In the gospels we read about a group of men who carried a paralyzed friend to Jesus with the hope that Jesus would heal him. That journey involved plenty of obstacles--some they anticipated, and some they did not. But through it all, they set out knowing they would do whatever it was going to take to get their friend to the feet of Jesus and having faith that Jesus would do a miracle. In this episode we explore this story from the perspective of those who were there to see what we can learn about what it means to do whatever it takes to get people to the feet of Jesus.

• Intro (0:00)

• Luke 5:17-26

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As a youth worker there may come a time when you have the opportunity to speak to an audience. Whether that is simply a quick announcement or a full blown sermon, just the thought of that might terrify you. In this episode we'll help you hone your up front communication skills and overcome your fear of public speaking.

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• America's Most Common Fears

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Generation Z, who is currently filtering through our youth ministries, has grown up in a distinctly different world than any previous generation. Among other differences, they are the first generation that is native to the digital world. While this has created tremendous opportunities for them, there are some trends that we need to pay attention to. In this episode we explore some recent findings of a large scale research study on Generation Z and discuss what we can learn from it.

• Intro (0:00)

• Research: The State of Gen Z 2018

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Generation Z may be the most digitally connected yet emotionally isolated generation in history. In this episode we explore how and why this may be the case as what you can do about it.

• Research: The State of Gen Z 2018

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Generation Z, who is currently filtering through our youth ministries, has grown up in a distinctly different world than any previous generation. Among other differences, they are the first generation that is native to the digital world. While this has created tremendous opportunities for them, there are some trends that we need to pay attention to. In this episode we explore some recent findings of a large scale research study on Generation Z and discuss what we can learn from it.

Intro (0:00)

The State of Gen Z in 2018 (1:00)

So What Does it All Mean? (7:40)

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• Research: The State of Gen Z 2018

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It's hard for us to believe but we have been at this podcasting thing for almost a full year! This is our 50th episode and we thought we would celebrate by sharing 50 of our favorite things about student ministry and even give a few things away in the process.

This episode was also filmed and can be found on our Facebook Page at The Ministry Leader Podcast. Listen closely for more ways you can win some sweet prizes.

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The statement "preach the gospel at all times; when necessary, use words" was a favorite of ours growing up because it allowed us to live out our faith without ever talking about it. But there's a problem with statement. In this episode we'll help you understand what that is and how you can overcome it.

Intro (0:00)

The necessity of words (0:27)

The right mindset (1:45)

Sharing the gospel in both group and individual settings (3:31)

Things to keep in mind when sharing (5:36)

Methods of sharing the gospel (6:36)

Special announcement (11:18)

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Sharing stories is an important aspect of developing authentic relationships and engaging young people with the transformational power of the gospel. But it can feel a little intimidating at times to know what to share and when to share it. In this episode we discuss what it means to share your story and provide some practical ideas to help you think through what, when and how to share it.

Intro (0:00)

Testimony or Story? (0:45)

What should I share (4:21)

When to share your story (8:00)

Fun things we're planning for episode 50 (11:24)

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Crowd control can be a very real struggle in any student ministry setting with any size group. If you're like us, you've learned more about what doesn't work than what does when it comes to getting a group to focus on whatever you are trying to communicate. In this episode, we share 6 great ideas that we've learned to employ in controlling the chaos.

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In youth ministry we often overthink and overplan in our efforts to positively influence the lives of teenagers and point them to Jesus. But sometimes the smallest moments can make the biggest impact. In this episode we share a couple of those moments from our past that forever changed our lives and offer three simple tips to help you create simple, yet unforgettable moments with the young people in your ministry.

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Listen to find out how you could win during our 50 for 50 giveaway to celebrate our 50th episode of The Ministry Leader Podcast!

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