Ben and Harry start the episode with guest speaker, Julie Hunter, chat through what family ministries look like in her context in Helena, MT, and then work their way through the "What Now?" of youth graduation season. Show notesIf you've

Youth Leader Weekend Recap

Apr 25th, 2024 30m 32s

Ben and Harry recap the Youth Leader Weekend at YAA. They share laughs, Uno stories, and how important it is to help your church live on Deuteronomy 6. Show notesIf you've got questions or want access to more resources, email office@rmdcm

Curriculum or Hard Pass?

Mar 21st, 2024 34m 9s

Ben and Harry chat through some of the numerous types of curricula to choose from. There are subscription-based curriculums, shorter series that run 4-8 weeks or longer, video series, and more! They share some pros & cons of each, how to discer

Discipleship That Sticks (feat. Ken Castor)

Feb 15th, 2024 43m 14s

Special guest, Ken Castor, joins Harry and Ben in a round of get-to-know-you and talking about the upcoming Youth Leader Weekend. Plus a bonus quick round of 3 areas to help youth grow to hold us over until then!Show notesIf you've got qu

A Look Ahead to 2024

Jan 18th, 2024 18m 34s

Harry and Ben chat about the Third Thursday vision for 22024 with special guest, Chris Tweedy.Show notesIf you've got questions or want access to more resources, email [email protected].

Having Difficult Conversations

Dec 21st, 2023 41m 38s

How do we navigate the turbulent waters of meaningful conversation around volitle topics? Ben and Harry tackle this question and hope to offer some encouragement and guidance on how to have difficult conversations like Jesus did.Show Notes

Connecting With Your Community

Nov 16th, 2023 28m 10s

We know the challenge of doing in the trench ministry and how sometimes we forget the call to go outside the building walls. Ben and Harry remind us that we are called to people outside the building and share ways to make a difference as we go

Redefining Success

Oct 19th, 2023 38m 24s

What defines true success? You can't run a race always looking sideways. Ben and Harry share 4 key points to help you process through redefining it.Show notesIf you've got questions or want access to more resources, email [email protected]

Creating a Volunteer Team

Sep 21st, 2023 44m 27s

It can be challenging to find the right volunteers for the youth ministry without coming across as... desperate. Harry and Ben share 4 key points of how to create a volunteer team.Show notesIf you've got questions or want access to more r

Discovering Core Values Part 3: How Do You Carry On What You’ve Established?

Aug 31st, 2023 26m 21s

Harry and Ben wrap up their 3-week series on discovering core values. They ask how do to present core values and what do you do with them once you've established them? Ben says that, "Creating core values without living them out is like living

Discovering Core Values Part 2: How Do You Establish Core Values?

Aug 24th, 2023 37m 50s

Harry and Ben enter into part 2 of their three-episode discussion on core values. We’ve established that core values are important, but how do you identify and establish them? They share three key steps to establish as well as practical tips fo

Discovering Core Values Part 1: Why Are They Essential?

Aug 17th, 2023 27m 31s

Harry and Ben start a three-episode discussion on core values. What are core values? Why are they essential? They share how core values provide the direction of your ministry, the protection of your yes and no, and clarify what you are about. T

Preparing for Fall Launch

Jul 21st, 2023 52m 2s

Summer’s racing to an end and the back to school season is about to start – how to plan well for re-entry. Harry and Ben ask the question, "How do my fall plans advance our ministry goals and lead our group into the winter and through the schoo

Gearing Up for Graduations and Summer

Apr 21st, 2023 40m

The last few weeks with your seniors and an entire summer of no-school-ministry ahead, are you ready?Show NotesIf you've got questions or want access to more resources, email [email protected].

Thriving in the Winter Doldrums

Jan 20th, 2023 18m 10s

The holidays are over, the nights are long, emotions are low, how do we lead through a season that is often discouraging.Show Notes

Leading Through the Holiday Season

Oct 21st, 2022 26m 20s

How do we navigate the busyness and opportunities of the holidays and still lead our students well.Show NotesIf you've got questions or want access to more resources, email [email protected].