22 DEC 2023 · Christmas can be a very busy and stressful time of the year for those of us in youth ministry. James and Todd share some tips on how you can stay healthy and experience some Christmas cheer. Connect With The Show: - Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ - Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w - Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper Connect with James: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ Connect with Todd: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: https://gmail.com Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co/ Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/ Youth Leader Summit Conferences: https://www.youthleadersummit.com/ The 2024 Youth Leader Summit has two locations (Leesburg, FL and Harvey Cedars, NJ) and will be an incredible three days of teaching, worship, rest & a lot of fun. Our goals are simple, we want to encourage, equip and refresh youth leaders and spouses. Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

17 APR 2023 · Summary: We all know Spring is an exciting time, and in youth ministry the pace is picking up as we are looking toward our summer calendars and summer camps. James and Todd are also feeling the squeeze a bit and wanted to share some ideas they are using to help during this time. Show Notes Connect With The Show: - Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ - Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w - Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper Connect with James: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ Connect with Todd: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: https://gmail.com Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co/ Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/ Youth Leader Summit Conference: http://www.hcbcyouthleadersummit.com/ The 2023 Youth Leader Summit at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference will be an incredible three days of teaching, worship, rest & a lot of fun. Our goals are simple, we want to encourage, equip and refresh youth leaders and spouses. Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

24 MAR 2023 · The Kingdom of God is all about small beginnings. Jesus taught that the Kingdom of Heaven works like a mustard seed. It starts small and grows. We should expect youth ministry to be the same, and we should see small beginnings as something to be excited about and not disappointed in. Show Notes Connect With The Show: - Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ - Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w - Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper Connect with James: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ Connect with Todd: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: https://gmail.com Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co/ Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/ Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

4 MAR 2023 · Episode 30: Is It All Worth It? Summary: What do we do when our students move from following Jesus to following the world? When we see kids who were full of joy and consistently showed up to our youth programs, they are now jaded and hurt from their decisions and consistently don't show up. How do we keep from becoming discouraged ourselves after all we have tried to do to help them walk with Jesus? Show Notes Connect With The Show: - Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ - Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w - Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper Connect with James: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ Connect with Todd: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: https://gmail.com Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co/ Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/ Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

12 FEB 2023 · Summary: What is currently fueling your ministry? Is it the fear of failure or the desire to be successful? Is it a need for affirmation or is it peace that comes from being confident in God and His faithfulness? We all minister from fuels, the big question is are they clean or dirty? Show Notes Connect With The Show: - Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ - Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w - Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper Connect with James: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ Connect with Todd: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: https://gmail.com Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co/ Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/ Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

27 JAN 2023 · Episode 28: Care Over Criticism Summary: What do we do as Youth workers when the people we have been called to care for become the objects of our criticism? In this episode, James and Todd discuss that very thing and what we can do to avoid falling into this trap. Show Notes Connect With The Show: - Webpage - https://ymsoulkeeper.carrd.co/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ - Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w - Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper Connect with James: - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ Connect with Todd: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: https://gmail.com Check Out Coleader and plan your next month of ministry in just one click - https://www.coleader.co/ Sign-up for Coleader here: https://share.coleader.co/SikZuk/join Get help with the weekly grind with the help of Download Youth Ministry here - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/ Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

10 JAN 2023 · Summary: James introduces the new relaunch for the podcast and introduces good friend and new co-host, Todd Pearage. James and Todd discuss what to expect in future episodes and how the podcast hopes to encourage the souls of youth workers as they minister to the souls in their ministries. Connect With The Show: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ - Youtube (watch pod vids here) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIqvY3ftXO8-8poUuRYUZ8w - Twitter - https://twitter.com/YMSoulKeeper Connect with James: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ymsoulkeeper/ Connect with Todd: - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088943467640&sk=followers - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toddpearage/ - Twitter - https://twitter.com/toddpearage We would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: https://gmail.com Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy

20 MAY 2022 · Summary: We all have heard the phrase "Practicing God's Presence." But what does that mean, and how can we learn to experience and become more aware of God's presence in our own lives and youth ministries? James talks about his journey exploring and practicing the Examen Prayer and how it helped him be more aware of God's presence and purposes in his own life and the lives of those in his youth ministry. Show Notes: Examen Resource Books: Reimagining the Ignatian Examen: Fresh Ways to Pray from Your Day. Mark E. Thibodeaux How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People. Pete Greig Sacred Rhythms. Ruth Haley Barton Simple Web Resource: https://ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com/uploads/12.-The-Examen.pdf - From Book Sacred Rhythms. Ruth Haley Barton. IVP, 2006. (pp. 108-109). Apps: Reimagining the Examen Connect with Us... Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessabin13/ Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ym_soul_keeper_podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Youth-Ministry-Soul-Keeper-Podcast-112370807089603/?modal=admin_todo_tour Twitter - https://twitter.com/youth_keeper Would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: ymsoulkeeper@gmail.com Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy Podcast Friends DYM Podcast – http://bit.ly/341g9e4 Youth Ministry Hacks – http://bit.ly/2WazOoY My Third Decade – http://bit.ly/2UzlpjL Fifteen Minutes With Frank - https://bit.ly/2I7E0ms YM Lab – http://bit.ly/2pO1GDm The Morning After Ministry Show – http://bit.ly/2ofNLpb Parent Tips – http://bit.ly/32MzM9n YW’s Guide to Video Games – http://bit.ly/2Wds7yD Youth Ministry Sherpas – https://bit.ly/31VIIvs Middle School Ministry – https://bit.ly/2BHezWj

26 APR 2022 · Episode 25: Help For Youth Pastors with Todd Pearage Summary: In this episode, James talks with Youth Leader Oasis founder Todd Pearage, who, in partnership with Standing Stone ministries, provides help, care, and encouragement for youth leaders and their spouses in crisis. Todd shares his story and how He and his wife Lynda can help if you happen to find yourself in need. Connect with Todd & Linda Pearage Todd's Email: Todd.Pearage@standingstoneministry.org Mobile #: (937) 499-4117 Instagram: @toddpearage; @youthleaderoasis Websites: https://youthleaderoasis.carrd.co; https://thepearages.carrd.co Connect with Us... Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessabin13/ Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ym_soul_keeper_podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Youth-Ministry-Soul-Keeper-Podcast-112370807089603/?modal=admin_todo_tour Twitter - https://twitter.com/youth_keeper Would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: ymsoulkeeper@gmail.com Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy Podcast Friends DYM Podcast – http://bit.ly/341g9e4 Youth Ministry Hacks – http://bit.ly/2WazOoY My Third Decade – http://bit.ly/2UzlpjL Fifteen Minutes With Frank - https://bit.ly/2I7E0ms YM Lab – http://bit.ly/2pO1GDm The Morning After Ministry Show – http://bit.ly/2ofNLpb Parent Tips – http://bit.ly/32MzM9n YW’s Guide to Video Games – http://bit.ly/2Wds7yD Youth Ministry Sherpas – https://bit.ly/31VIIvs Middle School Ministry – https://bit.ly/2BHezWj

8 APR 2022 · Summary: In this episode, James shares that If you are going to cheat in youth ministry, it is better to cheat on your message than cheat on meeting with Jesus and others. Crafting and creating messages is essential to what we do but not the most important thing we do. Connect with Us... Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamessabin13/ Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ym_soul_keeper_podcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Youth-Ministry-Soul-Keeper-Podcast-112370807089603/?modal=admin_todo_tour Twitter - https://twitter.com/youth_keeper Would love to hear from you with questions and comments at the following email: ymsoulkeeper@gmail.com Connect with Guest Co-Host - Eben Eddy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebeneddy/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eben.eddy Podcast Friends DYM Podcast – http://bit.ly/341g9e4 Youth Ministry Hacks – http://bit.ly/2WazOoY My Third Decade – http://bit.ly/2UzlpjL Fifteen Minutes With Frank - https://bit.ly/2I7E0ms YM Lab – http://bit.ly/2pO1GDm The Morning After Ministry Show – http://bit.ly/2ofNLpb Parent Tips – http://bit.ly/32MzM9n YW’s Guide to Video Games – http://bit.ly/2Wds7yD Youth Ministry Sherpas – https://bit.ly/31VIIvs Middle School Ministry – https://bit.ly/2BHezWj