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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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Eavesdrop on freewheeling conversations between comedian and TV personality Jimmy Pardo and his sometimes famous, always funny friends. Unscripted. Unedited. Unstoppable. Since 2006. It's Never Not Funny.
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Thanos to Theos is a podcast for youth and student workers committed to reaching teenagers with the Gospel, featuring conversations ranging from comics and culture to theology and ministry. Join us as we discuss our efforts to contextualize the gospel and sound doctrine to youth culture and family lives of our students. Thanos to Theos is hosted by Clark Fobes, Mike McGarry and Kevin Yi. The podcast is a part of the Rooted Family of Podcasts.
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A bunch of youth pastors talk about their youth groups to help you think about yours. It's for youth leaders. It's for youth pastors. It's for youth group enthusiasts (that's a thing right?).
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The Theological Youth Group (with Mike McGarry from Youth Pastor Theologian)
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Mike McGarry, author of A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry, joins Tom to talk about how to run a youth group that is theological without being boring. Mike is also our first ever international guest, which means we're really in the big leagues now. If you have a question, suggestion, or just want to make us feel better about ourselves, email us:…
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103: Student Leadership, Book Recommendations, & Time Wasters
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In this episode of the Youth Pastor Theologian Podcast, hosts Mike McGarry and John Gardner explore the concept of student leadership within youth ministry. They discuss whether all students should be considered leaders, the importance of defining leadership, and how personality traits influence leadership roles. The conversation also touches on em…
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Question of the Day: would we want Sean Penn on the podcast if it meant allowing him to smoke in our studio? Then, it's mail time, and yet another Oreo taste-test! To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of ev…
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Getting freaky with Jimmy and the boys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Limbo, Youth Group Merch, and Syncing Youth Teaching with Whole Church Teaching
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Alex's youth group turned three, had a party, and talks about the dying girl and bleeding woman. Tom's youth group did some Bible workshops in a 90's church/Apple store. Correction: Limbo did not originate in voodoo but funeral rites in Trinidad and Tobago. Tom had no idea what he was talking about. You can learn all about it in the episode 'Limbo:…
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102: Missions Trips & Discouraged Youth Pastors
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In this episode, Mike McGarry and John Gardner explore the intersection of youth ministry and theology, focusing on the role of missions trips. They discuss the theological implications of these trips, critiques of short-term missions, and share personal experiences—both positive and negative while emphasizing the importance of gospel-centered miss…
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If you were wondering how many ways a man can shave his face, then this is the clip for you! Plus, Alison isn't sure how to pronounce "caramel," and Matt's marriage may hinge on whether or not "dog" rhymes with "blog." To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and inclu…
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Leveling up with Mike Drucker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Star Wars, Bunnings, the Fat King, and Regular Bible Reading
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Tim's youth group played a Bunnings/Star Wars game and looked at 1 Timothy. Tom's went for a run and looked at how Ehud and the fat king teaches us about the Bible. If you have a question, email us: [email protected] Get more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcast Find more from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au. Fi…
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101: Podcast revamp, Our Ministry Journeys, D.Mins. and Spouses in Youth Ministry
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In this episode of the Youth Pastor Theologian podcast, hosts Mike McGarry and John Gardner introduce the new format of the show, focusing on their journeys into youth ministry. They discuss their unexpected paths into youth ministry, the importance of theological depth, why they each pursues a D.Min., and how they integrate their spouses into thei…
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While discussing the top protest songs of the '80s, Jimmy recalls the time he unnecessarily insulted a rock star at a music industry party. Then, Joe sings the praises of "Shark Tank," and recounts his all-time favorite pitch on the show. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start a…
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Heading west with Russ McGarry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Was Jimmy the inspiration for a famous '90s TV character? Then, Laura explains how she ended up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe... without knowing it. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of every episode,…
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Shooting to thrill with Mike Siegel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Camping is creepy, and other notes from Jimmy's brief foray into Boy Scouts. Then, after another foreign Oreo taste-test, it's time to experience the iron soda from Scotland that nobody asked for -- especially Siobhan! To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and inclu…
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