The Longer Haul

The Podcast to Help you Thrive and not just Survive
for The Longer Haul in Youth Ministry

Latest Podcast Episodes

TLH136: Finding and Landing a Youth Ministry Job

Brian Aaby, a veteran youth ministry leader now working with Slingshot Group, joins the show today to talk all about finding and landing a youth ministry job. We give practical advice for youth leaders considering a change in ministry roles or transitioning into their...

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TLH135: Essentials for Large Church Youth Ministry

In this episode, Jody and Shay Osborne discuss the challenges and strategies for effective large church youth ministry. They provide practical insights and advice for navigating the unique dynamics of large church youth ministry. They cover the importance of community and building authentic relationships....

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TLH134: Multi-Site Youth Ministry

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Abram Haley joins Jody and they discuss the experiences, challenges, and benefits of working in a multi-campus youth ministry setting. Abram Haley joins us to discuss various topics, including communication challenges, managing teams, handling...

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Latest Blog Posts

2 Secrets to Becoming a Better Youth Pastor

In a recent conversation with another youth pastor, we were talking about what the things are that really get measurable results on growing into a better youth pastor. If...

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My Collision Course With Burnout

I was on a collision course with burnout that was inevitable. Those close to me would have seen it coming. I didn’t. I knew I was skirting dangerously close to an...

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7 Secrets to Getting More Students to Sign Up for Your Youth Events

We all want to know the secrets to getting more students to sign up for your youth events right?  You know the feeling.  You’ve spent hours and hours planning an...

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Show Host

Jody Livingston

I’m a Youth Ministry veteran of over twenty years, currently serving as the Student Pastor at High Desert Church.  I help equip and encourage Youth Pastors through this blog and podcast The Longer Haul.  My passion is helping Youth Pastors create a ministry of longevity that they truly love.  I am the grateful husband of Sarah and the dad of Emma, Anna, Lizzy, and Jack.  I am a pastor, speaker, lover of vintage VW’s, and the owner of a 1972 VW Westfalia Bus.