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As we go into 2020 and I continue to get acclimated to a new youth ministry setting, I’m asking myself some question. Here’s 5 of them. Mentioned in the Show: I Still Believe (In theaters March [...]

Can video gaming be good? That’s the question that Marty poses on this episode of YWGVG, along with filling us in on high profile game delays, the 5th Smash Bros. DLC character, and more! Now [...]

In this extremely helpful podcast Jonathan and Kara Powell, PhD dialogue about the spike in teen anxiety and practical ways parents can actually help! Links in the podcast: [...]

It’s 2020 and YWGVG is back with our first ever guest, TJ McConahay of The Fringe Youth Worker Podcast and One Minute Messages! On this episode, we discuss what we’ve been playing, the upcoming [...]

It’s another Time Capsule. I walk through one key event, trend, device, or social media platform for each year 1996-2019 that had a significant impact on Youth Ministry. Mentioned in the Show: [...]

In this special Christmas Edition Jonathan offers one simple tip to parents during Christmas break when kids tend to retreat to their screens.

It’s a plethora of youth Ministry Veterans dropping some rapid fire wisdom! Thanks to all who showed up for the party! Mentioned in the show: •Center for Parent/Youth Understanding: [...]

We’re live from NYWC 2019 and along with what Marty’s been playing, we talk to other youth workers about their favorite video games of all time, plus share some fun memories and reminisce about [...]

In this special live episode recorded at the Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Convention, Jonathan addresses moms and dads in ministry and takes their specific questions about parenting [...]

Made it to the ½ century mark!!! Recorded on my last day in office at Nappanee Missionary Church. Released on the day we pulled out from our Nappanee home to head to our new Louisville home. I [...]