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Teenagers are interesting creatures. Even more unique are the brave individuals who commit to loving and serving them. Join Kyle and Derek, two of your neighborhood youth pastors, who dive into all things youth ministry. Their comedic transparency is sure to leave you with a few laughs and a greater understanding of the "how" and "why" behind a successful youth group. Whether you're a student, parent, youth pastor or aspiring glutton for punishment...you are sure to find something of value here in our podcast.
Episodes
Jul 5, 2024
Jul 5, 2024
1hr 15 min
On their final episode, Kyle and Derek welcome two guests to the show for some fun and games. Also, they distill all their knowledge (it didn't take long) into their Top 10 Tips for Ministry.
May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
59 min
You've got questions, we've got answers! On the penultimate episode of the podcast, Kyle and Derek answer questions live on a Wednesday night at Kyle's youth group.
May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
59 min
Public school, private school, homeschool... every youth ministry sees students from every type of educational system. In today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about the pros and cons of each school type from a ministry perspective.
Apr 25, 2024
Apr 25, 2024
56 min
The world is a changing place, and technology is always at the forefront. A.I. is the new thing, and like most technology, it can be both a blessing and a curse. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek dive into the world of A.I., talking about how it can help in ministry and areas to avoid using it.
Apr 18, 2024
Apr 18, 2024
55 min
We have questions! On today's episode, Kyle and Derek tackle questions ranging from their first sermons to ministry struggles to preferred golf clubs.
Apr 11, 2024
Apr 11, 2024
48 min
Most towns have multiple churches. Many churches are even on the same street. But on today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about how churches competing against each other is completely missing the mark.
Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024
50 min
Churches, and other places of worship, have heightened their conversations on security over the last 20 years. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about what church security and medical teams should look like.
Mar 21, 2024
Mar 21, 2024
50 min
Ministry can feel like a silo sometimes, and the health of pastors often gets ignored. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek dive into some practical advice when it comes to asking those around you for help and accountability.
Mar 14, 2024
Mar 14, 2024
49 min
On today's episode, Kyle and Derek dive into baptism, what it was in Jesus' day, and what it should look like in our churches.
Mar 7, 2024
Mar 7, 2024
55 min
Everyone has different tastes when it comes to worship music, and that's ok! But there are some songs that we... just... disagree with. At least on some level. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek discuss some of the worship songs that they don't think are right for certain settings.