The Heart of a Youth Leader
This is for anyone working with children or young people in a church context, and will help you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus as you invest in the next generations. You can watch episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thriveyouthmin Created by Thrive Youth Ministries in UK.
Podcasting since 2020 • 196 episodes
The Heart of a Youth Leader
Latest Episodes
Passing on Faith When the World Is Pulling Them Away
How do we help the next generation genuinely trust God — not just enjoy the benefits of church or the comfort of belonging?In this episode of The Heart of a Youth Leader, Andy reflects on Psalm 78 and the challenge of passing on...
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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10:26
Why Youthwork Shrinks — and How It Can Grow Again
Why does youthwork sometimes feel like it’s getting smaller, harder, and more frustrating — even when we’re working so hard?In this episode of The Heart of the Youth Leader, Andy reflects on Proverbs 11 and the way our values qu...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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9:47
The Quiet Drift of the Heart
In a world of constant distraction, Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 land with fresh urgency: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”In this episode of The Heart of a Youth Leader, Andy reflects on attention, ...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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11:02
Ten Things God Wants You to Stop Forgetting
In youth ministry it’s easy to carry the weight of everything ourselves — decisions, pressure, responsibility, expectations. But Isaiah 41 reminds us that God never intended it to work that way.In this episode, Andy reflects on ten po...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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9:25
The Hidden Filter That Changes Everything in Youth Ministry
There’s something quietly shaping the way we lead, respond, and even pray in youth ministry—and most of us barely notice it. In this episode, Andy explores the hidden filter that sits beneath our decisions and our emotions, affecting h...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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8:56