Youth Ministry Booster

Welcome to the Youth Ministry Booster podcast! The most honest and hilarious podcast in student ministry. Hosted by Zac Workun and Chad Higgins. We are the biggest fans of youth ministry leaders like you!

We are here for you with the humor and the help to engage, entertain, equip, and encourage.

Youth ministry is better together. Learn more @ http://www.youthministrybooster.com

Podcasting since 2015 • 316 episodes

Youth Ministry Booster

Latest Episodes

Youth Ministry Meditations On Fatherhood, Failure, & Freedom w/ Wyatt Pennington

New Year, New Episode.Welcome special guest Wyatt Pennington everybody! A new father, emerging and awesome youth ministry leader Wyatt walks us through a practical reframe: treat parents as partners, not an inbox. He details quarterly pa...

January 21, 2026 • Episode 333 • 43:10

Homegrown Youth Ministry: Why Sustainable Ministry Beats Hype with Jonathan Kornelsen

Want a youth ministry that outlasts the hype cycle and survives staff turnover without losing momentum? Oh for sure, eh! This week's conversation with Canadian veteran youth pastor Jonathan Kornelsen dives into the shift from big ev...

January 14, 2026 • 39:31

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Fan Mail

thank you for this episode with Josh White! I served in Youth Ministry for 13 years and had to step down for a few reasons but I miss it greatly. I am moving into the mindset of having an open hand to my past youth kids.

Fayetteville, Arkansas