Best Middleschool Podcasts (2025)

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4 Traits Every Unshakable Leader Needs: Humility, Empathy, Poise… and the One Most Forget 12:17

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4h ago12:17

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What separates good leaders from great ones? It’s not charisma. It’s not popularity. It’s not even experience. In this deeply inspiring episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards unpacks the 4 leadership traits that every ministry leader, parent, and pastor needs to lead in today's chaotic world—and only one of them is commonly talked about in c…

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Don't Quit Today, QUIT TOMORROW: What Burnout and Spiritual Grit Teach Us About Not Giving Up 13:51

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Are you on the edge of burnout? Feeling overwhelmed by spiritual battles, lack of support, or sheer exhaustion? In this powerful episode of Youth Worker on Fire, host Doug Edwards draws unexpected inspiration from a Navy SEAL Team 6 operator, billionaire entrepreneurs, and everyday ministry struggles to share one unforgettable message: "Don’t quit …

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2: Does Peer Instruction Actually Work? 21:07

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Harvard physics Professor Eric Mazur developed Peer Instruction in the early 90s, after noticing that many of his students weren't deeply understanding concepts despite performing well on traditional exams. He wanted to explore the nuts and bolts of that discrepancy. In this episode, I talk about my dealings with Peer Instruction to date, what the …

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You’re Never Alone in Youth Ministry: Angels, Spiritual Warfare, and the Power of Showing Up 11:41

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Feeling overwhelmed in youth ministry? You're not alone—and you're not without help. In this powerful episode of Youth Worker On Fire, host Doug Edwards shares a moving voicemail from youth leader Jim Halstead, recounting an incredible story of near-death experiences, angelic encounters, and how God's presence can change everything—even when your p…

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You Were Not Meant To Do This Alone: The Hidden Team Behind Every Youth Worker 11:25

21d ago11:25

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Youth ministry isn’t meant to be done alone—especially in today’s world. In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards unpacks how building strong ministry teams, embracing spiritual support, and trusting God’s angel armies can transform how we lead and protect the next generation. You might feel like you’re carrying your ministry alone—but…

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THIS IS WAR: Why Youth Ministry and Parenting Is More Than Just Fun and Games 5:23

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It’s summer—students are piling onto buses, heading to camps and conferences that could change their lives forever. But while they chase freedom and fun, there’s a bigger battle happening behind the scenes. In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards reminds us that youth ministry isn’t just fun games and late-night pizza—it’s spiritual w…

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Too Good to Be True? What the Gospel Really Means for Broken People 11:35

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Do you or your students ever feel like the Gospel is just too good to be true? In this powerful episode, Doug Edwards shares a redemptive story of faith, transformation, and hope, inspired by the real-life testimony of Phil Robertson (Duck Dynasty). From stories of addiction, family dysfunction, and doubt, to the simple truth of salvation through J…

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Power to the Weak: Finding Strength When You’re Running on Empty 7:45

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Feeling burned out in ministry or your parenting life? This short, but powerful episode dives into Isaiah 40:29–31, reminding us that God gives power to the weak and strength to the exhausted. Host Doug Edwards reflects on the challenges of leadership, answered prayers, and the unseen impact of staying faithful. Plus, hear a behind-the-scenes story…

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How Bradley Blake Blends Faith, Family, Tech & Soccer to Build a Legacy of Impact 27:19

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From Student Ministry to Tech Leader & Soccer Devotional Author | Bradley Blake’s Inspiring Journey ⚽💻✝️ Meet Bradley Blake – once a passionate student in our youth ministry, now a dynamic IT expert and the author of the weekly Soccer Devotional 👉 https://soccerdevotion.com/ 🆕 You may remember his dad from Episode 257 – Clark Blake’s Story – now it…

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From Youth Pastor to Children's Author: The Inspiring Journey of David Forbes - The Golden King Chronicles 28:51

2M ago28:51

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What happens when a former youth pastor follows a divine calling to write stories for children? In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with David Forbes, a gifted musician, devoted father of three, and debut Christian fantasy author of "Spring of Deception" — the thrilling first book in The Golden King Chronicles. 👑✨ Once deep in theological st…

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Clark Blake - Recon Marine - Soldiers Remembering Heroes 28:35

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I was asked to watch the Memorial Day celebration in Washington, DC on saturday night. It was very moving and the stories of sacrifice and loss of loved ones for the sake of our Nation was sobering at the very least. I proceeded today on Memorial Day to watch another Memorial Day celebration of sacrifice at Arlington National Cemetery where the Pre…

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Greg Larson - The Salt Network 25:52

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THE SALT NETWORK's mission, goal, and objective is to plant churches in every major university city around the USA. Greg and Amy Larson are about as good a fit as it gets for this calling! Greg Larson was a Fellowship Of Christian Athletes full time missionary after 2 years in Major League Baseball. Greg met Amy, they married, and then were onto fu…

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Two Girls and a TV: Witches, Winks, and What Ifs? Female Friendship in Wicked 41:12

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On this episode of Two Girls and A TV, your host Dana '25 and guest co-host Aurelia '28 dive into the multi-Oscar-nominated movie, Wicked. They discuss a topic that is often dismissed: queer representation in the media and television, specifically looking at the depiction of female friendship. Tartan Talk dives into life at Stuart Country Day Schoo…

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MERCY and GRACE 10:29

3M ago10:29

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"...As far as East is from West..." (Psalm 103:12) That's how far God separates our sins from us. He gives us MERCY when we deserve punishment. He Gives us GRACE when we deserve to be chewed up and left in our misery... or worse. Billy's (one of my former youth students) story is a humbling one for a senior in high school. I hope his story helps yo…

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Sustainability @ Stuart: Building for Body, Mind, and Spirit with Julia Wall (Part 2) 9:51

3M ago9:51

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Join Stuart’s fourth grade class as they explore podcast production and our school’s sustainable roots. In this episode, Jamila, Charlotte, Lily, and Lulu interview our Head of School, Julia Wall, to discuss how Stuart's campus was intentionally built (and continues to grow!) in support of wellness for every member of the community. Stuart’s Sustai…

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DRAFTING CHARACTER 13:45

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Character changes lives before talent. God will lift up the humble to confound the wise of this world. The old saying is this... "God does not choose the qualified, He qualifies the chosen." Even the National Football League (NFL) understands that great character trumps great skills. Listen in and find out how they identify this in the recent draft…

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253 Rain Day Play Day 12:13

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Rainy days can be challenging, but it's all in how we look at them. In this episode, I refer to Elijah praying 3 times, but instead he prayed 7 times in 1 Kings 18:43-46. Often we will pray once or twice for something and decide that God is not going to do what we asking. Jim Halstead (who has 2 interviews on this podcast), prayed for me and my min…

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252 Create With Passion 11:19

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You have a life license to Create! God created in advance good works for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). We are limited by our desire and trust that God is for us, not against us. The passion inside you can be nurtured or it can be crushed. You must decide! I spoke at a funeral for a 75 year old relative a few weeks ago. Then this week I heard a podcast…

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251 Easter Week 9:31

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Easter is our anchor! Easter is about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and His Resurrection is what distinguishes from everyone else. This season can be and should be a fun and exciting time for our students and family. Especially if we lead them and teach them well. _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You c…

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Devouring 10,000 Calories - 365 Days A year 17:55

4M ago17:55

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Eat 10,000 Calories... 365 Days A Year! That's Right... You read the title correctly. But there is always an "IF" thrown somewhere in there... IF you want to work out like the greatest Olympian Of All Time, Michael Phelps. The greatest body builders use to wake up at 2:00AM to drink a protein shake. One of those guys said by the time the competitio…

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Sustainability @ Stuart: Past, Present, & Future with Fourth Grade STEM (Part 1) 16:06

4M ago16:06

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Join Stuart’s fourth grade podcasters as they explore Stuart Country Day School’s connection to the natural world. On this episode of Tartan Talk, they interview community members about Stuart's sustainable roots, including: Andres Duque, Lower School Art Specialist and Gallery Director, Alma Moxon Eisenacher ‘94, Associate Director of Engagement, …

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249 Mark Donohue - Former Student - Corporate Trainer and Coach 48:11

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Same Page Ministries is Mark Donohue’s ministry. Mark helps to guide CEO’s, business owners, coaches, pastors, and more on a journey of becoming as successful in their family life as they are in their business life and/or ministry. Mark was responsible for leading 50 of his peers in high school to Jesus while being mentored in a student ministry by…

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Backstage: Once Upon a Cinderella Production 13:22

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Join hosts Maeve '27 and Anastasia '27 as they take you behind the scenes of the Upper School's magical production of Cinderella, where dreams really come true with a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo! Tune in as they dive into the timeless story, the enchanting costume transformations, the role of the fairy godmother, and so much more. In this episode, they’re …

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248 The Graduation Commencement 14:24

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Graduation Commencements happen all over the world at several educational levels. Some are even remember as some of the greatest speeches rememered for generations. The speech I am referring to in this episode is one of those memorable commencement speeches by Rick Warren. I felt compelled to tell you about it, so that you can see and hear for your…

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Bold & Boundless: Charu Goel on the Power of Resilience 20:52

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On this episode of Tartan Talk, Amanda '25 interviews Charu Goel, a trailblazer in finance and a powerful force in the payments industry. Recognized as one of the most influential women in payments by American Banker, Charu shares her journey of breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field. Beyond her impressive career in finance, Char…

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Only 80 Summers In Your Lifetime 14:17

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80 summers is about how many most individuals have to live... Let that sink in! So, would you rather spend those summers hoarding your stuff and time only for yourself... or would you rather promote kindness and goodwill to your family, neighbors and the world around you in Jesus name? What matters in eternity is who we've fed, clothed, and shared …

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246 CORE Values 10:09

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CORE Values is about an article written by Greg Stier of Dare 2 Share Ministries. "How to Implement the 7 Values of a Gospel Advancing Ministry" is the name of the article. There are many organizations that you can find to help you with CORE Values that I mention in this episode, but this one is very good if you have been looking for direction and …

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8.2 Billion People 7:57

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The World-O-Meter is pretty impressive. It's calculating the births and deaths in 20 countries by the second (or faster), to let us know approximately how many people are alive on planet Earth each second of every day. How can we as youth workers, youth pastors, student ministry leaders, and volunteers reach the millions that are being born each ye…

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244 Good Idea or Bad Idea? - Winter Retreats 10:59

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The best time for college retreats seemed to be at the beginning of Christmas break and return from that trip the day before Christmas. Was it successful yes... for several years. Was it worth it? For the students yes.... for my family who was very gracious to me? No. Why? Because all things in Jesus name are not necessarily the best thing to do. T…