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
Episodes
277 episodes since 2015
Hospitality And Youth Ministry That Lasts with Britton Bishop
But seriously... what is your go to Chili's triple dipper Hey friends meet our new friend Britton Bishop.Britton and Zac share personal stories emphasizing how important small, faithful acts shape future leaders. We discuss t...
September 11, 2024
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Episode 273
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45:15
Youth Ministry & Preaching Today w/ Anthony Vargas
What can football teach us about youth ministry and preaching? "What can football teach us about youth ministry and preaching? In this episode, we dive deep with Anthony Vargas as he shares his journey from Mississippi to Dallas, a...
September 04, 2024
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Episode 273
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45:54
Wisdom of the Why Amidst Transitions in Youth Ministry with Amanda Mejias
What happens when a dedicated youth ministry leader steps into a new role amidst organizational upheaval? Amanda Mejias shares her ministry journey from organizing recreation basketball leagues and fitness programs at her home chur...
August 28, 2024
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Episode 272
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25:48
Campus Youth Ministry, Or How To Grow Beyond Church w/ Micah Lynn
What do you get when you combine a love for coffee, tacos, and the rising cultural trend of YouTube golf?You get Micah Lynn.Micah Lynn is a second generation minister, growing up as a pastor's kid in Texas and then growing...
August 21, 2024
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Episode 271
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47:45
Youth ministry, I'm called to this! 20 years of wisdom w/ Josh White
How do you know you are called to this thing called youth ministry? Special guest alert w/ Josh White, Executive Pastor and long-time friend of the podcast, who shares his remarkable journey into ministry. Josh's path to ministry was fa...
August 14, 2024
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Episode 270
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39:53
Putting the Youth in Youth Ministry with Shelby Millis on Team-leading and Self-Care
The real secret to youth ministry?This week we are joined by special guest Shelby Millis! From her calling in seventh grade to her current role as a youth director at Asbury Church, Shelby’s journey is filled with...
August 07, 2024
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Episode 269
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41:09
Youth Ministry Worth Fighting Over: Nurture Over Numbers w/ Brian Preston
Ever wondered if chaotic cafeteria brawls could turn into life-changing spiritual moments? Welcome special guest Brian Preston! NextGen pastor-awesome Brian joins us this week, filling in for Chad, to share his wild and wonde...
July 24, 2024
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Episode 268
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37:29
Creating Champions in Your Youth Ministry: We are feeling Olympic today!
Can the magic of the Olympics transform your youth ministry? Join us as we celebrate Summer Olympic Month with a spirited debate comparing the allure of summer versus winter games. We'll dive into the exhilarating speed of track an...
July 17, 2024
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Episode 267
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29:20
Shark Week: Making Waves In Youth Ministry
It's Shark Week fam! We are celebrating what about you? It's a big deal in the Higgins and Workun households.But wait.. could Shark Week transform your youth ministry? Join us as we tap into the fervor o...
July 08, 2024
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Episode 266
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26:16
When to make the split... High School & Middle School Ministry
Aww if middle school you could see you now... they would be proud! Switching gears, we tackle a pressing question in youth ministry: (When) Should we split middle school and high school programs? Chad and Zac explore t...
June 21, 2024
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Episode 265
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30:57
Youth Ministry Leadership And Handling Criticism
People can be mean! Or if we are being honest... how do you handle the unfiltered honesty of middle school girls in youth ministry? In this fresh episode of the Youth Ministry Booster Podcast, Zac and Chad bring their humor and tru...
June 10, 2024
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Episode 264
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32:40
Preparing for Camp in Youth Ministry w/ His Glory Her Good
Smmer camps can transform your youth ministry experience! Join us for a special crossover episode where Zach and Chad from Youth Ministry Booster team up with Amanda and Corinne from His Glory Her Good. We share our personal camp m...
June 03, 2024
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Episode 264
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24:55
The Youth Ministry Art of Engaging Middle School Boys
Question...which zoo animal would be the ultimate pocket-sized companion? There is a right answer, but we want to hear yours...Join Zac and Chad as they swap stories that will crack you up and maybe even crack the cod...
April 02, 2024
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Episode 263
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33:35
Navigating Youth Ministry Highs & Lows: From Static to Soul-Care
We're not just talking shop; we're opening up about the art of pacing and the vital act of delegating to avoid burnout. Remember school field trips? This episode Zac and Chad are taking that nostalgic trip down memory lane......
March 18, 2024
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28:27
Help Your Youth Ministry Small Group Leaders Win (and stick around!)
Facebook marketplace is safe right? Zach and Chad, your ministry mentors and amateur online bargain hunters, are here to draw the parallels. This episode is an open lesson for what we have learned navigatin...
February 20, 2024
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Episode 262
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29:44
Discipline, Distractions, & Disruptions During Youth Ministry Teaching
JEREMY SIT DOWN! Whew sorry about that... Kids Amma I right? If you have ever had issues with students not listening, being distracting, or even disruptive during teaching time... then do we have a toolkit for you! Dealing...
February 06, 2024
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Episode 261
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35:54
Crafting Winning Games for Youth Ministry: Thanks ChatGPT
Ever had one of those moments where you're left holding your head in your hands, wondering where your brilliant idea went wrong? Our podcast usually gets down to the nitty-gritty of what it takes to plan not just fun, but als...
January 24, 2024
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Episode 260
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28:07
Rethinking Youth Ministry Goals, Failures, & Successes
Ever bitten off more than you can chew? Hey friends, Zach Workun and Chad Higgins back for another episode and another year of youth ministry podcasting.This episode is a smorgasbord of tips and tales, starting with my own ...
January 09, 2024
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Episode 259
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35:06
Holiday Gift Giving Guide and Navigating Parent-Youth Ministry Relationships
Ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions this holiday season? Ever tried to surprise your high-end friends with a gift only to find it relegated to the 'middling' category? Grab a cup of cocoa and join us as we traverse the holiday gift-givin...
December 12, 2023
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Episode 258
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27:36
Parasocial Relationships and Youth Ministry
Could you eat faster than Zac? No One's Going To Take It!Join Zac and Chad, where we kick things off with a hilarious debate centered around Zac's rapid-fire eating habits and his lofty claim of inhaling 50 hot dogs in ...
November 28, 2023
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Episode 257
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36:18
How Youth Ministry Grows Relationally
Youth Ministry Is Relational, but what does that mean? Have you ever wondered how to maximize relational opportunities in youth ministry? That's exactly what Zac and Chad are unpacking in this episode. Chil or No-Bean Chili?We ...
November 14, 2023
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Episode 256
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27:41
Ocean of Curiosity: How to get youth ministry students to read the Bible.
How do I get students to actually read their Bibles? Join Zac and Chad as we recount some wilds stories of swimming in open waters. Seriously though, Chad why would you push your wife towards the sharks? Getting studen...
October 10, 2023
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Episode 255
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30:02
The Best Free Thing In Youth Ministry (that you might not even be using).
What are we going to do next? What do we have planned? It's something we say often as youth ministry leaders, but is that really all there is? Is ministry just a matter of planning?Do we really need a bet...
September 27, 2023
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Episode 254
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26:49
Organize For Impact 3: Chaos To Orderly Youth Ministry
Piles. Stacks. Mess. UGGGHHHH! Are you tripping over clutter, both in your physical space and your digital life? Same.Until...Join Chad Higgins and Zac as we take a deep dive into personal organization. This is part 3 of o...
September 12, 2023
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Episode 253
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43:54
Organizing For Impact: When the Youth Ministry Car Won't Start
The battery was dead! Taking control of schedules, creating task lists, and breaking tasks into manageable chunks, we discuss how these skills are critical in improving focus, efficiency, and dealing with student ministries.Zac ...
August 22, 2023
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38:25