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February 17, 2025 29 mins

In this episode of the Youth Ministry Podcast, we discuss the importance of vulnerability in youth ministry with youth ministry vet, Doug Franklin. We explore how sharing personal stories can create deeper connections with students, foster an environment of authenticity, and help teach about God's grace. The conversation emphasizes the need for volunteers to be open about their own struggles and experiences to guide students in their faith journey. Practical tips for engaging students and fostering forgiveness are also shared, along with encouragement for volunteers to rely on God's grace in their own lives.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Youth Ministry Podcast

02:59 Celebrating Birthdays and Life Updates

05:59 Doug Franklin's Journey in Youth Ministry

08:55 Creating Moments of Vulnerability

12:02 The Importance of Authenticity in Teaching

14:52 Teaching Students About Grace

18:10 Encouraging Forgiveness Among Students

21:05 Practical Tips for Volunteers

23:57 Wrapping Up and Resources for Volunteers


The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers | There are a lot of great youth ministry podcasts out there, but not many focus only on volunteers. The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers is all about providing great content to help volunteers who work with teenagers. Each episode is short and to the point on topics about how to best impact teenagers with the gospel. Each episode will be hosted by several youth ministry vets that have been working with teenagers for over 30 years. If you love working with teenagers, you're going to love this podcast!


You can reach Chris & the team at studentministrynetwork.com

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