The Heart of a Youth Leader
This is for anyone working with children or young people in a church context, and will help you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus as you invest in the next generations. You can watch episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thriveyouthmin Created by Thrive Youth Ministries in UK.
Podcasting since 2020 • 192 episodes
The Heart of a Youth Leader
Latest Episodes
The Hidden Filter That Changes Everything in Youth Ministry
There’s something quietly shaping the way we lead, respond, and even pray in youth ministry—and most of us barely notice it. In this episode, Andy explores the hidden filter that sits beneath our decisions and our emotions, affecting h...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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8:56
Measuring What Really Matters in Youth Ministry
In this episode, Andy explores why numbers alone can’t tell the real story of a youth ministry. Instead of focusing on size, he invites us to look for signs of genuine growth—numerical, spiritual, and lifestyle. When we measure what truly matte...
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Season 11
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Episode 12
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10:32
Refreshed, Not Run-Down: Finding God in the Rush
In the busy seasons of youth and children’s ministry, it’s so easy to keep our heads down, push through the to-do list, and forget to lift our eyes to Jesus. But when life gets full, our need for his presence becomes even greater.In this...
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Season 11
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Episode 11
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10:13
The Bible That Shapes Your Ministry
This week, Andy explores the surprising truth that young people are shaped far more by who we are than by what we do.Drawing from Hebrews 4, he challenges youth leaders to keep the Word of God alive and active in their own lives — ...
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Season 11
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Episode 10
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9:43
The Skills You Didn’t Know God Could Use
This week, Andy reflects on how God uses every part of our story — our jobs, experiences, and even frustrations — to prepare us for His work.Through the story of David and a real-life example from the Thrive team, Andy reminds us that our s...
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Season 11
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Episode 9
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11:04