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.
Episodes
158 episodes
The criteria for leadership | Philippians 4:9
In this week's episode Andy Castle explores an important question that rarely gets asked when we build our youth teams.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a chu...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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9:42
Following God's Plans | Zechariah 4:41-10
How do you go about developing a new scheme or plan and how do you keep in step with the Lord in developing the plan? This is what Andy talks about in this week's episode.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at ...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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10:36
How to pass on the baton of faith | Psalm 145:4-7
Many of us are concerned with how few young people attend our churches, but how can we make sure we are sharing our faith effectively with young people?'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with c...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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10:03
Too busy to notice? | Genesis 18:1-5
This week, Andy Castle thinks about the importance of giving yourself space and time so you can see what God is doing.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a chur...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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8:04
How are you influenced? | 2 Chronicles 17:3-6
In this episode Andy Castle considers the challenges of those who influence us and how we might influence others.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church co...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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10:26
What are the essentials of a healthy youth group?
In this episode Andy Castle asks what the essential elements to a healthy youth ministry are and how we can build our youth groups on firm foundations.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with ch...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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10:55
What are your plans for the year ahead? | 1 Chronicles 28:2-7
In this first episode of a new season of the podcast, Andy Castle thinks about how we can set goals for the year ahead and to keep in step with what God is doing both in us and through us.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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9:44
REPLAY episode: The goodness of God
For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.This week Andy recounts a day where the Lord blesses him by answering his prayer.
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Season 8
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Episode 25
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8:26
REPLAY episode: Do you love me?
For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.This week Andy tells you about his favourite resurrection story.'The Heart o...
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Season 8
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Episode 24
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9:04
REPLAY episode: Being part of a team
For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.This week Andy thinks about what makes a team and how we need to work together well....
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Season 8
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Episode 23
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10:55
REPLAY episode: Jesus the youthworker
For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.This week Andy thinks about what we are called to do.'The Heart of a Youth L...
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Season 8
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Episode 22
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10:14
REPLAY episode: Imitate me as I imitate Christ
For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.This week Andy talks about the essential part of being a youth worker that is being ...
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Season 8
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Episode 21
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8:42
REPLAY episode: Hopeful and weary
For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.This week Andy reflects on on conversations he had had with local youth workers, and...
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Season 8
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Episode 20
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9:50
REPLAY episode: Is the main thing actually the main thing?
For the next few weeks we are trawling the Heart of a Youth Leader archive to bring some of the best of our older episodes, which you might have missed.This week Andy thinks about making sure we get our priorities right and suggests how...
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Season 8
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Episode 19
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10:30
Young people set the example | 1 Timothy 4:12
In this episode, Andy shares the Bible verse that the Lord used to lead him into youth ministry full time and he talks about how it can shape our youth work into the year ahead.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at ...
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Season 8
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Episode 18
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10:36
What to do when you are worn out | Isaiah 40:28-31
Youthwork is hard work, and can be draining at times. What can you do to keep your energy levels sustained and not burn out? In this episode, we explore the power of allowing God to refresh you.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly ...
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Season 8
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Episode 17
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9:39
Creating regular rhythms | Psalm 92:1-5
Don't let work distract you from focusing on God. This week, Andy looks at this challenge and suggests some easy ways to stay connected to God each day.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with c...
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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9:44
Make time to worship | Psalm 89:1-2
As a youth or children's leader, it can be hard to find time to join in with sung worship at your church, because you are busy doing the youthwork! In this episode, Andy discusses this challenge and what we can do to rectify it.'The Hea...
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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10:11
Good vs fertile soil | Ezekiel 17:1-10
Does your church have fertile soil when it comes to providing an environment that is conducive to helping young people come and grow in faith?'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children an...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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10:13
What would you rather do? | Psalm 73:1-3
Without wanting to encourage us to change, Andy asks the challenging question of what would you be doing if you weren't in youthwork?! 'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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9:13
Fully relying on God | 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
What does it take to rely on God rather than yourself? This is the challenge for all Christians and in this episode Andy looks at what the Apostle Paul's experience was.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all thos...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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9:24
Hearing God in your sleep | Job 33:14-15
How can God speak to you? In this episode Andy Castle looks at the many ways God communicates with people, and particularly through dreams.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and y...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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9:37
Stay refreshed | Jeremiah 31:25-26
What can we do as leaders to stay refreshed? In this episode, Andy Castle explores the importance of our daily, weekly and termly refreshment moments.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with chi...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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11:33
Overcoming anxiety | Psalm 37:1-7
Anxiety is increasing amongst our young people. This episode explores how Psalm 37 shows us ways to distract ourselves from our fears and to focus our attention on God.'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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10:06