Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast

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 volun

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TLH140: Developing Student Leaders in Youth Ministry—Best Practices for Impact

Posted November 21, 202400:53:11

In this episode, Jody and Doug Franklin explore the intricacies of student leadership and the importance of developing leadership skills among youth....

TLH139: AI Tools for Youth Pastors—What to Use and What to Avoid

Posted November 14, 202400:48:32

In this episode, Jody and Ryan Sebastian, from the Youth and Culture Podcast, discuss the intersection of AI and youth ministry, exploring how AI tools...

TLH138: Why Youth Ministry Coaching Could Be the Game-Changer You’re Looking For

Posted November 7, 202400:52:58

In this episode, Brian Wallace joins the show to explore how coaching sparks powerful conversations with teenagers. He highlights the vital role of...

TLH137: Loneliness in Youth Ministry—Why So Many Feel Isolated and What to Do About It

Posted October 31, 202400:53:32

In this conversation, Jody and Zach Wyatt discuss the issue of loneliness in youth ministry and the importance of building community. They highlight...

TLH136: Finding and Landing a Youth Ministry Job

Posted February 8, 202400:55:54

Brian Aaby, a veteran youth ministry leader now working with Slingshot Group, joins the show today to talk all about finding and landing a youth ministry...