Posted by | Nov 24, 2025
Volunteers are the heart of your kids ministry — but celebrating them consistently (and creatively) can be tough. In this special crossover episode, Elle Campbell, co-founder of Stuff You Can Use, joins Damean and special co-host Dr. Linda Moon of the Kids Ministry Answers podcast to share practical and meaningful ways to appreciate your team all year long. You’ll learn how to celebrate volunteers for what they do and for who they are — without breaking your budget or burning yourself out. What We Cover:How to celebrate volunteers annually, monthly, and weeklyCreative ideas that build culture (not just hype)Why “boring but consistent” matters more than big gesturesAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at yma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode!Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Youth Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for youth ministry ideas, small group strategies, and ministry tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.Resources Mentioned:Volunteer Kick-OffVolunteer ToolsVolunteer & Parent Celebrations
Posted by | Nov 17, 2025
Making genuine connections with students isn’t always easy. Awkward silences, dead-end questions, and the pressure to sound “cool” can make conversations feel more forced than fun. In this episode, Brooklyn and Damean share four types of questions you can ask to build real connections with your students!What We Cover:How to move past surface-level conversations with studentsSimple questions that build trust and open the door to deeper connectionWhy curiosity and listening are more powerful than perfect answersAsk a Question: Got a question you want answered? Send it in at yma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode!Subscribe & Review: Subscribe to Youth Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for more youth ministry ideas, small group strategies, and relationship-building tools you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.Resources Mentioned:Grow Students Curriculum: Every week comes with discussion questions to help you lead conversations with your students!
Posted by Jay Logan | Oct 22, 2025
Between sermon prep, volunteer training, and everything else on your plate, ministry can get chaotic fast. In this episode, Brooklyn and Damean break down four practical steps to help you get organized, plan smarter, and stay on top of all the great things you’re doing!What We Cover:How to plan your year using a clear structure for every area of ministryPractical ways to plan your week and stay focused on what mattersThe best tools to keep your schedule organized and your team alignedAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at yma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode!Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Youth Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for more youth ministry ideas, planning tools, and leadership strategies you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.Resources Mentioned:Weekly Planner from Grow Curriculum
Posted by Jay Logan | Oct 22, 2025
Great small group leaders don’t just lead discussions — they build trust, ask good questions, and actually show up for students. But helping them get there? That’s the tricky part. In this episode, Brooklyn and Damean share three simple ways to train your small group leaders so they feel confident in their roles and ready to lead your students.What We Cover:How to help small group leaders understand their roleWhat it looks like to clarify the goal of discipleshipWhy ongoing learning helps volunteers grow stronger over timeAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at yma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode!Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Youth Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for more youth ministry ideas, volunteer training tips, and small group strategies you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.Resources Mentioned:Volunteer Meetings from Grow Curriculum
Posted by Jay Logan | Oct 22, 2025
Every youth pastor wants to help students grow in their faith, but how do you know when it’s really happening? In this episode, Brooklyn and Damean walk through four steps to spot spiritual growth, track it over time, and build a strategy that helps students grow all year long.What We Cover:How to identify spiritual growth in your studentsSimple ways to build consistent discipleship habitsPractical tools to help you track and celebrate progressAsk a Question:Got a question you want answered? Send it in at yma.show — your question might be featured in a future episode!Subscribe & Review:Subscribe to Youth Ministry Answers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen for more youth ministry ideas, student discipleship tools, and leadership strategies you can use right away. If this episode was helpful, leave a quick review to help other leaders find the show.Resources Mentioned:Spiritual Growth Surveys from Grow Curriculum
