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Beyond the Youth Room — 155 episodes

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Why Your Students Watch MrBeast… But Tune You Out

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The #1 Bible Study for Teen Guys (Youth Pastors Need This)

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I Found a Bible Plan That ACTUALLY WORKS for Teens

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Unpopular Opinions: Youth Pastors OVERRATE These Things

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THIS is Why Your Youth Ministry Isn't Multiplying (And How to Fix It)

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Youth Pastors: Is Camp Still Worth It in 2026?

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The Best Church History Book for Youth Pastors (Students Are Asking This)

8

Jocko Willink’s Leadership Rules Every Youth Pastor Should Follow

9

We Challenged Every Student to Share the Gospel 10x in 30 Days… Here’s What Happened.

10

This Book Grew Our Youth Ministry 10x… Here’s How

11

If Satan Wanted to Destroy Your Youth Ministry…

12

Is God a Moral Monster? | A Must Have For Youth Pastors

13

Does Gen Z Believe Revival Is Coming? (Barna's #2 Trend for 2026)

14

Gen Z’s Spiritual Openness Is Rising (Barna Trend #1)

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Feeling the Spring Slump? Here’s How to Finish Strong in Youth Ministry

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The 4 Types of Youth Group Students

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5 Signs Your Youth Ministry Is Busy—But Not Discipling

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We Gave Every First-Time Student a Bible… Here’s What Happened

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YOUTH PASTORS: Stop Losing Gen Z to Influencer Theology

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How to Build The Ultimate Youth Ministry Dashboard | Steal it For Yourself!

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3 Moves to Make Before Your Youth Group Hits 100

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Youth Group Spring Attendance Dropping? 3 Quick Steps!

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Used Needles & Sacred Burial Grounds: Our Mission Trip Nightmare

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NEW DATA | The Belief-Behavior Gap That's Shaping American Christianity

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Youth Pastors Skip These Tools | Big Mistake

26

Youth Ministries Are IGNORING This Spiritual Discipline - Here's Why

27

25–50 Students?? Why This Stage Determines Everything in Youth Ministry

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Too Busy in Youth Ministry? Cut These 5 Things IMMEDIATELY

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Dave Ramsey's 5 Stages of Growth Applied to Youth Ministry

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Stuck at 10–25? Here's What to Do Now

31

The School Debate Youth Pastors Need to Address

32

TikTok Theology: The Youth Ministry Series Every Youth Group MUST Try

33

ChatGPT's Screwtape Letter Exposes the Real Threat to Teens

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The Screwtape Strategy: How Satan Targets Youth Pastors

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Which of These 4 Church Types Is Yours?

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When Growth Stops: The Tension Between Panic and Patience

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This One Move Gets Students Back to Youth Group — Every Time.

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5 Trends That Will Shape Youth Ministry in 2026

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5 Reasons Why Students Are DECONSTRUCTING and What We Can Do About It

40

How We Run Our Youth Ministry Programs (Steal What Works!)

41

The Data Behind the SHOCKING Rise in Bible Reading!

42

Why Students Don’t Pray Out Loud (and How to Fix It)

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Steal My ENTIRE Follow-Up System and INCREASE Your Student Retention!

44

How to Challenge Teen Guys (and Why They’ll Thank You for It)

45

Youth Pastors MUST Hear Corrie Ten Boom’s Story

46

The 5 Things Every SUCCESSFUL Small Group Has in Common

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BOOST Youth Group Participation with These Simple Strategies!

48

5 PROVEN Ways to Keep Students Connected to Their Faith After Graduation

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4 Simple Ways to CREATE a Culture of Joy in Your Youth Ministry

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The Beginner’s Blueprint for Building a Youth Ministry

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How to Turn VISITORS Into Youth Group REGULARS in 3 Weeks

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What Do Gen Alpha Students REALLY Think About God?

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The Prayer Strategy Every YOUTH PASTOR Needs

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How to Lead Students When the World Feels Chaotic

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Do These 7 Youth Ministry Values Actually Work? The Data Says Yes

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4 Simple Steps to Help New Believers Grow in Faith

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YOUTH PASTORS: Here's What I Learned from FAILED Youth Ministries

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Why EVERY Youth Pastor NEEDS TO KNOW About Charles Spurgeon

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5 Things Jesus Modeled for Youth Pastors

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How Your Youth Ministry Can Help DOUBTING Teens

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The Top 5 Ways to Start the School Year Off Right in Student Ministry

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The 4 Types of Youth Pastors (And Which One Are You?)

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Youth Pastors MUST Learn From Adoniram Judson's Life!

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How to Start INTENTIONAL Conversations at Youth Group

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4 Skills Every Youth Pastor Needs in 2025

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5 Warning Signs Your Youth Ministry Needs a Revamp

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5 Youth Ministry Myths YOU Probably Believe

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3 SURPRISING Ways Tech Can BOOST Your Youth Ministry

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What Does GEN Z Want From Church Today?

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4 ESSENTIAL Habits Youth Pastors MUST Learn From Hudson Taylor

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Apostle Paul's Top 4 Rebukes of Modern Youth Ministries REVEALED

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5 URGENT Trends Shaking the Church in 2025

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Teen Brains Are More COMPLICATED Than We Thought

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5 Subtle Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Ministry Fast!

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Why JESUS Would Get FIRED in Youth Ministry

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Growing Your Youth Ministry With Bold (Yet Simple!) Challenges!

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The Shocking Porn Insights Every Youth Pastor Needs to Know

78

How to Keep Upperclassmen Engaged in Youth Ministry

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Multiplying Faith: How to Train Students to Disciple Others

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Using AI in Youth Ministry

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How to Avoid Frustration and Discouragement When Attendance Drops

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4 Signs Your Youth Ministry May Be Headed For Trouble

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Can You Pass the Timothy Test?

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Youth Ministry Made Easy: The Top 5 Hacks for Success

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The Shocking Insights into Gen Z Evangelism: Here's What Works

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How to Increase Bible Engagement in Your Youth Ministry

87

Are We On the Brink of Revival?

88

Why Every Youth Pastor Needs a Mentor (And How to Find One)

89

The Secrets to a Successful Youth Ministry Fundraiser

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The 3 Elements of Leadership: Are You Using Them to Unleash Your Small Group Leaders?

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Saving Eutychus: How to Communicate More Effectively in Youth Ministry

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Revisiting Sunday School: Is It Still Relevant Today?

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Discovering The Forgotten Spiritual Discipline Of Youth Ministry

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Event Planner or Youth Pastor? The Top 4 Signs You're Settling for Less In Youth Ministry

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Menu Vs. Roadmap: How to Eliminate the Consumerist Mindset in Your Ministry

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How to Eliminate the Gender Gap in Your Youth Ministry

97

Happy Thanksgiving from Beyond the Youth Room!

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Missionaries vs. Mission Field: Why Are Most Christian Parents Getting This Wrong?

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How to Handle Youth Group Growth: Simple Systems That Work

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Apathy Vs. Urgency: Why Teens Aren’t Sharing Their Faith and How to Change That

101

Who Else Is Surprised by Barna’s Latest Gen Z Faith Report?

102

104 Salvations in a Year: Discover the Key Strategies That Made It Happen

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Who Else Wants to See Their Students Keep Their Faith after Graduation?

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We Spent a Full Year Investing in Youth Pastors and Leaders. Here's What We Learned

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How to Avoid These Top 5 Major Student Pastor Frustrations

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How To Measure Success Beyond Attendance

107

How to Spot Toxic Volunteers Before They Wreck Your Youth Ministry

108

We Had 257 First-Time Visitors at Youth Group: This Is How We Did It

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What Every Youth Pastor in Their 20's Needs to Know About Themselves

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The Future of Youth Ministry: Mobilizing Students to Start Gospel Movements

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The Future of Youth Ministry: Activating the Homeschool Movement

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The Top 5 Signs You’re Being Effective in Youth Ministry

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How to Set Up Your Youth Ministry for an Impactful New School Year

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Why Don't More Ministries Succeed When They're Short-Staffed?

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The Secret Way to Grow Your Youth Ministry (& More Importantly God's Kingdom)

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Exceeding Expectations: How to Go Above and Beyond as a Youth Pastor

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Moments that Count: The Power of Creating Memories for Students

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Gaining Respect: Why Youth Leaders Often Lack Credibility

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Keys to Success: Essential Habits of Effective Youth Pastors

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From Kids to Student Ministry: Seamless Transitions for Growth

121

Crossing the Gap: Building Bridges to Young Adult Ministry

122

The Busy Youth Pastors Ultimate Guide to Summer Camp

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Navigating the Digital Frontier: Social Media Strategies for Youth Leaders

124

Best Practices for Dealing with Unruly and Disrespectful Students

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How to Know If God is Calling You Out of Youth Ministry ft. Andy McGowan

126

How to Get Senior Leadership to Invest in Youth Ministry ft. Andy McGowan

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Why Youth Ministry is Broken, and How We Can Fix It Ft. Dare 2 Share's Greg Stier

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5 Things Youth Pastors Need to Stop Doing IMMEDIATELY

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Adapt & Grow: The 5 Biggest Trends in Youth Ministry

130

Delegation: The Secret to Growing a Healthy Youth Group

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Stop Competing: The Do's & Don'ts of Partnering with Parachurch Organizations

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How to Rest Effectively in Youth Ministry

133

Making Disciples, Not Converts: 5 Steps for New Believer Follow-Up

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The Top 4 Struggles for Youth Pastors and How You Can Overcome Them

135

Fighting for Attention: Sports vs. Youth Group

136

It's Not Me, It's You: How to (Lovingly) Fire a Volunteer

137

Money Isn't Enough: How to Answer the Call to Student Missions

138

Unlocking Your Full Potential: The Secrets to Productivity

139

How to Make Your Lessons Stick: Information vs. Transformation

140

Maximizing Your Influence: How to Work with Senior Leadership

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Should I Stay or Should I Go: How to Know When to Leave

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Partnering with Parents: Building Credibility and Setting Students Up for Spiritual Success

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Finding Your Peter, James, & John: Multiplying Your Efforts Through Student Leaders

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From First-Timer to Faithful: How to Get and Keep New Students

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Motions vs. Movement: Breaking the Mold of Youth Ministry

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A Global Gospel: Special Guest Don Olding & Youth Ministry in South Africa

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Freezin' for a Reason: Getting the Most out of Your Winter Camp

148

The Key to Avoiding Burnout: Staying Encouraged in Student Ministry

149

Youth Ministry Math: The Importance of Multiplication

150

Shepherds, Not Chaperones: Recruiting & Developing Leaders & Volunteers

151

Strategic Evangelism: A Blueprint for Transformative Youth Ministry Programs

152

From Quarterback to Coach: Training Students to Share Their Faith

153

Measuring Success in Ministry

154

Creating a Culture of Prayer

155

Casting a Bold Vision