Connecting with Teenagers episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 32 MIN

Connecting with Teenagers

from Youth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast · host Rooted Ministry

In this episode of YMU, Rebecca, Josh, Isaiah, and Danny consider Rooted’s pillar of relational discipleship and how it inspires us to connect with teenagers in our churches. The hosts share insight about when the youth minister needs to connect with students personally and how to engage ministry volunteers in this important work. They offer some effective ways to connect with teenagers relationally. “So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us” (1 Thess. 2:8). Rooted Webinar: Creating a Culture of Gospel Welcome in Youth Ministry What Does Relational Discipleship Actually Look Like? Watch Rooted’s Past Training Videos and Webinars   Follow the YMU podcast and download it wherever you find your podcasts. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

In this episode of YMU, Rebecca, Josh, Isaiah, and Danny consider Rooted’s pillar of relational discipleship and how it inspires us to connect with teenagers in our churches. The hosts share insight about when the youth minister needs to connect with students personally and how to engage ministry volunteers in this important work. They offer some effective ways to connect with teenagers relationally.

NOW PLAYING

Connecting with Teenagers

0:00 32:09

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast?

This episode is 32 minutes long.

When was this Youth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on March 17, 2026.

What is this episode about?

In this episode of YMU, Rebecca, Josh, Isaiah, and Danny consider Rooted’s pillar of relational discipleship and how it inspires us to connect with teenagers in our churches. The hosts share insight about when the youth minister needs to connect...

Can I download this Youth Ministry Unscripted: The Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!