In this episode, the YMOT crew takes on the tough, but necessary topic of discipline in our ministry contexts and how to balance grace and effectiveness for group dynamics and behavior.  

In this YMOT Shorty, the crew reacts to funny headlines that have no intentional connection to youth ministry but could totally be youth ministry headlines.  You know, youth ministry headlines, but not. 

In this episode, the YMOT crew discusses the role of games in their ministry structures.  Not only is this episode fun, but it's downright practical and you will have some easy plug and play options for your next youth gathering. 

In this episode, the YMOT explores the role of networking in youth ministry and shares how it has become an essential part of our workflow, planning process, and long-term success in ministry.  

In this episode, the YMOT crew explores what youth ministry in the summer months comes together.  As a season that is much different than the school year, how do you take advantage and make your youth ministry rhythms work to your advantage? 

In this YMOT Shorty, the crew gives some of their best hacks to survive and enhance camps and retreats.  It's quick and practical and will help you up your game as a youth worker. 

In this episode, the YMOT Crew explores the role of camps and retreats in youth ministry contexts.  There's a ton of nuggets about the "why" and "what" of camp, so crack open a cold one and enjoy this episode. 

In this episode, the YMOT crew jump into one of the most frequently discussed topics in youth ministry circles: VOLUNTEERS! The crew engages with important topics in this area like: recruiting hacks, how to identify safe adults and why volunteers are so important in the first place.  Crack open a cold one and enjoy this great conversation. 

In the first bonus YMOT Shorty, the crew looks back over their beer scores for the first several episodes and remembers how optimistic Mots always is and how Wes and Nick's refined pallets continue to discern honest beer scores. And ultimately, the team remembers that they love a good India Pale Ale. 

In this episode, the YMOT Crew unpacks a challenging topic: how do we equip our students to know how to pray?  The crew explores high-level theological concepts and also digs into the practical application of prayer practices.