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Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered if chaotic cafeteria brawls could turn into life-changing spiritual moments? Welcome special guest Brian Preston! NextGen pastor-awesome Brian joins us this week, filling in for Chad, to share his wild and wonderful camp stories straight from our garage recording setup. It's the end of CampSZN and we reminiscing about youth camps. Brian shares the unforgettable stage-diving episodes that epitomize the essence of these transformative gatheri...

Send us a Text Message.Can the magic of the Olympics transform your youth ministry? Join us as we celebrate Summer Olympic Month with a spirited debate comparing the allure of summer versus winter games. We'll dive into the exhilarating speed of track and field races, the unique thrill of the biathlon, and the intensity of events like speed skating and swimming. From international sports showdowns in hockey and basketball to our whimsical dreams of hybrid sports like Mario Kart bobs...

Send us a Text Message.It's Shark Week fam! We are celebrating what about you? It's a big deal in the Higgins and Workun households.But wait.. could Shark Week transform your youth ministry? Join us as we tap into the fervor of this annual oceanic extravaganza, and let's draw some parallels to youth ministry strategies. We discuss how identifying and leveraging kids' passions—be it video games, sports, or anime—can create captivating standalone events that enhance...

Send us a Text Message.Aww if middle school you could see you now... they would be proud! Switching gears, we tackle a pressing question in youth ministry: (When) Should we split middle school and high school programs? Chad and Zac explore the pros and cons, offering creative solutions for engagement without doubling efforts. From leadership roles for older students to special events for the younger crowd, we dig into strategies that accommodate growth while keeping the community's ...

Send us a Text Message.People can be mean! Or if we are being honest... how do you handle the unfiltered honesty of middle school girls in youth ministry? In this fresh episode of the Youth Ministry Booster Podcast, Zac and Chad bring their humor and truthfulness to tackle it! Chad + tortilla = hilarious. What is something you have been told something that was hateful... by a student? We’ve got stories like that and more as we confront the tough reality of rece...

Send us a Text Message.Smmer camps can transform your youth ministry experience! Join us for a special crossover episode where Zach and Chad from Youth Ministry Booster team up with Amanda and Corinne from His Glory Her Good. We share our personal camp memories, from childhood to recent leadership and we highlight the profound impact camps have had on our lives. Planning a camp and unsure where to start? We've got you covered. In the second half of our discussion, we...