Vitals for Youth Ministry
Welcome to the Vitals for Youth Ministry Podcast. Vitals for youth ministry is a biblical framework based out of Acts 2:42-46, developed by Lead The Generation that trains youth leaders to build a local church youth ministry focused on developing students into healthy disciples.
In this podcast we will focus on the topics and issues most relevant to leadership in Youth Ministry. The Vitals for Youth Ministry Podcast is hosted by Eran Holt, founder of Lead The Generation & Caleb Leake, Youth Pastor at Allison Park Church in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Podcasting since 2020 • 51 episodes
Vitals for Youth Ministry
Latest Episodes
Preparing for Gen Alpha, Discipling Digital Natives, & Quiet Revival in Youth Ministry
In this episode, we sit down with Sam McCollough from Feed.Bible to explore hopeful trends in youth ministry and equip next generation leaders to guide students toward lasting faith. We unpack what it means to be “emerging ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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Why Intimacy with God Gets Lost in Ministry w/ John Zick
A heart-first kickoff to season two on the power of abiding in Jesus, why confidence flows from intimacy with God, and how to diagnose fruit to find the root. We talk with John Zick about honest stories, simple rhythms, and practical boundaries...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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Finding Leaders in Any Church, the Playbook for Leader Development, & the Third Voice
We share a field-tested playbook for building a healthy youth leadership team, from recruiting people who care to training them with simple rhythms that last. Ashton Peters unpacks “The Third Voice,” showing how mentors help students from unchu...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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Long-Game Leadership & Building a Ministry That Can Sustain Growth
We pull back the curtain on youth ministry insecurity, comparison, and the pressure to make every Wednesday hinge on one person, then map a better way—equipping leaders, planning with purpose, and building systems that last. Gabby O’Rourke shar...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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Making the Gospel Tangible, Turning Moments into Eternal Impact, & Inspiring Everyday Faith
We sit down with Reggie Dabbs to explore how presence, scripture, and bold invitations move students from passive listeners to active disciples. From back-row handshakes to altar calls, we unpack a simple, focused path to help students live on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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