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 questions . Chris interviews Jody Livingston about his new book, Staying Power: 10 Essentials for Longevity in Youth Ministry . Together, they talk about the heart behind the book, what led Jody to write it, and why staying in youth ministry is more possible—and more important—than ever. This conversation is packed with honest reflections, encouragement, and practical advice for youth workers who want to serve with faithfulness for the long haul . WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Why longevity in youth ministry is so hard—and so needed The stories and convictions that shaped Staying Power How to persevere through discouragement, burnout, and seasons of doubt Why staying matters more than being impressive What Jody hopes youth pastors will walk away with after reading the book LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Staying Power Book JOIN THE PODCAST GROUP! Click here to join the The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Facebook Group : Join Now GET COACHING Interested in personalized coaching to help you thrive in youth ministry? Click here to learn more about The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Coaching

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TLH150: What Youth Ministers Need to Last: The Story Behind Staying Power is an episode from Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast by Jody Livingston.

This episode is 1:02:42 long.

This episode was published on Jul 10, 2025.

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