Youth Ministry Answers

You ask the questions, and we help you find the answers. Youth Ministry Answers is hosted by Brooklyn Lindsey and Damean Easter from Stuff You Can Use! Every episode features a question about youth ministry submitted by ministry leaders, youth pastors, and volunteers! Got a question about leading your youth ministry or training volunteers? Visit yma.show to send it in — your question might be featured in an upcoming episode!

Youth Ministry Answers is a christianity podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Youth Ministry Answers, a christianity show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  023: Behind the Scenes of Grow Students Curriculum

  Aug 11, 20261h 2m

  Behind every series we create at Grow are months of planning, collaboration, biblical study, creative decisions, and lots and lots of revisions. In this episode of Youth Ministry Answers, we’re answering a question we get all the time about how we create all of the curriculum and resources at Grow. So we asked Elle Campbell and Danny Sugimoto to join Brooklyn and Damean to pull back the curtain on the collaborative process, biblical strategy, and creative decisions behind everything we include inside Grow Students Curriculum. QUESTION: “How do you create all of the curriculum and resources at Grow?” ANSWER: In this episode, we’ll talk about how we... Collaborate with real ministry leaders, writers, editors, designers, and creators throughout every step of the process Build a two-year scope and sequence around the subjects teenagers need help navigating Start with Scripture before developing themes, activities, and resources Create memorable themes and clear weekly Big Ideas that help biblical truths connect with teenagers and stick long after church is over Ask a Question: Have a youth ministry question you want us to talk about? Send it in at YMA.show and your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review: Subscribe to Youth Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for practical ideas, leadership tools, and conversations you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources: Grow Curriculum

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  Episode #22

  022: Where to Get New Ideas Each Week

  Jul 28, 20261h 14m

  Coming up with fresh ideas week after week can be exhausting. Between planning programs, games, events, messages, and everything else on your calendar, it’s easy to feel like you've run out of creativity. In this episode of Youth Ministry Answers, Janette has a question about how to keep coming up with fresh ideas for youth ministry every week. So we asked Caleb Jordan to join Brooklyn and Damean to share practical strategies for cultivating creativity, finding inspiration, and consistently creating memorable experiences without burning yourself out. QUESTION: “How do I come up with things to do every week?” — Janette Corum ANSWER: In this episode, we’ll talk about how to... Plan ahead to create more margin for creativity instead of constantly planning week to week Collaborate with others, borrow great ideas, and stay curious about the world outside of ministry Build a system for collecting ideas and learn to use feedback to make those ideas even better Create meaningful and memorable experiences by building consistency Ask a Question: Got a question you want answered? Send it in at yma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review: Subscribe to Youth Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for youth ministry ideas, small group strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources Mentioned: Grow Curriculum Grow Planning View

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  Episode #21

  021: A More Strategic Parent Ministry

  Jul 14, 20261h 6m

  Ministry to teenagers will always, necessarily involve ministry to parents. But building a healthy parent ministry strategy can feel overwhelming when you're not sure where to start. In this episode of Youth Ministry Answers, Bri has a question about how to develop a parent ministry strategy that actually works. So we asked Elle Campbell to join Brooklyn and Damean to share practical ways to earn parents' trust, build meaningful partnerships with families, and create a strategy that helps parents feel supported all year long. QUESTION: "How do we develop a parent ministry strategy that works?" — Bri Law ANSWER: In this episode, we'll talk about how to... Earn parents' trust by consistently communicating, listening well, and following through on your plans Create meaningful opportunities for parents to build memories with their teenagers and connect with your ministry Build face-to-face relationships through meetings, discussion groups, and intentional one-on-one conversations Keep parents equipped, informed, and encouraged with consistent communication, practical resources, and regular celebration Ask a Question: Got a question you want answered? Send it in at yma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review: Subscribe to Youth Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for youth ministry ideas, small group strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources Mentioned: Annual Planning Meeting to see how this all looks on a calendar Grow Strategy to plan your year All parent resources/Family Bundle

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  Episode #20

  020: Prepping Students for College

  Jun 30, 202652 min

  Graduation is one of the biggest transitions a student will ever experience. As they leave the familiarity of youth ministry and step into college, they're navigating new freedoms, new friendships, new challenges, and new questions about their faith. In this episode of Youth Ministry Answers, producer Caitlyn asks a question we often see in the Facebook group about how to prepare students well for the transition to college. So we asked Danny Sugimoto to join Brooklyn and Damean to share practical ways to help graduating seniors build lasting faith, navigate the transition to adulthood, and stay connected to Jesus long after they leave youth ministry. QUESTION: "How do I prep my students for college well?" ANSWER: In this episode, we'll talk about how to... Prepare students before graduation by helping them experience the larger church, serve consistently, and view graduation as a healthy next step Equip graduates during the summer with practical life skills, meaningful celebrations, and intentional transition moments Help students take ownership of their faith by connecting them with a church community before they leave and encouraging healthy independence Stay connected in ways that communicate love and support without preventing students from fully embracing their next season Ask a Question: Have a youth ministry question you want us to talk about? Send it in at YMA.show and your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review: Subscribe to Youth Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for practical ideas, leadership tools, and conversations you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.

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  Episode #19

  019: How to Plan a Terrible Mission Trip

  Jun 16, 202656 min

  Mission trips have the potential to shape students for a lifetime—but without thoughtful preparation, they can unintentionally do more harm than good. In this episode of Youth Ministry Answers, Brooklyn and Damean tackle a question about how to plan a mission trip that truly serves people well while avoiding some of the most common mistakes leaders make. Through the lens of "how to plan a terrible mission trip," they share practical, thoughtful strategies for preparing students, partnering with local communities, and creating experiences that have a lasting impact. QUESTION: "How do I actually plan a mission trip that serves people well—and what are some mistakes I should avoid going in?" ANSWER: In this episode, we'll talk about how to... Prepare students spiritually, emotionally, and culturally long before the trip begins Partner with local leaders by serving their long-term mission instead of creating your own agenda Build healthy rhythms that balance meaningful service with rest, fun, reflection, and appreciation Help the trip create a lasting impact through responsible storytelling, thoughtful debriefing, and ongoing discipleship after everyone returns home Ask a Question: Have a youth ministry question you want us to talk about? Send it in at YMA.show and your question might be featured in a future episode! Subscribe & Review: Subscribe to Youth Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you look for youth ministry ideas, small group strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show. Resources Mentioned: Mission Experience

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