Failing Youth Pastor Podcast Failing Youth Pastor
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- Religion & Spirituality
This podcast is for all youth workers and leaders. I talk about the insanity of ministry, church life, and the church secretary!
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COVID, Gas Stations, and Butter! -Ep. 17
My wife Becky joined me for this episode of the podcast. I rambled on about a lot of things but eventually talked about the importance of investing in our students.
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Connecting with Schools - Ep. 16
On this episode of the FYP Podcast Travis takes a voicemail listener question and makes it into an entire episode. Impressive, I know!
Do you want to leave a voicemail? You can! Just call: (612) 293-5831
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Never Stop Growing! - Ep. 15
In this episode, Travis, AKA the Failing Youth Pastor, talks about growing as a minister and answers a listener's question: "Have you ever been asked, 'Why aren't you doing more for my kid?'"
Podcast Points:
#1 Read the Bible not only to prepare a message but to refresh your soul.
#2 Grow in your prayer life.
#3 Pick an area of ministry you want to improve on.
#4 Ask people in your ministry where they think you could grow.
#5 READ, READ, READ.
#6 Find resources that will help you.
#7 Ask your elders/pastor if there is anything they could offer to help offset costs associated with more education/growth.
Resources:
Reformed Theological Seminary Lectures
Covenant Theological Resources
Biblical Training
Counseling Training
What other resources would you recommend?
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Youth Ministry: Calling or Stepping Stone? - Ep. 14
In this episode of the podcast, Travis tackles the age-old issue of youth ministry being viewed as a stepping stone to a "higher position" within the church.
He also discusses a recent event he did called Stump the Pastors where his students got to grill area pastors with their burning questions.
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#MondayMotivation Ep. 11 - Open Eyes
On this episode of #MondayMotivation, Travis talks about all Christians being ministers and having open eyes to see ministry opportunities in our daily lives.
May this episode blesses and encourages you! -
Ministry Madness and Burnout - Ep. 13
In this episode of the Failing Youth Pastor Podcast, Travis talks about avoiding burnout when the crazy seasons of ministry hit, gives a shoutout to a really fake sponsor and answers a listener question about starting a youth ministry as a solo pastor at a church.
Enjoy the 23 minutes of podcast mediocrity :)
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