Two Guys Talking Youth Ministry

In this episode we kick off the new year, talking abut something that we all need more of..."Consistency." 

In this episode we talk about the importance of paying attention to our processes.  Programs are important but what we will make or break us is our process.

In this episode, John leads us in a discussion, talking about something that we all face in ministry and life...Discouragement.  We talk about defeating discouragement before descouragement beats us.

In this episode we talk about the "WHY" behind defining culture.  Strategy is great but without a, clearly defined culture, it will always fail.

In this episode we talk with Joshua Hainey, staff pastor from People's Church in OKlahoma City, and talk about the often over-looked importance of giving compelling announcements.

In this episode, while we were out of town, we got to sit down with 3 amazing leaders in our area and discuss some of the "Ministry Pitfalls and Catapults"

In this episode we handle questions such as "Importance of Small Groups", "Handling Leadership Conflict", and several more.

In this episode we talk with Lead Pastor Chris Smith, from Peoples Church Indianapolis, to discuss the importance of "Kowing Your Pastor"  As a veteran youth pastor, and now lead pastor, Chris provides some great insight on this important topic. 

In this episode we hangout with Josh and Ashlee Mullin and talk about how to recruit leaders and what to do with them, once you have them.  They give some great insight in to building teams and establishing a team culture.

 In this podcast we sit down with Andrew McGuire, a youth pastor in the Indianapolis area, and talk about how to Navigate through Big Shifts.  

In this episode we walk through some things that we can do as youth pastors and youth leaders to help our students walk through "RelationSLIPS".

In this episode we discuss the importance and the struglles of teamwork and how to not only build better teams but also be a better team member

In this episode we disucss the "101" of starting and establishing an internship program.  

In this episode we sit down for a heart to heart interview with one of our very own volunteer youth leaders, Jamie Bush.  Listen to some of the insight that he provides after being in youth ministry fir over 20 years.

There could be more, but we got it down to 8!  In this episode, we discuss our 8 "Never Ever's" of Ministry that we have discovered after 27 years of combined ministry expereince.

In this epsode we sit down with Henry Griffin, author of "Hooked to Healed" and talk about the process of walking through hurts in our own life as well as helping others through theirs. Contact Henry and order his book by emailing him at [email protected] 

In this episode we have Aaron Pino on a call to discuss the How and the Why to developing a Worship Culture in your ministry.

Dr Phil Willingham currently serves as Lead Pastor at Heartland Christian Center in Valparaiso, IN.  In this episode we talk about the recently released book by Dr Phil, "The Most Powerful Voice in Your Life".....and no it is not your senior pastors' voice.       https://www.docphilw.com https://www.amazon.com/Most-Powerful-Voice-Your-Life-ebook/dp/B011A9LK1M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505417549&sr=8-1&keywords=the+most+powerful+voice+in+your+life  

In this episode we talk about some specific ways to host "outreach nights" in your local youth ministry.  We share some things that we've done wrong a long the way, as well as some things that we feel are a must when it comes to these big nights.

In this Episode John shares his top 5 Youth Ministry Musts.

In this Episode Matt Willingham shares his "5 Musts" that every youth ministry should strive for.  

In this episode we talk about what can make and break a Leadership meeting.  We will talk about some things that can help your "Team meetings" have a great impact for your leaders. 

In this episode we start to unpack Small Groups and answer some of the quetsions you have been asking.

In this episode we have a conference call with James Young, a pastor from North Judson, IN about the "hows" and "whats" to do when you're re-starting a youth ministry or planting one from scratch.

In this episode we will talk about the "hows" of surving the Summer Drought that we all can experience in youth ministry.

In this episode we have a conference call with two amazing pastors and leaders from Lafayette, IN and we discuss the importance and the why of "Discovering your DNA" in your own local ministry.

In this episdoe we will talk about the how and the why behind getting involved on your local Jr High and Sr high campuses.

In this episode we look at some ways to effectivey follow up on the first time guests that visit our Student Ministry.

In this episode we have Nate Yeske from Atlanta, GA join us on a conference call to give us some keys and tips on how to balance life and ministry. 

In this epsiode we discuss the "why" behind the importance of locking arms with parents in your local youth ministry as well give you a few pragmatics to go along with it.

On this episode we answer a question submitted by a local youth pastor on "How to create Culture" in your youth minstry.