The FYI on Youth Ministry Fuller Youth Institute

In this conversation with Jonathan Banks, Chief Operating Officer at Urban Outreach Foundation in Chicago, we explore the vital role of practicing faith with young people through service and leadership. Jonathan shares how to cultivate agency and ownership in young people’s faith journey.
Guest(s): Jonathan Banks
Hosts: Giovanni Panginda, Jen Bradbury
Mentioned in this episode:
Faith Beyond Youth Group
UOF Financial Empowerment Course
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Blog: Character: It’s not just about teaching teens to be “good”

Join us as Eric Vasquez, the visionary founder of Just Us 4 Youth, delves into how to build trust with teenagers. Eric underscores the role of consistency and closeness, and imparts practical strategies for nurturing connection—from active listening, to the power of meaningful one-on-one interactions, to engaging parents. Eric shares actionable advice for cultivating genuine relationships with young people. Mentioned in this episode:
Faith Beyond Youth Group
Just us 4 Youth
T.R.E.E. program for parents 
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Blog: Cultivating teenagers’ trust one small act at a time
Blog: 5 ways to cultivate trust with teens in your youth ministry
 
 

Join our conversation with Fredy Romero and Vanessa Cruz as we explore the vital topic of guiding teenagers through doubts and tough questions, what we call the meaning-making process. Fredy and Vanessa share tips on how youth leaders can create an environment where teenagers feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore their beliefs.
Guest(s): Fredy Romero and Vanessa Cruz
Hosts: Roslyn Hernández, Brad Griffin 
Mentioned in this episode:
Faith Beyond Youth Group
Growing Young Workshops
uywi.org
lifeatrevive.com
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Blog: Why doubt needs to have a place in your youth ministry this year
Blog: Youth ministry's pivot in the faith and science conversation

Are you questioning your teaching and discipleship strategies? Let’s explore ways to infuse Christian youth ministry teaching with transformative power that inspires teens to genuinely trust in God (not just follow rules). This rich conversation with, pastor and author Meredith Miller is full of wisdom, experience, laughter, and actionable insights to inspire your youth group lessons—and your students. 
Mentioned in this episode:
Faith Beyond Youth Group
Meredith’s Book: Woven 
Pedagogy of the Oppressed 
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Blog: How to adapt youth ministry curriculum for your youth group
Blog: The volunteer's guide to cultivating faith beyond youth group

As youth leaders, the example we set extends beyond the youth group. In this episode, Matt Manno  (Nextgen Pastor at New Life Fellowship in Queens) shares how his team models growth for students. Listen for practical insights on how to be emotionally healthy youth leaders can help volunteers face the pressure to be perfect, and help students reflect on what they model for each other.
Mentioned in this episode:
Faith Beyond Youth Group
http://www.emotionallyhealthy.org 
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Blog: Models matter: Key insights on character-forming discipleship with teenagers
 
 

Welcome back to a new season! In Season 9 we’re talking about discipleship to cultivate a faith in our students that goes beyond the youth group. In this episode the coauthors of FYI’s latest book Faith Beyond Youth Group, Jen Bradbury, Brad Griffin and Kara Powell, introduce us to the 5 points of the Faith Beyond Youth Group Compass.
 
Mentioned in this episode:
Faith Beyond Youth Group
 
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Related FYI resources:
Blog: Faith beyond youth group: A new framework for discipling teenagers
Blog: The volunteer's guide to cultivating faith beyond youth group