51 Best Youth Ministry Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Middle School Ministry Podcast

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

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

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 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

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

Welcome to a space where curiosity meets mission. In this podcast, we explore the shifting landscape of youth culture and what it really means to walk with young people in faith today. Whether you're a youth minister, teacher, pastor, volunteer, or simply someone who cares about the next generation — you'll find insight, encouragement, and community here. We don't pretend to have all the answers. But through years of experience (and conversations with incredible ministry leaders in the trenches), we've gathered stories, lessons, and honest reflections worth sharing. This is a space to stay curious, spark new ideas, and learn together as we serve young people and help them encounter Christ in a rapidly changing world. We're learners and leaders on the same journey — and we're so glad you're here. more

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

The Ministry to Parents Podcast exists to help children's ministry and youth ministry leaders take the confusion out of ministering to parents. But the M2P podcast isn't just for ministry leaders; we aim to be the go-to podcast for parents, grandparents, guardians, volunteer leaders who serve alongside kids or teenagers, and anyone else who shares our passion for seeing families thrive! In each episode, the M2P team and our special guests will share tips, hacks, and some fresh ideas on topics like how to care for your own soul, how to build a solid plan for parent ministry, how to encourage parents through the parenting journey, or how to help parents lead their kids spiritually. Our promise to our listeners is that the time you spend listening to the M2P podcast will be rewarded with honest discussions, relevant topics, thought-provoking questions, practical insights, and entertaining conversations. For free resources, show notes, or to learn how you can go from wishing you could equip parents to having the means to make it happen, visit www.MinistryToParents.com . 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

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

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

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

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

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

First a Follower Podcast is presented by Youth For Christ USA. First a Follower aims to address the unique challenges and opportunities youth ministry leaders face today. We aim to provide practical guidance, relevant resources, and support for the spiritual formation of youth leaders, as they navigate the complexities of reaching and discipling the next generation.Youth For Christ/USA , Inc. is a founding charter member of Youth For Christ International, and one of more than 100 member nations in the global Youth For Christ movement.Visit www.yfc.net to learn more. 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 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

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

Student Ministry Matters is a podcast aimed at providing support, encouragement, and connection for those that work with students in ministry settings. 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

Join the Youthworks Ministry Support Team as they discuss how to have an effective youth and children's ministry in every church in conversation with local ministry workers as well as national and international voices.Get in touch - ****@youthworks.netwww.youthworks.net more

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

y t h o l o g y is 'The Study Of Youth' | Raising the level of YTH Ministry in America

Those leading in Next Generation ministries are navigating a complex landscape of relational, emotional, and organizational pressures that demand resilience, creativity, and deep community connection to sustain impactful ministry in a rapidly changing world. Does this sound like you? Then we're glad you're here! NextGen Matters and this podcast are here to guide you through the complexity by providing you with Biblically sound solutions to meet your ministry needs. Why this podcast? Our show helps NextGen ministry leaders overcome the stress of ministry by covering topics that matter for leaders that matter. With over forty years of continual practical youth ministry experience, Rich understands the journey of where student ministry has been, the challenges facing ministry leaders today, as we prepare another generation to follow Jesus into tomorrow. His desire is to see this podcast be a resource for those who are professional NextGen Ministry leaders, volunteer NextGen Ministry leaders, and anyone who cares about the Next Generation. 'If we are going to have spiritually healthy students, we must have spiritually healthy local church student ministry cultures, which must come from a place of spiritually healthy ministry leaders. This podcast exists for that reason! I want to come alongside you by engaging with you, encouraging you, equipping you, and empowering you to fulfill the God-given calling He has placed on you in your ministry to this current generation of adolescents.' ~ Rich Brown Each episode deals with the real issues today's youth leaders are facing with real solutions based on the timeless truth of God's Word. And that is a promise! About our Host Rich grew up in a small town in central New York, which featured one stop light and two gas stations. Born into a godly ministry family and consistently seeing and hearing the gospel, Rich gave his life over to Jesus as a young age. During college, he met the young lady of his dreams! Rich says, 'Jesus and Janet were the two best decisions I've ever made!' They have been married since 1985. Rich and Janet have three adult children (two married), and five grandchildren. His two sons are ordained pastors in ministry, and his daughter owns her own salon. Most important, they all love Jesus! While in college, God called him to student ministries and Rich has been working with students ever since, even now volunteering in his church's high school ministry. With over 20 years as a student pastor in the local church followed by over 20 years in teaching student ministry in higher education, he loves students and student ministry leaders. In 2019 God called him to begin his own ministry, NextGenMatters , where he seeks to 'relationally equip today's leaders for tomorrow's generation.' While his primary ministry is now ministering to adults, it all centers back to seeing teenagers be fully mature lifelong disciples of Jesus. He avidly follows baseball, loves landscaping on his two acres, is a history nerd, and doesn't know a day without coffee. His lifelong desire is to live out Colossians 1:28-29. 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

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

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

A podcast for your soul, with a little bit of coaching, a little bit of comic relief, and a whole lot of care.

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

A bunch of youth pastors talk about their youth groups to help you think about yours. It's for youth leaders. It's for youth pastors. It's for youth group enthusiasts (that's a thing right?). 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

Youth Leaders wear many hats, so we provide high-quality resources and life-changing events which allow youth leaders to lead students in growing a meaningful relationship with Jesus. 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 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

Accompany Podcast is a ministry resource produced by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) that shines a light on the people, parishes, and organizations living out the Church's call to accompaniment. Hosted by Bro Rhy (Rhyan Ramirez), each episode invites listeners into honest, hope-filled conversations about what it means to walk with others in faith. From parish teams re-imagining youth and family ministry to national partners developing new models of formation and outreach. Through stories, strategies, and spiritual insight, The Accompany Podcast helps leaders cultivate cultures of encounter, empathy, and mission. Whether you're a parish staff member, youth minister, volunteer, or pastoral leader, you'll find inspiration and practical tools to help your community grow as an accompaniment-centered parish. One step, one story, and one relationship at a time. 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