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Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul PodcastHelping to equip the Youth Pastor, Youth Minister, and Youth Worker with practical Youth Ministry and Student Ministry helps, tools, advice, tips, and other resources. Training and interviews from those working with teens and students in Youth ministry. Author: Jody Livingston
Join Jody Livingston, a dedicated Student Pastor with boots-on-the-ground experience, as he guides both new and veteran Youth Ministry leaders toward sustainable success in The Longer Haul podcast. Whether youre a Youth Pastor, Youth Minister, or a volunteer in Student Ministry, Jody delivers principle-based, practical advice that transcends the typical how-tos. Each episode is packed with actionable insights to help you foster longevity in your ministry. Delve into topics that bolster your preaching, teaching, and leadership skills, learn to forge stronger partnerships with families, and discover the best practices for building cohesive Youth Ministry teams. Jodys hands-on approach to ministry planning and management will provide you with scalable tools designed to amplify your influence on teens with the gospel. By focusing on the core principles that promote staying power, this podcast is your go-to resource for thriving in a Youth Group setting, no matter your level of experie Language: en-us Genres: Christianity, Education, How To, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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TLH155: How to Reach Students, Parents, and the Church Together
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody sits down with Dr. David Odom, Professor of Student Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, to talk about the three arenas of youth ministry—students, parents, and the church. Dr. Odom challenges youth pastors to expand their vision beyond just teenagers in the youth room to include intentional ministry to parents and deeper connection between students and the larger church body. He also discusses practical strategies for balancing these arenas and shares a free assessment tool designed to help leaders evaluate their ministry’s health in each area. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why youth ministry must expand beyond only students How to build stronger partnerships with parents and families Practical ways to connect students with the larger church body How to measure the health of your ministry using the Youth Ministry Arenas Assessment How to avoid creating an isolated “youth group bubble” Why serving and intergenerational relationships are key to long-term faith The value of encouraging parents and affirming their influence Insights from Dr. Odom’s upcoming book, Youth Ministry Deconstructed LINKS MENTIONED Youth Ministry Arenas Assessment New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary RESOURCES MENTIONED Youth Ministry Deconstructed by Dr. David Odom (releasing Jan 2026) Staying Power by Jody Livingston JOIN THE YOUTH MINISTRY COLLECTIVE! Click here to join the The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Collective: 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
