Some of our episodes and interviews can be tough. This week’s episode is one of those episodes. The truth is though, that if you’ve been in youth ministry very long, you’ve probably had students in your ministry who have struggled with self-harm or suicidal thoughts. In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Jamie Dew. Jamie…

One of the major challenges in youth ministry is that often we can serve for years and years before we actually see fruit from the seeds we’ve planted in the lives of teenagers. We’re convinced, though, that youth pastors ARE making a difference in the lives of teenagers and that often God uses youth pastors…

When it comes to serving in youth ministry, it can be really challenging navigating the world of finance and salary. We often have questions like: Am I getting paid fairly? How am I supposed to support a family on what I’m making? Is it ok for me to ask for a raise? These are common…

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Seth Buckley from First Baptist Spartanburg. He’s been a youth pastor since 1982 and is still going strong. You’ll want to listen to this interview as he gives some quick things he’s learned that he believes are keys to longevity. Long story short, we love talking…

Let’s face it. Jimmy Fallon is funny. Well, at least most of the time. Don’t get us wrong. We’re not making a major moral endorsement for who and what he’s all about. But rather, we want to take a minute and consider how Jimmy Fallon is pretty much a youth pastor minus Jesus and a…