Justin Knowles and Sean Lord (2 great friends and veterans in Youth Ministry) have open conversations with each other and great guests about real life hacks in youth ministry. They will talk about things they are doing in youth ministry, what is working, what is not, and have some friends join the conversation along the way. The goal is to share real life, helpful, time saving and efficient hacks to help you do ministry better. more

Are you ready to build a Youth Ministry that thrives for the long haul? Join Jody Livingston, a seasoned Student Pastor with over 25 years of hands-on experience, as he helps Youth Pastors, Youth Ministers, and Student Ministry volunteers navigate the challenges and joys of ministry.Each episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast is packed with practical advice, expert insights, and actionable strategies designed to help you grow as a leader, build strong partnerships with families, and create a sustainable ministry that makes a lasting impact on teens with the gospel.Jody shares relatable stories, proven principles, and real-world solutions for the everyday struggles of youth ministry. From equipping your team to navigating the unique challenges of today's teens, this podcast is your trusted resource for staying encouraged and effective in ministry.Subscribe now and don't miss an episode! You can also find more resources, detailed show notes, and exclusive content at thelongerhaul.com. Let's build a Youth Ministry that lasts—together. more

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

The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast offers personal, practical coaching lessons that take the mystery out of leadership. In each episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, Craig brings you empowering insights and easy-to-understand takeaways you can use to lead yourself and lead your team. You'll learn effective ways to grow as a leader, optimize your time, develop your team, and structure your organization. more

The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast helps Christian leaders navigate and lead through the cultural issues of our day by giving voice to recognizable names in ministry, subject matter experts, and local pastors and leaders. Whatever area of ministry you serve in, our goal is to help you lead better every day. more

The Rethinking Youth Ministry Podcast is for youth ministry leaders, pastors, volunteers, workers, and anyone who cares about middle school and high school students. Each episode, we hope to raise the bar for youth ministry by asking questions, interviewing thinkers, and having real, honest conversations about what it looks like to lead the next generation. Rethinking Youth Ministry is a podcast from the Orange Students team. Our mission is to help you, the youth leader, influence the next generation. We do that through this podcast, other resources, and our weekly curriculum, XP3. If you'd like to learn more, check out OrangeStudents.com. more

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

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

Welcome to the Vitals for Youth Ministry Podcast. Vitals for youth ministry is a biblical framework based out of Acts 2:42-46, developed by Lead The Generation that trains youth leaders to build a local church youth ministry focused on developing students into healthy disciples. In this podcast we will focus on the topics and issues most relevant to leadership in Youth Ministry. The Vitals for Youth Ministry Podcast is hosted by Eran Holt, founder of Lead The Generation & Caleb Leake, Youth Pastor at Allison Park Church in Pittsburgh, Pa.  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

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

Ready to hone your leadership skills and unlock your full potential? Tune in to the Lead On Podcast, where Jeff Iorg dives deep into Biblical leadership.Hosted by SBC Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg, this dynamic podcast provides insight for seasoned executives, aspiring leaders, or those in ministry who are simply passionate about personal growth. The Lead On Podcast offers actionable, practical tips to help you navigate the complexities of ministry leadership in today's ever-changing world.From effective communication and team building to strategic decision-making and fostering innovation, each episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiring stories to empower you on your leadership journey.Put these principles into practice and Lead On! 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.

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

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

Three Youth Pastors take on theology, leadership, family, and much more while bringing humor along for the ride. We promise you will laugh and learn something in the process. more

The LEAD222 podcast is designed to help student ministry leaders stay healthy & become more effective in life & leadership. Tony & Jake are Youth Pastors in the Indianapolis area who love to engage in conversations that are relevant to ministry leaders! Each podcast is focused on delivering content to help leaders lead healthy lives, families, and ministries. Our hosts and their guests will dive deep into proven values for remaining healthy & effective in ministry we call this the LEADLIFE: Authentic Community, Strong Family Uncommon Integrity, Kingdom Impact, and Life-Giving Celebration. more

Being a Pastor can be tough. From the moment you were called into ministry, you may have thought, 'how do I do this?'. The Good Days Podcast seeks to answer some of that question. With a combined 70 years of ministry experience, Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock have a ton of insight into how to do youth ministry. Expect principles for ministry that apply to young and old pastors, stories that will make you laugh and shout AMEN, and two beloved leaders sharing how God is still working to transform people. If you have a call to ministry and want to develop and grow, Good Days is for you! 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

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

A podcast to help develop healthy leaders for matters of leadership because leadership matters!A Leadership Podcast created by EOD Youth Channel! (Eastern Ontario District of the PAOC) more

The Gavin Adams Leadership Podcast delivers wisdom, clarity, and practical strategies to help pastors maximize their mission — all in about ten minutes. Hosted by Dr. Gavin Adams, each episode offers actionable leadership lessons to help you lead with greater intentionality and measurable momentum. 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

Church Leadership Lab is a podcast that seeks to empower healthy churches. Through conversations, interviews, and stories, we explore what's happening in ministry today and how pastors and leaders can navigate what lies ahead. This podcast is a resource of Ministry Brands, the largest provider of church technology. We help 90,000+ churches with an integrated platform that provides online giving, people (chMS), websites, streaming, background checks, and more all to empower healthy churches. To learn more, visit https://www.ministrybrands.com. more

There are a lot of great youth ministry podcasts out there, but not many focus only on volunteers. THE YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST FOR VOLUNTEERS 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

The Leadership Collective podcast is a roundtable discussion with seasoned pastors, focusing on the nuts and bolts issues of ministry. Each month, we tackle the common challenges that leaders face and discover the practical lessons they've learned along the way. more

Join us for Youth Ministry with Tyshone Roland, a podcast for youth and young adult pastors to grow in their leadership, communication and strategy. In each episode, Tyshone will break down different strategies and methods that will help you become a better leader, but also encourage you as you build your youth ministry. 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

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

The 5-Minute Youth Ministry Coach is a practical training and encouragement podcast for student ministry volunteers serving in the local church. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned leader, each short episode is designed to help you grow in confidence, skill, and spiritual impact.Originally developed by Pastor Jay Holland at Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church in Stuart, Florida, this resource is created with the broader church in mind. We recommend beginning with the first ten core episodes as foundational training for anyone stepping into youth ministry. Then continue with our weekly 5-minute episodes to sharpen your leadership and stay encouraged.Episodes are available in podcast, blog, and video form at youthministry.coach and on YouTube. more

McCarty Ministries reaches people for Jesus and trains church leaders and pastors to do the same. Matt and Mia McCarty have been traveling the country for over a decade with the message of faith, hope, and love. They provide free resources to youth pastors and leaders to help them fulfill their vision. They have hosted dozens of leadership training seminars and have spoken at camps and retreats to thousands of young people. For more information on their ministry, visit www.mccartyministries.com more

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

2 local youth pastors talking about different aspects of youth ministry discussing leadership principles, ministry principles, and also just plain life. It's casual, relaxed, and will keep you entertained. more

This is the PCA NextGen podcast. It is where student ministry leaders share their battle stories in ministry and how God showed up in it all. We are broken, we are messy but we believe we are dearly loved and that anyone can get in on this. You can connect with us at www.pcacdm.org. more

EQUIP is focused on leaders equipping leaders. Listen as we discuss and develop ministry leadership to better prepare ourselves for being a Christ follower in our current culture. more

The Bar Leadership Podcast presented by and for leaders in youth ministry. Bringing together prominent voices from around the world to share insight and wisdom to take your ministry to the next level.The Bar is the premier network for young ministry leaders in North Carolina, together we are setting and raising The Bar for ministry in our state. We host one Bar gathering per quarter, during which, we bring in a leading voice in youth ministry to pour into you, friends and leaders in ministry. The event is totally free, but only available through registering via our website (see link below). The gathering includes a catered dinner, coffee, and dessert; please feel free to bring your spouse, your team, and any other young leaders you may know. Brought to you by Pastor Manny Arango and Pastor Anderson Bunn, Director and Assistant Director of Student Ministries at World Overcomers Christian Church in Durham, North Carolina.TheBarNC.eventbrite.com more

The Leader Lounge Podcast helps youth leaders and parents bring the stories of Jesus to life so they can communicate the Gospel with kids in a way that is clear, compelling, and true. Co-hosts Emily and Chris Storms are Young Life and WyldLife leaders who love Scripture and enjoy helping others grow in biblical literacy, curiosity, and confidence as they share Jesus with teenagers. Each week, in about 20 minutes, they read a Gospel story, talk through honest questions and observations, and model how to retell that story in everyday language your kids can actually understand and remember.​Whether you are a high school or college-age ministry leader or a parent who wants more natural Gospel conversations at home, you will walk away from every episode with a clearer picture of Jesus and practical ideas for your next Club talk, Bible study, or bedtime conversation. New episodes release every Tuesday morning, offering a light, fun, and inspirational space to deepen your love for Scripture and become a better communicator of the Gospel. 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

Join the Michigan Youth and Children's Leaders Association as we talk to leaders from Michigan and across the US about leadership, ministry, student ministry, network, pray, and connect. more

A podcast covering topics of church leadership with the intent to resource pastors, entrepreneurs, managers, leaders, etc. to fulfill what God has purposed them to do! 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

This podcast is for youth leaders, youth pastors and young leaders who have a passion to grow in their leadership and a desire to be empowered to lead their generation. more

Welcome to the Beyond the Youth Room Podcast, where we help equip student ministry leaders and volunteers to train students to take the Gospel to their schools, communities, and peers! more

Conversations for young pastors building something that lasts. No polish, no performance — just authentic talk about ministry, leadership, and the things nobody prepared you for.Hosted by Thomas Lee, founder of Young Pastor Network, each episode is a transparent conversation with a pastor or leader navigating ministry — youth, young adult, associate, and lead pastors in their 20s and 30s. Expect conversations about leadership, communication, burnout, and building teams. more

Our podcast is for anyone looking for hopeful insights and practical ideas for navigating the challenging landscape of church leadership. more

NextGen Faith & Focus is a podcast dedicated to equipping and inspiring the next generation of Christian leaders, youth pastors, and ministry workers. Rooted in a Wesleyan-Holiness perspective, we explore practical strategies for discipleship, leadership development, and spiritual growth. Each episode unpacks biblical truths, ministry insights, and real-world applications to help you engage, empower, and equip young believers to live out their faith with clarity and conviction. more

The Leadership Lab podcast equips and encourages pastors, youth leaders, and church volunteers through practical conversations on ministry, leadership, and discipleship. Featuring local church leaders, we address real challenges facing our churches and provide gospel-centered resources to help leaders grow and strengthen their congregations. more

A christian youth ministry podcast designed to help equip youth ministry.Each episode unpacks practical strategies, encouraging stories, and biblical wisdom to help you take that next step. Whether you're just thinking about launching a youth ministry, leading a youth small group, or building greater vision for long-term impact, Establish will inspire you along the way. more

This podcast dives into the art and spirit of leadership in the Catholic Church. Through storytelling and dialogue with pastoral leaders, ministers, and scholars, the podcast bridges academic theology with practical ministry. These conversations invite listeners to better understand how today's leaders answer God's call and work to build just and inclusive communities.Presented by the Markey Center in Santa Clara University's Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries. (https://www.scu.edu/cas/graduate-program-in-pastoral-ministries/markey-center-for-leadership-and-ministry/) more

Everything Ministry Podcast is a practical and encouraging resource for pastors, leaders, and volunteers serving across every area of the church—kids ministry, preteens, youth, family and next-gen ministry, plus men's and women's ministries. Each episode equips leaders with fresh ideas, real-life strategies, and faith-building conversations to help them lead well, avoid burnout, and make a lasting impact. Our mission is simple: strengthen leaders and build faith in churches around the world. more

Welcome to The 78:72 Leadership Podcast with Randy Chunn—where pastors and preachers are encouraged, equipped, and reminded that they are not alone in the work God has called them to do. These podcast themes reflect the heart of Not By Sight—helping pastors and preachers grow in both preaching and pastoring. Each episode explores topics that strengthen how we handle Scripture, communicate God's Word with clarity, and shepherd people with wisdom and care. Whether the focus is biblical insight, sermon preparation, leadership, or personal soul care, these conversations are meant to encourage leaders who serve faithfully—especially in small to mid-sized churches—to preach with compassion and lead with integrity. more

The Servant Leaders Podcast: where church leaders talk about life, faith and leadership and how they incorporate Christ's command to be servant leaders. The leaders featured come from various Christian backgrounds and denominations, and have had a major impact on church culture and wider society, insights shared will inspire others on their leadership journey. more

Youth Ministry Optics is a podcast that explores the lens through which we see student ministry. Our hope is to thoughtfully challenge how we teach, lead, and disciple the next generation. Built for youth pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers, this podcast offers short, insightful episodes rooted in gospel-centered strategy and real-life ministry moments. Hosted by youth pastor and curriculum creator Mike Haynes, each episode unpacks a key theme in youth ministry: discipleship, outreach, teaching strategy, volunteer development, curriculum planning, or student culture. Our goal is to reframe youth ministry leadership through a gospel lens. Whether you're planning your next sermon series or navigating the tension between fun and depth, Youth Ministry Optics is here to help you lead with clarity and confidence. This show is produced by G Shades , a youth ministry curriculum designed to help students see themselves, others, and God through the lens of the gospel. Learn more at https://youthministrycurriculum.com . more

Between Wednesdays is a podcast for youth pastors, by youth pastors. Each week, we sit down with leaders from across the spectrum—those just starting out and those who've been in the trenches for decades—to talk life, leadership, and the real work of student ministry. Expect honest conversations, practical advice, and stories that encourage and equip you for every season of youth ministry. more

Whether you've been in youth ministry for 3 weeks or 30 years, G.Y.M. Class is for you!Georgia Youth Ministries (G.Y.M.) is a movement committed to creating Forever Followers of Jesus, Dedicated Disciples of Jesus and Lifelong leaders for Jesus in the next generation. It starts with equipping leaders and youth pastors with essential tools for effective ministry.Join Johnny Mendoza, District Youth Director for the Assemblies of God in Georgia, and various special guests as they dive into various aspects of youth ministry, family ministry and leadership as a whole. more

Next Gen Leadership Lab is a podcast for youth leaders, Gen Z, and emerging leaders who want to grow in confidence, calling, and leadership.Designed for teens, young adults, and those leading the next generation in churches, schools, and workplaces, this podcast creates space for honest conversations about leadership, ministry, and impact—especially when you don't have all the answers.Through conversations with innovators, pastors, ministry builders, and young leaders, we explore what it looks like to lead well, build meaningful relationships, and create lasting impact across generations. more

Messages for students and youth ministry leaders from Youth Pastor Summits, BeFilled Nights, and BeFilled Conference sessions. Scripture-centered teaching, leadership equipping, and Spirit-filled encouragement to help you follow Jesus with wholehearted devotion. more

Welcome to The Other Pastors' podcast, where we celebrate the unsung heroes of church leadership. Whether you're a worship leader, youth pastor, children's pastor, Pastoral care, executive, or any other kind of pastor, this podcast is for you. Through real conversations, humor, and insight, we explore the unique challenges and joys of serving in supportive roles, offering encouragement and inspiration for your ministry journey. Serving up, down, all around, we're not the big man on campus; we're the Other Pastors. And this podcast is for you. Learn more at Otherpastors.com more