The Heart of a Youth Leader
The Heart of a Youth Leader is for anyone who wants to help children and young people discover life in all its fullness with Jesus.
Hosted by Andy Castle from Thrive Youth Ministries, each short episode explores the heart behind Christian youth and children’s ministry — offering encouragement, practical wisdom and space to think about why we do what we do.
Whether you’re employed by a church, volunteering each week, or simply passionate about the next generation, this podcast will help you keep Jesus at the centre as you invest in young people.
The Heart of a Youth Leader
The Rhythms That Shape Us
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What are the rhythms that are shaping your life with God?
In Acts 2, the first Christians devoted themselves to a pattern of life together — learning, fellowship, breaking bread and prayer. Those rhythms helped shape both their relationship with God and their life as a community.
In this episode, Andy reflects on the rhythms we build into our own lives and asks whether the things we repeatedly give our time and attention to are helping us become the people God is calling us to be.
This week’s challenge: Take a look at the rhythms of your life. What are you devoted to — and is there a rhythm you need to begin, strengthen or rediscover?
Bible passage: Acts 2:42–47