
264: What is persecution and what can your students learn from the persecuted church?
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Youth Ministries rise and fall on teams of volunteers, so this podcast is for the WHOLE team. Join the conversation as we tackle the practical questions you’re asking so you'll be encouraged...

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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In this week’s conversation, Jeremy and Steve explore the tension between ministry commitments and family time. If you’ve ever wondered how...

“I think first of all, as leaders, we have to understand what the gospel is first and foremost so that we can lead, encourage, coach, challe...