Podcasts by The FYI on Youth Ministry

5 ways to cultivate trust with teens in your youth ministry from 2023-11-29T18:19

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Models matter: Key insights on character-forming discipleship with teenagers from 2023-11-01T21:39

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Bonus episode: Compassion and inclusion in God’s kinship with Fr. Greg Boyle from 2023-10-18T22:04

How can youth ministry leaders cultivate compassion and kinship in their youth ministry?  “What always works is not the hard message, but the care [people] feel im...

Reframing the work of youth leaders from 2023-10-04T09:30

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We need to talk about anxiety from 2023-09-13T07:00

“Google the words “Anxiety is like,” and you’ll be shocked by the number of comparisons and descriptions you’ll find … As the Body of Christ, we can help change the script for y...

Compassion and deeper connection with teens from 2023-08-17T00:37

Teaching compassion to teens starts with being compassionate leaders. Tune in to hear Cameron Lee share practical strategies from biblically-informed psychology that will help you cultivate trus...

A surprising way to cultivate love and humility from 2023-08-02T23:36

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Teaching teenagers hope and perseverance: wisdom from immigrant faith communities from 2023-07-05T20:31

Elizabeth Conde-Frazier, Marcos Canales, and Elizabeth Tamez Méndez share stories, and practical wisdom on teaching teenagers about hope and perseverance. Your students face lots of challenges, ...

Hip hop, forgiveness, and justice from 2023-04-20T22:30:24

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Teaching humility in an age of entitlement from 2023-03-23T20:40

Listen as Rich Villodas shares thoughts and ideas on faith practices that can help support teens’ spiritual formation by cultivating humility in ourselves and our Gen Z students.

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Can teaching character and virtue be problematic? from 2023-03-08T21:45

Robert Chao Romero talks with us about the historical oppression BIPOC have experienced in the U.S. in the name of character and virtue education. Hear how ministry leaders can safeguard discipl...

Discipleship that Forms Christlike Character from 2023-02-22T23:35

As youth leaders, we all want to disciple our students to be more Christ-like but resources on discipling for character development are scarce. This season, we explore Christ-like characteristic...

Honoring our students' immigration realities from 2022-11-17T00:08

In this episode, Giovanny Panginda and Roslyn Hernández talk with Kevin Wilson about the intersections between immigration experiences and faith. Join us to hear ...

Inclusive Youth Ministry Curriculum from 2022-11-02T21:51

In this episode, Osheta Moore and hosts Roslyn Hernández and Gio Panginda talk about the importan...

Talking about racial violence from 2022-10-19T21:27

Students today are thinking about and have been affected by recent and historical racial violence. In this roundtable discussion we discuss recent incidences of r...

Doing our own antiracism work with Propaganda and Dr. Alma from 2022-10-07T17:15

How can you support your students’ antiracism participation? Guests Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty an...

How to talk about race from 2022-09-23T12:15:03

This season we are talking about how to have conversations about race and ethnicity Listen

Talking About Race with Teenagers from 2022-09-14T16:41:15

Have you wondered about how to talk about race with middle school and high school st...

David Wang: Trauma Informed Discipleship from 2022-05-25T12:50:49

In this season finale, our guest Dr. David Wang shares important and practical insight...

Joyce del Rosario: Leading as a person of color in white spaces from 2022-05-11T11:00

In this episode co-hosts Jennifer Guerra Aldana and Brad Griffin have an honest and helpful conversation with Dr. Joyce del Rosario about the particular challenges f...

Christin Fort: Resiliency practices for ministry from 2022-04-20T17:30:48

Does it feel like you’re on the edge of burnout? The ongoing crises of the pandemic have made it harder to recover from difficulties in life and ministry. Join our c...

Bonus Episode: Guided Prayer Walk from 2022-03-16T13:14:12

Spending time in God’s presence and experiencing awe can be a life-giving spiritual practice to cultivate. In this episode Giovanny Panginda and Lisa Nopachai introd...

Brad Griffin: Reframing youth ministry decline from 2022-03-03T14:05:40

It’s been a really tough couple of years in ministry. Are you feeling overwhelmed—and maybe even a little guilty about bro...

Kara Powell: Sustainable leader care practices from 2022-02-16T19:00:56

Sustainability in youth ministry requires us to adapt our self-care in response to change. So many things can change in life, and so much has changed in the past two...

Kristel Acevedo: Ministry Rhythms that work for YOU from 2022-02-02T14:00:25

Youth leaders, this season we are making it all about you! We know you pour out your energy and care for your students so much, and we want to help you care for your...

Bonus Episode 2021: The good, the bad,&the hopeful from 2021-12-20T20:26:18

We asked the FYI team to reflect on the challenges and hopes they heard from youth leaders all over the nation and experienced themselves. Join us as team members...

Kristen Ivy: Honoring students’ unique identity, belonging and purpose journey from 2021-10-26T19:53:20

Middle school and high school students experience and process identity, belonging, and purpose in distinct ways. Kristen Ivy shares insights from Orange’s Phase P...

FYI Research Panel: What we learned from interviews with Gen Z from 2021-10-13T11:49:06

Three researchers from our Living a Better Story project, Jennifer Guerra Aldana, Jane Hong-Guzman De Leon, and Andy Jung share what they learned about listening ...

Almeda M. Wright: Purpose is an ongoing journey we commit to from 2021-09-29T17:00:33

Thinking about purpose may bring anxiety for some of your students—maybe because culture often focuses on purpose as a destination or vocation. But students can f...

Montague Williams: Belonging Stories and Practices from 2021-09-15T12:57:32

Showing your students that they belong may bring some awkward moments, but it can become something deeply meaningful and fun! This practical conversation with Mon...

Kat Armas: Identity, it’s complex...and beautiful. from 2021-09-01T16:43:04

Your students’ realities and histories influence their identity. In this conversation Kat Armas talks with our hosts, Jennifer Guerra Aldana and Giovanny Panginda...

Identity, Belonging and Purpose with Kara Powell&Brad Griffin from 2021-08-20T04:35

This season we’re talking about teens’ questions of identity, belonging, and purpose. Hosts Jennifer Guerra Aldana and Giov...

Mark Oestreicher: Innovation in times of disruption from 2021-03-25T19:40:13

Disruption in youth ministry may take the form of job changes, tragedies in a congregation or community, or as we’ve all learned, even a pandemic. Although it can...

Jake Mulder: When people don't like your [obviously great] new idea from 2021-03-04T20:43:13

When youth leaders courageously share a new idea, it can be disheartening to be met with resistance or indifference. Jake Mulder shares perspective on what might ...

Teesha Hadra: Church traditions&innovation from 2021-02-25T22:13:02

Church traditions can be a foundation for great innovation. Rev. Teesha Hadra shares stories about how she learned to see tradition as an opportunity for, rather ...

Abigail Visco Rusert: Innovation that sparks faith in teenagers from 2021-02-18T19:02:35

Abigail Visco Rusert shares the surprising connection between joy and innovation, and explores the ways failure can help move us forward. Hosted by Giovanny Pangi...

Yulee Lee: Teamwork and the innovation process from 2021-02-11T19:07:39

Collaboration can bring creativity and diverse perspectives, but it can also be a bit of a challenge. Dr. Yulee Lee explains why and shares 4 ground rules for guid...

Kara Powell: Listening can fuel Sticky Faith creativity from 2021-02-03T23:39:08

This season explores innovation: what it is, how to do it, and why it’s vital for your youth ministry. Hosts Dr. Steve Argue and Giovanny Panginda talk with Dr. K...

Jennifer Guerra Aldana: Multicultural youth ministry values from 2020-11-05T18:24:26

Hosts Roslyn Hernández and Aaron Yenney continue the conversation with Jennifer Guerra Aldana about multicultural youth ministry. Jenn reflects on the importance of establishing shared values fo...

Jennifer Guerra Aldana: leading a diverse generation from 2020-10-29T00:25:18

In this episode hosts Roslyn Hernández and Aaron Yenney talk with Jennifer Guerra-Aldana, Manager of Multicultural Initiatives at the Fuller Youth Institute, about navigating multicultural conte...

Chuck Hunt: Gathering volunteers who reflect God's kingdom from 2020-10-22T16:33:58

Hosts Ahren Samuel and Kat Armas talk with Chuck Hunt, Pastor of Family Ministries. Chuck shares practical ideas for connecting with adults within your church community, collaborating with your ...

Steve Argue: Investing in young adult leaders from 2020-10-15T18:38:02

Hosts Jennifer Guerra-Aldana and Listen