Youth Pastor Theologian

Mar 04 2025 96 ep. 44 mins 6
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Youth Pastor Theologian is built on the conviction that youth ministry is theological ministry. But what does that really mean? The YPT Podcast features conversations to help you think theologically about what youth ministry is, and to help you teach theologically with confidence.

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94: Reflecting on the Asbury Outpouring (Zach Meerkreebs)

Mar 04 2025 46 mins  
The Asbury Outpouring gripped religious news and social media two years ago. People had a wide range of opinions about it then, but it's been long enough that we can look with greater clarity about what was and was not happening. In this episode, Mike talks with Zach Meerkreebs, the preacher whose sermon God used to spark the outpouring. Listen in to hear about what's happening at

93: Theology of Art and Ministry to Artsy Youth (Melody Bellefeuille-Frost)

Feb 25 2025 47 mins  
Youth Group isn’t always a place where artsy youth feel a sense of belonging. And yet, the Church, historically, has been a haven for the arts. How can youth workers develop a biblical appreciation for art and serve our students who are artistically-minded? Discussion Includes: Historically, there’s been a rich relationship between the church and the arts. But what have you o

92: Trends in Youth Ministry (Walt Mueller)

Feb 18 2025 51 mins  
What's happening in the youth ministry world today and how did we get here? This is an important question that we need to ask from time to time, and who's better to ask than Dr. Walt Mueller? Walt Mueller has been ministering to young people for over 45 years and is the founder/director of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. He’s also the author of many books for youth an

91: The Church and Youth Sports (Paul Putz)

Feb 11 2025 52 mins  
Talking about the church and youth sports is a sure way to spur strong opinions. Many pastors feel like parents are choosing sports over faith, while parents and kids feel like the church doesn't respect sports or team culture. How can faithful Christian parents and church leaders navigate this tense issue in a way that is distinctively Christian, without drawing battle lines? Toda

90: Should I Stay or Should I Go? (Will Standridge)

Feb 04 2025 44 mins  
At some point, every youth pastor faces the question, "Should I stay or should I go?" Sometimes God's wisdom leads us to stay and endure through seasons of tension and conflict, but sometimes the Lord provides freedom to move into a new ministry (or an entirely new vocation!). Discussion Includes: You’re still in your first year as a senior pastor… what are some of the bigger

89: The Significance of Eating Together (Seth Stewart)

Jan 28 2025 46 mins  
Food and “the table” show up throughout Scripture in significant ways. And yet, it’s easily overlooked. How does “theology of meals and eating together” shape Christian fellowship and ministry to youth? Could you explain what you mean by “theology of meals and eating together”? When I hear this, I immediately think about the Lord’s Supper. That’s a major compon

88: The Best Teaching Advice I've Received (Kyle Hoffsmith)

Jan 21 2025 49 mins  
There’s so much that can be said about how to teach the Bible with depth and clarity, it’s almost as if we could build an entire podcast around it! That’s why we’ve invited Kyle Hoffsmith from “The Word in Youth Ministry” to share some of the best preaching and teaching advice that he’s heard. When you were new to youth ministry, could you tell us about a crash-and-

87: Managing Expectations in Youth Ministry (Joseph Bradley)

Dec 17 2024 58 mins  
Everyone has expectations: you do, and so do your students, parents, volunteers, and church leaders. How can you identify people's expectations and respond with humility and confidence when you don't quite "meet expectations"? Of all the topics we could be discussing today, why do you think it’s important for us to talk about managing expectations in youth ministry? What are s

86: Leading a Youth Ministry While in Seminary (Nick Hartman)

Dec 10 2024 48 mins  
It can be difficult to find a healthy rhythm when serving in full-time youth ministry while also in seminary. This can lead some people to never pursue formal training, and it can lead others to burn out. Today’s conversation highlights the benefit of seminary training while providing some practical counsel about navigating it well. What’s the benefit of a seminary education

85: Apologetics and Doubt in Youth Ministry (Mary Jo Sharp)

Dec 03 2024 49 mins  
As teenagers move from middle school through their high school graduation, they begin to ask increasingly difficult questions about life and faith and God. If we are only telling them answers without creating space for meaningful conversations about the questions they have, then they’ll find answer to their questions somewhere else. Today’s conversation will help youth workers