Listen to authors, speakers, and youth ministry veterans discuss relevant youth ministry issues, equipping us with the tools to make an effective impact.
EVANGELISM/OUTREACH:
Episode #2: Jonathan, Furby, and Brandon talk about the 7 Sins of leading outreach events.
Episode #3: Greg Stier and Lane Palmer from Dare 2 Share drop in to discuss practical strategies of evangelism.
Episode #4: Fred Lynch stops by to talk about cross cultural evangelism and offers ways to do it more effectively.
Episode #19: Greg Stier is back to argue why the sharing the Gospel should not be eliminated by the biblical mandate of social justice.
Episode #24: In this episode, Jonathan is joined by Todd to talk about a very particular kind of outreach: skate parks.
Special Episodes—High Impact Outreach Ministry I & II: Jonathan and David talk with YFC “Campus Guru” Rob Maxey about potent outreach ministry on school campuses.
PROGRAMMING:
Episode #6: Les Christi stops by to play some games and talk about the best way to lead them with youth groups.
Episode #8: Kurt Johnston from Saddleback swings by to dialogue about “programming” in youth ministry.
Episode #9: Scott Rubin from Willow Creek shares some insight on leading Middle School ministry.
Episode #10: Duffy Robbins joins the cast this time to talk about speaking to teenagers in effective ways.
Episode #13: David and Jonathan talk about the 7 Sins of leading a small group.
Episode #17: David outlines the typical ways youth workers sabotage their summer camps with his 7 Sins on ministry AFTER summer camp.
Episode #18: Jonathan talks with YS President Mark Oestreicher about why a change in youth ministry is needed today.
Episode #22: Dutton comes on the show in this episode and talks about the 7 Sins of leading worship.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP:
Episode #12: Author and Pastor Dan Kimball talks about preparing students for life after high school.
Episode #16: Jonathan and Andy interview two student leaders about temptations, integrity, mission trips, and service projects.
TRAINING FOR YOU AND YOUR LEADERS:
Episode #7: Chris Radloff is an expert in volunteerism and in this podcast, he helps us become better at it, too.
Episode #10: Duffy Robbins joins the cast this time to talk about speaking to teenagers in effective ways.
Episode #22: Dutton comes on the show in this episode and talks about the 7 Sins of leading worship.
Episode #28: Chris Radloff is back to discuss the four “desired outcomes” that govern ministry agendas.
YOUTH CULTURE:
Episode #14: Furby and Jonathan talk about the 7 Sins of understanding youth culture.
Episode #23: Walt Mueller from www.CPYU.org comes on the show to break down the latest trends in youth culture.
Jonathan McKee
Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books including the brand new The Guy's Guide to FOUR BATTLES Every Young Man Must Face; The Teen’s Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices; If I Had a Parenting Do Over; and the Amazon Best Seller - The Guy's Guide to God, Girls and the Phone in Your Pocket. He speaks to parents and leaders worldwide, all while providing free resources for youth workers on TheSource4YM.com. Jonathan, his wife Lori, and their three kids live in California.