Why is social media important in ministry? How do you utilize social media? We are going to answer these questions and more.   Get Connected with McKenzie Little:  Facebook Instagram   Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture:  Facebook  Instagram      Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry, click the link!   Make sure you signup today!   Music Provided by hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Why is social media important in ministry? How do you utilize social media? We are going to answer these questions and more.  Get Connected with McKenzie Little: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mckenzie.ruth.50" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckenzielittle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthandculturepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculturepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li> </ul> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry, click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided by <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC100: Social Media and Youth Ministry With McKenzie Little

This week David and Ryan discuss the seven key values of youth ministry.   Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture:  Facebook  Instagram      Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry, click the link!   Make sure you signup today!   Music Provided by hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

This week David and Ryan discuss the seven key values of youth ministry. Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthandculturepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculturepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li> </ul> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry, click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided by <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC099: 7 Key Values of Youth Ministry

Kyle Gray

Have you ever wondered if camp is beneficial to youth ministry? Does it even help your students walk with Jesus? This week we had the opportunity to talk with Kyle Gray, the Camp Director at Word of Life Florida. Kyle is passionate about camp ministry and seeing students radically transformed by the Gospel.  Get Connected with Kyle Gray:  Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin   Get Connected with the Stacking Chairs Podcast:  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture:  Facebook  Instagram      Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry, click the link!   Make sure you signup today!   Music Provided by hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Have you ever wondered if camp is beneficial to youth ministry? Does it even help your students walk with Jesus? This week we had the opportunity to talk with Kyle Gray, the Camp Director at Word of Life Florida. Kyle is passionate about camp ministry and seeing students radically transformed by the Gospel. Get Connected with Kyle Gray: <ul> <li><a href="http://kylegray@wol.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/superkyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/kyle_gray" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-gray-000a6825/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></li> </ul> Get Connected with the <a href="https://stackingchairspod.wol.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stacking Chairs Podcast:</a> Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthandculturepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculturepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li> </ul> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry, click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided by <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC098: The Role of Camp In Youth Ministry With Kyle Gray

This week Ryan and David discuss the future of ministry overnight events. Are they dead?  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture:  Facebook  Instagram      Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry, click the link!  Make sure you signup today!   Music Provided by hooksounds.com   ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

This week Ryan and David discuss the future of ministry overnight events. Are they dead? Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthandculturepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculturepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li> </ul> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry, click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided by <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC097: Are Overnight Events Dead?

Rick Harris

We had the opportunity to talk with Rick Harris about interviewing with integrity. Rick desires to continue serving as a Student Pastor in the local church, while also looking to assist the greater church body by consulting and mentoring. He has a desire for youth leaders to catch the vision that they can be in student ministry for the long haul, dispelling the myth that they will “age out.” He also wants to assist and inform church committee members and others to recognize the different characteristics as the student pastor ages and how this knowledge can be used to find a better fit when searching for a youth leader.  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · Facebook · Instagram  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided by hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

We had the opportunity to talk with Rick Harris about interviewing with integrity. Rick desires to continue serving as a Student Pastor in the local church, while also looking to assist the greater church body by consulting and mentoring. He has a desire for youth leaders to catch the vision that they can be in student ministry for the long haul, dispelling the myth that they will “age out.” He also wants to assist and inform church committee members and others to recognize the different characteristics as the student pastor ages and how this knowledge can be used to find a better fit when searching for a youth leader. Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthandculturepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculturepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided by <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC096: Interviewing With Integrity With Rick Harris

This week, David and Ryan talk about revival and what it looks like in our lives and our ministries.  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · Facebook · Instagram  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided by hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

This week, David and Ryan talk about revival and what it looks like in our lives and our ministries. Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthandculturepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculturepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided by <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC095: Revival and Youth Ministry

Can your ministry be an idol in your life? This week David and Ryan wrestle this question and more!  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · Facebook · Instagram  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided by hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Can your ministry be an idol in your life? This week David and Ryan wrestle this question and more! Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthandculturepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculturepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided by <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC094: The Idolatry of Ministry

This week, David and Ryan discuss how to build trust in your ministry.  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · Facebook · Instagram  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided by hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

This week, David and Ryan discuss how to build trust in your ministry. Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthandculturepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculturepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided by <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC093: How To Build Trust

Jared C. Wilson

Do we have a Gospel-Driven ministry? We had the opportunity to talk with Jared C. Wilson about how to have a gospel-driven youth ministry. Jared serves as Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Author in Residence, and General Editor, For the Church. In addition, he serves as the director of the Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church. He’s the author of numerous books, including Gospel Wakefulness, The Prodigal Church (a World Magazine Book of the Year in 2016), The Pastor’s Justification, Supernatural Power for Everyday People, The Gospel-Driven Church, and most recently The Gospel According to Satan: Eight Lies About God that Sound Like the Truth. Jared also has an introduction to pastoral ministry coming from Zondervan in 2021. Jared’s writing has appeared in numerous resources and magazines like Tabletalk, Pulpit Helps, Stand Firm, and Facts &amp; Trends. He has contributed study notes to the ESV Gospel Transformation Bible and the ESV “The Story” Bible. Jared also blogs regularly at For The Church and The Gospel Coalition.  Get Connected with Jared C. Wilson: · Facebook · Instagram  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · Facebook · Instagram  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided by hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Do we have a Gospel-Driven ministry? We had the opportunity to talk with Jared C. Wilson about how to have a gospel-driven youth ministry. Jared serves as Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Author in Residence, and General Editor, For the Church. In addition, he serves as the director of the Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church. He’s the author of numerous books, including Gospel Wakefulness, The Prodigal Church (a World Magazine Book of the Year in 2016), The Pastor’s Justification, Supernatural Power for Everyday People, The Gospel-Driven Church, and most recently The Gospel According to Satan: Eight Lies About God that Sound Like the Truth. Jared also has an introduction to pastoral ministry coming from Zondervan in 2021. Jared’s writing has appeared in numerous resources and magazines like Tabletalk, Pulpit Helps, Stand Firm, and Facts &amp; Trends. He has contributed study notes to the ESV Gospel Transformation Bible and the ESV “The Story” Bible. Jared also blogs regularly at For The Church and The Gospel Coalition. Get Connected with Jared C. Wilson: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/authorjaredwilson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mgereaux/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthandculturepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculturepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided by <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC092: Gospel-Driven Youth Ministry With Jared C. Wilson

Have you ever wondered what the future of Youth Ministry is? Have you ever wondered if what you are doing is working? David and Ryan spend some time talking about these questions and more. The landscape of youth ministry is changing, and it may be time to refocus and make changes to be better at making disciples of students.  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · Facebook · Instagram  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided by hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Have you ever wondered what the future of Youth Ministry is? Have you ever wondered if what you are doing is working? David and Ryan spend some time talking about these questions and more. The landscape of youth ministry is changing, and it may be time to refocus and make changes to be better at making disciples of students. Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthandculturepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculturepodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided by <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC091: The Future of Youth Ministry

Culture constantly influences teenagers. On this podcast, we will dive into all topics involving youth ministry. So, if you are a Youth Pastor, Youth Leader that wants to go deeper into discipling​ teenagers, this is the podcast for you. Come on a journey as we dive into Youth and Culture.

I highly recommend subscribing to this podcast. The content is AWESOME!!!!

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Youth and Culture Podcast | Youth Ministry | Student Ministry

Justin Herman

Junior High is the most important age group in Youth Ministry. Students are the most moldable in this state of adolescence than another other stage. Tune in as Justin Herman dives into Junior High Ministry.  Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message at: anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message  Get Connected with Justin Herman:  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter   Get Connected with the Controlled Chaos Podcast:  Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, You can find the podcast on most podcast platforms   Get Connected with Youth and Culture:  Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, You can find us on most podcast platforms.   Music Provided By: hooksound.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Junior High is the most important age group in Youth Ministry. Students are the most moldable in this state of adolescence than another other stage. Tune in as Justin Herman dives into Junior High Ministry. Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message at: <a href="http://anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message</a> Get Connected with Justin Herman: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/heyjustinherman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/HeyJustinHerman/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,</li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/heyjustinherman?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul> Get Connected with the Controlled Chaos Podcast: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ControlledChaos.FUN/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/controlledchaospodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT31ydJbQfpKvsEctc41Pcg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a>,</li> <li>You can find the podcast on most podcast platforms</li> </ul> Get Connected with Youth and Culture: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a>,</li> <li>You can find us on most podcast platforms.</li> </ul> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksound.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC04: Junior High Ministry With Justin Herman

Becky Rydman

How do I build relationships with schools in my area? We had the pleasure of talking with Becky Rydman on how to be more effective in partnering with schools. Becky is the Children’s Pastor at McCord Road Christian Church in Sylvania, Ohio.  Get Connected with Becky Rydman: ·  Facebook ·  Twitter ·  Website  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: ·  Facebook ·  Instagram ·  Youtube  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

How do I build relationships with schools in my area? We had the pleasure of talking with Becky Rydman on how to be more effective in partnering with schools. Becky is the Children’s Pastor at McCord Road Christian Church in Sylvania, Ohio. Get Connected with Becky Rydman: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeckyRydman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://twitter.com/beckyrydman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> ·  <a href="http://beckyrydman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ·  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC020: How to Partner With Schools With Becky Rydman

Ben Trueblood

Why are students leaving the church when they graduate high school? What can the church do to help prevent this? If these are questions that you have wrestled through then this is the episode for you. I had a great conversation with Ben Trueblood about why students are leaving the church and what we can do as youth leaders.  If you want more information on what we discussed, please check out Within Reach and A Different College Experience! Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message at: anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message Get Connected with Ben Trueblood: · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · Facebook · Instagram · Youtube · You can find us on most podcast platforms. Music Provided By: hooksound.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Why are students leaving the church when they graduate high school? What can the church do to help prevent this? If these are questions that you have wrestled through then this is the episode for you. I had a great conversation with Ben Trueblood about why students are leaving the church and what we can do as youth leaders.  If you want more information on what we discussed, please check out Within Reach and A Different College Experience! Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message at: <a href="http://anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message</a> Get Connected with Ben Trueblood: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ben.trueblood.5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bentrueblood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://twitter.com/bentrueblood?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> · You can find us on most podcast platforms. Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksound.com</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YCO8: Why Teenagers Are Leaving The Church After Graduation With Ben Trueblood

Kelly Needham

Friendships help to mold students into what they will become. Unhealthy friendships can greatly affect students in their relationship with God. This week we had an opportunity to talk with Kelly Needham about her new book Friendish. Kelly Needham is a regular contributor for Revive Our Hearts, and her writing has been featured at Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission, Eternal Perspectives Ministries, and Crosswalk.  GIVEAWAY! A signed copy of Friendish. Here is how you can enter:  Give the podcast a rating and review on iTunes (https://buff.ly/2UXuFjK). Take a snapshot of your rating Direct message us along with your address and name through Facebook or Instagram with your snapshot.   Get Connected with Kelly Needham: ·  Facebook ·  Instagram ·  Twitter ·  Website  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: ·  Facebook ·  Instagram ·  Youtube  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Friendships help to mold students into what they will become. Unhealthy friendships can greatly affect students in their relationship with God. This week we had an opportunity to talk with Kelly Needham about her new book Friendish. Kelly Needham is a regular contributor for Revive Our Hearts, and her writing has been featured at Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission, Eternal Perspectives Ministries, and Crosswalk. GIVEAWAY! A signed copy of Friendish. Here is how you can enter: <ol> <li>Give the podcast a rating and review on iTunes (<a href="https://buff.ly/2UXuFjK?fbclid=IwAR0RC4i8KRe7mgtxfZ7GFJkrdi2hAxXPSAWe9yvgpNOkxQiH9-3ywEdKkL4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/2UXuFjK</a>).</li> <li>Take a snapshot of your rating</li> <li>Direct message us along with your address and name through Facebook or Instagram with your snapshot.</li> </ol> Get Connected with Kelly Needham: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mrskellyneedham/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kellyneedham/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ·  <a href="https://twitter.com/kellyneedham?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> ·  <a href="https://kellyneedham.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ·  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC021: Unhealthy Friendships in Youth Ministry With Kelly Needham

Dean Inserra

What does cultural Christianity mean? How does it relate to youth ministry? We had the opportunity to talk with Dean Inserra about his new book, "The Unsaved Christian." Dean is the Lead Pastor of City Church, a church he started in his hometown of Tallahassee, Florida in 2007. Dean has a passion to reach his hometown for Christ through the local church and to see healthy churches planted across the South and the nation. Dean serves on the Leadership Council for the Southern Baptist Convention's ERLC.  Get The Unsaved Christian!  Get Connected with Dean Inserra: ·  Twitter ·  Instagram  Get Connected with Youth and Culture: ·  Facebook ·  Instagram  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

What does cultural Christianity mean? How does it relate to youth ministry? We had the opportunity to talk with Dean Inserra about his new book, "The Unsaved Christian." Dean is the Lead Pastor of <a href="http://www.citychurchtallahassee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City Church</a>, a church he started in his hometown of Tallahassee, Florida in 2007. Dean has a passion to reach his hometown for Christ through the local church and to see healthy churches planted across the South and the nation. Dean serves on the Leadership Council for the Southern Baptist Convention's <a href="http://erlc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ERLC</a>. Get <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unsaved-Christian-Reaching-Cultural-Christianity/dp/0802418805/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MAIRWOX7H7ZB&amp;keywords=the+unsaved+christian&amp;qid=1576162498&amp;sprefix=the+unsaved+%2Caps%2C187&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Unsaved Christian</a>! Get Connected with Dean Inserra: ·  <a href="https://twitter.com/deaninserra?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deaninserra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Get Connected with Youth and Culture: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC028: Cultural Christianity and Youth Ministry With Dean Inserra

Why is social media important in ministry? How do you utilize social media? We are going to answer these questions and more.   Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message at: anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message  Get Connected with Youth and Culture  Facebook: @youthnculture Instagram: @youthandculture2000 Youtube: bit.ly/YouTubeYnC   Music Provided By: hooksound.com   ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Why is social media important in ministry? How do you utilize social media? We are going to answer these questions and more.  Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message at: <a href="http://anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message</a> Get Connected with Youth and Culture <ul> <li>Facebook: @youthnculture</li> <li>Instagram: @youthandculture2000</li> <li>Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/YouTubeYnC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/YouTubeYnC</a></li> </ul> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksound.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC02: How To Best Use Social Media In Youth Ministry

Michael Braddock

There is something about the fifth year of ministry that brings hardships and discouragement. Is it because the “honeymoon” stage of ministry is over? We had the opportunity to talk with Michael Braddock on this issue in ministry. Michael struggled with discouragement and hardship in his fifth year of ministry. This week, Michael shares what he did to overcome his fifth-year hurdle.  Get Connected with Michael Braddock: ·  Facebook  Get Connected with Youth and Culture: ·  Facebook ·  Instagram  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

There is something about the fifth year of ministry that brings hardships and discouragement. Is it because the “honeymoon” stage of ministry is over? We had the opportunity to talk with Michael Braddock on this issue in ministry. Michael struggled with discouragement and hardship in his fifth year of ministry. This week, Michael shares what he did to overcome his fifth-year hurdle. Get Connected with Michael Braddock: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/michael.braddock.393" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Get Connected with Youth and Culture: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC027: The Struggles of the Fifth Year in Ministry With Michael Braddock

Laziness can creep into our ministry if we are not careful. It is a cancer that can dissolve our ministries and our credibility as youth leaders. This week I took a break from the normal interviews and wanted to speak from my heart on the issue of laziness in ministry.  Conferences I recommend: ·  Youth Specialties ·  Orange  Get Connected with Youth Ministry Booster: ·  Facebook ·  Instagram ·  Website  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: ·  Facebook ·  Instagram ·  Youtube  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Laziness can creep into our ministry if we are not careful. It is a cancer that can dissolve our ministries and our credibility as youth leaders. This week I took a break from the normal interviews and wanted to speak from my heart on the issue of laziness in ministry. Conferences I recommend: ·  <a href="https://youthspecialties.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youth Specialties</a> ·  <a href="https://conference.thinkorange.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Orange</a> Get Connected with Youth Ministry Booster: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthministrybooster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthministrybooster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ·  <a href="https://www.youthministrybooster.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ·  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC024: Laziness and Youth Ministry

Justin Knowles

Is having the ability to teach or speak the most essential skill for leading a small group? The answer is “no”. We had the opportunity to talk with Justin Knowles about this topic. Justin is the Youth Network Pastor at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. He oversees the student ministry across all 11 Sandals Church campuses. He hosts Youth Ministry Hacks Podcast, loves to write about his ministry journey, and he teaches at all sorts of camps or retreats.  Get Connected with Justin Knowles:  Facebook Instagram Twitter   Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture:  Facebook Instagram Youtube   Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Is having the ability to teach or speak the most essential skill for leading a small group? The answer is “no”. We had the opportunity to talk with Justin Knowles about this topic. Justin is the Youth Network Pastor at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. He oversees the student ministry across all 11 Sandals Church campuses. He hosts Youth Ministry Hacks Podcast, loves to write about his ministry journey, and he teaches at all sorts of camps or retreats. Get Connected with Justin Knowles: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010134695438" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/justinknowles3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/justinknowles3?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul> Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a></li> </ul> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC031: Small Groups, Teaching VS Facilitating With Justin Knowles

Jody Livingston

Longevity in youth ministry is becoming rare. Why is longevity in youth ministry so important? This week we had an opportunity to talk with Jody Livingston about this vital topic. Jody is a Youth Ministry veteran of twenty years and currently serves as the Student Minister at High Desert Church in California. He helps equip and encourage Youth Pastors through his blog and podcast, The Longer Haul.  His passion is helping Youth Pastors create a ministry of longevity that they genuinely love.  Get Connected with Jody Livingston: ·  Facebook ·  Twitter ·  Instagram  Get Connected with Youth and Culture: ·  Facebook ·  Instagram  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Longevity in youth ministry is becoming rare. Why is longevity in youth ministry so important? This week we had an opportunity to talk with Jody Livingston about this vital topic. Jody is a Youth Ministry veteran of twenty years and currently serves as the Student Minister at High Desert Church in California. He helps equip and encourage Youth Pastors through his blog and podcast, The Longer Haul.  His passion is helping Youth Pastors create a ministry of longevity that they genuinely love. Get Connected with Jody Livingston: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jody.livingston.3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://twitter.com/JodyLivingston" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jody.livingston/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Get Connected with Youth and Culture: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC029: Youth Ministry For The Long Haul With Jody Livingston

Are Small Groups Really Important? Do they really make a difference in the life of a student? Stay tuned as we interview Matthey Harvey who was greatly impacted by a small group ministry.   Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message at: anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message  Get connected with Matt: Facebook:facebook.com/harveyhorsemanship/  Get Connected with Youth and Culture Facebook: @youthnculture  Instagram: @youthandculture2000  Youtube: bit.ly/YouTubeYnC Music Provided By: hooksound.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Are Small Groups Really Important? Do they really make a difference in the life of a student? Stay tuned as we interview Matthey Harvey who was greatly impacted by a small group ministry.  Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message at: <a href="http://anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message</a> Get connected with Matt: Facebook:<a href="http://facebook.com/harveyhorsemanship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/harveyhorsemanship/</a> Get Connected with Youth and Culture Facebook: @youthnculture  Instagram: @youthandculture2000  Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/YouTubeYnC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/YouTubeYnC</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksound.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC03: Are Small Groups Really Important?

Mike Aldridge

Do you have an effective outreach strategy in your youth ministry? What do you need to be effective? What is the best way to reach students? If these are questions you have wrestled with, then this episode is for you. We had an awesome opportunity to interview Mike Aldridge on how to have an effective outreach ministry among students. Mike is the Outreach Student Pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church.  Get Connected with Mike Aldridge: · Facebook · Instagram  Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · Facebook · Instagram · Youtube · You can find us on most podcast platforms.  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyesand how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Do you have an effective outreach strategy in your youth ministry? What do you need to be effective? What is the best way to reach students? If these are questions you have wrestled with, then this episode is for you. We had an awesome opportunity to interview Mike Aldridge on how to have an effective outreach ministry among students. Mike is the Outreach Student Pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church. Get Connected with Mike Aldridge: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mikealdridge14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikealdridge14/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> · You can find us on most podcast platforms. Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a>and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC014: Effective Outreach Ministry With Mike Aldridge

Doug Franklin

Developing student leaders is something that most youth workers have never had training on, but should be a vital part of every youth ministry. We had the opportunity to talk with Doug Franklin on the issue of student leadership and strategies on how to implement it in your ministry. Doug is the founder and president of LeaderTreks, which uses trips, innovative training, and curriculum to create laboratories where students can learn, face challenges, and be transformed.  Get Connected with Doug Franklin: ·  Facebook ·  Instagram  Get Connected with LeaderTreks: ·  Website ·  Facebook ·  Instagram  Get Connected with Youth and Culture: ·  Facebook ·  Instagram  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Developing student leaders is something that most youth workers have never had training on, but should be a vital part of every youth ministry. We had the opportunity to talk with Doug Franklin on the issue of student leadership and strategies on how to implement it in your ministry. Doug is the founder and president of LeaderTreks, which uses trips, innovative training, and curriculum to create laboratories where students can learn, face challenges, and be transformed. Get Connected with Doug Franklin: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/doug.franklin.50" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dougfranklinlt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Get Connected with LeaderTreks: ·  <a href="https://www.leadertreks.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/leadertreks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leadertreks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Get Connected with Youth and Culture: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC026: Student Leadership With Doug Franklin

Clint Hendrix

How do you define success in youth ministry? Is it based off out many students you have in your ministry? Is it based off how many students are serving? This week I had a great conversation with Clint Hendrix on how to define success in youth ministry and the dangers of finding your identity in the wrong areas of success.   Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message.  Get Connected with Clint Hendrix: · Facebook · Instagram  Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · Facebook · Instagram · Youtube · You can find us on most podcast platforms.  Music Provided By: hooksound.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

How do you define success in youth ministry? Is it based off out many students you have in your ministry? Is it based off how many students are serving? This week I had a great conversation with Clint Hendrix on how to define success in youth ministry and the dangers of finding your identity in the wrong areas of success.  Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message. Get Connected with Clint Hendrix: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/clint.hendrix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clinthendrix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> · You can find us on most podcast platforms. Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksound.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC011: How Do You Define Success In Youth Ministry With Clint Hendrix

TJ McConahay

Is being innovative that important in youth ministry? The way we reach students, never changes…right? We had the opportunity to talk with TJ McConahay on this topic. TJ is the Youth Pastor at Grace Point Church in Bremerton, Washington. He also sparked the movement of the “One-Minute Message” among youth ministries across the country.  Get Connected with TJ McConahay:  Facebook Instagram Twitter   Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture:  Facebook Instagram Youtube   Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Is being innovative that important in youth ministry? The way we reach students, never changes…right? We had the opportunity to talk with TJ McConahay on this topic. TJ is the Youth Pastor at Grace Point Church in Bremerton, Washington. He also sparked the movement of the “One-Minute Message” among youth ministries across the country. Get Connected with TJ McConahay: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tmcconahay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tmcconahay/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/tejaymac?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul> Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a></li> </ul> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC032: The Importance of Innovation With TJ McConahay

Sydney Lester

Have you ever wondered what is the most effective way to program? What is essential for it to succeed? How do you reach unchurched students? If these are questions you have then this episode is for you. We had a great opportunity to interview Sydney Lester on how to have an effective program in your ministry. Sydney is the Student Programming Director at Connexus Church.  Get Connected with Sydney Lester: · Facebook · Instagram  Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · Facebook · Instagram · Youtube · You can find us on most podcast platforms.  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyesand how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Have you ever wondered what is the most effective way to program? What is essential for it to succeed? How do you reach unchurched students? If these are questions you have then this episode is for you. We had a great opportunity to interview Sydney Lester on how to have an effective program in your ministry. Sydney is the Student Programming Director at Connexus Church. Get Connected with Sydney Lester: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sydney.joi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneylester/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> · You can find us on most podcast platforms. Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a>and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC013: Youth Ministry Programing With Sydney Lester

Heather Braddock

Generation Z struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicide more than any generation before. There are very few ministries that have not been touched with the tragedy of suicide. We had the opportunity to talk with Heather Braddock about this topic in the realm of youth ministry. Heather is a mental health professional and the Director of the Counseling Center at King University.  Get Connected with Heather Braddock: ·  Facebook  Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: ·  Facebook ·  Instagram ·  Youtube  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyes and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

Generation Z struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicide more than any generation before. There are very few ministries that have not been touched with the tragedy of suicide. We had the opportunity to talk with Heather Braddock about this topic in the realm of youth ministry. Heather is a mental health professional and the Director of the Counseling Center at King University. Get Connected with Heather Braddock: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hcbraddock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Get Connected with Youth &amp; Culture: ·  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ·  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ·  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a> and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC023: Suicide Prevention With Heather Braddock

Katie Edwards

How can I be more effective in reaching girls in my ministry? How can I create a safe environment to minister to students of the opposite sex? We had the great opportunity to talk with Katie Edwards on how to be more effective in ministering teenage girls in our student ministry. Katie is the Student Ministry Pastor at Saddleback Church in Orange County, California.  Get Connected with Katie Edwards: · Facebook · Instagram · Email: katiee@saddleback.com  Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · Facebook · Instagram · Youtube  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyesand how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

How can I be more effective in reaching girls in my ministry? How can I create a safe environment to minister to students of the opposite sex? We had the great opportunity to talk with Katie Edwards on how to be more effective in ministering teenage girls in our student ministry. Katie is the Student Ministry Pastor at Saddleback Church in Orange County, California. Get Connected with Katie Edwards: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/katiesadleredwards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katieedwards1212/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> · Email: katiee@saddleback.com Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a>and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC018: Ministering to Girls With Katie Edwards

Todd Adkins

How important is having a leadership structure in youth ministry? What is a leadership pipeline? This week we had the opportunity to talk with Todd Adkins at Lifeway about leadership in youth ministry. This is an episode that you do not want to miss because it is so vital to any ministry.  Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message at: anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message Get Connected with Todd Adkins: · Facebook · Twitter Get Connected with the Download Youth Ministry: · Facebook · Instagram · Youtube · You can find the DYM podcast on most podcast platforms Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · Facebook · Instagram · Youtube · You can find us on most podcast platforms. Music Provided By: hooksound.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

How important is having a leadership structure in youth ministry? What is a leadership pipeline? This week we had the opportunity to talk with Todd Adkins at Lifeway about leadership in youth ministry. This is an episode that you do not want to miss because it is so vital to any ministry.  Got questions or you want this podcast to cover a specific topic? Please leave us a voice message at: <a href="http://anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">anchor.fm/ryan-sebastian/message</a> Get Connected with Todd Adkins: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheToddAdkins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://twitter.com/ToddAdkins?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Get Connected with the Download Youth Ministry: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DownloadYM/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downloadym/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMQqWyOHg12PNudI1Qdg83A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> · You can find the DYM podcast on most podcast platforms Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> · You can find us on most podcast platforms. Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksound.com</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC010: Leadership Pipeline In Youth Ministry With Todd Adkins

Scott Magdalein

How can I effectively train my volunteers? I keep scheduling training meetings, but hardly anyone is attending…what do I do? If you have struggled with these questions before then this is the episode for you. We had the opportunity to talk with Scott Magdalein from ServeHQ on effective strategies in training volunteers. It is essential to be successful in reaching students. With culture continually changing, training is more important than ever.  Get Connected with Scott Magdalein: · Facebook · Instagram  Get Connected with ServeHQ: · Facebook · Website  Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · Facebook · Instagram · Youtube  Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on Covenant Eyesand how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link!  Make sure you signup today!  Music Provided By: hooksounds.com Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message

How can I effectively train my volunteers? I keep scheduling training meetings, but hardly anyone is attending…what do I do? If you have struggled with these questions before then this is the episode for you. We had the opportunity to talk with Scott Magdalein from ServeHQ on effective strategies in training volunteers. It is essential to be successful in reaching students. With culture continually changing, training is more important than ever. Get Connected with Scott Magdalein: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scottmagdalein1?fref=search&amp;__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&amp;eid=ARAYzv3A5Ku0_Ow4MulLHRVwjryP9J2R3U3G54uw83-e-KH9qWzCsUq3H8vAgl7ZdAr4Uto_ZjOc3QfB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottmagdalein/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Get Connected with ServeHQ: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ServeHQchurch/?__tn__=kCH-R&amp;eid=ARC4aE9gRrsn8ZnAhehNSlYKeyIQNhRtpGPijiTuVsF-pe3ePmnW1QfXAHVprn7MoWEghBvN83dLSEU-&amp;hc_ref=ARR8mhgN0riD3mtW2qgl8KMksZid7J0Jha6XlEGD0g3EFYmr1zYhr5dcYObefxAX1_0&amp;fref=nf&amp;__xts__%5b0%5d=68.ARCZwSyEAsn9xfTtf19A6LQ7hwRgzfr3UGWe5XUumgUnko24HUj73xPY23PrR4kzIcYongR3CDHjq-mfZhSH3YdtzELby14nzwoSQViNrkJlENr_8Y_CCXkYWi3jb3MsK3_HCPwELnl3en4hEt8MsizrC8iDqaK7ZsQVnzewMBaXwIRBy1WwSkrphYNfyMJIgErIk7ZOfHOmI1Cai_YZ78MwW5Aw2uKO06RY7LBZcjHtsyDEhzHz3NoyHLsmKmW2mhLFibtNTggI0ub-qUAaE_Wc-rMb9PJtVkhp9Y9BXNw9B7pm3v070BBYfhGKnKiTxln-TM-OH53vCmdPPQmkTaGfmg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://servehq.church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Get Connected with Youth and Culture: · <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youthnculture/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> · <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youthandculture2000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> · <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3LWTUFqHE3do0mIkEnrbg?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> Covenant Eyes: If you want more information on <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a>and how to protect your home or use it as a resource for parents and students in your ministry then click the link! Make sure you <a href="https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/j403M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">signup today!</a> Music Provided By: <a href="http://hooksounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hooksounds.com</a> Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-sebastian/message</a>

YC016: Training Volunteers With Scott Magdalein 

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