In this episode of the Youth Ministry Soul Keeper Podcast, hosts James and Todd discuss the intersection of family and ministry during the Christmas season. They share personal experiences and insights about the importance of appreciation in youth ministry, highlighting stories of gratitude from past students. The conversation emphasizes the significance of small, consistent actions in making a lasting impact on youth.

Takeaways
Appreciation is vital for youth leaders.
Small acts can have a big impact on youth.
Networking with other youth leaders is beneficial.
Thank yous are rare but meaningful.
Consistency in ministry leads to lasting influence. 
It's the little consistent things that matter.


Show Notes
 
Connect With The Show:

• Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/
• Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper

Connect with James:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessabin13/ / https://www.instagram.com/edgestudentministries/

Connect with Todd:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/toddpearage
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage

We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: [email protected]


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Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join

Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Youth Leader Summit Conferences: https://www.youthleadersummit.com/

Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

Summary: James and Todd talk about the importance of taking breaks and finding time for spiritual renewal amidst the demands of youth ministry. They share personal experiences from recent events, including a father-son camp and a trip to Scotland, emphasizing the need for self-care and intentional rest. The conversation highlights practical tips for integrating breaks into ministry life, the counterintuitive nature of rest, and resources available for spiritual retreats.

Show Takeaways Taking breaks is essential for youth leaders' well-being. We are human beings, not just human doers. Creating rhythms in life helps prevent burnout. Spiritual renewal can come from recreational activities. It's important to reconnect with God regularly. Taking a break requires faith and courage. Youth leaders should not feel guilty for taking time off. Family time can be integrated into ministry activities. Small, inexpensive activities can provide significant rest. Planning for breaks is crucial for long-term sustainability. 
Show Notes
 
Connect With The Show:

• Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/
• Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper

Connect with James:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessabin13/ / https://www.instagram.com/edgestudentministries/

Connect with Todd:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/toddpearage
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage

We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: [email protected]


Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co
Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join

Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Youth Leader Summit Conferences: https://www.youthleadersummit.com/

Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

In this episode of the Youth Ministry Soul Keeper Podcast, hosts James and Todd reflect on their summer family and ministry experiences. They delve into the current polarized culture, emphasizing the need for youth leaders to navigate political discussions with grace and kindness. The conversation highlights the significance of modeling love and acceptance, creating a safe environment for youth to express themselves, and the necessity of conflict resolution in ministry. The episode concludes with encouragement for youth leaders to embrace their roles with compassion and understanding.

















Connect With The Show:

• Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co

• sFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/
• Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper

Connect with James:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/

Connect with Todd:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/toddpearage
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage

We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: [email protected]


Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co
Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join

Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Youth Leader Summit Conferences: https://www.youthleadersummit.com/

Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

Summary: In this conversation, James and Todd discuss how anniversaries can be both a cause for celebration and a reminder of painful experiences. Todd shares a personal experience of being asked to resign from his position as a youth pastor on a specific date, which has become a traumatic anniversary for him. James also shares how his wedding anniversary has had mixed emotions attached to it. James and Todd discuss the unexpected reactions that can come with trauma anniversaries, share insights on how to navigate these difficult times, and highlight the power of redemption and how God can use our trauma to bring healing and help others.
 
Show Notes
 
Connect With The Show:

• Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co

• sFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/
• Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper

Connect with James:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/

Connect with Todd:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/toddpearage
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage

We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: [email protected]


Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co
Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join

Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Youth Leader Summit Conferences: https://www.youthleadersummit.com/

Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

Summary: In this episode, James and Todd discuss milestones in ministry and personal life. They share their recent family milestones and encourage listeners to recognize and appreciate the significant moments in their own lives. They emphasize the importance of practicing God's presence and being aware of His work, even when it may not be apparent. 


 
Show Notes
 
Connect With The Show:

• Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/
• Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper

Connect with James:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/

Connect with Todd:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/toddpearage
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage

We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: [email protected]


Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co
Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join

Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Youth Leader Summit Conferences: https://www.youthleadersummit.com/

Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

Christmas can be a very busy and stressful time of the year for those of us in youth ministry. James and Todd share some tips on how you can stay healthy and experience some Christmas cheer.

Connect With The Show:

• Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/
• Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper

Connect with James:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/

Connect with Todd:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/toddpearage
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage

We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: [email protected]


Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co
Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join

Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Youth Leader Summit Conferences: https://www.youthleadersummit.com/
The 2024 Youth Leader Summit has two locations (Leesburg, FL and Harvey Cedars, NJ) and will be an incredible three days of teaching, worship, rest & a lot of fun. Our goals are simple, we want to encourage, equip and refresh youth leaders and spouses.

Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

Summary: We all know Spring is an exciting time, and in youth ministry the pace is picking up as we are looking toward our summer calendars and summer camps. James and Todd are also feeling the squeeze a bit and wanted to share some ideas they are using to help during this time.

Show Notes

Connect With The Show:

• Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/
• Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper

Connect with James:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/

Connect with Todd:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/toddpearage
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage

We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: [email protected]


Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co
Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join

Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Youth Leader Summit Conference: http://www.hcbcyouthleadersummit.com
The 2023 Youth Leader Summit at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference will be an incredible three days of teaching, worship, rest & a lot of fun. Our goals are simple, we want to encourage, equip and refresh youth leaders and spouses.

Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

The Kingdom of God is all about small beginnings. Jesus taught that the Kingdom of Heaven works like a mustard seed. It starts small and grows. We should expect youth ministry to be the same, and we should see small beginnings as something to be excited about and not disappointed in.

Show Notes

Connect With The Show:

• Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/
• Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper

Connect with James:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/

Connect with Todd:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/toddpearage
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage

We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: [email protected]


Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co
Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join

Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

Episode 30: Is It All Worth It?

Summary: What do we do when our students move from following Jesus to following the world? When we see kids who were full of joy and consistently showed up to our youth programs, they are now jaded and hurt from their decisions and consistently don't show up. How do we keep from becoming discouraged ourselves after all we have tried to do to help them walk with Jesus?

Show Notes

Connect With The Show:

• Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/
• Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper

Connect with James:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/

Connect with Todd:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/toddpearage
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage

We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: [email protected]


Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co
Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join

Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

Summary: What is currently fueling your ministry? Is it the fear of failure or the desire to be successful? Is it a need for affirmation or is it peace that comes from being confident in God and His faithfulness? We all minister from fuels, the big question is are they clean or dirty?

Show Notes

Connect With The Show:

• Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/
• Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper

Connect with James:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/

Connect with Todd:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/toddpearage
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage

We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: [email protected]


Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co
Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join

Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy