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.
Episodes
39 episodes
Leadership Pain, Personal Growth Plans, and a Lifestyle of Development
Micah Mac joins us to vulnerably share how a painful season of ministry—feeling inadequate, discouraged, and even depressed—became the catalyst for his most significant leadership growth. With remarkable transparency, Micah reveals the exact mo...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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52:19
The Power of Daily Denial, Dying to Dreams, & Following Up Encounters with Action
Spiritual transformation begins with teaching students to deny themselves before they can truly follow Jesus. We've often emphasized the "follow" part without properly teaching the denial that must come first.• The importance of denying...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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52:19
The Troubling Level of Biblical Literacy in Students, Bible Study in Small Groups & Praying Through Scripture
What if the most effective youth ministry strategy isn't flashy, innovative, or complicated—but actually stunningly simple? In this revealing conversation with 20-year youth ministry veteran Elisha Garcia of Grace Church in Houston, we uncover ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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53:30
Leading Indicators, Dealing with Criticism, and Asking the Right Questions in Youth Ministry - Andy Lynn
Is your youth ministry measuring the right things? When attendance numbers become your primary success metric, you're setting yourself up for an emotional rollercoaster that's entirely out of your control.Andy Lynn, NextGen Director, Ne...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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48:04
Discipleship Beyond the Numbers - Tim Smith
What if the pathway to effective youth ministry isn't about chasing every good idea, but focusing on clear targets that produce lasting disciples? Tim Smith, Next Gen Director at Faith Church in South Carolina, reveals how establishing five cor...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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50:29
Emotional Leftovers & the Five tanks of Self-Leadership - Jeanne Mayo
Dive into a rich and inspiring episode that explores the intricate balance between self-care and ministry commitment, featuring youth ministry veteran Jeannie Mayo. In this conversation, we unpack the critical concept of the five tanks that rep...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:14:03
Ministry mistakes, Behavior Correction Traps & the Tension of Events vs Discipleship - Jared Berry
What if the transition from high school to college didn't have to mean a crisis of faith for our youth? Join us as we unpack the pivotal difference between heart transformation and mere behavior modification in youth ministry. With insights fro...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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51:49
Digital Strategies to Grow Your Ministry w/Steve John
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Steve JohnConnect with Steve on Instagram HEREConnect with Eran HERE.Co...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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43:42
Tackling Tough Issues In Student Ministry w/Jeremy Donovan
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Jeremy DonovanConnect with Jeremy on Instagram HEREConnect with Eran HERE....
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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58:58
Building Endurance in Your Leadership w/ Mike Miller
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Mike Miller, Lead Pastor, Nova ChurchConnect with Mike on Instagram HEREConnect with Eran
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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52:00
Helping Your Students Receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit w/Ty Buckingham
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Ty Buckingham, EvangelistConnect with Ty on Instagram HEREConnect with Eran HERE...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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49:26
Understanding & Ministering to GenSeXYZ w/Jeff Grenell
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Jeff Grenell, Author: Understanding GenSeXZY.Buy Jeff's book
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:06:20
Understanding the Power of Identity & Sexuality w/Char Blair
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Char Blair, DYD - Northern California/NevadaConnect with Char on Instagram HEREConnect with Eran
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:07:40
A Leader's Prayer Life w/Brandom Cormier
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Brandon Cormier, Lead Pastor - Zeal ChurchConnect with Brandon on Instagram HEREConnect with Eran
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:00:37
"Activating the Supernatural in Your Ministry" with Chris Estrada
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Chris Estrada, Executive Director - MissionsMeConnect with Spencer on Instagram HEREGet more info on Lead the Generation at...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:05:48
"The Future" with Terry Parkman
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Terry Parkman, Nextgen Pastor - River ValleyConnect with Spencer on Instagram HEREGet more info on Lead the Generation a...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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57:14
"Creating a Missional Culture in your Ministry" with Spencer Speed
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Spencer Speed, DYD - North Texas NetworkConnect with Spencer at https://northtexas.ag/youth/Get more info on Lead the Generation at
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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51:22
Increasing Your Influence Capacity with Steve Mason
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Steve Mason, DYD, Alabama Ministry NetworkConnect with Wayne at http://www.alabamayouthministries.com/Get more info on Lead the...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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53:50
"Bonus Round Living" - Wayne Morgan
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Wayne Morgan - National Ministries Coordinator - National Network of Youth MinistriesConnect with Wayne at https://www.youthworkers.net/...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:01:15
Intentional Hustle with Joseph Kellogg
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Joseph Kellogg, NextGen Pastor - People's Church. Connect with Joseph on Instagram @josephkelloggGet more info on Lead the Generation at
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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59:20
Advice to Young Leaders with Chris Stanley
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Chris Stanley, DYD, Illinois Ministry Network. Connect with Chris here: www.ilsmonline.orgGet more info on Lead the Generation at
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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56:15
Q&A with Reggie Dabbs
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Reggie DabbsGet more info on Lead the Generation at www.leadthegeneration.comInterested in over 100 hours of training videos from ou...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:44
Keeping Your Marriage & Family Healthy in Ministry with Steve Tripp
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Steve Tripp. Connect with Steve here: www.studentmin.comGet more info on Lead the Generation at
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:05:09
Developing Grit with John Brown
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Jon Brown - NextGen Pastor, Journey Church. Connect with Jon here: www.jrnychurch.comGet more info on Lead the Generation at
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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58:40
Reconstructing Vision When the Original Picture has been Shattered... by COVID with Josh Wellborn
Special thanks to our guests for this episode - Josh Wellborn. You can find more information about A/G Youth Ministry at https://youth.ag.orgGet more info on Lead the Generation at
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:00:25