Marko reads an open letter he wrote to youth workers when his (now adult) kids were teenagers, including four requests.

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In this short (4 Minutes with Marko!) final episode of the year, Marko reflects on why patience is absolutely required when looking for outcomes and results in youth ministry.

Marko unpacks a simple assessment tool he regularly uses when coaching ministry leaders to think about how to address the different aspects of your job responsibilities in order to move toward greater vibrancy.

Marko shares a bit about his own growth — deep into life — in understanding and experiencing spiritual discernment, and suggests some ways our ministries should prioritize collaborative discernment.

Marko shares a story that illustrates how a student’s sense of belonging can be lost or gained through seemingly tiny acknowledgements of “we see you; you belong here.”

In this super-short episode (3 Minutes with Marko!), we’ll look at the difference between stupid risk, and the sort of faith-fueled risk that is absolutely essential for great youth ministry.

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Marko talks briefly about both the terminology of ‘junior high’ or ‘middle school’, as well as which grades are included. Bonus: a mini history lesson!

On the surface, this episode lists 12 ways to be a youth worker who stays put for a long time; but really, this episode is about humility.

Marko describes the characteristics of the sort of person who’s able to bring change from inside a church or organization.

Marko suggests that materialism isn’t the core problem, it’s consumerism. Bonus: this episode includes a snarky Top 10 Signs Your Youth Ministry Might Be Built on Consumeristic Assumptions.

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