Tear Gas & Gumdrops: A Podcast About Ministry & Mission
Latest Episodes
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Pew Survey of Religion? | #14 Tear Gas & Gumdrops
Run for cover! The sky is falling! Fewer people in the United identify as “Christian” than ever before! With the flurry in the blogosphere beginning to settle, Kyle Sapp (Youth Minister) and Chris Morton (Church Planter) take a look at the article “Am...
Want to Hear the Voice of God? Spend more time doing this household chore | #13 Tear Gas & Gumdrops
Easter has come and gone, Pentecost slipped by and Advent is just a memory. The Ordinary Days are here. They arrive with no fanfare. Just a return to our lives. - Which is the only place we can really meet Jesus. -
How to Succeed in Ministry Without Really Trying | #12 Tear Gas & Gumdrops
In this first ever "part 2" of a two parter, Kyle Sapp (Youth Minister) and Chris Morton (Church Planter) move beyond wrestling with failure to define success. - If you appreciate this podcast, please take a moment to subscribe on iTunes and leave us ...
So You’re a Big Failure. Now What? | #11 Tear Gas & Gumdrops
Failure. Many Youth Ministers and Church Planters live in the shadow of this word. Some are crippled by shame. Others go to ridiculous lengths to put a positive spin on it. Kyle and Chris have failed, too! Here's what they've learned. -
Top Ten Clues for doing Mission & Ministry WITHOUT Killing Your Spiritual Life | #10 Tear Gas & Gumdrops
Youth Ministers and Church Planters are prone to burnout. How do you navigate the emotion, calendar and stress level that is unavoidable. Kyle and Chris are no experts, but they are still at it! Here's what they've learned. -
Is technology is wrecking our ability to be the Church? | #9 Tear Gas & Gumdrops
As a Youth Minister and Church Planter, we have to navigate technology and faith. Social media has made this more complicated than ever. Inspired by the TED talk The Innovation of Loneliness Kyle Sapp (Youth Minister) and Chris Morton (Church Planter) ...
Top Ten Books that Define our Youth Ministry & Church Planting | #8 Tear Gas & Gumdrops
As a Youth Minister and Church Planter, we read a lot. There are a lot good book out there, but some stick with you and become more like friends. Kyle Sapp (Youth Minister) and Chris Morton (Church Planter) list the books that have had the most effect ...
We-ness: A Lil’ Rant About Church Membership | #7 Tear Gas & Gumdrops
Groucho Marx said "I refuse to be a part of any club that would have me for a member." - This episode revisits the whole idea of church membership, specifically, the difference is between membership in an established church vs. a church plant. -
Secrets I’m Afraid to Tell My Church | #6 Tear Gas & Gumdrops
For Pastors, Ministers and Church Planters, it's easy to have secrets. Sometimes you are afraid to admit that you don't really care about sports, or you're afraid other people don't like you. Kyle Sapp (Youth Minister) and Chris Morton (Church Planter) 'f
Unwanted? Single Christians in a Church for Married People | #5 Tear Gas & Gumdrops
Often, unmarried feel unwanted in the local church. The incessant marriage analogies. The awkward moment when you meet someone and have to say "actually, I don't have any kids." The constant guilt related to sexuality. This BONUS VALENTINES episode is ba