We're back after an unanticipated two week break and in this episode we share what's been happening in our lives and ministries as well as a call to action we received at our recent staff retreat. Listen in and join us in the efforts to recognize and rebuild the rubble.

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Summer is a great time to change the pace and engage young people in new ways. In this episode we'll share the top 5 activities that will help you build deeper and healthier relationships with the young people in your ministry.

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It's hard to believe summer is almost upon us and as the school year winds down our ministries are preparing to shift into a different gear for the summer. In this episdoe we discuss how to make that shift to both allow for a slower pace while still investing well.

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A few episodes ago we shared some spring break event ideas for small groups. Reggie and his team jumped at a few of those opportunities and in this episode he shares some of the fruitful ministry they have already experienced as a result.

What fruit are you seeing in your ministry this spring? Visit us on Facebook and join the discussion.

Did you miss the spring break episode? Now worries! Check it out here and consider trying some of these great ideas this summer.

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This episode includes the second half of a great conversation we had with Allison Yandell from Feed Youth Ministry about a recent study on global youth culture. In this part of the conversation we discuss the findings on the impact of digital connectedness of Gen Z in the United States.

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What positive and negative impacts have you seen as a result of digital connectedness of your students? Visit us on Facebook and join the discussion.

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This episode includes the first half of a longer conversation we had with Allison Yandell from Feed Youth Ministry about a recent study on global youth culture. In this part of the conversation we discuss the findings on the religious attitudes and behaviors of Gen Z in the United States.

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For more on 3Story check out our 5-part series starting with Episode 104. An Intro to 3Story Relationships

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March 13, 2021, just a few days before recording this episode marked the 1 year anniversary of our state of normalcy coming to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. There is no doubt the world is different now than it was just 1 year ago and that includes the world of youth ministry. In today’s episode we’re talking about the state of youth ministry after a year of COVID.

What has changed in your ministry context? Visit us on Facebook and join the discussion.

Check out the first episode we did after the shut down in March of 2020, Ministry and Social Distancing (A COVID19 Special Edition)

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The week between Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and His Resurrection from the grave is a focus of large portions of each of the four gospels -- including half of the book of John. Given such a focus, there is much to learn and understand from those few days. In this week's episode, Brian and Reggie reflect on some of the major events of Holy Week.

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Spring Break is just around the corner and for young people this is a great time to get away from school and experience something different. However, the events and experiences our ministries are able to provide may look a little different than normal. In this episode we're exploring 3 spring break ideas for small(er) groups.

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We know that situations arise all the time in youth ministry that are difficult to address becasue we simply don't know how to have the conversation. That could involve situations with students, parents, co-workers, or supervisors. So in this episode we offer 4 tips to help you have your next conversation.

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Did you miss last week's episode on Stepping into Difficult Situations? Check it out now!

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