After a short break, we are back with a new season of our podcast and video series, The Heart of a Youth Leader.

In this week's episode we think about what our hopes for the term ahead are and how we need God to quench our thirst for what we most desire.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

In this week's episode we explore how to hold on to God's promises and truth even when your feelings are telling you different.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

In this week's episode Andy Castle thinks about how we can keep holding on to the promises of God even when nothing seems to change.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

In this week's episode Andy Castle thinks about the long term opportunity of youthwork and how we need to be purposeful in thinking about how and who we are investing in.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

It is one thing to work with the young people who come to our groups but what is our plan to stay connected with those who chose to disconnect? That's this week's theme.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

In this week's episode Andy Castle explores an important question that rarely gets asked when we build our youth teams.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

How do you go about developing a new scheme or plan and how do you keep  in step with the Lord in developing the plan? This is what Andy talks about in this week's episode.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

Many of us are concerned with how few young people attend our churches, but how can we make sure we are sharing our faith effectively with young people?

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

This week, Andy Castle thinks about the importance of giving yourself space and time so you can see what God is doing.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

In this episode Andy Castle considers the challenges of those who influence us and how we might influence others.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

In this episode Andy Castle asks what the essential elements to a healthy youth ministry are and how we can build our youth groups on firm foundations.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

In this first episode of a new season of the podcast, Andy Castle thinks about how we can set goals for the year ahead and to keep in step with what God is doing both in us and through us.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.

This week Andy recounts a day where the Lord blesses him by answering his prayer.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.

This week Andy tells you about his favourite resurrection story.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.

This week Andy thinks about what makes a team and how we need to work together well.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.

This week Andy thinks about what we are called to do.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.

This week Andy talks about the essential part of being a youth worker that is being a role model and pointing young people towards Jesus through our lifestyle and actions.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.

This week Andy reflects on on conversations he had had with local youth workers, and uses Matthew 11:28-30 to offer hope and comfort.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.

This week Andy thinks about making sure we get our priorities right and suggests how we might go about doing this in our youth ministry.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

In this episode, Andy shares the Bible verse that the Lord used to lead him into youth ministry full time and he talks about how it can shape our youth work into the year ahead.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

Youthwork is hard work, and can be draining at times. What can you do to keep your energy levels sustained and not burn out? In this episode, we explore the power of allowing God to refresh you.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

Don't let work distract you from focusing on God. This week, Andy looks at this challenge and suggests some easy ways to stay connected to God each day.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

As a youth or children's leader, it can be hard to find time to join in with sung worship at your church, because you are busy doing the youthwork! In this episode, Andy discusses this challenge and what we can do to rectify it.

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

Does your church have fertile soil when it comes to providing an environment that is conducive to helping young people come and grow in faith?

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

Without wanting to encourage us to change, Andy asks the challenging question of what would you be doing if you weren't in youthwork?!

'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context.  Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk