65 Best Christian Youth Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Life as a Christian teen girl comes with real challenges—but you don't have to face them alone. Christian teen life coach Jamie Kirschner, along with teen co-hosts, help you discover who God created you to be, overcome insecurities, and live out your faith boldly in today's world. It's time to rise above the ordinary and live Uncommon. more

Purpose. Obedience. Prayer. Are you a Christian teen or young woman seeking to grow in God and know more about Him? Listen in to study the Bible and be encouraged to walk in your Purpose, remain in Obedience, and always Pray. Christian Girls P.O.P.! more

Come, Follow Me for Teens is a weekly podcast built around the Come, Follow Me curriculum and designed especially for teenagers, parents of teenagers, youth leaders, and teachers. Each episode takes the week's scripture study and focuses on three clear gospel principles, using stories, questions, experiences, and practical application to help teenagers understand not only what the scriptures teach, but how those teachings can make a difference in their own lives. Episodes are intentionally shorter, engaging, and easy to use for personal study, family discussion, youth lessons, or class preparation. Most importantly, the goal of Come, Follow Me for Teens is to help young people come closer to Jesus Christ, recognize His influence in their lives, and discover how the gospel can help them navigate the experiences and challenges they face every day. more

A podcast presented by UPCI Youth Ministries to educate and engage Apostolic youth workers

Welcome to the Youth Ministry Booster podcast! The most honest and hilarious podcast in student ministry. Hosted by Zac Workun and Chad Higgins. We are the biggest fans of youth ministry leaders like you! We are here for you with the humor and the help to engage, entertain, equip, and encourage. Youth ministry is better together. Learn more @ http://www.youthministrybooster.com more

Join Jody Livingston, a dedicated Student Pastor with boots-on-the-ground experience, as he guides both new and veteran Youth Ministry leaders toward sustainable success in The Longer Haul podcast. Whether you're a Youth Pastor, Youth Minister, or a volunteer in Student Ministry, Jody delivers principle-based, practical advice that transcends the typical how-to's. Each episode is packed with actionable insights to help you foster longevity in your ministry. Delve into topics that bolster your preaching, teaching, and leadership skills, learn to forge stronger partnerships with families, and discover the best practices for building cohesive Youth Ministry teams. Jody's hands-on approach to ministry planning and management will provide you with scalable tools designed to amplify your influence on teens with the gospel. By focusing on the core principles that promote staying power, this podcast is your go-to resource for thriving in a Youth Group setting, no matter your level of experie more

Academy Days is a fiction serial podcast for teenage girls. The Christian high school story follows four girls as they navigate school, family, friends, and the choices that each day brings. Carmen, London, Nora, and Lacey differ in personality, but life in a small Christian school brings them together as each one grows closer to God.  more

Guided by Faith is your go-to daily devotional podcast for teens, students, and young adults looking to strengthen their faith and Biblical worldview.In just five minutes every weekday, dive into essential topics like identity, life purpose, friendships, dating, decision-making, handling temptation, coping with grief, and living out your mission for Jesus. Parents will also find valuable insights to support their teens on their faith journey.Join Jay Holland for inspiring and practical advice that equips you to navigate life's challenges with a strong faith foundation. more

Join Doug Fields, Josh Griffin and Matt McGill from the trenches of their youth ministry! Every week they'll download what happened and share learnings, ideas and tips that will help you be a better youth worker, too! Take half an hour to be refreshed, challenged and get plenty of laughs along the way from these veteran youth workers with 60+ years combined experience. Check out some of the amazing resources and fantastic youth worker community at: http://downloadyouthministry.com more

The G.Y.M. (Godly Young Men) podcast is for young men ages 15-25 who are desiring to be stronger men of God. This podcast deals with the spiritual side of being a godly young man as well as the practical side. Episode topics will address the importance of working out, developing godly confidence, how to pick a career, striving for greatness, biblical masculinity, and so much more! more

Kristen Lascola from North Coast Church gives weekly insight and tips on how to grow the size and health of your Youth Ministry!  With over 20 years in Student Ministry, Kristen shares her knowledge and experiences and frequently features guests from various ministries, churches and leadership roles so that you can use proven strategies to increase your impact from your leadership role. This podcast will help you grow your leadership skills, enhance your youth group, learn new youth group games, put on impactful youth ministry events, build a thriving volunteer staff, grow your influence and create a healthy environment so that you can help take the ministry God has you in to the next level. Hit subscribe and get ready to advance your youth ministry! https://www.growyouryouthministry.com/ more

You Can Mentor is a network that equips and encourages mentors and mentoring leaders through resources and relationships to love God, love others, and make disciples in their own community. We want to see Christian mentors thrive.We want to hear from you! Send any mentoring questions to ****@youcanmentor.com, and we'll answer them on our podcast. We want to help you become the best possible mentor you can be. Also, if you are a mentoring organization, church, or non-profit, connect with us to join our mentoring network or to be spotlighted on our show. Please find out more at www.youcanmentor.com or find us on social media. You will find more resources on our website to help equip and encourage mentors. We have downloadable resources, cohort opportunities, and an opportunity to build relationships with other Christian mentoring leaders. more

The Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast is where you can hear from top leaders in children's ministry, student ministry and family ministry. You'll learn the principles and practices they use to lead families with the goal of helping you maximize the potential in your ministry. For more content and notes, head to nickblevins.com. more

Unlocked is a daily teen devotional, centered on God's Word. Each day's devotion—whether fiction, poetry, or essay—asks the question: How does Jesus and what He did affect today's topic? With daily devotions read by our hosts, Natalie and Dylan, and questions designed to encourage discussion and a deeper walk with Christ, Unlocked invites teens to both engage with the Bible and to write and submit their own devotional pieces. more

The RYM Podcast is brought to you by Reformed Youth Ministries. Since 1972, RYM has sought to reach and equip youth for Christ. This podcast aims to equip youth leaders, pastors and parents with the same desire. For more information on RYM's summer youth conferences, training offerings and resources, visit rym.org. more

Youth Ministries rise and fall on teams of volunteers, so this podcast is for the WHOLE team. Join the conversation as we tackle the practical questions you're asking so you'll be encouraged and equipped as you head into your role in your youth ministry this week. Welcome to the Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast. more

The Youth Pastor Tips Podcast is for anyone serving in Youth Ministry and provides a list of tips for Youth Workers, Volunteers, Small Group Leaders and all Youth Pastors around. In each episode, we will cover a different topic providing you with a list of clear tips that will help anyone win at what they do. The vision is to help you, the Youth Worker, be equipped to reach this next generation. While the mission is to provide you with simple easy tips every episode through a short amount of listening. more

A podcast from CPYU (Center for Parent/Youth Understanding) discussing issues related to the world of youth culture, children, teens and young adults.Hosted by CPYU President Walt Mueller. more

Join Martin, Lucy and Rachel for a weekly dive into all things youth ministry. Inspiring, fun and plenty of practical advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Switch is the youth ministry of Life.Church. The Switch Leader Podcast discusses key topics that will help you grow as a Switch Leader and fully devoted follower of Christ! more

The youth ministry podcast that keeps you motivated and your youth ministry moving forward.

Hello COGWA Teens! This podcast will give you interesting and relevant information that will encourage you toward spiritual growth and a greater sense of community within the Church. more

Don't simply defend your faith, be a leader! This podcast is designed to help students and young professionals grow in faith and leadership as they navigate the stages of young adulthood. We address important faith topics and provide practical life tips to help build your faith as you engage in a changing culture. more

Bridge Youth is the youth ministry of The Bridge Church in Murrieta CA.

Rooted Youth Ministry aims to advance gospel centered youth ministry by equipping and empowering youth ministers and parents to faithfully disciple students toward lifelong faith in Jesus Christ. Youth Ministry Unscripted is a real, honest, and raw part of the Rooted Family of Podcasts which also includes The Rooted Parent Podcast, The Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable, Ask Alice, and Thanos to Theos. For more grace filled, gospel-centered, Bible saturated resources be sure to visit www.rootedministry.com. more

This podcast contains messages from the SOLID Youth Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Jackson in Massillon, OH. more

The daily Bible reading devotion for young people.Take less than 15 minutes a day to cover the whole Bible in 365 days with selected Bible readings and a full commentary from Nicky and Pippa Gumbel.Toby Stokes introduces this edition of the Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel which encourages us not only to apply the Bible to our everyday life, but also to grow in our relationship with Jesus. more

The FYI on Youth Ministry brings together the Fuller Youth Institute's groundbreaking research, practical advice from ministry experts, and heartfelt stories from diverse church leaders and young people to give you ideas and inspiration for your youth ministry. Join the FYI Team as we equip faithful young people to change our world together. Find out more at https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/podcast more

For those who serve in student ministry, want to connect, and desire to grow. Hosted by Steve Cullum.

The Youth Ministry Podcast is a conversation covering key youth ministry topics with top practitioners and thinkers, designed to help youth workers reflect on their practice and flourish as leaders. more

The official podcast of Arizona Youth Ministries of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI).

The student ministry of Riverside Community Church in Peoria, Illinois.

Bringing together influential voices from the CIY community to walk alongside you in your journey to maintain momentum between the mountaintop experiences of youth ministry. more

Christian teens who heard the call from God and answered. Working to spread the gospel in any means: answering questions, telling testimonies, and working through Bible studies. more

How do teens grow in their Christian faith? How should youth and their parents find and prepare for a college that deepens their spiritual life and service to others? Listen to relevant and real-life answers from 'Downstream from Florida College'. You'll hear a variety of experts and leaders focused on faith and education in the teen years. If you or your child is upstream from college, please join us for wisdom from downstream from Florida College. *Florida College is a private four-year college on the banks of the Hillsborough River in Temple Terrace, FL. Since its beginning in 1946, Florida College has been committed to educating the whole person and equipping the next generation to excel through academic excellence founded on faith. This podcast is an extension of the ideals we teach on campus and is now made available to a community of listeners around the world.  more

Tune in as Eric Miller is joined by various guests to discuss issues about understanding Generation Z, youth ministry, and maintaining a Biblical worldview. Topics are derived from questions submitted by ministry professionals, youth workers, and you, our podcast audience. Tackling pressing cultural agendas, Eric and guests offer truth, hope, and practical tools from a ministry mindset. Momentum Ministry Partners equips today's young Christian leaders for tomorrow's opportunities by partnering with the local church to provide ministry experiences. Find out more at buildmomentum.org more

There are a lot of great youth ministry podcasts out there, but not many focus only on volunteers. Hey Volunteers! is a youth ministry podcast that is all about providing great content to help volunteers who work with teenagers. Each episode is short and to the point on topics about how to best impact teenagers with the gospel. Each episode will be hosted by a couple youth ministry vets that have been working with teenagers for over 30 years. If you love working with teenagers, you're going to love this podcast! more

A podcast by youth workers, for youth workers, from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. The Word in Youth Ministry equips and encourages youth pastors to preach God's Word in their youth ministries and develop biblical literacy among teens. more

Gen Lit is a community for church kids and pastors' kids. Join us as we explore life's profound questions and empower Christian youth to fulfill their divine calling. Inspiring conversations, testimonies, and insights await. Subscribe and embark on a journey of growth with us. more

Youth Culture Today is a 60-second daily radio spot from CPYU and Walt Mueller, now available as a podcast. It provides a quick glance into the world of teenagers and today's youth culture for parents, youth workers and others who care about kids and want to help them navigate adolescence in ways that bring glory to God. more

This podcast was created to help youth ministry leaders become better disciple-makers in the 21st century by educating them on the first-century context, culture and way of life of Jesus and the Jewish people. You'll hear great conversations from scholars in first-century judaism as well as seasoned youth ministry giants to help you bridge the gap between the world of the first century and your world in youth ministry today. Hosted by Heather Quiroz, author and founder of First-Century Youth Ministry and Jonathan Brown, Messianic writer and teacher with Kehillat Yeshua Ministries, and Torah Apologetics. Heather and Jonathan are passionate about helping others understand Jesus from within His Jewish context.  Find us on social media on Facebook or Twitter or join us www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com Our podcast is part of the Youth Cartel podcast network- https://theyouthcartel.com/podcast-network/ more

Youth Pastor Theologian believes that youth ministry is theological ministry. That's why each episode features a conversation at the intersection of youth ministry and theological reflection. We want to help youth workers make disciples who endure and offer practical advice about what that type of ministry looks like. Cohosted by Mike McGarry and John Gardner, each episode is filled with decades of youth ministry experience and plenty of laugher. Visit youthpastortheologian.com to learn more about YPT and how to bring Mike and John to your church. more

YouthCast explores the intersection of faith and day-to-day living through stories of God's faithfulness in modern-day, lived experiences. Find interviews, sermons, music, and more through our podcast and YouTube channel. The spiritual birth and growth of young people — that's the goal of YouthCast by the Church of Jesus Christ. Serving Christ (and not yourself) is what makes life worth living. YouthCast inspires you to catch this vision. Challenges you to put first things first. Supports you when it gets tough. And cheers your every step. YouthCast is produced by The General Missionary Benevolent Association, an auxiliary of The Church of Jesus Christ, headquartered in Monongahela, PA. (www.TheChurchOfJesusChrist.org) ||| youtube.com/@tcojc-gmba ||| instagram::@tcojc.gmba ||| ****@thechurchofjesuschrist.org more

Podcasts for the High School Ministry of the Middlebrook location for Fellowship Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. more

Questions & Answers is a podcast for the student ministry at the Bible Church of Little Rock, where our goal is to learn to live for God through Christ. Douglas Allison is the Student Ministries Pastor and host. He is joined each week by fellow leaders who discuss the students' questions with the goal of answering them while modeling biblical thinking. more

In a world filled with stress and pressure to perform, anxiety about cultural expectations, and depression from being isolated to a screen, the culture in America is killing our teenagers from the inside out. We aim to provide hope and inspiration by taking the Hope of Christ to Every Student. We want to provide teens a place to belong, opportunities to make a positive difference, and bring life-changing transformation to their life and those around them. Our core focus is to help 300,000 students in 4,650 different schools experience the hope of Christ by December 31, 2023. This podcast is part of our strategy to get the word out to the believers of Jesus in the United States to help encourage, equip, and empower Christian students to share their hope in Christ with their peers. Listen in and join the movement today! more

Listen in as South Coast Christian Youth Pastor Brett Westerfield and Youth Leader Ben Wallace discuss Bible reading plans in the YouVersion Bible app. This PodCast is geared toward Youth, Youth Leaders and Youth Pastors and is intended to bring the Bible study to you. They'll cover short passages with in-depth commentary in a fun and relevant way. Stay tuned until the end and follow @echoyouthscc to engage with Brett & Ben. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Today's youth need youth pastors, mentors, teachers, volunteers, and most of all, they need YOU! Youth Worker On Fire is designed to give you the knowledge and inspiration you need to be the best youth worker possible.Youth Worker On Fire podcast is full of valuable information from people who work with youth on a daily basis. It is also packed with interviews with former students (years later) in their adult life and how student ministry, or the lack of it, effected their future. Many are are changing their world and the world at large because of the influence of youth workers in their adolescent years. Listen as they share their stories of mentoring and positively influencing adolescents in today's world. more

End Goals is the podcast of LCMS Youth Ministry in the Office of National Mission. LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders. more

This is a podcast for anyone working with students in ministry. You can be a youth minister, pastor, deacon, or volunteer. This podcast will help you get equipped with everything you need to be successful in youth and family ministry! more

Join Power House, the youth ministry at Church on the Rock in Texarkana, as we dive into God's word with Pastor Cole Yeldell. Each week, we'll explore scriptural truths that will help build your walk with God to stand strong in your faith.Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow closer to God and see the lost saved and the saved discipled! more

A show designed to equip youth pastors and volunteers to build biblical, sustainable, and contextual youth ministries.https://kylehoffsmith.com more

A place to share, learn and talk about ways to equip, encourage and empower students and student ministry leaders. We want to hear from EVERYONE involved in Student Ministry (and even some not in Student Ministry at all). Check out show notes, blog articles and merchandise at https://www.studentministryconversations.org more

Today's Youth. Today's Truth. Youth for Truth is a Catholic podcast where young adults, teens, and millennials have honest conversations about faith, culture, life challenges, spirituality, and living as Catholics in today's world . Hosted by Fr. Simon Esshaki , each episode features real stories and practical insights from young Catholics navigating work, school, relationships, mental health, social media, and the daily struggle to live out their faith. This podcast is for anyone seeking authentic Catholic content , meaningful discussions about If you're searching for Catholic youth podcasts , Christian conversations , or relatable faith-based discussions that speak to real life, this show is for you. more

The Calvary Youth Podcast is for the youth by the youth, where faith-filled young people share how they outwork their faith and how God miraculously moves in their lives. This Podcast's purpose is to inspire young people between the ages of 12 & 18 to live a life boldly for Jesus.~ Episodes release every 3 weeks on Monday ~ more

The Lakeshore Youth Community (LYC) podcast from Lakeshore Christian Fellowship

A Catholic Youth Ministry Podcast for anyone leading youth ministry. Whether you're a youth minister, parent, volunteer, priest, or student leader, you'll find this to be a great resource full of joy, experience, fun, and faithfulness. more

Youth ministry is not a solo sport, but far too often youth workers feel like they have to do it alone. We are here to help with that. Every week some of the top United Methodist youth workers offer free resources from their real-world ministries. You'll find everything from games to downloadable lessons to coaching on how to put together a budget.We hope that when you get online to work, you don't feel like you have to do it all yourself. We want to be the first place you turn for games, lessons, ideas, coaching, and personal devotions. more

The Youth4Life podcast answers THE question of today's generation: Why should I be 4 Life? Recorded with a live youth audience, each Youth4Life podcast focuses on a single life topic and provides facts, discussion starters, and opportunities for youth to become Gospel-motivated voices 4 Life! more

The Rooted Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable Podcast aims to advance gospel-centered youth ministry with those serving in Asian American youth ministry contexts and students, by discussing relevant and contextual ministry topics and subject matters that impact Asian American Youth Ministry. In doing so, it aims to provide and equip those serving in Asian American Youth Ministry contexts and students, to more effectively disciple students, along with empowering their families and churches, to do gospel-centered youth ministry more faithfully. more

Hi! I'm so glad you are here! My name is Myah, and I am the host of the Christian Girl Community Podcast and the Christian Girl Community Instagram page! On this podcast I talk about various topics about being a young Christian woman in today's world, and also share some lessons I've learned and some words of wisdom from the Bible. Follow along on this journey with me, and most importantly fall deeper in love with Jesus!XOXO, Myah M. more

Join Josh Griffin for the ride home after youth group in his soccer-mom 2018 Ford Flex! The drive home is 15-25 minutes - depending on how ugly the traffic is here in Southern California. Raw and uncut, thoughts, reaction, strategies, tips, tricks and more on the commute. more

This podcast is for teens that want answers to life's toughest questions. It's for those who want to learn how to survive the daily challenges of life and realize that they matter. We will also dive into scripture and break down why we do the things we do as Christians. Any faith denomination is welcomed! more

This podcast brings you the very best of Conclave—breakout sessions, main-stage talks, and practical training content straight from our annual gathering in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Each year, youth pastors, ministry volunteers, and leaders from across Southern Baptist cooperating states gather for three powerful days of encouragement, equipping, and sharpening as we focus on reaching the next generation for Christ. Now, you don't have to wait until the next event to benefit from that experience.Through this podcast, you'll hear trusted voices from youth ministry sharing biblical insight, practical tools, and real-world encouragement to help you lead students week in and week out. Whether you're a seasoned youth pastor or a faithful volunteer, these episodes are designed to strengthen your leadership, renew your calling, and sharpen your ministry.Want to learn more about Conclave or join us in person? Visit ymconclave.org to find out more about the next gathering.Thanks for listening—and welcome to the Conclave Youth Ministry Podcast. more

You ask the questions, and we help you find the answers. Youth Ministry Answers is hosted by Brooklyn Lindsey and Damean Easter from Stuff You Can Use! Every episode features a question about youth ministry submitted by ministry leaders, youth pastors, and volunteers! Got a question about leading your youth ministry or training volunteers? Visit yma.show to send it in — your question might be featured in an upcoming episode! more