One of the major challenges in youth ministry is that often we can serve for years and years before we actually see fruit from the seeds we've planted in the lives of teenagers.

We're convinced, though, that youth pastors ARE making a difference in the lives of teenagers and that often God uses youth pastors when they least expect it. It's often the little things done or said that can literally be used by God to impact the direction of a kid's life.

Illusionist Jared Hall knows this well. Jared has traveled the world using illusions and comedy as a way to share the gospel When asked about how it all started, he points to a conversation that he had as a teenager... with his youth pastor.

In this episode, you'll be encouraged by his story. Also, if you've ever thought about learning a little magic, stick around to the end and Chris will share with you some of the resources he's used to learn the "tricks" of the trade. Ha!

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Links mentioned:

Links to magic tricks Chris mentioned:

http://www.penguinmagic.com/

http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/4191

http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/1671

http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2120

http://jaredhall.com/

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