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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.
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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Ok, hear us out... On today's episode, Kyle and Derek dive into a wild theory that maybe, just maybe, the MCU and Jesus are connected in ways we never thought of before.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and then... Gen Alpha?!? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek dive into what makes this next generation unique and how to best reach them in youth ministry.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
No matter how hard we try, there are times when writing sermons is more fun than others. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about some of the ways that pastors can break the cycle and get a fresh start writing their sermons.
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Alright, it's time to get nerdy! On today's episode, Kyle and Derek break down their thoughts on the statistics of Youth Pastors' salaries in 2023.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
It's a classic story. David vs Goliath. Favorite vs Underdog... or was it? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek dive into some of the myths we believe about this classic story.
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Did anyone else think that Kyle and Derek were just making up their wives this whole time? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek share conversation with their wives about their time in ministry, lessons that they've learned, and what they would tell couples just starting in ministry.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
"Seeker-Friendly" churches are all over. Their goal, as evidenced by the nickname, is to purposefully operate with the top goal of attracting unbelievers to the church. On today's episode, Kyle and Derek wrestle through whether or not this is a good model for youth ministry.
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Politics is one of those topics that you're not supposed to bring up at the Thanksgiving table. But our walk with Christ should cover every aspect of our lives. So how do we talk about and teach on politics in the church? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about how to have a Christ-filled discussion around such a polarizing topic like politics.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
In ministry, a new boss can mean great things, but it can also mean... losing your job?!? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek wrap up their series on pastoral transition by talking about what it looks like for a church to bring on a new Lead Pastor and how Youth Pastors should approach that transition.
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
How does ministry change when you have an interim pastor? On today's episode, Kyle and Derek talk about what Youth Pastors can do in the interim period to best get ready for a new Lead Pastor to come in.