How do you build groups? Are you building or maintaining your small groups ministry? We seek to start, spark, and spur on thought trails you otherwise wouldn't have to get you asking questions you normally wouldn't because you get to hear to some of the best church leaders in Groups ministry across the country. Tune in to learn and explore areas of Groups ministry you've never considered before or need reminders.
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Kristen Lascola from North Coast Church gives weekly insight and tips on how to grow the size and health of your Youth Ministry! With over 20 years in Student Ministry, Kristen shares her knowledge and experiences and frequently features guests from various ministries, churches and leadership roles so that you can use proven strategies to increase your impact from your leadership role. This podcast will help you grow your leadership skills, enhance your youth group, learn new youth group gam ...
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Difficult conversations feel extremely relationally dangerous and require a great deal of vulnerability and trust from all parties. Most people don't have the skills to enter in to those conversations in a healthy and productive way, so we're going to figure out how to 'Enter the Danger' that these difficult conversations seem to bring and how to do it in a healthy and productive way that will strengthen our relationships, not weaken them.
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RED-C Roundup is a local Bryan/College Station, TX live Catholic radio production by the RED-C Apostolate. Tune in live at 11 AM every Wednesday to hear local church and ministry updates, Catholic events in the area, and to hear live interviews with local and national Catholic figures. Our hosts Deacon Mike Beauvais, Pam Marvin, Judy Comeaux, and Maria Sotolongo conduct inspiring interviews with pro-life advocates, Catholic authors, speakers, podcasters, radio hosts, priests and clergy, and ...
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Welcome to the Bible Belt Bros Podcast — a Christian comedy podcast where faith meets funny, and Sunday service stories turn into Monday morning rants (and sometimes spiritual revelations). Hosted by a couple of real-life bros who’ve lived through the awkward altar calls, unplanned youth group disasters, potluck politics, and worship team drama — we bring an unfiltered, light-hearted take on the real stuff that happens in church culture. Why We Started This Podcast Let’s be honest — not ever ...
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Youth Pastor Theologian believes that youth ministry is theological ministry. That’s why each episode features a conversation at the intersection of youth ministry and theological reflection. We want to help youth workers make disciples who endure and offer practical advice about what that type of ministry looks like. Cohosted by Mike McGarry and John Gardner, each episode is filled with decades of youth ministry experience and plenty of laugher. Visit youthpastortheologian.com to learn more ...
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This is the official Podcast of PIPELINE.CHURCH- a ministry based in Visalia, CA that continues to reach the community through weekly meetings (services), Bible Studies, Small group discipleship, community outreach, large-scale events and generally anything that can connect people with Jesus Chirst. Why? Because it's all about Jesus!!Our hope at Pipeline Church, is that your life and ministry will be encouraged, challenged and that your faith will grow deeper as a result of the ministry that ...
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Every Christian—regardless of age, demographic, or background—is designed by God to grow in faith. But many of us don’t know what growth looks like. How do we even know we’re growing? In Marks of a Disciple, pastor Dean Inserra examines six measurements to help us see whether or not we’re developing spiritually. This is not a checklist or a punch card, but rather a group of traits distilled from Scripture that should be evident in the life of a follower of Jesus. As we pursue these markers, ...
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Re:generation began out of the vision of Watermark Community Church that life change happens best in an authentic community of people helping one another live out God's plan for life by working through biblical principles together. The Bible says that the local church should be a place of healing for its members and the hurting people of its community. God uses imperfect people who are willing to live authentically and follow His instruction to transform each other's lives (Galatians 6:2, 2 ...
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Welcome to the Leaders of Leaders podcast. Proclaiming Christ is Lord of Leadership, on heaven and on earth. We believe that Jesus Christ is THE Leader of Leaders, Lord of lords, King of kings, and Ruler of all rulers. We combine His authority in heaven and on earth with our manifold real-world leadership experiences in business, education, church, and ministry to guide the next generation into leaders that lead leaders in Christ. This podcast interviews leaders from every area and avenue of ...
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Welcome to the Not Ashamed podcast, where we are not ashamed of the gospel of Christ (Romans 1:16)! Have you ever been taught a works-based and appearance-focused theology? Join us in rebuilding faith in light of God's grace, love, and the true meaning of holiness—replacing a shame and fear-filled distortion of the gospel with the biblical gospel of grace. The Not Ashamed podcast is brought to you by Berean Holiness. For more content, check out the Berean Holiness website and social media ac ...
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How to Keep Students Engaged During Small Groups
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39:23Send us a text Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Are you trying to keep your students engaged during small groups in your youth ministry? Small groups are one of the best models for discipleship in student ministry, but what do you do when you can't ke…
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113: Training Volunteers & Building Trust
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Airport Chaos Turns Into an Evangelism Opportunity
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36:35Dusty’s trip home turns into a Texas-size detour: multiple cancellations at DFW, a checked bag in limbo, and a last-minute plan to rideshare four hours to Tulsa with a total stranger in cowboy boots named Alfredo. Between airport chaos, hold music, and a lifted pickup with a mini-fridge in the back, Dusty realizes the wildest twist isn’t logistical…
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5 Things You Should Do Immediately After Youth Group Ends
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22:56Send us a text Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Youth group just ended....now what? Go home? No! Here are 5 things you should do immediately after your youth ministry program night is over. These tips are deceptively simple but are huge in preventing …
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112: What is Discipleship & Should we Practice Digital Discipleship?
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31:23In this episode, Mike McGarry and John Gardner talk about discipleship: What is it? What isn't it? And what pulls us away from it? The conversation also addresses the question of whether or not we should use video and social media to "extend" our regular discipleship efforts. Articles Referenced in this Podcast: Not Everything is Discipleship (on Y…
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Is it the responsibility of pastors to speak on political issues, or does that risk confusing personal opinion with biblical truth?
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31:52Charlie Kirk’s name has been in the headlines for politics, but in this episode of the Bible Belt Bros Podcast, Dusty and Andrew focus on something different—his faith. From his bold stance on the resurrection to his insistence that Jesus was at the center of every debate, Kirk’s impact went far beyond partisan lines. The guys talk through how his …
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St. Vincent de Paul: How Home Visits and Prayer Really Help
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42:00Learn how St. Vincent de Paul serves Bryan–College Station through quiet, personal charity. Hear how home visits, a food pantry, and a thrift store become hope in hard times. Host Judy Comeaux talks with Bob Chronister, president of the local St. Vincent de Paul Society. Bob explains how volunteers make “home visits” to listen, pray, and offer prac…
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Send us a text Check out our new partnership with Onward: Youth & Young Adult Pastor Cohort https://www.onwardleader.com/the-cohort *** Are you afraid your youth ministry might be dying? Every youth pastor dreads the moment when they realize their student ministry might be on life support. The energy is gone, attendance is dwindling, and that spark…
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Steve is the Founder and CEO of the Small Group Network. An international, non-denominational network, started in 2007, to help churches Eradicate Loneliness, engage the Bible, and impact the world. Steve also serves as an Elder of Saddleback Church. He stepped away in August 2025 from local church ministry, where he had been Pastor of Small Groups…
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Cliff Carey - Executive Pastor at Sunrise Community Church
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111: Risky Youth Ministry & Ministry to Students with Disabilities
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40:36In this episode, Mike McGarry and John Gardner discuss the biblical theology of safety and risk in youth ministry. They explore the balance between ensuring safety and encouraging healthy risk-taking among youth. The conversation also touches on the role of parents, the significance of failure in discipleship, and practical safety measures for yout…
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Top 10 Bible Study Resources for Youth Ministry
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27:19Send us a text Check out our new partnership with Onward: Youth & Young Adult Pastor Cohort https://www.onwardleader.com/the-cohort *** Are your youth ministry students getting enough spiritual nourishment? Most youth pastors know the feeling of wondering if their sermon is the only biblical engagement students get all week. The truth is, we need t…
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Therapy and the Sacraments: Do They Really Fit?
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42:00Catholic counseling: how therapy and the sacraments can truly work together for healing. In this episode, LPC Amanda Kapchinski offers hope on wounds, shame, and scrupulosity—beyond treating faith as a mere coping skill. Host Kevin Kapchinski welcomes his wife, Amanda Kapchinski—Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Pastoral Counseling at…
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110: Navigating Doubt and Deconstruction & Should we have Parents as Volunteers?
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36:37In this episode of the Youth Pastor Theologian podcast, Mike McGarry and John Gardner discuss the complexities of doubt and deconstruction in youth ministry. They delve into how to navigate students' doubts in a way that fosters faith rather than leading to apostasy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the different types of…
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4 Discipleship Strategies That Will GROW Your Youth Group
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32:42Send us a text Check out our new partnership with Onward: Youth & Young Adult Pastor Cohort https://www.onwardleader.com/the-cohort *** What's the difference between making decisions and making disciples? For many young Christians, the journey of faith begins and ends with "asking Jesus into their heart," but Jesus called us to so much more than a …
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Deacon Mike Beauvais and Msgr. Leonard Pivonka explore how truth, goodness, beauty, and love reveal God—and reorder our desires, choices, and culture. They unpack the transcendentals as real signposts that awaken the soul and call for conversion of mind and heart. Drawing on Scripture, the saints (especially Augustine), and lived experience, they d…
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Why the Holy Spirit Is Non-Negotiable
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1:32:01Christian maturity is more than externals—it’s a life that endures trials and actually changes you. John Stevenson lays out a practical roadmap for resilient discipleship and the one habit most people skip. Host Kevin Kapchinski talks with John Stevenson, Director of Campus Ministry at St. Mary’s Catholic Center (College Station), about forming dis…
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Catholic Miscarriage Support: Memorial Mass and Monthly Groups
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1:05:08Miscarriage grief is real. Zelie’s Hope offers Catholic healing, a memorial Mass, and community for families in Bryan–College Station—and a model you can bring to your parish. Host Pam Marvin speaks with Dorothy Pepper and Jonathan Bertagne about this deanery-wide ministry that walks with parents after miscarriage or stillbirth. Hear how the team p…
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How Iconography Led Me Deeper Into the Catholic Faith
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42:00Iconography isn’t decoration—it’s prayer in color. Deacon Mike Beauvais talks with artist-convert Garrett Hines on how sacred icons draw us into Christ. Garrett traces his journey from the Church of Christ to the Catholic Church and the call to “write” icons as a work of obedience and prayer. He explains what makes a hand-painted icon spiritually d…
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No One Taught Me to Pray—Here’s What Changed
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42:00No one taught you to pray? Deacon Terry Timmons offers a simple, concrete path to a real conversation with God—and why it changes everything. Deacon Terry shares growing up Catholic, falling away, and rediscovering a personal relationship with the Lord through prayer—an encounter that led to his book No One Taught Me to Pray? …Well, Let’s Fix That.…
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Your wounds aren’t the end—Christ heals. Dr. Michael Fonseca joins Pam Marvin to unpack Catholic inner healing and life as a new creation. In this RED-C Roundup, Pam Marvin speaks with Dr. Fonseca about the origins and mission of Our Lady’s Healing Center (Seadrift, TX), a retreat apostolate rooted in Scripture, the Sacraments, and the Church’s spi…
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The Joy and Struggle of Being a Priest in Malawi
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42:00One priest, 13 churches, 250 miles—Fr. Ignatio Bokosi shares how two priests serve 41,000 Catholics in rural Malawi without running water or reliable transport. Guest host Dr. Thaddeus Romansky speaks with Fr. Ignatio about the gritty realities and deep joys of ministry among some of the world’s poorest communities. Hear his vocation story and how …
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Religious freedom isn’t private—it’s truth lived in public. Deacon Mike Beauvais and Msgr. Leonard Pivonka cut through the confusion ahead of July 4. Rediscover the Catholic meaning of religious liberty: not just freedom to worship, but the grace-given duty to live the truth in family, work, and civic life. Deacon Mike and Msgr. Pivonka unpack how …
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What Most Christians Don’t Know About Human Trafficking
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42:00Human trafficking is here at home. Pam Marvin talks with David Gamboa (Elijah Rising) about how prayer, outreach, safe homes, and long-term care help women in Houston—and how you can help. Hear Elijah Rising’s origin story, why the work began in prayer, and how teams partner with law enforcement and local churches to help women exit exploitation an…
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Fear, Fire, Fervor: The Power of Pentecost
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42:00Pentecost isn’t just a feast—it’s your call to mission. Deacon Mike Beauvais and Deacon Dan Lupo unpack how the Holy Spirit equips ordinary Catholics today. Listen for the biblical roots of Pentecost—from Babel to the Upper Room—and why the Church calls it her birthday. Deacon Dan shares his vocation story, the role his wife played in discernment, …
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God's Mercy Is Waiting - Will You Say Yes?
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41:51How does Divine Mercy change lives today? Judy Comeaux talks with Deacon Aurelio Cadena about the Easter season, Divine Mercy Sunday, and grace that renews hearts. In this hope-filled conversation, they explore the beauty and meaning of the Easter Octave; the witness of St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy devotion; and why spiritual direction helps p…
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Most Pastors Are Missing This Catholic Duty
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42:00Catholic schools can change whole families—but only if we preach it. Fr. Mark Hamlet joins Deacon Mike on how pulpit invitations open doors for the poorest households. Fr. Hamlet—founder of Our Kids at Heart—shares his path from corporate executive to husband and father of six, widower, and priest, and the moment that launched a scholarship effort …
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How Starting RED-C Was a Leap of Faith (And Why It Matters)
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42:00Deacon Mike Beauvais sits down with Trey Cashion to trace RED-C’s beginnings—and how lived Catholic faith drives a mission to serve families and build community. Trey shares his conversion story, the humble start of the RED-C Apostolate, and the heart behind the Mystery of Parenthood podcast. Hear practical ways faith forms habits at home, at work,…
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How Catholic Parents Can Thrive, Not Just Survive
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42:00Struggling to pray, parent, and stay sane in the chaos of family life? Catholic author and family minister Jennifer Stavinoha shares how encountering Jesus in the Eucharist at 16 set her on a lifelong mission to form and uplift Catholic families. Hosted by Pam Marvin, this conversation explores Jennifer’s powerful testimony, the joys and trials of …
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The Episode about Forrest Frank and Miracles
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30:11The latest episode of the Bible Belt Bros Podcast starts off in typical fashion with hosts Andrew and Dusty playfully bickering about espresso machines and coffee preferences, but it quickly evolves into something much more substantial. What begins as a lighthearted discussion about modern music trends transforms into a profound exploration of fait…
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What EVERY Youth Pastor Needs to Know Before Making Changes in Their Ministry
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28:05Send us a text Check out our new partnership with Onward: Youth & Young Adult Pastor Cohort https://www.onwardleader.com/the-cohort *** As youth ministry leaders, we're problem solvers by definition... steering the ship through challenges that range from predictable to completely unexpected. This episode dives deep into how effective student minist…
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Best Practices for Emailing the Parents of Your Youth Ministry Students
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26:00Send us a text Start the school year strong and grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, be sure to check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Your youth ministry emails aren't just delivering information—they're building relationships, shaping your reputation, and creating trust. When parents feel valued through though…
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Dathan Brown - Former Executive Director of Hume Ministries
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54:32This month I'm releasing an episode I recorded a while ago with my friend Dathan Brown. Dathan passed suddenly last year and I'm honored and privileged to be able to release our conversation together.By Zac Wilcox
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How to Equip Your Youth Group to SHARE THEIR FAITH With CONFIDENCE!
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33:42Send us a text Kick off the school year the right way! Now is the time to grow a healthy, thriving youth ministry...if you'd like to work with us, check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** Are your youth ministry students confident in sharing their testimony to their friends, neighbors, classmates or teammates?? The pressure to "share your faith" loo…
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Dusty is the Therapist as Andrew Vents about Church Plans vs God's Plans
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33:03In this episode, Dusty becomes Andrew’s therapist as he vents about basically everything. The guys jump into a conversation that picks up from the last episode—this time digging into the idea of a whole church doing the same Bible study together. Andrew has... thoughts. Like, a lot of them. And Dusty? He mostly listens, throws in a few jokes, and k…
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5 Secrets to Creating a Strong Student Leadership Team in Youth Ministry!
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30:20Send us a text *** Want a Student Leadership Team Starter Kit? (featuring Application, Job Descriptions, Reference Form, etc.) Email us at [email protected] and put "STUDENT LEADERSHIP STARTER KIT" in the subject or description and we will send it over to you!*** What if your students saw themselves as the church rather than consumers …
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In this engaging episode of the Bible Belt Bros Podcast, hosts Dusty and Andrew dive deep into the transformative experience of youth church camp, exploring the spiritual highs, challenges, and lasting impact of these powerful ministry moments. Fresh off a week at youth camp, Dusty brings his slightly raspy voice and abundant enthusiasm as he share…
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3 Ways to Encourage Your Youth Group to Join Your Student Leadership Team
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26:03Send us a text *** Want a Student Leadership Team Starter Kit? (featuring Application, Job Descriptions, Reference Form, etc.) Email us at [email protected] and put "STUDENT LEADERSHIP STARTER KIT" in the subject or description and we will send it over to you!*** Is your youth ministry getting ready to launch it's student leadership te…
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The Good Old Days of Bad Christian Haircuts and WWJD Bracelets
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31:03In this heartwarming and humorous episode of the Bible Belt Bros Podcast, hosts Dusty and Andrew take listeners on an entertaining journey through Christian culture of the late 90s and early 2000s. What starts as a response to a listener email from their hometown becomes a delightful exploration of shared memories, awkward teenage moments, and the …
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5 Ways to Make a SMALL YOUTH GROUP Feel Much BIGGER!
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36:22Send us a text 250th Episode Giveaway!! 🎉 Details on how to enter below! *** While your youth group might be small, you don't have to treat it that way! Here are 5 ways to make your youth ministry feel bigger! Think about the last time you attended a small gathering that somehow felt electric. What made the difference? Likely, it wasn't the number …
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How to Plan a WORSHIP NIGHT for Your Youth Group - Youth Ministry Ideas! (250th EPISODE GIVEAWAY!!)
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30:18Send us a text 250th Episode Giveaway!! 🎉 Details on how to enter below! *** Are you thinking of planning a worship night for your youth ministry? In this episode, we give you a start to finish blueprint to create an unforgettable worship night experience for your youth group. From set list, to student testimonies, to ambiance, to the schedule of t…
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Post-It Notes from the Lord and We Walk Through the First Five Chapters in Matthew
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33:46Welcome back to another episode of the Bible Belt Bros Podcast, where faith meets funny and Bible studies become comedy gold! This week, Dusty and Andrew dive headfirst into their church's 40-day devotional journey through the book of Matthew, and let's just say it's been... an experience. Dusty opens the episode with possibly the most humble-brag …
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Youth Group Midweek Program: FULL TOUR & SETUP | Youth Ministry Room Ideas
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22:23Send us a text Are you ready to grow the size and health of your youth ministry? Check out GrowYourYouthMinistry.com *** To celebrate our 250th episode, we're taking you on a full behind-the-scenes tour of our midweek youth group program. Our youth ministry has access to our entire church and we will be showing exactly how we transform it and utili…
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