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

Three People Youth Pastors Are Not

As youth pastors and youth workers we wear a lot of hats.  We often end up taking on a ton of random tasks and responsibilities and filling a lot...

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How I Get It All Done: The Never-Ending Struggle For Productivity

“How do you get it all done?” For the last several years anyway, I’ve been running the Longer Haul website, creating courses for the website, managing an email list...

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The Secret to Youth Ministry When You Have No Time

Having trouble finding time to do all of the things in your youth ministry you feel you should be doing?  Not able to really find time to invest in...

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Show Host

Jody Livingston

Jody Livingston is the Pastor of Students and Young Adults at High Desert Church, with 25 years of experience in youth ministry. As a certified youth ministry coach, author, and host of The Longer Haul podcast, Jody is passionate about helping youth pastors build ministries that stand the test of time. His work centers on equipping leaders to thrive in their roles and create lasting impact.

Jody is a proud husband to Sarah and father to their four children: Emma, Anna, Lizzy, and Jack. In his spare time, he enjoys restoring his 1972 VW Westfalia Bus and fueling his sense of adventure through his love for vintage Volkswagens.