Podcast

TLH121: Growing and Learning

Longevity in youth ministry definitely requires growing and learning. There’s always more to learn and areas to grow. In this episode, we share lessons we’re learning, books that we’ve found helpful, and a few hints at what is ahead. Thanks for listening and for being a part of the longer haul community! JOIN THE PODCAST…

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TLH120: Partnering with Parents in Youth Ministry

Partnering with parents in youth ministry can be a challenge. Depending on what stage of life and ministry you are in, knowing how and where to start can leave you frustrated. Never fear! In today’s episode we’re diving in with practical advice and tips on how to partner more effectively with parents in your youth…

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TLH119: And We’re Back

Annnnd we’re back! It’s been a long summer, and we’re excited to be back recording new episodes. In this episode, we give you an update on where we’ve been, what’s ahead, and what things we’re currently working on. Thanks for listening and for being a part of the longer haul community. JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP!…

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TLH118: Rebuilding Your Youth Ministry

It’s no secret that youth ministry over the last year and a half has been incredibly difficult. What your ministry will look like after Covid is probably still up in the air. One thing seems to be true for almost everyone, what your youth ministry looks like will largely require rebuilding your youth ministry. On…

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TLH117: Engaging Gen Z

How do we engage Gen Z? The largest generation we’ve ever seen certainly brings with it challenges and opportunities. In today’s episode, Dr. Tim McKnight joins the show to talk about Engaging Gen Z. There’s a lot to learn and this interview is SO good. So grab some coffee, something to take notes with, and…

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TLH116: What if they DO come back?

In our last episode, we gave some helpful thoughts and tips for how to approach your youth ministry as we come out of Covid. Part of this is the reality that for most of us we won’t see the same number of students we saw involved in our programs before Covid. But we don’t want…

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