In this episode, Mike and Kyle are joined by AJ from The Gathering — a young, passionate youth pastor who has some cool things happening in his ministry.

AJ shares how he’s intentionally building a youth ministry culture that fosters both authentic worship and real community. From creating environments where students feel safe to engage with God, to building relationships that actually last beyond youth group nights, this conversation is packed with practical ideas and honest ministry talk.

If you’ve ever wondered how to help students take ownership of worship, build deeper community, or create a ministry culture students actually want to invite friends into — this episode is for you.

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