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March 20, 2025 Discipling Students in a Culture of Busyness: Helping Students Make Time for Jesus
In this 6th episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted, Isaiah, Josh, and Danny tackle a challenge that youth pastors everywhere are facing: How do we disciple students who are too busy to show up? They dive into the pressures that students face—from academics to sports to social commitments—and how this impacts their spiritual lives. The hosts also discuss practical ways youth pastors can adapt to meet students where they are without adding to their already overwhelming schedules. If you’re struggling with tension of ministry and busyness, this episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and grace-filled strategies.
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Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca
Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall,
Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in
Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
37 min
March 12, 2025 The Gracious Pursuit of the Hound of Heaven with Anna Meade Harris
In this main session talk from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, TX, Anna Meade Harris unpacks the story of Daniel 4. Anna shares about the gracious pursuit of the Hound of Heaven. Anna Meade Harris is the is the Senior Director of Content at Rooted, co-host of the Rooted Parent podcast, and the author of God’s Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well (Zondervan, 2024), winner of Christianity Today’s 2024 Book Award in the Marriage, Family, and Singleness category. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca
Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall,
Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in
Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
29 min
March 04, 2025 The Vital Role of Youth Ministry in the Larger Church Context
In this episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted, Isaiah, Josh, and Danny dive into the role of youth ministry within the larger church context. They discuss the biblical and theological foundations for youth ministry, the importance of intergenerational integration, and the challenges of keeping students engaged in the church beyond high school. They also share practical strategies for strengthening connections between youth and the larger church body, as well as how to foster discipleship that lasts beyond youth group.
Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates!
Follow and subscribe to Youth Ministry Unscripted wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca
Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall,
Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in
Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
33 min
February 25, 2025Rooted Conference: Revealer of Mysteries with Josh Hussung
In this main session talk from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, TX, Josh Hussung unpacks the story of Daniel 2. Josh shares that God is the revealer of mysteries. Josh is the Pastor of Youth and Families at Grace Community Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and has been in youth ministry for over 18 years.
Rooted Resources:
Purchase the Rooted Daniel Curriculum
Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago
Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
32 min
February 18, 2025 Youth Ministry and Ethnically Segregated Churches (and Favorite Youth Ministry Games)
In this 4th episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted, Isaiah, Josh, and Danny talk about ethnic segregation in church. Do our churches and youth groups need to be multicultural or not? They also talk about diversity and differences, and they share a famous Martin Luther King Jr. quote. The guys close the conversation talking about their favorite youth ministry games.
Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
36 min
February 12, 2025Rooted Conference: You Don’t Have to Know with John Onwuchekwa
In this main session talk from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, TX, John Onwuchekwa (John O.) unpacks the story of Daniel 3. John O. shares how knowing God means you do not have to know the future. John is the North American Senior Director for Thought Leadership and Innovation for Redeemer City to City in New York, NY.
Rooted Resources:
Purchase the Rooted Daniel Curriculum
Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago
Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
37 min
February 04, 2025 Youth Ministry and Race, Culture, and Ethnicity (and Go-To Icebreakers)
In view of Black History Month, Isaiah, Josh, and Danny talk about issues of race, ethnicity, and culture. They consider how race and ethnicity need to be talked about and taught in their churches and youth ministries. Stay tuned for their discussion of their favorite icebreakers for youth group.
Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
34 min
January 28, 2025Rooted Conference: Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel, I Know He’ll Deliver Me with KA Ellis
In this main session talk from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, TX, K.A. Ellis unpacks the story of Daniel 1. Ellis shares how the same God who delivered Daniel is faithful to deliver us. Ellis is the Director of the Edmiston Center at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia.
“Courage is a habit and it must become ours.”
Rooted Resources:
Purchase the Rooted Daniel Curriculum
How the Book of Daniel Helps Us Lead Our Children to Live Counterculturally by Jason Engle
Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago
Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
42 min
January 21, 2025 Youth Ministry Struggles (and Pizza After Youth Group)
In this second episode ofYouth Ministry Unscripted, Isaiah, Josh, and Danny talk real, honest, and raw about some of the biggest struggles they face as youth ministry leaders. They share the biggest challenges that youth pastors and churches face in ministry today, as well as how the gospel shapes us to love Jesus in the difficulties. Serving in ministry has given each of them a love/hate relationship with takeout pizza…
Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
35 min
January 14, 2025Rooted Conference: Communicating the Importance of Family Ministry with Jimmy Kim
Offering the 'what' and the 'why' of family ministry, longtime family minister Jimmy Kim also shares the 'how' of implementing family ministry in the local church. Working off the definition of family ministry as "churches equipping and empowering parents to spiritually invest in their kids," he offers ways to develop a family ministry that works in your context, for the spiritual formation of parents and kids and for God's glory. Jimmy Kim is a husband, a father of two, and the Executive Director of Family Transformation at Perimeter Church near Atlanta, GA.
References:
How to Start a Family Ministry: A Practical Workshop with Cameron Cole
How to Start a Family Ministry handout
Deuteronomy 6: 4-9
Proverbs 22:6
Psalm 139
Ephesians 6:-14
Perspectives on Family MInistry: Three Views by Timothy Paul Jones
Handing Down the Faith: How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation by Christian Smith and Amy Adamczyk
US Surgeon General Report on the Mental Health of Parents
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
How to Start a Family Ministry in Your Church by Andy Cornett
Find more information about Rooted's family ministry mentorship program.
Check out more resources on family ministry and family discipleship.
Join us for our 2025 Conference in Chicago, IL!
Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
51 min

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Rooted Youth Ministry aims to advance gospel centered youth ministry by equipping and empowering youth ministers and parents to faithfully disciple students toward lifelong faith in Jesus Christ.…