Most of us are either committed planners or we tend to react to circumstances. In this episode, Andy explores how we need to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, either way, as He is the ultimate builder.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

In the first episode of a new season, Andy Castle looks at how we can have different feelings about the year ahead, and how our outlook affects what we do.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

Andy Castle looks at Mary, the mother of Jesus, and wonders what would have happened if Mary had said no the Angel Gabriel, and considers how we might need to say 'Yes!' to whatever God asks us to do.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

It's a busy time of year and the work is full on. In this episode, Andy Castle encourages us to pause during our busyness and to keep focused on what's important.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

This week Andy shares a personal challenge and how we need to pursue Jesus more than what we can do for Him.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

In this episode, Andy Castle explores the question, are we praying prayers that we actually expect God to answer? Hope you find it helpful.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

The temptation is to teach young people the right thing to do but not to model it. In this episode, Andy explores what it would look like to be good, safe role models for those we lead.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

It's easy to get frustrated with your church and as a youth leader to be tempted to lead in a way that is disconnected from the rest of the church. In this episode, Andy Castle encourages us to not give in to this temptation but to do all we can to keep in step with our churches and our leaders.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

Sometimes life gets busy, we get it. But what do you do when it gets too busy? Do you work even harder, even longer? Do you get stressed and start to panic? In this week's episode, Andy looks at the advice Moses gave the Israelites when their journey was not going the way they expected.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

It's so tempting to always be looking for the next 'new thing' in youth ministry, as if there's a secret technique that if we could just learn it. In this episode, Andy Castle explores how it's not a secret we are searching for but rather it's learning to trust in the Lord.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk