264: What is persecution and what can your students learn from the persecuted church?
Jeremy sits down (in person!!) with Andrew and Chris from Open Doors Canada to explore what persecution really means and why understanding i...
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20 of 270 episodes263: What does the quiet revival mean for youth workers? Interview with Rob Chartrand from Briercrest
In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Dr. Rob Chartrand, professor and program coordinator of Christian Ministry at Briercrest, to explore wh...
262: Q&A with Dr. Ken Castor on leading every kind of student (and more)... Part 2
In part two of this extended conversation, Jeremy continues his discussion with Dr. Ken Castor as they work through more real questions from...
261: Q&A with Dr. Ken Castor on discipleship beyond the program (and more)... Part 1
Jeremy is joined by Dr. Ken Castor to continue the conversation on student leadership that began at the YWC Conference in Moncton. Drawing f...
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!!! Ministry in 2026 won’t be about having all the answers or running perfect programs. It will be about presence. Faithfulnes...
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from all of us at the Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast! 🎄 As we celebrate the birth of Jesus we want to pause and say thank y...
260: How do you know if you are teaching your students heresy?
In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Pia Ocenar, a Catholic youth minister with experience serving students across Canada, to talk about tea...
259: (Part 2) Why do we have to play these stupid games at youth group?
Jeremy and Sid talk about one of the most polarizing parts of youth ministry: games . Why do we play them? Do they actually matter? And how...
258: Why do we have to play these stupid games at youth group?
Tate, Events Leader at Camp Qwanoes and a local youth pastor, shares about why games and activities matter far more than we often realize. H...
257: What is a Gospel Advancing Youth Ministry? Interview with Greg Stier
In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Greg Stier, founder of Dare 2 Share, to talk about what happens when evangelism becomes part of the cul...
256: How can you have a fruitful conversation with an anxious teen?
Jeremy is joined by Steve Zacharias to explore a topic most youth workers have wrestled with: how do you have meaningful conversations with...
255: How does the rise of AI chatbots actually remind us of the value of embodied discipleship relationships (and other questions about helping your students flourish)? Interview with Dr. Jason Burtt from Trinity Western University
In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Dr. Jason Burtt, sociology professor at Trinity Western University and former youth pastor, to explor...
254: What should you do when it seems like your students are hiding behind a mask? Interview with Dr. Chap Clark
In this episode, Jeremy and Sid sit down with legendary youth ministry scholar and practitioner Dr. Chap Clark to unpack how cultural shifts...
253: (Part 2) Can I still lead my small group when I’m personally struggling?
In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Jeremy and Sid tackle a question every youth worker will face at some point: What do I do when I’...
252: Can I still lead my small group when I’m personally struggling?
In this episode, Jeremy talks with longtime pastor, professor, and former youth leader Ian Lawson about something every youth worker eventua...
251: (Part 2) What role should you play with a student who is experiencing complicated family dynamics?
In this episode, Jeremy and Sid dive into a big, practical question for youth workers: What do I do when a student shares something heavy ab...
250: What role should you play with a student who is experiencing complicated family dynamics?
In this episode, Jeremy is joined by veteran youth pastor Jonathan Kornelsen from Central Community Church in Chilliwack, BC, to unpack a qu...
249: (Part 2) How can you help students grow in their love for Jesus and love for others?
Jeremy and Sid pick up where we left off last week, adding a few more ideas to help you reset your focus on what matters most. Jeremy and Si...
248: How can you help students grow in their love for Jesus and love for others? Interview with Ben Woodman
In this episode, Jeremy is joined by longtime youth pastor, Alpha Youth Series co-creator, and speaker Ben Woodman for a thoughtful and prac...
247: How Does Serving as a Student Leader Grow Your Students’ Faith? Interview With Student from Moose Jaw
In this episode, Jeremy and Dawn sit down with 15-year-old Ashlynn from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, to talk about how volunteering in youth min...