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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Youth Ministry Maverick with Jeff Harding</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/youth-ministry-maverick-mold-breaking-ne</link><description><![CDATA[A podcast about mold-breaking ministry methods for investing in the next generation of the Church. 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Mark starts with describing the beginning of his ministry journey, and how both creativity and wisdom help us pave the way for relevant methods and maximum impact when it comes to investing in the next generations of the church. He also teases the intriguing book project he's working on in collaboration with Barna and the biggest study they have ever done.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/6a26d1a9-a9b7-3410-80fb-b093c91da2ab</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:18:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56050822/final_ep_100_w_mm75fsl.mp3" length="29899046" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For Episode 100 and our Season 3 Finale, Jeff welcomes the innovative and solid youth ministry guru - Mark Matlock! 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He also teases the intriguing book project he's working on in collaboration with Barna and the biggest study they have ever done.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2136</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4cd66e28364ae7d4328bfab18cd06725.jpg"/><itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 99: Rethinking Summer Camp Content</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-99-rethinking-summer-camp-conten</link><description><![CDATA[Summer Camp is a thrilling and effective staple of youth ministry...but for many of us, our format for content delivery might be older than some of those cabin bunks. Promoting life change through Scripture and the Spirit, AND introducing habits and perspectives that help students maximize their daily walk with Jesus means we need to have two-pronged approach to what we present at camp. Listen in as Jeff discusses what it looks like to deliver both the spiritual and practical content elements without sacrificing clarity or purpose.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/d4369eda-9fae-3c25-93a6-89f24af63994</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55917986/final_ep_997xgbu.mp3" length="11860852" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Summer Camp is a thrilling and effective staple of youth ministry...but for many of us, our format for content delivery might be older than some of those cabin bunks. Promoting life change through Scripture and the Spirit, AND introducing habits and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Summer Camp is a thrilling and effective staple of youth ministry...but for many of us, our format for content delivery might be older than some of those cabin bunks. Promoting life change through Scripture and the Spirit, AND introducing habits and perspectives that help students maximize their daily walk with Jesus means we need to have two-pronged approach to what we present at camp. Listen in as Jeff discusses what it looks like to deliver both the spiritual and practical content elements without sacrificing clarity or purpose.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>848</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/31b8fdbdcf714f1688f723210f4e65e2.jpg"/><itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 98: New Horizons/New Format</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-98-new-horizons-new-format</link><description><![CDATA[As we approach the end of Season 3 and the milestone of Episode 100, Jeff shares some exciting news about a special guest, a big giveaway, and the new format for the podcast starting with Season 4 this fall. Listen for details, and be sure to check our website and social media profiles to make sure you're ready for the future!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/26b10b66-461c-3273-867e-3a8ffae82b59</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:23:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55626130/final_ep_987d427.mp3" length="10945477" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As we approach the end of Season 3 and the milestone of Episode 100, Jeff shares some exciting news about a special guest, a big giveaway, and the new format for the podcast starting with Season 4 this fall. Listen for details, and be sure to check...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we approach the end of Season 3 and the milestone of Episode 100, Jeff shares some exciting news about a special guest, a big giveaway, and the new format for the podcast starting with Season 4 this fall. Listen for details, and be sure to check our website and social media profiles to make sure you're ready for the future!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>782</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d0f06191230d337438e7c6e358314055.jpg"/><itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 97: Reflections on Racial Tension</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-97-reflections-on-racial-tension</link><description><![CDATA[For this special Juneteenth episode, Jeff reflects back on Episode 6 when he was able to talk with Mikiala Tennie and Karli Loving about the then-recent killing of George Floyd and conversations of racial tension that were enveloping the national headlines. 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He shares some brief thoughts about what he has learned and observed in the last three years before revisiting that conversation.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3322</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/88f7c83eb586c730df13b9e4be18051d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 96: A Healthy Rhythm For Your Youth Volunteers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-96-a-healthy-rhythm-for-your-you</link><description><![CDATA[How can we set up a healthy and consistent annual rhythm for our youth volunteers? You might prefer more frequent and shorter meetings, longer monthly meetings, a blend of the two, or something totally different. But there is a good structure that allows your volunteers to feel prepared, recognized, and cared for...and it's still one that affords flexibility depending on your ministry context and number of volunteers. Listen in as we discuss components and formats for establishing a solid rhythm for your youth volunteers!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/c4bfe7c0-da10-355f-9ef4-9382df8692c5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54100891/final_ep_96az7ua.mp3" length="8421369" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How can we set up a healthy and consistent annual rhythm for our youth volunteers? You might prefer more frequent and shorter meetings, longer monthly meetings, a blend of the two, or something totally different. But there is a good structure that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can we set up a healthy and consistent annual rhythm for our youth volunteers? You might prefer more frequent and shorter meetings, longer monthly meetings, a blend of the two, or something totally different. But there is a good structure that allows your volunteers to feel prepared, recognized, and cared for...and it's still one that affords flexibility depending on your ministry context and number of volunteers. Listen in as we discuss components and formats for establishing a solid rhythm for your youth volunteers!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>589</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4863efb77e81da93b6745ae925ce3c1b.jpg"/><itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 95: 3 Ways To Capitalize On Your Summer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-95-3-ways-to-capitalize-on-your-</link><description><![CDATA[How can you make this summer effective and beneficial for you and your students? Listen in as we discuss 3 ways to capitalize on this unique and wild season of youth ministry.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/1ac6712b-a922-3abe-9f14-c20a4ab6d80d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54031568/final_ep_957gtzh.mp3" length="7722774" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How can you make this summer effective and beneficial for you and your students? Listen in as we discuss 3 ways to capitalize on this unique and wild season of youth ministry.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can you make this summer effective and beneficial for you and your students? Listen in as we discuss 3 ways to capitalize on this unique and wild season of youth ministry.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>540</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c829e6920e74b3d79866c1a521a62343.jpg"/><itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 94: 5 Hacks To Capture And Keep Students’ Attention</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-94-5-hacks-to-capture-and-keep-s</link><description><![CDATA[With hyper middle school students, and technology and social media affecting attention span and ability to impress all students, we need solid methods for connecting with our students during programming. These 5 methods should give you a good starting rotation that you can tweak and add to over time.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/8f949059-83b5-37a8-b493-e8a526dc48ca</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53959111/final_ep_94_solo9fsdl.mp3" length="13467624" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With hyper middle school students, and technology and social media affecting attention span and ability to impress all students, we need solid methods for connecting with our students during programming. These 5 methods should give you a good starting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With hyper middle school students, and technology and social media affecting attention span and ability to impress all students, we need solid methods for connecting with our students during programming. These 5 methods should give you a good starting rotation that you can tweak and add to over time.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>948</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/21518f60c01a7f32a49fecf87f055e20.jpg"/><itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 93: 3 Ways To Maximize Your First Year On The Job</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-93-3-ways-to-maximize-your-first</link><description><![CDATA[Youth ministry roles are always the most plentiful on church job boards, and ever since COVID, it seems more difficult to land a role and/or find the right person to fill a role. Once that massive hurdle is cleared, you have several smaller hurdles that combine into another massive one...the first year on the job. How long should you wait to implement change? What about the upperclassmen who probably aren't thrilled to have you hijack their last year or two? What happens when you fail at something? Take 14 minutes and listen in on these three ways to maximize your first year in a new spot.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/07a6949f-1013-3a07-88da-fc18af3280fb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53871765/final_ep_93_soloax09z.mp3" length="11982223" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Youth ministry roles are always the most plentiful on church job boards, and ever since COVID, it seems more difficult to land a role and/or find the right person to fill a role. Once that massive hurdle is cleared, you have several smaller hurdles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Youth ministry roles are always the most plentiful on church job boards, and ever since COVID, it seems more difficult to land a role and/or find the right person to fill a role. Once that massive hurdle is cleared, you have several smaller hurdles that combine into another massive one...the first year on the job. How long should you wait to implement change? What about the upperclassmen who probably aren't thrilled to have you hijack their last year or two? What happens when you fail at something? Take 14 minutes and listen in on these three ways to maximize your first year in a new spot.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>842</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3682507b232a440f2e98b56c049a60fc.jpg"/><itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 92: 6 Rhythms For Living in Missional Community</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-92-6-rhythms-for-living-in-missi</link><description><![CDATA[Caesar Kalinowski joins Jeff for a "part two" discussion going off their conversation from Episode 91 about introducing a new perspective and model for youth ministry. No matter what your youth ministry structure is, these 6 rhythms are a fantastic method to improve how you cultivate relationships in a community of any size and shape for your betterment and the spreading of the gospel. Check out Caesar's website and podcast, Everyday Disciple, <a href="https://everydaydisciple.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/3a649a55-c158-309d-8701-3ad9f691a0f8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53776585/final_ep_92_w_caesar7rzkp.mp3" length="31270783" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Caesar Kalinowski joins Jeff for a "part two" discussion going off their conversation from Episode 91 about introducing a new perspective and model for youth ministry. No matter what your youth ministry structure is, these 6 rhythms are a fantastic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Caesar Kalinowski joins Jeff for a "part two" discussion going off their conversation from Episode 91 about introducing a new perspective and model for youth ministry. No matter what your youth ministry structure is, these 6 rhythms are a fantastic method to improve how you cultivate relationships in a community of any size and shape for your betterment and the spreading of the gospel. Check out Caesar's website and podcast, Everyday Disciple, <a href="https://everydaydisciple.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2219</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/387c217b9ddfc94df45713818437192d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 91: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-91-won-t-you-be-my-neighbor</link><description><![CDATA[What if the way local churches did youth ministry was to pour most of their efforts into discipling parents so they can establish missional communities that youth workers can attend and support? Caesar Kalinowski joins Jeff to talk about an interesting approach that he has taught, trained, and replicated in cities across the country. Check out Caesar's website, Everyday Disciple, <a href="https://everydaydisciple.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/8bbc3177-7fcb-3edb-904a-33c74f9bbcf5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53705614/final_ep_91_w_caesar9hbs6.mp3" length="29493713" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if the way local churches did youth ministry was to pour most of their efforts into discipling parents so they can establish missional communities that youth workers can attend and support? Caesar Kalinowski joins Jeff to talk about an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if the way local churches did youth ministry was to pour most of their efforts into discipling parents so they can establish missional communities that youth workers can attend and support? Caesar Kalinowski joins Jeff to talk about an interesting approach that he has taught, trained, and replicated in cities across the country. Check out Caesar's website, Everyday Disciple, <a href="https://everydaydisciple.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2097</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4de7a71bb366b602e4d61b7ed48c601c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 90: Life and Ministry Beyond the Algorithm</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-90-life-and-ministry-beyond-the-</link><description><![CDATA[When it comes to our online world, we're usually just concerned about content. But what about habits, and how our students are mentally, emotionally, and physiologically affected or "trained" while just trying to grow up AND learn what it means to follow Jesus well? Dr. John Dyer joins Jeff to discuss a perspective of discernment and awareness we might not be actively pursuing when it comes to digital discipleship.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/cf5311c0-c4df-3486-b6b3-cc4f5cdf028a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:03:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53629314/final_ep_90_w_john_dyer9fmcx.mp3" length="27229539" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When it comes to our online world, we're usually just concerned about content. But what about habits, and how our students are mentally, emotionally, and physiologically affected or "trained" while just trying to grow up AND learn what it means to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When it comes to our online world, we're usually just concerned about content. But what about habits, and how our students are mentally, emotionally, and physiologically affected or "trained" while just trying to grow up AND learn what it means to follow Jesus well? Dr. John Dyer joins Jeff to discuss a perspective of discernment and awareness we might not be actively pursuing when it comes to digital discipleship.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1931</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cfa9d212813c61b9d4696fb2e1f19b32.jpg"/><itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 89: Learning From My Top 5 Youth Ministry Mistakes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-89-learning-from-my-top-5-youth-</link><description><![CDATA[While this could easily be about Jeff's mistakes (of which there are plenty), Dan Istvanik from Youth Ministry Hub joined Jeff to graciously and honestly list his top 5 mistakes from almost 30 years of youth ministry. Listen in as they talk through each mistake, what was learned, and the importance of adapting that knowledge before repeating those mistakes in your own ministry.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/27bbfa83-2d08-3d28-9a14-a5676bfd8131</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53559623/premast_ep_89_w_dan_istvanikbarwy.mp3" length="27994468" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While this could easily be about Jeff's mistakes (of which there are plenty), Dan Istvanik from Youth Ministry Hub joined Jeff to graciously and honestly list his top 5 mistakes from almost 30 years of youth ministry. Listen in as they talk through...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While this could easily be about Jeff's mistakes (of which there are plenty), Dan Istvanik from Youth Ministry Hub joined Jeff to graciously and honestly list his top 5 mistakes from almost 30 years of youth ministry. Listen in as they talk through each mistake, what was learned, and the importance of adapting that knowledge before repeating those mistakes in your own ministry.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1996</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b5ae4b57a999e23f2483a69b0c90abc2.jpg"/><itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 88: Theology In Youth Discipleship</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-88-theology-in-youth-discipleshi</link><description><![CDATA[Whether it's basic tenants of our faith like the divinity and resurrection of Jesus, creedal confessions like the Apostle's Creed, or more in-depth issues like pneumatology or ecclesiology...thinking about how you incorporate good theology into your youth ministry discipleship is important for students to flesh out their beliefs. Mike McGarry joins Jeff to discuss different approaches for implementing a theological rhythm, and why it should be a factor in anything we're teaching students. Check out Mike's website, Youth Pastor Theologian, <a href="https://www.youthpastortheologian.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/d6673386-2ef4-311e-aab3-35e618128243</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53492294/final_ep_88_w_mcgarryahyoc.mp3" length="22490976" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whether it's basic tenants of our faith like the divinity and resurrection of Jesus, creedal confessions like the Apostle's Creed, or more in-depth issues like pneumatology or ecclesiology...thinking about how you incorporate good theology into your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether it's basic tenants of our faith like the divinity and resurrection of Jesus, creedal confessions like the Apostle's Creed, or more in-depth issues like pneumatology or ecclesiology...thinking about how you incorporate good theology into your youth ministry discipleship is important for students to flesh out their beliefs. Mike McGarry joins Jeff to discuss different approaches for implementing a theological rhythm, and why it should be a factor in anything we're teaching students. Check out Mike's website, Youth Pastor Theologian, <a href="https://www.youthpastortheologian.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1585</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/65194a18b85db162acf3b7cda146e4f7.jpg"/><itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 87: Results-Oriented Ministry VS Process-Oriented Ministry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-87-results-oriented-ministry-vs-</link><description><![CDATA[We certainly want to have results and benchmarks that can be measured in our ministries, but we can't let those overshadow a healthy long-term approach to investing in our students. Mike Haynes joins Jeff to discuss how focusing too hard on results (especially in the short-term) can distort the necessary process-orientation youth ministries need for the long haul.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/0749127f-3c2a-3d07-a574-f227ddaec83d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53428769/final_ep_87_w_mike_haynes8zbz2.mp3" length="26137677" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We certainly want to have results and benchmarks that can be measured in our ministries, but we can't let those overshadow a healthy long-term approach to investing in our students. Mike Haynes joins Jeff to discuss how focusing too hard on results...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We certainly want to have results and benchmarks that can be measured in our ministries, but we can't let those overshadow a healthy long-term approach to investing in our students. Mike Haynes joins Jeff to discuss how focusing too hard on results (especially in the short-term) can distort the necessary process-orientation youth ministries need for the long haul.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1851</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e5a8484cac1d66a99e443408cfa640dc.jpg"/><itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 86: Helping Teenagers Joyfully Practice Their Faith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-86-helping-teenagers-joyfully-pr</link><description><![CDATA[Talking with our students about finding their identity and purpose is good, but you can't talk about those things without talking about the practical approach to living out their faith. Kate Boyd returns to YMM to talk with Jeff about how to help students think about the process of who they're becoming, instead of only thinking about right belief and right practice. They also talk about Kate's new book, which <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Untidy-Faith-Journeying-Following-Jesus/dp/1513811797" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">you can preorder here</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/e4e7e922-d8fd-3ec6-8c75-194364a5c584</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53352778/premast_ep_86_w_kate_boyd7gurx.mp3" length="28466581" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Talking with our students about finding their identity and purpose is good, but you can't talk about those things without talking about the practical approach to living out their faith. Kate Boyd returns to YMM to talk with Jeff about how to help...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Talking with our students about finding their identity and purpose is good, but you can't talk about those things without talking about the practical approach to living out their faith. Kate Boyd returns to YMM to talk with Jeff about how to help students think about the process of who they're becoming, instead of only thinking about right belief and right practice. They also talk about Kate's new book, which <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Untidy-Faith-Journeying-Following-Jesus/dp/1513811797" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">you can preorder here</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2003</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8f0c711fb0781a2ac087747608e630be.jpg"/><itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 85: Helping Teenagers Find Their Purpose</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-85-helping-teenagers-find-their-</link><description><![CDATA[We want our students to find their identity in Christ, and a critical step in determining what that means for their life is to help them discover their purpose as new creations in Christ. Brad Griffin, Senior Director of Content &amp; Resources for the Fuller Youth Institute, joins Jeff to discuss how youth workers can help teenagers in this process using the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and community. <a href="https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/our-team/brad-m-griffin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here</a> to learn more about Brad and his work at Fuller Youth Institute.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/6e4591be-1db4-3279-be2c-fef224e5f9e3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53263431/final_ep_85_w_brad_g9sfn6.mp3" length="31576897" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We want our students to find their identity in Christ, and a critical step in determining what that means for their life is to help them discover their purpose as new creations in Christ. Brad Griffin, Senior Director of Content &amp;amp; Resources for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We want our students to find their identity in Christ, and a critical step in determining what that means for their life is to help them discover their purpose as new creations in Christ. Brad Griffin, Senior Director of Content &amp; Resources for the Fuller Youth Institute, joins Jeff to discuss how youth workers can help teenagers in this process using the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and community. <a href="https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/our-team/brad-m-griffin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here</a> to learn more about Brad and his work at Fuller Youth Institute.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2239</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3cbcb485f1e3cdc356a6c3772bd0bf96.jpg"/><itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 84: How To Recruit, Rejuvenate, and Retain Youth Volunteers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-84-how-to-recruit-rejuvenate-and</link><description><![CDATA[Recruiting volunteers for your ministry? Important. Keeping their involvement and investment fresh, and retaining them long-term? Crucial! Charlie Conder joins Jeff to talk about how to make sure we have healthy and solid volunteers for front line ministry. Check out Charlie's website here: <a href="https://www.charlieconder.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.charlieconder.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/757084e0-521b-30c3-8e14-563f96bb11e2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53183337/final_ep_84_w_charlie_conderbqvfe.mp3" length="25667451" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recruiting volunteers for your ministry? Important. Keeping their involvement and investment fresh, and retaining them long-term? Crucial! Charlie Conder joins Jeff to talk about how to make sure we have healthy and solid volunteers for front line...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recruiting volunteers for your ministry? Important. Keeping their involvement and investment fresh, and retaining them long-term? Crucial! Charlie Conder joins Jeff to talk about how to make sure we have healthy and solid volunteers for front line ministry. Check out Charlie's website here: <a href="https://www.charlieconder.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.charlieconder.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1809</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/37d98485a3c81b620cf0f9d49d06d1a8.jpg"/><itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 83: 3 Ways That Networking Can Refresh Your Youth Ministry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-83-3-ways-that-networking-can-re</link><description><![CDATA[We've heard about networking before, along with the general benefits. But where do you begin? What about different size groups/ministries? Is it realistic? Is it worth it? Jeff goes over 3 ways that networking can refresh your ministry, and explains how they're best taken in consecutive steps. Also, check out <a href="https://youthministrymaverick.com/episode-25-as-iron-sharpens-iron/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Episode 25 with Kevin Miles</a> from NNYM, and <a href="https://youthministrymaverick.com/episode-66-claim-your-campus/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Episode 66 with Olivia Williamson</a> from Claim Your Campus for further insight and resources!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/e8aa1206-e6ff-3b23-8b22-1b77094a83ce</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53110199/final_ep_83b9did.mp3" length="11632549" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We've heard about networking before, along with the general benefits. But where do you begin? What about different size groups/ministries? Is it realistic? Is it worth it? Jeff goes over 3 ways that networking can refresh your ministry, and explains...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We've heard about networking before, along with the general benefits. But where do you begin? What about different size groups/ministries? Is it realistic? Is it worth it? Jeff goes over 3 ways that networking can refresh your ministry, and explains how they're best taken in consecutive steps. Also, check out <a href="https://youthministrymaverick.com/episode-25-as-iron-sharpens-iron/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Episode 25 with Kevin Miles</a> from NNYM, and <a href="https://youthministrymaverick.com/episode-66-claim-your-campus/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Episode 66 with Olivia Williamson</a> from Claim Your Campus for further insight and resources!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>794</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ac2b1fc24ac9094f9d9a53f4e3a3a4a4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 82: Culture ＞ Attendance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-82-culture-attendance</link><description><![CDATA[Whether it's attendance numbers or other short-term markers of success, too many things take priority over the long-term healthy elements of the ministry that matter. However, it's certainly easier said than done when you have pressure from supervisors or others about those short-term markers. How do you flip the script on healthy expectations? Veteran youth pastor Kyle Wassom talks with Jeff about the reasons and methods that go into that perspective.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/92fad00e-fd12-34b9-b8cc-6be9bdbbff1d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:57:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972528/final_ep_82_w_kyle7tjg1.mp3" length="24880670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whether it's attendance numbers or other short-term markers of success, too many things take priority over the long-term healthy elements of the ministry that matter. However, it's certainly easier said than done when you have pressure from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether it's attendance numbers or other short-term markers of success, too many things take priority over the long-term healthy elements of the ministry that matter. However, it's certainly easier said than done when you have pressure from supervisors or others about those short-term markers. How do you flip the script on healthy expectations? Veteran youth pastor Kyle Wassom talks with Jeff about the reasons and methods that go into that perspective.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1759</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/998addcee777ee35fca82f933650d317.jpg"/><itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 81: Youth Mission Trip Strategy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-81-youth-mission-trip-strategy</link><description><![CDATA[Mission trips have been a staple in youth ministry programming for decades. But are they just well-intentioned placeholders? Is there strategy involved with why they're scheduled and where they're scheduled? Jeff talks with Tim Brokopp from the Amoveo Group about the importance of having strategic intentionality for both.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/2d01d77b-a122-32b1-ad79-c0b7b7265bf6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972583/premast_ep_81_w_tim_brokopp6enlp.mp3" length="52506459" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mission trips have been a staple in youth ministry programming for decades. But are they just well-intentioned placeholders? Is there strategy involved with why they're scheduled and where they're scheduled? Jeff talks with Tim Brokopp from the Amoveo...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mission trips have been a staple in youth ministry programming for decades. But are they just well-intentioned placeholders? Is there strategy involved with why they're scheduled and where they're scheduled? Jeff talks with Tim Brokopp from the Amoveo Group about the importance of having strategic intentionality for both.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1641</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c9a046d9c93e0831cd5e8be14cc50bc4.jpg"/><itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Maverick Resource Review #5: How To See God by Shane Sanchez &amp; Orange Students</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/maverick-resource-review-5-how-to-see-go</link><description><![CDATA[For this installment of MRR, Jeff was joined by the Director of High School Content for Orange Students - Shane Sanchez. They discuss Shane's new devotional book, How To See God: A Four Week Guide for Teenagers. The discussion covers the theme and approach of the book, what led to Shane and his team at Orange developing the book, and how to help students gain awareness on practical approaches to their everyday faith. Buy the book now <a href="https://store.thinkorange.com/products/how-to-see-god/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">through this link</a>!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/aefe905d-ab21-3d88-ac97-82d1c24158cb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972632/final_mrr_58jhb6.mp3" length="20187792" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For this installment of MRR, Jeff was joined by the Director of High School Content for Orange Students - Shane Sanchez. They discuss Shane's new devotional book, How To See God: A Four Week Guide for Teenagers. The discussion covers the theme and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For this installment of MRR, Jeff was joined by the Director of High School Content for Orange Students - Shane Sanchez. They discuss Shane's new devotional book, How To See God: A Four Week Guide for Teenagers. The discussion covers the theme and approach of the book, what led to Shane and his team at Orange developing the book, and how to help students gain awareness on practical approaches to their everyday faith. Buy the book now <a href="https://store.thinkorange.com/products/how-to-see-god/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">through this link</a>!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1438</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/572787400579ec2c0a4b5600cf4d0a97.jpg"/><itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 80: Trauma in Youth Ministry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-80-trauma-in-youth-ministry</link><description><![CDATA[Coming out of COVID, bringing in a new screen-saturated generation, and dealing with polarization at an all-time high has made the already tumultuous season of adolescence even more unstable for many. Also for many, a major element within that rocky season is trauma. Several of our students are walking through our church doors with it each week...do we notice and adapt our ministry approaches accordingly? Jane Lewis joins Jeff to talk about some signs we can look for, things to keep in mind, and methods to utilize as we minister to students living in the aftermath of trauma and/or tragedy.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/717946d0-eccf-3652-ab49-5c7bb809bdc3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972694/final_ep_80_w_jane90bqo.mp3" length="27215033" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Coming out of COVID, bringing in a new screen-saturated generation, and dealing with polarization at an all-time high has made the already tumultuous season of adolescence even more unstable for many. Also for many, a major element within that rocky...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coming out of COVID, bringing in a new screen-saturated generation, and dealing with polarization at an all-time high has made the already tumultuous season of adolescence even more unstable for many. Also for many, a major element within that rocky season is trauma. Several of our students are walking through our church doors with it each week...do we notice and adapt our ministry approaches accordingly? Jane Lewis joins Jeff to talk about some signs we can look for, things to keep in mind, and methods to utilize as we minister to students living in the aftermath of trauma and/or tragedy.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a639b34832e2aa1c2ca1614b0e56e48.jpg"/><itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 79: Christ-Centered Storytelling</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-79-christ-centered-storytelling</link><description><![CDATA[Telling stories is a powerful way to teach and disciple students. Jesus told stories, after all! But whether it's getting caught up in stories or good points we want to make, youth workers can unintentionally remove Christ from the center of stories about Him. Matt Behr joins Jeff to talk about why it's crucial for youth workers to maintain discernment and self-awareness when it comes to presenting stories of Jesus.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/11c47bbf-47f4-3045-9c72-cbd1c2e78d97</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972852/final_ep_79_w_matt_behr7hpm4.mp3" length="23871658" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Telling stories is a powerful way to teach and disciple students. Jesus told stories, after all! But whether it's getting caught up in stories or good points we want to make, youth workers can unintentionally remove Christ from the center of stories...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Telling stories is a powerful way to teach and disciple students. Jesus told stories, after all! But whether it's getting caught up in stories or good points we want to make, youth workers can unintentionally remove Christ from the center of stories about Him. Matt Behr joins Jeff to talk about why it's crucial for youth workers to maintain discernment and self-awareness when it comes to presenting stories of Jesus.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1688</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1b29c421fd18a63c4ba03f6a2bbb0bd5.jpg"/><itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 78: Leveraging Dysfunction</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-78-leveraging-dysfunction</link><description><![CDATA[Whether the source is a teacher, pastor, counselor, social researcher, story plot, or just plain personal experience...most of us realize that chronic difficulty and dysfunction growing up goes on to negatively affect us later in life. But can we leverage that dysfunction to actually (perhaps ironically) thrive? Moreover, can we teach our students how to do that? Dr. Ike Miller joins Jeff to discuss what that perspective looks like, and how to employ it from a general pastoral sense AND a youth ministry sense in the local church.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/65f8ac67-53a3-3e8b-b6eb-39069024e9fc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972938/final_ep_78_w_ike7x0xo.mp3" length="29465589" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whether the source is a teacher, pastor, counselor, social researcher, story plot, or just plain personal experience...most of us realize that chronic difficulty and dysfunction growing up goes on to negatively affect us later in life. But can we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether the source is a teacher, pastor, counselor, social researcher, story plot, or just plain personal experience...most of us realize that chronic difficulty and dysfunction growing up goes on to negatively affect us later in life. But can we leverage that dysfunction to actually (perhaps ironically) thrive? Moreover, can we teach our students how to do that? Dr. Ike Miller joins Jeff to discuss what that perspective looks like, and how to employ it from a general pastoral sense AND a youth ministry sense in the local church.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2081</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c09eaa9f4584082ee85610f4f6b04537.jpg"/><itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 77: 3 Ways To Address Your Ministry’s Strengths &amp; Weaknesses</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-77-3-ways-to-address-your-minist</link><description><![CDATA[Talking about strengths and weaknesses in leadership is fairly common. However, what about the strengths and weaknesses of your youth ministry? They aren't always connected to your personal strengths and weaknesses, and there are many elements to consider. In this episode, Jeff provides 3 things to keep in mind before developing specific strategies to maintain your strengths and improve your weaknesses.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/323e0f00-97c8-344a-bd52-adc3da7598c1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52971515/final_ep_77af5dl.mp3" length="14426728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Talking about strengths and weaknesses in leadership is fairly common. However, what about the strengths and weaknesses of your youth ministry? They aren't always connected to your personal strengths and weaknesses, and there are many elements to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Talking about strengths and weaknesses in leadership is fairly common. However, what about the strengths and weaknesses of your youth ministry? They aren't always connected to your personal strengths and weaknesses, and there are many elements to consider. In this episode, Jeff provides 3 things to keep in mind before developing specific strategies to maintain your strengths and improve your weaknesses.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1016</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/25fafecf230fe99f53954f0a91f5df0d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 76: Developing Student Leaders</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-76-developing-student-leaders</link><description><![CDATA[We want our students to grow and be discipled, but where does leadership come in? How foundational is student leadership development in your ministry vision and strategy? Brent Aiken from Student Ministry Conversations joins Jeff to discuss the importance of developing student leaders along with some methods to make it a part of your ministry.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/10630acd-a7e9-3c8b-a1ad-bac8ee935969</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972602/final_ep_76_audioacoxl.mp3" length="15572732" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We want our students to grow and be discipled, but where does leadership come in? How foundational is student leadership development in your ministry vision and strategy? Brent Aiken from Student Ministry Conversations joins Jeff to discuss the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We want our students to grow and be discipled, but where does leadership come in? How foundational is student leadership development in your ministry vision and strategy? Brent Aiken from Student Ministry Conversations joins Jeff to discuss the importance of developing student leaders along with some methods to make it a part of your ministry.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1088</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/606baae639acf0e9dd562a0f2d8b343f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 75: Addressing Apathy In Students</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-75-addressing-apathy-in-students</link><description><![CDATA[A constant struggle in youth ministry is how to handle students who are unengaged, apathetic, and for whatever reason...not interested. In addition, there are some uncommon cultural and generational factors that compound the complexity of approaching apathetic students well. Zac Workun from LifeWay Students joins Jeff to talk about some evergreen methods along with methods that help us compensate for modern variables. Follow Zac on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zacworkun/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>, and check out the link in his bio to access the latest content from LifeWay Students:]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/9f648bdc-4205-375c-8073-f8e4726f6bdf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972395/final_ep_75bujps.mp3" length="18286809" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A constant struggle in youth ministry is how to handle students who are unengaged, apathetic, and for whatever reason...not interested. In addition, there are some uncommon cultural and generational factors that compound the complexity of approaching...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A constant struggle in youth ministry is how to handle students who are unengaged, apathetic, and for whatever reason...not interested. In addition, there are some uncommon cultural and generational factors that compound the complexity of approaching apathetic students well. Zac Workun from LifeWay Students joins Jeff to talk about some evergreen methods along with methods that help us compensate for modern variables. Follow Zac on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zacworkun/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>, and check out the link in his bio to access the latest content from LifeWay Students:]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1283</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/216eb0098c16dc20e698fa255465dfef.jpg"/><itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 74: 3 Ways To Measure A Healthy Youth Ministry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-74-3-ways-to-measure-a-healthy-y</link><description><![CDATA[We have to be careful when we think about success, because success and good health don't always coincide. There are a number of factors to weigh when evaluating the health of your ministry. Which ones do you pick? How do you feel about the state of your ministry? Jeff chooses three factors to talk about in this first official episode of Season 3.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/b337362f-01bb-31a9-b811-4ad8b234984a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972518/final_ymm_ep_74_3_ways_to_measure_a_healthy_youth_ministry9gy2w.mp3" length="10122648" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We have to be careful when we think about success, because success and good health don't always coincide. There are a number of factors to weigh when evaluating the health of your ministry. Which ones do you pick? How do you feel about the state of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have to be careful when we think about success, because success and good health don't always coincide. There are a number of factors to weigh when evaluating the health of your ministry. Which ones do you pick? How do you feel about the state of your ministry? Jeff chooses three factors to talk about in this first official episode of Season 3.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>723</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ca18eeb147daaa88e98761353b356aaa.jpg"/><itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>YMM Season 3 Preview</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/ymm-season-3-preview</link><description><![CDATA[After a 10 month hiatus, Youth Ministry Maverick is back! Jeff gives an update on his life since the last episode dropped, and talks about the new format coming to the podcast. We're excited for more topics, more guests, more conversations, and more investment in the next generation of the church. Let's get it!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/a8172607-8a7d-3fa2-870d-9111b26c673b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972908/final_ymm_season_3_preview8tdb8.mp3" length="6201849" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After a 10 month hiatus, Youth Ministry Maverick is back! Jeff gives an update on his life since the last episode dropped, and talks about the new format coming to the podcast. We're excited for more topics, more guests, more conversations, and more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After a 10 month hiatus, Youth Ministry Maverick is back! Jeff gives an update on his life since the last episode dropped, and talks about the new format coming to the podcast. We're excited for more topics, more guests, more conversations, and more investment in the next generation of the church. Let's get it!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>443</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6a4f7e3aeb68141265d32829caee1822.jpg"/><itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Special Episode: The State of Theology &amp; The Future of American Christianity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/special-episode-the-state-of-theology-th</link><description><![CDATA[This special episode was unexpected, yet necessary to be included amidst the current conversations and reactions regarding the two reports that were just released: The State of Theology (Ligonier Ministries &amp; LifeWay Research) and Modeling the Future of Religion in America (Pew Research Center). What's the bottom line? The country is steadily becoming less Christian, which isn't that surprising. What IS surprising AND disturbing is that almost half or more of U.S. evangelicals don't know or hold to our basic theological truths. How does this affect your students and ministry?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/6c56ace3-bb0e-3fc5-a367-9ca7bd10d779</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52971550/final_special_ep8qfpj.mp3" length="31146149" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This special episode was unexpected, yet necessary to be included amidst the current conversations and reactions regarding the two reports that were just released: The State of Theology (Ligonier Ministries &amp;amp; LifeWay Research) and Modeling the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This special episode was unexpected, yet necessary to be included amidst the current conversations and reactions regarding the two reports that were just released: The State of Theology (Ligonier Ministries &amp; LifeWay Research) and Modeling the Future of Religion in America (Pew Research Center). What's the bottom line? The country is steadily becoming less Christian, which isn't that surprising. What IS surprising AND disturbing is that almost half or more of U.S. evangelicals don't know or hold to our basic theological truths. How does this affect your students and ministry?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2204</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c393b1e3a0e27ad85216398a58d64c2c.jpg"/><itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 73: Middle School Ministry Methods</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-73-middle-school-ministry-method</link><description><![CDATA[In this final episode of the semester, Ashley Bohinc from Orange joins Jeff to discuss what middle school ministry is about to look like with Gen Alpha - primarily with their decentralized connection and diverse family orientation. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about a new landscape of youth ministry! Check out the latest from Orange Students <a href="https://orangestudents.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. Connect with Ashley on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleymariebohinc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/9f876fbb-dd7a-3613-8fe6-f0d2e40d9ba1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52971543/final_full_audio_ep_73_w_ab9c67n.mp3" length="42314205" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this final episode of the semester, Ashley Bohinc from Orange joins Jeff to discuss what middle school ministry is about to look like with Gen Alpha - primarily with their decentralized connection and diverse family orientation. Don't miss this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this final episode of the semester, Ashley Bohinc from Orange joins Jeff to discuss what middle school ministry is about to look like with Gen Alpha - primarily with their decentralized connection and diverse family orientation. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about a new landscape of youth ministry! Check out the latest from Orange Students <a href="https://orangestudents.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. Connect with Ashley on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleymariebohinc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2979</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9abecaa1ed4b2cd50c34c6eafa0c959f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 72: Giving Thanks &amp; Looking Ahead</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-72-giving-thanks-looking-ahead</link><description><![CDATA[Jeff gives a personal update about his life and ministry, and how it will affect the return date of the podcast in 2022.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/58114f88-6753-3bc2-9eac-f8e86d109839</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972658/final_ep_72_solo_audio_ep8982u.mp3" length="6701414" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jeff gives a personal update about his life and ministry, and how it will affect the return date of the podcast in 2022.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeff gives a personal update about his life and ministry, and how it will affect the return date of the podcast in 2022.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>479</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00acf2ecb33531925cb5a9d198595216.jpg"/><itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 71: Reaping What We Sow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-71-reaping-what-we-sow</link><description><![CDATA[Technology has caused the generational divides to become more akin to massive canyons, especially between the two ends of the generational spectrum. But it isn't just use of technology that has sparked the rise in tension and hostility...it's also the fruit of our discipleship efforts coming home to roost. As a pastor in a college town, Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller joins Jeff to discuss what she sees as signs and signals of where Christians are stepping up to encourage others, and how we should properly understand our contribution toward what we see today. Visit her website to find out more about her ministry <a href="https://sheworships.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.  Visit her church's website <a href="https://brightcitychurch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/df611019-cc27-37da-9953-0207912e1309</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972704/final_full_audio_ep_71_shmatxm2.mp3" length="36951008" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Technology has caused the generational divides to become more akin to massive canyons, especially between the two ends of the generational spectrum. But it isn't just use of technology that has sparked the rise in tension and hostility...it's also the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Technology has caused the generational divides to become more akin to massive canyons, especially between the two ends of the generational spectrum. But it isn't just use of technology that has sparked the rise in tension and hostility...it's also the fruit of our discipleship efforts coming home to roost. As a pastor in a college town, Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller joins Jeff to discuss what she sees as signs and signals of where Christians are stepping up to encourage others, and how we should properly understand our contribution toward what we see today. Visit her website to find out more about her ministry <a href="https://sheworships.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.  Visit her church's website <a href="https://brightcitychurch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2613</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0af1433cf1a83729f66243f1f4dc03b7.jpg"/><itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 70: A Servant To All</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-70-a-servant-to-all</link><description><![CDATA[When we encourage our students to engage with others about Jesus, are we expecting them to simply persuade their friends that they need Christ...or are we also teaching them how to have healthy dialogue? If everyone is made in the image of God, whether or not they have trusted Christ, they are valuable people who deserve our love, care, and attention. Also, there are always deep-rooted reasons and experiences we don't have that have helped that person form their perspective; therefore, we always have much to learn from others. Corey Nathan joins Jeff to talk about his conversion story, and how he came to develop the open forum of dialogue known as the "Talkin' Politics &amp; Religion Without Killin' Each Other" podcast. Subscribe to the TP&amp;R podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talkin-politics-religion-without-killin-each-other/id1536169792" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. Access Corey's LinkedIn profile <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-nathan-5278b01/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/47db2576-4d57-36f2-8951-0bee1b3e9902</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972748/final_ep_70_full_audio_episode9t7ar.mp3" length="44727014" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When we encourage our students to engage with others about Jesus, are we expecting them to simply persuade their friends that they need Christ...or are we also teaching them how to have healthy dialogue? If everyone is made in the image of God,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When we encourage our students to engage with others about Jesus, are we expecting them to simply persuade their friends that they need Christ...or are we also teaching them how to have healthy dialogue? If everyone is made in the image of God, whether or not they have trusted Christ, they are valuable people who deserve our love, care, and attention. Also, there are always deep-rooted reasons and experiences we don't have that have helped that person form their perspective; therefore, we always have much to learn from others. Corey Nathan joins Jeff to talk about his conversion story, and how he came to develop the open forum of dialogue known as the "Talkin' Politics &amp; Religion Without Killin' Each Other" podcast. Subscribe to the TP&amp;R podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talkin-politics-religion-without-killin-each-other/id1536169792" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. Access Corey's LinkedIn profile <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-nathan-5278b01/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3177</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8ebf00b6c0116312c36235b15fa3f7d0.jpg"/><itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 69: The New Evangelicals</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-69-the-new-evangelicals</link><description><![CDATA[In the second and final episode of our week focusing on deconstruction, Tim Whitaker joins Jeff to talk about this new community on the rise. They also discuss how to engage well with people going through deconstruction, his faith being bolstered in the midst of it, and some concepts he thinks need to be established in the evangelical church. Click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenewevangelicals/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to access TNE's Instagram. Click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-evangelicals-podcast/id1557794865" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to listen and subscribe to TNE podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/560df31c-e01c-34ef-a1a0-31980e91dc1a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972626/final_ep_69_w_tim_whit8txok.mp3" length="41050770" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the second and final episode of our week focusing on deconstruction, Tim Whitaker joins Jeff to talk about this new community on the rise. They also discuss how to engage well with people going through deconstruction, his faith being bolstered in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the second and final episode of our week focusing on deconstruction, Tim Whitaker joins Jeff to talk about this new community on the rise. They also discuss how to engage well with people going through deconstruction, his faith being bolstered in the midst of it, and some concepts he thinks need to be established in the evangelical church. Click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenewevangelicals/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to access TNE's Instagram. Click <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-evangelicals-podcast/id1557794865" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to listen and subscribe to TNE podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2933</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/332d029126cab469b1cb49941329e1b9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 68: Destigmatizing Deconstruction</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-68-destigmatizing-deconstruction</link><description><![CDATA[This is the first of our two-episode focus on deconstruction, a term and concept that is vastly shaping how Christians will interact with and develop their faith for decades to come. Kate Boyd joins Jeff to talk about the root of deconstruction, where we see evidence of it in Scripture, and how many elements of it are actually helpful for our students and their faith. Click <a href="https://youtu.be/z2bd4d1I2nw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to watch it on YouTube. Click <a href="https://www.kateboyd.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to access Kate's website. Click <a href="https://happyandholy.buzzsprout.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to listen and subscribe to Kate's podcast, Happy &amp; Holy.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/25d0adb7-d9c6-3ee2-af75-1639afc2d98e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972675/final_ep_68_audio_w_kate6w9la.mp3" length="34425498" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is the first of our two-episode focus on deconstruction, a term and concept that is vastly shaping how Christians will interact with and develop their faith for decades to come. Kate Boyd joins Jeff to talk about the root of deconstruction, where...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the first of our two-episode focus on deconstruction, a term and concept that is vastly shaping how Christians will interact with and develop their faith for decades to come. Kate Boyd joins Jeff to talk about the root of deconstruction, where we see evidence of it in Scripture, and how many elements of it are actually helpful for our students and their faith. Click <a href="https://youtu.be/z2bd4d1I2nw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to watch it on YouTube. Click <a href="https://www.kateboyd.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to access Kate's website. Click <a href="https://happyandholy.buzzsprout.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to listen and subscribe to Kate's podcast, Happy &amp; Holy.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2459</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7bf4e14d11dd0714d82a9cd109aff3da.jpg"/><itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 67: Adaptable Ministry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-67-adaptable-ministry</link><description><![CDATA[Whether you find yourself with a new class of students, at a new church, or in a new city, awareness and sociocultural context are key elements to having adaptable and sustainable ministry. Steve Cullum joins Jeff to talk about the varying ministry contexts and geographic locations where he has served, and why it's important to get ahead regarding preparation for the benefit of our students. Click <a href="https://stevecullum.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to access Steve's website. Click <a href="https://stevecullum.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to listen and subscribe to Steve's podcast, The Student Ministry Podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/ef15d04e-3881-39c5-85d9-932821e4e91f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972667/finalaudio_ep_67_w_steve9alfj.mp3" length="64611393" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whether you find yourself with a new class of students, at a new church, or in a new city, awareness and sociocultural context are key elements to having adaptable and sustainable ministry. Steve Cullum joins Jeff to talk about the varying ministry...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether you find yourself with a new class of students, at a new church, or in a new city, awareness and sociocultural context are key elements to having adaptable and sustainable ministry. Steve Cullum joins Jeff to talk about the varying ministry contexts and geographic locations where he has served, and why it's important to get ahead regarding preparation for the benefit of our students. Click <a href="https://stevecullum.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to access Steve's website. Click <a href="https://stevecullum.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to listen and subscribe to Steve's podcast, The Student Ministry Podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2019</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce6695e20e8d7ef38aa7d1c5e4ff78e6.jpg"/><itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 66: Claim Your Campus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-66-claim-your-campus</link><description><![CDATA[Prayer. We want our students to appreciate it, engage in it, and consider it the best arrow in their Christian life quiver to depend on in good times and hard times. How can we help give our students structure for having a long-term prayer focus at the place they spend most of their waking time at...school? Olivia Williamson joins Jeff to talk about how Claim Your Campus has been making big waves on school campuses, and how we can guide students to join the movement. Click <a href="https://claimyourcampus.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to access their website. Click <a href="https://claimyourcampus.com/campus-prayer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to download their mobile app. Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA0FYXEYNcw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to watch the video Olivia mentioned.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/53f579d5-e3c3-39dd-ab46-b8753473fca0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972928/final_ep_66_episode_audio75y9u.mp3" length="24919845" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Prayer. We want our students to appreciate it, engage in it, and consider it the best arrow in their Christian life quiver to depend on in good times and hard times. How can we help give our students structure for having a long-term prayer focus at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Prayer. We want our students to appreciate it, engage in it, and consider it the best arrow in their Christian life quiver to depend on in good times and hard times. How can we help give our students structure for having a long-term prayer focus at the place they spend most of their waking time at...school? Olivia Williamson joins Jeff to talk about how Claim Your Campus has been making big waves on school campuses, and how we can guide students to join the movement. Click <a href="https://claimyourcampus.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to access their website. Click <a href="https://claimyourcampus.com/campus-prayer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to download their mobile app. Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA0FYXEYNcw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to watch the video Olivia mentioned.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1777</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b1455dfbfdf3c27c2fe2df4cc9f765d0.jpg"/><itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 65: Volunteer Training 101</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-65-volunteer-training-101</link><description><![CDATA[As youth pastors, we need to make sure our volunteer leaders are trained...but the most important parts in that "training" include being supported, encouraged, resourced, heard, and seen. Youth ministry veteran and podcaster, Kristen Lascola, joins Jeff to talk about some solid approaches and characteristics for building up our volunteers. Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MinistryCoach" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to subscribe to Kristen's podcast, Ministry Coach. Click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klascola/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to follow Kristen on Instagram. Click <a href="https://twitter.com/KristenLascola" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to follow Kristen on Twitter. Click <a href="https://northcoastchurch.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to e-mail Kristen.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/79f419b7-72a0-3594-9033-0b6784409ad6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972696/final_65_audiobegqs.mp3" length="45565120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As youth pastors, we need to make sure our volunteer leaders are trained...but the most important parts in that "training" include being supported, encouraged, resourced, heard, and seen. Youth ministry veteran and podcaster, Kristen Lascola, joins...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As youth pastors, we need to make sure our volunteer leaders are trained...but the most important parts in that "training" include being supported, encouraged, resourced, heard, and seen. Youth ministry veteran and podcaster, Kristen Lascola, joins Jeff to talk about some solid approaches and characteristics for building up our volunteers. Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MinistryCoach" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to subscribe to Kristen's podcast, Ministry Coach. Click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klascola/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to follow Kristen on Instagram. Click <a href="https://twitter.com/KristenLascola" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to follow Kristen on Twitter. Click <a href="https://northcoastchurch.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to e-mail Kristen.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3255</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c015b3c2b7f8ae7fd56c8982077c981f.jpg"/><itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 64: Indispensable, Not Incomplete</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-64-indispensable-not-incomplete</link><description><![CDATA[Without being aware of specific stats, it's fair to say that a large amount of youth workers are single. A single youth worker, depending on their personal and church cultural expectations, could have one of many different perspectives on what being single means for the short-term and long-term. Angie Woods joins Jeff to discuss why single people are vital in their ministry, in the kingdom, and why they aren't "less than" without a spouse. Click <a href="https://www.stewardingyourstory.com/5-mistakes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to get Angie's free resource, "5 Mistakes Single Women Make and How To Avoid Them."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/ac7eca3b-6ca4-3b2f-b658-a4f39cde6964</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972885/final_ep_64_audio8w91u.mp3" length="51234191" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Without being aware of specific stats, it's fair to say that a large amount of youth workers are single. A single youth worker, depending on their personal and church cultural expectations, could have one of many different perspectives on what being...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Without being aware of specific stats, it's fair to say that a large amount of youth workers are single. A single youth worker, depending on their personal and church cultural expectations, could have one of many different perspectives on what being single means for the short-term and long-term. Angie Woods joins Jeff to discuss why single people are vital in their ministry, in the kingdom, and why they aren't "less than" without a spouse. Click <a href="https://www.stewardingyourstory.com/5-mistakes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to get Angie's free resource, "5 Mistakes Single Women Make and How To Avoid Them."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1601</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/675bc4ab2554a92541542254768ade49.jpg"/><itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Maverick Resource Review #4 - G Shades with Mike Haynes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/maverick-resource-review-4-g-shades-with</link><description><![CDATA[For our latest resource review, Jeff talks with youth pastor and author, Mike Haynes, about his G Shades curriculum and philosophy.  Check out his website to see more and get a free sample! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlnTW9sbTVQX2h3QnJmR2t5UlhQRnp6M1JXQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSFR4RXlNZWd2Q0QtQ1dPV0s3Y00wTnhmN2stQVhPRWlULXJlLURvWmNxeDhQQnItdkxnS0VaUWY1QkFNc1RlRlZ4Q0oydFBGNVNKRzBwazNBeVRZbG5GYVVtVXJybTV1TlhOZExjRW5CQzBqcEhjOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gshades.org%2F" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.gshades.org/</a> You can also follow him on Twitter and Instagram:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWY4bmduOFMwLVMyUjB4MnhnRzlIYWFEeExBQXxBQ3Jtc0tueDZrVzd2enA1MjZvRE1ZcFcwYlg0aW9qenl2bHFCNHpIQV9WLVJpR3U3R1lMSGxSQkU0bGZpeFA4SGV1cUhhZ01VYTVuQ1JFc1BwTE1ibDJhVk1UMm9ERnJUeUxzb09naldRel82OHlzVnhKRXRtTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMikeEHaynes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/MikeEHaynes</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3VkeHBqb0p2OVc4TmhPLUI0N0tOTDd6M05YUXxBQ3Jtc0tseW5CM0xMMDY5ZTIycmVLYTRzQm1BUlNXM0JmNkUxdUFGdW5Db3hwYmthVDdjalRudERSV2ZSN3dJb2Fod2paVjJWM1NFZ3d1Z2U5REU3dFlYd0Q1Wlh4aFdySkd1RGZPYjBqNUIwb1E4ODIxZDZkaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmikeehaynes%2F" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/mikeehaynes/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/253854e4-e531-3366-8aca-27dea1566a26</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972606/wgc_updated_mrr_4_audioakb69.mp3" length="26564614" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For our latest resource review, Jeff talks with youth pastor and author, Mike Haynes, about his G Shades curriculum and philosophy.  Check out his website to see more and get a free sample!...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For our latest resource review, Jeff talks with youth pastor and author, Mike Haynes, about his G Shades curriculum and philosophy.  Check out his website to see more and get a free sample! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlnTW9sbTVQX2h3QnJmR2t5UlhQRnp6M1JXQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSFR4RXlNZWd2Q0QtQ1dPV0s3Y00wTnhmN2stQVhPRWlULXJlLURvWmNxeDhQQnItdkxnS0VaUWY1QkFNc1RlRlZ4Q0oydFBGNVNKRzBwazNBeVRZbG5GYVVtVXJybTV1TlhOZExjRW5CQzBqcEhjOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gshades.org%2F" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.gshades.org/</a> You can also follow him on Twitter and Instagram:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWY4bmduOFMwLVMyUjB4MnhnRzlIYWFEeExBQXxBQ3Jtc0tueDZrVzd2enA1MjZvRE1ZcFcwYlg0aW9qenl2bHFCNHpIQV9WLVJpR3U3R1lMSGxSQkU0bGZpeFA4SGV1cUhhZ01VYTVuQ1JFc1BwTE1ibDJhVk1UMm9ERnJUeUxzb09naldRel82OHlzVnhKRXRtTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMikeEHaynes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/MikeEHaynes</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3VkeHBqb0p2OVc4TmhPLUI0N0tOTDd6M05YUXxBQ3Jtc0tseW5CM0xMMDY5ZTIycmVLYTRzQm1BUlNXM0JmNkUxdUFGdW5Db3hwYmthVDdjalRudERSV2ZSN3dJb2Fod2paVjJWM1NFZ3d1Z2U5REU3dFlYd0Q1Wlh4aFdySkd1RGZPYjBqNUIwb1E4ODIxZDZkaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmikeehaynes%2F" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/mikeehaynes/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8cbc6fff7346a637190ed34f7e2f8e87.jpg"/><itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 63: Training Our Replacements</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-63-training-our-replacements</link><description><![CDATA[Making solid investment in future generations means that we need to make a solid investment in the leaders of those generations. What does that look like right now in the realms of high education? What should we be excited about, and what are important things to take note of regarding these young leaders? Jeff talks with Chris Talbot from Welch College about what he is seeing not only in the classroom, but also in the local church as a youth pastor. Click <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Remodeling-Youth-Ministry-Christopher-Talbot/dp/0997608714" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to buy his book, Remodeling Youth Ministry. Click <a href="https://twitter.com/c_talbot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to follow Chris on Twitter. Click <a href="https://welch.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to check out Welch College.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/cafeb3da-a4ef-31b3-8afe-32cb2fa6a22f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972843/final_ep_63a8vlx.mp3" length="22771454" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Making solid investment in future generations means that we need to make a solid investment in the leaders of those generations. What does that look like right now in the realms of high education? What should we be excited about, and what are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Making solid investment in future generations means that we need to make a solid investment in the leaders of those generations. What does that look like right now in the realms of high education? What should we be excited about, and what are important things to take note of regarding these young leaders? Jeff talks with Chris Talbot from Welch College about what he is seeing not only in the classroom, but also in the local church as a youth pastor. Click <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Remodeling-Youth-Ministry-Christopher-Talbot/dp/0997608714" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to buy his book, Remodeling Youth Ministry. Click <a href="https://twitter.com/c_talbot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to follow Chris on Twitter. Click <a href="https://welch.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> to check out Welch College.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1622</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d2b529547e377cfc8c11ebcf221c8807.jpg"/><itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 62: Questions ＞ Answers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-62-questions-answers</link><description><![CDATA[Jeff stated in the first episode (and in many that followed) how his underlying ministry philosophy is emphasizing the need to ask better questions, and not settle for easy answers. How can we use that inquisitive approach to develop and train our leaders? Jeff gives several examples that can immediately help your leadership and their investment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/5dbd74a3-d9a1-3879-89ca-e793d50e20ca</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52972952/final_ep_62_audioapk7v.mp3" length="19858885" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jeff stated in the first episode (and in many that followed) how his underlying ministry philosophy is emphasizing the need to ask better questions, and not settle for easy answers. How can we use that inquisitive approach to develop and train our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeff stated in the first episode (and in many that followed) how his underlying ministry philosophy is emphasizing the need to ask better questions, and not settle for easy answers. How can we use that inquisitive approach to develop and train our leaders? Jeff gives several examples that can immediately help your leadership and their investment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1414</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f317d690a5bce690bc6ca94242c5debc.jpg"/><itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 61: Advancement Despite Adversity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-61-advancement-despite-adversity</link><description><![CDATA[How can we use our new COVID ministry landscape as leverage to reach and invest in the next generation? Jordan Biere from Alpha USA joins Jeff for the first episode of Season 2 to talk about some studies, some things to be aware of, and why we should be excited about Gen Z.<br /><br />Click here to access Alpha USA's website.<br /><br />Click here to access Alpha USA's Instagram.<br /><br />Click here to access Jordan's Instagram.<br /><br />Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/2e199796-370f-3318-9a07-3d148c0a0096</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46428674/final_ep_61_audiobczl9.mp3" length="40208699" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How can we use our new COVID ministry landscape as leverage to reach and invest in the next generation? Jordan Biere from Alpha USA joins Jeff for the first episode of Season 2 to talk about some studies, some things to be aware of, and why we should...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can we use our new COVID ministry landscape as leverage to reach and invest in the next generation? Jordan Biere from Alpha USA joins Jeff for the first episode of Season 2 to talk about some studies, some things to be aware of, and why we should be excited about Gen Z.<br /><br />Click here to access Alpha USA's website.<br /><br />Click here to access Alpha USA's Instagram.<br /><br />Click here to access Jordan's Instagram.<br /><br />Click here to watch this episode on YouTube.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2867</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/024807f6c19a5059d858e4d99ba136fe.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 58: What's So Funny?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-58-whats-so-funny</link><description><![CDATA[Many of us associate humor and hilarity with youth ministry, but sadly, many do not associate those with ministry because of hurtful experiences. Scripture often links laughter with joy and celebration, and it can certainly be used as a ministry tool. Comedian Bob Smiley talks with Jeff about his journey in the comedy world, some bizarre things people have hired him to do, why it's good for us to poke fun at ourselves, and how we can use comedy to both lighten and enlighten others.<br /><br />Click here to check out Bob's website.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/0623f228-9d20-3d36-a7c7-22bc89509c9a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46428673/premast_ep_58_w_bobavz15.mp3" length="41308394" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many of us associate humor and hilarity with youth ministry, but sadly, many do not associate those with ministry because of hurtful experiences. Scripture often links laughter with joy and celebration, and it can certainly be used as a ministry tool....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of us associate humor and hilarity with youth ministry, but sadly, many do not associate those with ministry because of hurtful experiences. Scripture often links laughter with joy and celebration, and it can certainly be used as a ministry tool. Comedian Bob Smiley talks with Jeff about his journey in the comedy world, some bizarre things people have hired him to do, why it's good for us to poke fun at ourselves, and how we can use comedy to both lighten and enlighten others.<br /><br />Click here to check out Bob's website.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2946</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3177ece47de4b656ae089079621fab39.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 49: The YWEP Series Conclusion &amp; Next Steps</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-49-the-ywep-series-conclusion-ne</link><description><![CDATA[This is the final installment of our 11-episode series. Ainsley and Danielle join Jeff to discuss what they took away from the nine interviews, some Enneagram elements that weren't able to be discussed in them because of time, and Phase 2 of the project.<br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Ainsley's website.<br />Click here to access Danielle's website.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/b4e793b1-da99-362a-920c-f40918248b42</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43868174/final_ep_49626vk.mp3" length="27859834" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is the final installment of our 11-episode series. Ainsley and Danielle join Jeff to discuss what they took away from the nine interviews, some Enneagram elements that weren't able to be discussed in them because of time, and Phase 2 of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the final installment of our 11-episode series. Ainsley and Danielle join Jeff to discuss what they took away from the nine interviews, some Enneagram elements that weren't able to be discussed in them because of time, and Phase 2 of the project.<br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Ainsley's website.<br />Click here to access Danielle's website.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1990</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2871cba9e3f765f8686feed2f765c94c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 48: The Enneagram 9 Youth Worker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-48-the-enneagram-9-youth-worker</link><description><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Danielle Allen co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 9 guest, Joanna Capps. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 8 or a wing 1. <br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Danielle's website.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/25cfce9f-1c59-3010-86d3-422ceced4ae1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43868175/final_ep_48bwjhz.mp3" length="23968936" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Danielle Allen co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 9 guest, Joanna Capps. They talk about strengths along with areas of need...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Danielle Allen co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 9 guest, Joanna Capps. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 8 or a wing 1. <br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Danielle's website.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1713</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8635d31e2af2c39c2e62ae0916d732b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 45: The Enneagram 6 Youth Worker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-45-the-enneagram-6-youth-worker</link><description><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 6 guest, Addison Herritage. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 5 or a wing 7. <br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Ainsley's website.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/6a3a1fb0-ed33-3cd0-8cb1-34f5e3cdd25e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43646455/final_ep_459euj6.mp3" length="17519564" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 6 guest, Addison Herritage. They talk about strengths along with areas of need...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 6 guest, Addison Herritage. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 5 or a wing 7. <br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Ainsley's website.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1252</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1ee9925a82959f7fd14803f9697fc6af.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 44: The Enneagram 5 Youth Worker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-44-the-enneagram-5-youth-worker</link><description><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Danielle Allen co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 5 guest, Dr. Andrew Root. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 4 or a wing 6. <br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Danielle's website.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/121b8fdd-bd1b-34d9-9474-bb97c12e4dbe</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43646464/final_ep_446jzug.mp3" length="26320113" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Danielle Allen co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 5 guest, Dr. Andrew Root. They talk about strengths along with areas of need...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Danielle Allen co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 5 guest, Dr. Andrew Root. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 4 or a wing 6. <br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Danielle's website.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1880</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc2f6be363e2548044435579825e1d9d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 43: The Enneagram 4 Youth Worker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-43-the-enneagram-4-youth-worker</link><description><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Danielle Allen co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 4 guest, Kelsie Furgason Crawley. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 3 or a wing 4. <br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Danielle's website.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/34694e88-8e0d-3c38-8cc9-d9b4fe289d75</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43646459/final_ep_43_enne_48hsnf.mp3" length="21597278" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Danielle Allen co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 4 guest, Kelsie Furgason Crawley. They talk about strengths along with areas...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Danielle Allen co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 4 guest, Kelsie Furgason Crawley. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 3 or a wing 4. <br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Danielle's website.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1543</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2f9100f3987edc59117487d9eeee9dc5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 42: The Enneagram 3 Youth Worker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-42-the-enneagram-3-youth-worker</link><description><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 3 guest, Daniel Maddry. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 2 or a wing 4. <br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Ainsley's website.<br />Click here to access Daniel's primary business, Youth Pastor Co.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/5c77c018-ed49-3cd7-a8bb-3c2838b63953</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43646461/final_ep_426lww3.mp3" length="23927610" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 3 guest, Daniel Maddry. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 3 guest, Daniel Maddry. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 2 or a wing 4. <br />Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.<br />Click here to access Ainsley's website.<br />Click here to access Daniel's primary business, Youth Pastor Co.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1710</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8cbd16a88ca55cffc78e9d8bb324e3ea.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 41: The Enneagram 2 Youth Worker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-41-the-enneagram-2-youth-worker</link><description><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 2 guest, Liz Dolan. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 1 or a wing 3. Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.Click here to access Ainsley's website.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/1517a9fa-fbe1-3b2b-9abb-864979b49e13</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43397372/final_ep_418ygks.mp3" length="24156181" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 2 guest, Liz Dolan. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 2 guest, Liz Dolan. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 1 or a wing 3. Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.Click here to access Ainsley's website.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1726</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/587c2260f3a9ab9a3baa2c2c465f3d0e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 40: The Enneagram 1 Youth Worker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/user/youthministrymaverick/episode-40-the-enneagram-1-youth-worker</link><description><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 1 guest, Dan Martin. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 9 or a wing 2. Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.Click here to access Ainsley's website.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jeffdharding.podbean.com/23b883f2-95c2-3e66-981e-89a94a28dd1a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43397363/final_ep_40_enne_19d7xg.mp3" length="22575198" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeff Harding</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 1 guest, Dan Martin. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For this episode of The Youth Worker Enneagram Project, Ainsley B co-hosts as the Enneagram Coach to discuss what working in youth ministry looks like with our Enneagram 1 guest, Dan Martin. They talk about strengths along with areas of need and focus, and conclude by highlighting the effects of a wing 9 or a wing 2. Click here to take a free Enneagram assessment.Click here to access Ainsley's website.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1613</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/026ec0a308d3256a96e288100d350bf1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
