The FYI on Youth Ministry

Fuller Youth Institute
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The FYI on Youth Ministry brings together the Fuller Youth Institute's groundbreaking research, practical advice from ministry experts, and heartfelt stories from diverse church leaders and young people to give you ideas and inspiration for your youth ministry. Join the FYI Team as we equip faithful young people to change our world together. Find out more at https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/podcast

  1. May 28

    Teens & cultural humility (Faith & Mission Series)

    Want to help teens develop cultural competence as they serve at home and abroad? This conversation is for you! Brad Griffin talks with three experts on reimagining older missions and service paradigms to approach this work with cultural humility.  Guests: Dr. Jennifer Guerra Aldana: Professor of Christian Ministry and Practice at PLNU Corey Greaves: President and founder of Mending Wings and SLAM trips Dr. David Wang: Psychologist and the Penner Chair for the Formation of Emotionally Healthy Leaders at Fuller Seminary About this Season: This season explores mission trips, serving local communities, and why these remain a valuable part of youth ministry. But planning them well takes more than good intentions. This season is brought to you by FYI's On-The-Go youth leader resources Faith & Mission Collection (Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, Youth Leader Guides), and created through support from Tenx10.  Mentioned in today's episode: Free Youth Leader Guide on Intergenerational Mission Projects Faith & Mission curriculum: Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, & Youth Leader Guides SLAM trips: Students Learning about Missions (The invitational trip Corey Greaves mentions)

    47 min

  2. May 14

    Serving locally | Faith & Mission Series

    Local service can help teens become aware of needs in their own community and ways they can help. FYI's managing editor, Rachel Dodd, sits down with youth ministry pros Erik Cave, William Leung, and Abigail Olds to discuss tips and ideas for youth groups serving their community close to home.  About this Season: This season explores mission trips, serving local communities, and why these remain a valuable part of youth ministry. But planning them well takes more than good intentions. This season is brought to you by FYI's On-The-Go youth leader resources Faith & Mission Collection (Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, Youth Leader Guides), and created through support from Tenx10.  Mentioned in today's episode: Get the free Youth Leader Guide on Intergenerational Mission Projects Faith & Mission curriculum: Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, & Youth Leader Guides Tenx10: "Make Faith Matter More to 10 million young people over the next 10 years in the spirit of John 10:10." Bible Project video on Justice 00:00 - Introductions 03:45 - Why serve locally? 10:44 - Journey to Mosaic - learning about justice locally 15:23 - A free youth leader guide on intergenerational mission projects 15:48 - What is the long-term impact? 21:03 - Starting local service with your youth ministry

    28 min

  3. Apr 30

    Mission trips & youth ministry | Faith & Mission Series

    Mission trips and service projects can be meaningful for students—but planning them well takes more than good intentions. Brad M. Griffin chats with Carlos Piñero of YouthWorks and youth leaders Dick Lee and Jen Bradbury about why mission trips still have value in youth ministry today, and what the caveats are to that statement! They share real-world examples of some of their best practices from over the years, and what they are continuing to learn.   This season explores mission trips, or service trips, and why they can still be a really valuable part of youth ministry. But the key, as we hear from youth pastors and ministry leaders, is that planning them well takes more than good intentions. Episodes in this season will explore cultural humility, alternative ideas to a trip, and how to process a trip with your students.  This season is brought to you by the On-The-Go Youth Leader resources Faith & Mission Collection (Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, Youth Leader Guides), and created through support from Tenx10. Mentioned in this episode: Get the free Youth Leader Guide on Intergenerational Mission Projects Youth ministry resources: Faith & Mission Collection (Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, Youth Leader Guides). YouthWorks: Immersive service experiences across North America 00:00 - Introductions 05:33 - Why still do trips? 15:00 - How to prepare students to enter communities with humility 22:05 - Free Youth Leader Guide for Intergenerational Service Projects 22:32 - Practices for long-term discipleship vs. quick emotional highs 31:50 - Preparation, processing, and follow-up 40:33 - Final word: Why are mission trips still valuable?

    44 min

  4. Mar 26

    Rich Villodas & Kara Powell: Future-focused leadership takes time

    Quick fixes sound appealing, but ultimately, the pace of meaningful growth in leaders or ministries is slow and deliberate. In this conversation, Kara Powell and Rich Villodas discuss Rich's latest book, "The Narrow Path," and the impact that our spiritual formation has on our leadership.   1:00 - Are we scuba diving or snorkeling in our spiritual formation? 6:40 - The importance of our hidden life and spiritual practices 15:40 - How do we keep the long-view in mind in the midst of the urgent, everyday challenges? 20:00 - A healthy church culture 25:16 - A need for integration for the next generation & encouragement for youth leaders About this Season: The Future-Focused Leadership podcast season is hosted by Dr. Kara Powell, author and executive director of FYI. Kara invites pastors and leading voices to share leadership principles, lessons, and skills that will keep us future-focused and rooted in Christ. Every episode brings practical ideas and encouragement.  Sign up for our email list: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/subscribe Related FYI resources: BOOK: Future-Focused Church: Leading Through Change, Engaging the Next Generation, & Building a More Diverse Tomorrow.  BLOG: "What you need to know about Gen Alpha in 2026"

    30 min

  5. Mar 12

    Lisa Fields & Kara Powell: Listening and Future-Focused Leadership

    Kara Powell and Lisa Fields (Jude 3 Project) share about how listening is an important precursor to being heard. Lisa shares the story of why she founded an apologetics organization and about Jude 3 Project's latest initiative, the "Ask Initiative." Kara and Lisa get practical about potential barriers to listening and how we can listen for a young person's real concerns, which may be hiding under their surface questions.  About this Season: The future-focused leadership podcast season is hosted by Dr. Kara Powell, author and executive director of FYI. Kara invites pastors and leading voices to share leadership principles, lessons, and skills that will keep us future-focused and rooted in Christ. Every episode brings practical ideas and encouragement.  Sign up for our email list: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/subscribe Related FYI resources: BOOK: Future-Focused Church: Leading Through Change, Engaging the Next Generation, & Building a More Diverse Tomorrow.  BLOG: "What you need to know about Gen Alpha in 2026"

    30 min

  6. Feb 26

    Skye Jethani & Kara Powell: Future-Focused leadership makes room for challenging conversations

    Kara Powell invites Skye Jethani from the Holy Post Podcast to share how he approaches challenging conversations. Listen in as Kara and Skye discuss how to approach difficult topics and why it is worth finding ways to bring those discussions into our local, embodied expressions of the church and youth ministry.  About this Season: The Future-Focused Leadership season is hosted by Dr. Kara Powell, author and executive director of FYI. Kara invites pastors and leading voices to share leadership principles, lessons, and skills that will keep us future-focused and rooted in Christ.  BOOK: What if Jesus was serious about Justice? by Skye Jethani Sign up for our email list: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/subscribe Related FYI resources: BOOK: Future-Focused Church: Leading Through Change, Engaging the Next Generation, & Building a More Diverse Tomorrow.  BLOG: "What you need to know about Gen Alpha in 2026"

    30 min

  7. Feb 19

    Christine Caine & Kara Powell: Future-Focused Leaders stay rooted in Christ and prioritize the next generation.

    Kara Powell and Christine Caine explore leadership and spiritual practices for flourishing in life and ministry. They discuss Christine's new book, "The Faith to Flourish," and the metaphor of the olive tree as a symbol of deep roots and fruitfulness. Christine shares insights on the role of young people in shaping the future of faith communities and highlights global movements of teens seeking authentic faith. The conversation emphasizes the need for divine interruptions, the importance of learning from younger generations, and the balance of structure and openness in ministry.  About this Season: The Future-Focused Leadership podcast season is hosted by Dr. Kara Powell, author and executive director of FYI. Kara invites pastors and leading voices to share leadership principles, lessons, and skills that will keep us future-focused and rooted in Christ. Every episode brings practical ideas and encouragement.  Sign up for our email list: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/subscribe Related FYI resources: BOOK: Future-Focused Church: Leading Through Change, Engaging the Next Generation, & Building a More Diverse Tomorrow.  BLOG: "What you need to know about Gen Alpha in 2026"

    38 min

  8. 02/26/2025

    Youth Ministry for the Long Haul: Personal Practices

    Cultivate leadership wellbeing! Let's explore personal practices that can sustain youth leaders for the long haul. In this episode, we break down the habits that build resilience in ministry. Whether it's seeking mentorship, engaging in creative outlets, or simply stepping outside for fresh air, this conversation reminds us that small, intentional steps can lead to lasting impact. 🎧 Tune in for practical wisdom, encouragement, and a renewed vision for sustainable youth ministry. Hosts: Roslyn Hernández, LaTasha Nesbitt  Sign up for our email list Related FYI resources: The FYI Report on Youth Leader Burnout & Wellbeing

    33 min
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The FYI on Youth Ministry brings together the Fuller Youth Institute's groundbreaking research, practical advice from ministry experts, and heartfelt stories from diverse church leaders and young people to give you ideas and inspiration for your youth ministry. Join the FYI Team as we equip faithful young people to change our world together. Find out more at https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/podcast

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  • Creator
    Fuller Youth Institute
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Fuller Youth Institute
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