2025 Duration: 03minIt's Easter Week, a time of miracles but miracles often start with something mundane like mud, water or bread and fish. If you think what you're doing doesn't matter, listen in, God may something different to say. Tomorrow is the last day to get 15% off everything in my store in celebration of 15 years of Disciple Project Ministries. Use Discount code: fifteen at check out. DPM Store: https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/
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I'm Discouraged. What Now?
03/04/2025 Duration: 08minWhen discouragement hits me, it hits hard. What do I do when it hits? I write. And today I wrote something for you, if you've been feeling discouraged. I hope it encourages you to "Keep Drawing". If you're doing youth camp this summer, be sure to sign up for my newsletter and receive The Youth Pastors Guide To Summer Camp and get a ton of resources to make you summer camp the best it can be https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/f0bbd61253
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7 Lies Leaders Tell Themselves About Building Teams
29/03/2025 Duration: 15minHave you been lying to yourself? Why haven't you built that team around that big idea you have or around your youth ministry? In this episode I share the 7 lies leaders tell themselves about teams and why you might be dragging your feet in building your own team. These tips are from the book Future Focused Church. Link below. I am an Amazon Affiliate and the links below may throw a few pennies my way should you use them to purchase the book. Future Focused Church https://amzn.to/4leCGws 3 Gardens Lesson https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/adezf Super Summer Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nrwucc Music: Sunshine Stock Music provided by AudioKraken, from Pond5
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Can Ai Disciple Our Students_
20/03/2025 Duration: 11minIn this episode I go undercover as a teenager using Ai to if it can help me become, at least, a more knowledgable follower of Jesus and the results are surprising. If you're needing some youth ministry resources like lessons, message series, discipleship resources and even coaching, you can, for the next 15 days get it for 15% off as I celebrate 15 years of Disciple Project Ministries. Use the discount count: fifteen to get 15% off. The Youth Pastor's Guide To March Madness https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/wqthue Easter Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl The Youth Pastors Guide To Youth Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon
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Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D Gets Real About Everything podcast
10/03/2025 Duration: 55minWhat an honor to have the legend, the lead singer of the multi-platinum Nu Metal band P.O.D on show. We'll talked about his new book Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds, music, band life, what does it mean to be a whosoever youth ministry and much more. Grab the bible study: https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/9ec72d72fe Pick up Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds. I am an Amazon Affiliate and your purchase may result in a few pennies coming my way https://amzn.to/3QWGgx1 https://thewhosoevers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sonnywhosoever/ https://payableondeath.com/ Youtube @pod I'd love to connect Youth Ministry in Motion Podcast https://soundcloud.com/yminmotion www.instagram.com/thedproject www.facebook.com/paulwturner www.thediscipleproject.net Youth Ministry Store https://gumroad.com/youthminresources Youth Pastor Coaching https://gum.co/Zvak
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Are Altar Calls Dead?
05/03/2025 Duration: 12minI was thinking the other day about altar calls and how we call kids to Christ. I, like many of you, may have a love/hate relationship with them. In this episode I share some of my reflections being a student who responded to altar calls and as a youth pastor giving altar calls and my thoughts on the effectiveness of altar calls but also, what's the "better than an altar call", what's the alternative? Want to share your thoughts? Vote in my Youtube Poll. http://youtube.com/post/UgkxAI2tja36pUWlNmnky4sHdKtXS214xDmf?si=C5ThpF0DrrUgf2j- Easter/Lent Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/GBJbl The Youth Pastors Guide to March Madness https://sunny-knitter-655.kit.com/094bb56179 3 Gardens Prayer Station https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/adezf