Thank God for technology. In our current COVID-19 cocoons, our computers and phones are cementing themselves as essential workers in our own lives and bedrooms. While we could debate the healthy or unhealthy status of this perspective, I thought for this week’s Jacob’s week, I would offer a few Podcasts that you might have some time to listen to and embrace. They have a common theme: Youth Ministry.
The first three Podcasts, all produced in the United States of America, offer three different perspectives and insights into Christian Youth Ministry. A couple of disclaimers: the USA have different contexts across a broad spectrum of Christian viewpoints and theologies, and a much bigger industry of Youth Ministry that encompass Catholic and Protestant ministries. It is always important to listen to information with openness, coupled with a critical and discerning heart. One of my favourite lines I often hear in media broadcasts is, “Opinions stated by various contributors are not to be considered as endorsed. Visitors are urged to use their own discernment to draw their own conclusions.” Each Podcast, though, offers some significant practices and professional learning that are very helpful in our work as Christian Youth Ministers. Programs are often self-contained and vary in length, with some only 15 minutes long, and others close to an hour, so they offer a variety of listening experiences for you to choose.
The last Podcast is a series of programs reflecting on being a teenager in the modern world. It is especially interesting with engaging on topics that affect the age demographics in our schools, to whom we minister.
I have provided the synopsis that each Podcast have written for themselves. I hope these Podcasts are helpful!
Youth Ministry Answers/ Student Ministry Podcast
A podcast from Stuff You Can Use, hosted by Kenny and Elle Campbell. Every episode of Youth Ministry Answers features a question about student ministry submitted by youth workers, youth pastors, and volunteers just like you! You ask the questions, we search for the answers. Submit your questions at ymanswers.com and check out stuffyoucanuse.org for more ministry resources.
The Student Ministry Podcast
The Student Ministry Podcast is designed to be a Gospel-centred resource for any adult leader serving the next generation of future leaders.
The information covered in our episodes is for youth pastors, small group leaders, Young Life leaders, parents, campus ministry directors, Sunday school teachers, college pastors, young adult ministers, and educators who just want to learn more about ministering to youth and young adults.
This show gives quick, simple, and practical ideas to help leaders address some of the tough scenarios that they might be facing as they serve in youth ministry, family counselling, or college ministry.
Youth Ministry Booster Podcast
Welcome to the Youth Ministry Booster podcast. The most honest podcast in student ministry. Hosted by Zac Workun, Chad Higgins, and Kristen Lascola Enjoy weekly episodes as the team asks the toughest questions related to student ministry and youth pastor health, success, and expectations. We hope that this weekly dose of honesty and humor boosts youth workers and youth pastor. Find out more @ http://www.youthministrybooster.com
Today’s Teenager
For more than 20 years Roy Petitfils, LPC has worked with teenagers as an educator, youth minister and today as a counsellor in private practice specializing in adolescent and family therapy. He offers insight to help you understand today's teens with practical tips, tools and strategies to help you communicate with, discipline and positively influence the teens in your life.
