TLH155: How to Reach Students, Parents, and the Church Together
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody sits down with Dr. David Odom, Professor of Student Ministry at New Orleans...
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20 of 155 episodesTLH154: Tips for Mastering Youth Ministry Programming
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast , Jody talks with Josh Griffin about how to bring creativity, intentionality, and...
TLH153: Rethinking Your Fall Calendar (Before It Wrecks You)
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast , Jody shares a timely reminder for youth pastors heading into the busy fall seaso...
TLH152: Why Your 20s Aren’t What You Think—and Your 50s Are Better
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast , Jody sits down with veteran youth pastor Paul Turner to talk about longevity in...
TLH151: Burned Out After Summer Youth Ministry? Start Here
In this episode, we dive into the crucial topic of rest and planning for youth pastors. As the summer winds down, many youth pastors find th...
TLH150: What Youth Ministers Need to Last: The Story Behind Staying Power
In this special 150th episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast , Chris Trent returns to the show—but this time, he’s asking the que...
TLH149: Reaching Gen Z in a Post-Christian Culture
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast , Jody is joined by RJ McCauley to talk about what it really takes to reach the ne...
TLH148: Navigating Change from the Second Chair with Jake Mulder
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast , we’re joined by Jake Mulder to discuss what it means to lead change in you...
TLH147: What Every Youth Pastor Needs to Know About Middle Schoolers
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody sits down with Ashley Bohinc, a leader with over 22 years of experience work...
TLH146: Helping Parents Understand Today’s Youth Culture
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast , Jody sits down with Walt Mueller, founder of the Center for Parent and Youth Und...
TLH145: The Challenges and Joys of Being a Volunteer Youth Minister
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Jody sits down with Ben Compton, a volunteer youth leader with nine years of exper...
TLH144: Making Changes in Youth Ministry Without Getting Fired
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, we kick off 2025 with a practical episode on how to make changes in youth ministr...
TLH143: Staying the Course: Longevity and Mental Health in Ministry
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody explores the crucial topic of mental health and longevity in youth ministry....
TLH142: Moving Students from Consumers to Disciples
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast , Jody sits down with Dr. Dave Coryell to discuss his new book, Less Like Hippos,...
TLH141: 10 Common Youth Ministry Traps and How to Avoid Them
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast , Jody explores 10 common youth ministry mistakes—and how to avoid them. These tra...
TLH140: Developing Student Leaders in Youth Ministry—Best Practices for Impact
In this episode, Jody and Doug Franklin explore the intricacies of student leadership and the importance of developing leadership skills amo...
TLH139: AI Tools for Youth Pastors—What to Use and What to Avoid
In this episode, Jody and Ryan Sebastian, from the Youth and Culture Podcast, discuss the intersection of AI and youth ministry, exploring h...
TLH138: Why Youth Ministry Coaching Could Be the Game-Changer You’re Looking For
In this episode, Brian Wallace joins the show to explore how coaching sparks powerful conversations with teenagers. He highlights the vital...
TLH137: Loneliness in Youth Ministry—Why So Many Feel Isolated and What to Do About It
In this conversation, Jody and Zach Wyatt discuss the issue of loneliness in youth ministry and the importance of building community. They h...
TLH136: Finding and Landing a Youth Ministry Job
Brian Aaby, a veteran youth ministry leader now working with Slingshot Group, joins the show today to talk all about finding and landing a y...