Episode 298: Students, Singleness, Dating & Friendships with Heather Flies & Tony Myles

<div class="smart-track-player-container stp-color-ed702b-ed702b spp-stp-desktop" data-uid="63c5a2a5"></div><div class="spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-63c5a2a5"></div> <p>In this episode, Tony Myles and Heather Flies share insights from their years in student ministry, reflecting on both the challenges and successes of connecting with today’s youth. They discuss their new book on relationships, dating, and singleness, emphasizing the need for honest conversations between parents and students as ministry continues to evolve.</p> <h2>Heather Flies & Tony Myles</h2> <p>Connect with Heather and Tony and find resources at the following sites:</p> <ul> <li><strong>YM360 &#8211; <a href="https://youthministry360.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youthministry360.com</a></strong></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/heatherflies" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Heather Flies IG</b></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonymyles" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Tony Myles IG</b></a></li> </ul> <h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Volunteer Playbook</span></h2> <p><em><strong>My first book is out! Buy the book by visiting <a href="http://www.volunteerplaybook.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">volunteerplaybook.com</a> or by visiting <a href="https://amzn.to/43yCluS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon</a>. </strong></em></p> <h2>Episode Notes</h2> <div><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></div> <div> <ul class="Apple-dash-list"> <li>Heather has dedicated 28 years to youth ministry at the same church.</li> <li>Tony emphasizes the importance of being teachable in youth ministry.</li> <li>Creating a diverse volunteer team enhances youth engagement.</li> <li>Engaging parents in youth ministry is crucial for success.</li> <li>The book aims to provide a platform for youth to wrestle with their questions. <ul class="Apple-dash-list"> <li><strong>LINK TO BOOK: </strong><a href="https://youthministry360.com/collections/devotions/products/dating" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Single, Dating, Friendships, and Romance: Questions for All of Your Answers </strong></a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Singleness should be viewed as a gift, not a waiting period.</li> <li>Communication exercises help youth develop social skills.</li> <li>The landscape of youth ministry has changed significantly in the last decade.</li> <li>Youth leaders must adapt to the cultural shifts affecting youth engagement.</li> <li>Partnership with parents can enhance the effectiveness of youth ministry.</li> </ul> </div> <h2>Watch it on YouTube</h2> <p><iframe loading="lazy" title="Students, Singleness, Dating, & Friendships with Heather Flies & Tony Myles - Episode 298" width="1080" height="608" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EW1QSgkCQGk?feature=oembed" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2>Ministry Boost Coaching</h2> <p><a href="https://ministryboost.org/coaching/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to check out the amazing benefits of coaching groups with Ministry Boost.</a></p> <h2>Get An Email When Each New Episode Comes Out</h2> <p>Use the form below to subscribe to my email list where you’ll get an email each Tuesday when a new podcast comes out.<br /> <script src="https://ministry-boost.ck.page/894c7a7be4/index.js" async="" data-uid="894c7a7be4"></script></p> <h2>Subscribe | Share | Rate | Comment</h2> <p>To make sure you never miss a post, hit the subscribe button in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nick-blevins-family-ministry/id1114357026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5jepv5xvtrr4g5ehddm4usvy2y?t=Nick_Blevins_Family_Ministry_Podcast_Children__Youth__Students__NextGen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=90266&refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Nick-Blevins-Family-Ministry-Podcast-p877774/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tune In</a> radio. Keep your friends and co-workers up-to-date as well by sharing it with them via email or social media.</p> <h2>Special Sponsor: Clearstream</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is sponsored by Clearstream. <a href="https://clearstream.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clearstream.io</a> works with thousands of churches worldwide and integrates with tools your church already uses such as MailChimp, Church Community Builder, Rock RMS, Planning Center, and more. You can get started on a free-trial, and if you're with a new church plant under 1 year old can use Clearstream free for 12 months.</span></p>