In this conversation we talk through the importance of youth ministry in the church. Should youth have a separate gathering than the larger church gatherings? Who is responsible for discipling our children? How does American culture prolong adolescence in setting up our next generation for failure?

Join us as we share perspective of 12 years in youth ministry that hopefully inspires us to produce Good Fruit.

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0:00 - Intro

1:41 - Tree of Life Update

7:38 - Game: Real Slang or Cap!

15:10 - Is Youth Ministry Biblical?

19:23 - Shadow Side to Youth Ministry

21:34 - Jesus' Disciples were Youth Students!

24:22 - Importance of Dignifying Our Youth with Responsibilities

26:19 - Should we "Outsource" Discipleship?

29:24 - What's the Bible Say about Importance of Teaching Youth?

32:56 - Kid's Can Handle More

39:50 - The World Will Speak if the Church is Silent

41:19 - Camp Awaken 2026

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Go and Bear Good Fruit!

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