People-Pleasing or God-Pleasing? Shaping Your Ministry Priorities

The Heart of a Youth Leader

The Heart of a Youth Leader
People-Pleasing or God-Pleasing? Shaping Your Ministry Priorities
Jul 07, 2025 Season 10 Episode 9
Thrive Youth Ministries

Do you ever find yourself working for people more than working with God? This week, Andy Castle asks youth leaders: what if our priorities were shaped not by urgency or expectations—but by obedience? Reflecting on Proverbs 29:25, Andy challenges us to identify and act on the one thing God wants us to do each day in ministry.

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Episode Artwork People-Pleasing or God-Pleasing? Shaping Your Ministry Priorities 9:51 Episode Artwork Try Softer: Teaching Young People to Focus on God 9:54 Episode Artwork Teaching Young People to Pray Beyond Exams 8:51 Episode Artwork Knowing About Jesus vs. Knowing Him Personally 10:29 Episode Artwork Don't Give Up: 5 ways to stay the course in Youthwork 11:18 Episode Artwork Kingdom values in the world of school | Matthew 5:43-48 9:58 Episode Artwork Wake up and put your face in the sunlight! | Isaiah 60:1-2 10:05 Episode Artwork Lean Less on Yourself | Proverbs 3:5-6 9:41 Episode Artwork What do you hope to see in your youth group this term? | John 7:37-39 10:57 Episode Artwork Revel in God | Philippians 4:4-5 10:09 Episode Artwork Keep trusting in his promises | Genesis 15:1-5 10:18 Episode Artwork Who are you investing in? | Philippians 1:1-6 9:11 Episode Artwork What's your plan to reach the disconnected? | Luke 15:4-7 10:16 Episode Artwork The criteria for leadership | Philippians 4:9 9:42 Episode Artwork Following God's Plans | Zechariah 4:41-10 10:36 Episode Artwork How to pass on the baton of faith | Psalm 145:4-7 10:03 Episode Artwork Too busy to notice? | Genesis 18:1-5 8:04 Episode Artwork How are you influenced? | 2 Chronicles 17:3-6 10:26 Episode Artwork What are the essentials of a healthy youth group? 10:55 Episode Artwork What are your plans for the year ahead? | 1 Chronicles 28:2-7 9:44 Episode Artwork REPLAY episode: The goodness of God 8:26 Episode Artwork REPLAY episode: Do you love me? 9:04 Episode Artwork REPLAY episode: Being part of a team 10:55 Episode Artwork REPLAY episode: Jesus the youthworker 10:14 Episode Artwork REPLAY episode: Imitate me as I imitate Christ 8:42