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Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast

Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast

De: Jody Livingston
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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 experieCopyright 2025; The Longer Haul - Helping you Survive and Thrive in Youth Ministry Cristianismo Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • TLH155: How to Reach Students, Parents, and the Church Together

    TLH155: How to Reach Students, Parents, and the Church Together
    Nov 18 2025
    In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody sits down with Dr. David Odom, Professor of Student Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, to talk about the three arenas of youth ministry—students, parents, and the church. Dr. Odom challenges youth pastors to expand their vision beyond just teenagers in the youth room to include intentional ministry to parents and deeper connection between students and the larger church body. He also discusses practical strategies for balancing these arenas and shares a free assessment tool designed to help leaders evaluate their ministry’s health in each area. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why youth ministry must expand beyond only students How to build stronger partnerships with parents and families Practical ways to connect students with the larger church body How to measure the health of your ministry using the Youth Ministry Arenas Assessment How to avoid creating an isolated “youth group bubble” Why serving and intergenerational relationships are key to long-term faith The value of encouraging parents and affirming their influence Insights from Dr. Odom’s upcoming book, Youth Ministry Deconstructed LINKS MENTIONED Youth Ministry Arenas Assessment New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary RESOURCES MENTIONED Youth Ministry Deconstructed by Dr. David Odom (releasing Jan 2026) Staying Power by Jody Livingston JOIN THE YOUTH MINISTRY COLLECTIVE! Click here to join the The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Collective: Join Now GET COACHING Interested in personalized coaching to help you thrive in youth ministry? Click here to learn more about The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Coaching
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    48 m
  • TLH154: Tips for Mastering Youth Ministry Programming

    TLH154: Tips for Mastering Youth Ministry Programming
    Oct 14 2025
    In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody talks with Josh Griffin about how to bring creativity, intentionality, and structure to your youth ministry programming. From midweek nights to camps and retreats, programming matters more than ever—and Josh shares proven ways to make it engaging and gospel-centered. Whether you’re a new youth pastor or a veteran looking to freshen things up, this conversation will help you reimagine how you design your weekly gatherings for maximum connection and impact. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How to define what “programming” really means in youth ministry Why creativity and emotion are essential to building engagement How to take “baby steps” toward a better program (without chaos) The power of variety and when to introduce change Programming pitfalls to avoid: too much change, copy-paste ideas, or doing nothing How to use fun and humor strategically Why connecting your ministry’s program to the larger church culture matters Simple, creative programming ideas (like LEGO walls, blessings, and Extreme Bingo) LINKS MENTIONED Download Youth Ministry Youth Ministry University RESOURCES MENTIONED Sidekick JOIN THE YOUTH MINISTRY COLLECTIVE! Click here to join the The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Collective: Join Now GET COACHING Interested in personalized coaching to help you thrive in youth ministry? Click here to learn more about The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Coaching
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    52 m
  • TLH153: Rethinking Your Fall Calendar (Before It Wrecks You)

    TLH153: Rethinking Your Fall Calendar (Before It Wrecks You)
    Oct 7 2025
    In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody shares a timely reminder for youth pastors heading into the busy fall season: you don’t have to choose between being faithful and being fried. This episode walks through practical strategies for creating a fall rhythm that fuels your ministry without burning you out. What You’ll Learn: Why busyness doesn’t always equal fruitfulness How to re-center your calendar around purpose, not pressure Weekly, monthly, and quarterly rhythm ideas for sustainable ministry The value of protecting a weekly night off (and honoring it) How to build in margin for rest—on purpose The “delegate or delete” rule for avoiding leadership bottlenecks Why your rhythm sets the culture for your ministry and your family Whether you're feeling overloaded or just want to stay healthy long-term, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you lead intentionally—and avoid burnout. JOIN THE YOUTH MINISTRY COLLECTIVE! Click here to join the The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Collective: https://thelongerhaul.com/skool/ GET COACHING Interested in personalized coaching to help you thrive in youth ministry? Click here to learn more about The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Coaching
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    25 m
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