In episode #326 of the Youth Ministry of Motion podcast, host Paul Turner welcomes Cicely Corry, the Editorial Director at Barna, to discuss valuable insights from recent Barna studies. They explore Gen Z’s unique challenges, their priorities, how they perceive authenticity, and the importance of spiritual practices. Cicely shares practical advice for youth pastors on…
In May of 2023, the Surgeon General of the United States issued an advisory about loneliness, “The physical health consequences of poor or insufficient connection include a 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of developing dementia for older adults. Additionally, lacking social connection increases…
Have you ever heard of the phrase Loose Lip Sink Ships? I heard it when I was a kid and somewhere in mind I knew it had to do with the Navy and spies. So, I Googled it and found out a few things. The phrase “loose lips sink ships” originated during World War II…
If you’ve been reading this blog for any amount of time you know I am an avid sports fan. I love college football, pro football and will watch a little basketball, at times. The rest of the sports are kind of in the background while I fold the laundry but I am always listening for…
I’m frustrated with seeing this post, over and over again, “I just started here at the church and the former youth pastor has invited all the current students to a new youth group they’re starting. I’m devastated.” If you are the offending youth pastor who does this this, you’re a loser. Let me offer you…
I don’t answer all the comments on my videos because I don’t feed trolls but occasionally there are honest questions, like this one. These kinds of questions are the ones many people are asking, one you might be asking, and this is my response to this comment and to you. I certainly understand your pain…
Pastor’s, I asked Gemini AI “How can a Pastor support their Youth Pastor?” and these are the 30 ideas it came up with. Please, for the love of God and the future of this generation, find ways to do these things year round. In doing so, you will have discipled and invested in a young…
Did your church celebrate Pastor Appreciation Day this past week? Did you feel left out or less than? Been there. Your Lead Pastor got all the praise and a nice offering and you got a Chick-Fila gift card. Better than nothing, right? And some of you actually got nothing; no gift card, no shout out…
Jesus has been a modern day pop culture icon since the musical Jesus Christ Superstar opened on Broadway on October 12 1971 and is again, in 2024, popularized in Deadpool and Wolverine as he is referenced as Marvel Jesus. Although Jesus is a pop culture icon, that doesn’t mean the real Jesus is actually popular.…
“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight This multi-layered statement has been rolling around my brain like a pair of sneakers in a dryer. I recently heard the news of Pastor Tony Evans, 74, stepping down from his church due to an…
