Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast

Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast


Latest Episodes

TLH152: Why Your 20s Aren’t What You Think—and Your 50s Are Better
September 02, 2025

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody sits down with veteran youth pastor Paul Turner to talk about longevity in ministrywhat it takes to stay faithful through the decades,

TLH151: Burned Out After Summer Youth Ministry? Start Here
July 31, 2025

In this episode, we dive into the crucial topic of rest and planning for youth pastors. As the summer winds down, many youth pastors find themselves exhausted from camps, mission trips, and events. -

TLH150: What Youth Ministers Need to Last: The Story Behind Staying Power
July 10, 2025

In this special 150th episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Chris Trent returns to the showbut this time, hes asking the questions. Chris interviews Jody Livingston about his new book,

TLH149: Reaching Gen Z in a Post-Christian Culture
June 03, 2025

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody is joined by RJ McCauley to talk about what it really takes to reach the next generationand why calling students to more than just show

TLH148: Navigating Change from the Second Chair with Jake Mulder
March 28, 2025

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, we're joined by Jake Mulder to discuss what it means to lead change in youth ministryespecially when you're not the lead pastor. We unpack p

TLH147: What Every Youth Pastor Needs to Know About Middle Schoolers
January 30, 2025

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody sits down with Ashley Bohinc, a leader with over 22 years of experience working with middle schoolers, to talk about how to communicate

TLH146: Helping Parents Understand Today’s Youth Culture
January 23, 2025

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody sits down with Walt Mueller, founder of the Center for Parent and Youth Understanding (CPYU), to discuss how youth pastors can better un

TLH145: The Challenges and Joys of Being a Volunteer Youth Minister
January 16, 2025

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast Jody sits down with Ben Compton, a volunteer youth leader with nine years of experience building a thriving ministry while working full-time.

TLH144: Making Changes in Youth Ministry Without Getting Fired
January 09, 2025

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, we kick off 2025 with a practical episode on how to make changes in youth ministrywithout getting fired. As youth ministers reflect on the p

TLH143: Staying the Course: Longevity and Mental Health in Ministry
December 19, 2024

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody explores the crucial topic of mental health and longevity in youth ministry. Jeff Glenn, a veteran youth pastor with over 26 years of ex