We often focus on the “who” and the “what” in youth ministry and forget about the “why.” Jake Mulder challenges us to step back and ask ourselves why we do what we do.

Kara Powell joins us to talk about striving for the kind of unity that Jesus mentioned in John 17. She challenges us to take Jesus' last prayer and make it our first.

This week Mark Oestreicher joins us to share some encouragement through the story of Jairus, as well as some wisdom for youth workers. Mark talks about what has changed and what has stayed the same in youth ministry over the years, as well as some key things for youth workers to pay attention to during this pandemic.

This week Kenda Creasy Dean joins us to talk a little bit about what she sees over the horizon for youth ministry, and how understanding passion can be key to the spiritual lives of teenagers.

As we head into 2021, we take a look back at 2020, and there are many things that we can't unsee. Like the rebel on the cross beside Jesus, we simply ask, "remember me".

Join us as we sit down with Trisha Manns and Kathryn Sappington to talk about the Global Mission Fellows Program.

You can get more information about the program and find out how to apply at umcmission.org/gmf.

Sam Halverson joins us this week to talk about understanding what it means to ask for the heart of God. Loving as God loves means hurting when God hurts, and you see what humanity can do.

How do we deal with crazy things that are happening in the world? Mark Oestreicher joins us this week to talk about what students need from us as youth workers during this season of unrest.

Things are often tight when it comes to budget, but they are especially tight during a pandemic. Brian Lawson joins us to talk about importance of cultivating a relationship with the church leadership that communicates the value in what you're doing.

This is a difficult time in our world. Don't forget to pause and check on your youth and children's ministry staff. Care for them both personally and professionally.

During this time of social distancing and not being able to gather, many companies have made some great resources available to help you do ministry at a distance.