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Elements of InspirationDr Carolyn WilsonA Conversation with Dr. Carolyn Wilson about Life, Business and her CYWC EXPOs 2024-12-091h 03

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast079: How Should You Interact With Parents or Guardians This Summer?No matter what your youth ministry has planned this summer, a great use of your time would be building a better bridge to the parents of the teens in your small group. Thinking strategically about that connection will not only help the whole family, but it will make your ministry stronger this fall. The interactions we talk about today are accessible, doable, and highly practical for wherever you are volunteering. Don’t forget -- you can join the Canadian Youth Worker Prayer Call on Wednesdays at 9am Pacific / 10am Mountain / 11am Central / 12pm Eastern / 1pm Atl...2020-06-2319 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast078: How Can You Keep Conversations Going About Racism With Your Group? Interview with Jeremiah Niengor, James Clarence, and Ryan HarmonAs your social media feed shifts away from the conversations about racism there’s a danger that we’ll move on too fast, missing the chance to process and enact change. As a youth worker, how can you continue to have the right discussions with those in your youth ministry? What are the right questions to ask and the most helpful posture to take as you ask them? Learn more about Jeremiah Niengor, James Clarence, and Ryan Harmon on Instagram. Don’t forget -- you can join the Canadian Youth Worker Prayer C...2020-06-1635 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast077: How Can You Start Conversations About Racism With Your Group? Interview with Phil WambuaHeadlines and social media have been filled recently with the awful reality of racism in our world today. Emotions are high and there’s a sense that this could be an important turning point moment. It’s critical to remember that when it comes to justice, the Scriptures have a lot to say. Yet in some youth ministries, it can be challenging to wade into conversations about racism. Today we'll talk through a few ideas on how to start that essential conversation. Learn more about Phil Wambua on Instagram. Don’t forget...2020-06-0924 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast076: What Should You Do If You Aren’t Praying or Reading Your Bible?Can you take students to places spiritually that you haven’t been going yourself? How bad is it if it’s been a while since you had a quiet time? What are you missing out on if you aren’t working on spiritual disciplines? Are you disqualified from ministry if you haven’t prayed in a while? These are questions that can be difficult to bring up in your local context, but they are forming the conversation in today’s episode! We mentioned a few resources: Reimagining Examen (Prayer) Exploring Christian Disciplines...2020-06-0231 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast075: What Do You Do When You Realize That You Don’t Like Doing Ministry Online?It might have been interesting at the start, but over time you’ve started to experience some digital fatigue. After all, you didn’t sign up for this type of ministry. It’s more challenging to stay engaged and you are wondering how long this is going to last. Is it bad that you are just showing up out of duty, not out of joy? Don’t forget -- you can join the Canadian Youth Worker Prayer Call on Fridays at 9am Pacific / 10am Mountain / 11am Central / 12pm Eastern / 1pm Atlantic. Located at cywc.ca/prayercal...2020-05-2624 min

The Faith Today PodcastYouth Ministry in Covid-19What does youth ministry look like during COVID-19? Sid Koop helps us tackle the big questions of doing things very differently in this strange time.Show notes:Find out more about Truth Matters https://www.cywc.ca/truthmatters/2020-05-1930 min

The Faith Today PodcastYouth Ministry in Covid-19What does youth ministry look like during COVID-19? Sid Koop helps us tackle the big questions of doing things very differently in this strange time. Show notes: Find out more about Truth Matters https://www.cywc.ca/truthmatters/2020-05-1930 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast074: What Should You Do If You Can’t Make the Youth Program?Stuff comes up that you can plan for and stuff comes up unexpectedly. But no matter what, at some point you won’t be able to honour your volunteer commitment. What should you do so that you don’t disrupt the ministry? How can you support the point leader and what do you say to your small group? We referenced a great conversation with Vince Parker on Episode 048. You can also find Vince on Instagram. Don’t forget -- you can join the Canadian Youth Worker Prayer Call on Fridays at 9am Pacif...2020-05-1219 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast073: What Should You Do With a Teen Who is Immature in Your Group?You know the teens in your small group have a variety of capabilities and maturity levels, but sometimes it seems like one or two are really struggling to stay engaged with the conversation. That can cause stress on the rest of the group and sometimes makes the whole group experience seem like a no win for anyone. What should you do as the leader? Don’t forget -- you can join the Canadian Youth Worker Prayer Call on Fridays at 9am Pacific / 10am Mountain / 11am Central / 12pm Eastern / 1pm Atlantic. Located at cywc.ca/prayercall...2020-05-0818 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast072: How Can You Thrive Emotionally, Physically, and Spiritually as a Leader Right NowWhen you are depleted emotionally, physically, and spiritually it leaks out into your ministry to teenagers. That’s why it’s critical, especially at an important time like this, to thoughtfully look at the time that you’ve been given and take as much ownership over the things in your life that influence these areas. Don’t forget -- you can join the Canadian Youth Worker Prayer Call on Fridays at 9am Pacific / 10am Mountain / 11am Central / 12pm Eastern / 1pm Atlantic. Located at cywc.ca/prayercall Submit your youth ministry question at youthmi...2020-04-2828 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast071: How Can You Support Students Who Are Struggling Right Now?Unforeseen stress is not something new to the adolescent journey, but because stress compounds, the Coronavirus reality is creating extreme challenges for vulnerable teenagers. If you can’t meet face to face with someone from your group, what are ways that you can still support them? Join today’s conversation as Sid and Jeremy interview Dr. Marv Penner. You can jump into the followup conversation from today’s episode in our Facebook group as we share with each other different questions that open up deeper conversations with teenagers. Don’t f...2020-04-1432 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast070: How Can You Have a Healthy Personal Online Presence (Now That Ministry is All Online)?In lots of ways it can feel like your social platforms are something personal. After all, that’s where you have your pictures of your family, or your thoughts about politics, or what you did during spring break ten years ago. While those are all personal things, they live in one of the most public spaces imaginable. Which is why it’s important to process what it means to have a healthy online presence. Because teenagers are connecting with you online, let’s talk about best practices and ways to think strategically about your personal online presence. D...2020-04-0727 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast069: What Strategy is Most Important For Small Group Leaders Now?Jason Ballard and Jeremy MacDonald discuss a simple, clear, and unbelievably critical strategy that every small group leader has capacity for. In the midst of uncertainty, don’t miss your opportunity to write a powerful story in the faith lives of the adolescents in your group. Don’t forget -- you can join the Canadian Youth Worker Prayer Call on Fridays at 9am Pacific / 10am Mountain / 11am Central / 12pm Eastern / 1pm Atlantic … Hosted in partnership with Alpha Canada. Located at cywc.ca/prayercall Submit your youth ministry question at youthministry.team.Mention...2020-03-3111 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast068: Conversation #3 On What Can You Do With Your Group In Light of COVID-19? With Guests Pat Steeves and Sarah MarriottJoin the Canadian Youth Worker Prayer Call on Fridays at 9am Pacific / 10am Mountain / 11am Central / 12pm Eastern / 1pm Atlantic … Hosted in partnership with Alpha Canada. Located at cywc.ca/prayercall Submit your youth ministry question at youthministry.team.Mentioned in this episode:Update for 2024Lots has changed since this episode initially aired! So to stay current with us here in 2024, head to https://www.youthworker.community/ to find out what we're up to.2020-03-2540 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast067: Conversation #2 On What Can You Do With Your Group In Light of COVID-19? With Jason Ballard and Peter YoonJoin the Canadian Youth Worker Prayer Call on Fridays at 9am Pacific / 10am Mountain / 11am Central / 12pm Eastern / 1pm Atlantic … Hosted in partnership with Alpha Canada. Located at cywc.ca/prayercall Learn more about Peter Yoon and the youth ministry he leads by following him on Instagram. Submit your youth ministry question at youthministry.team.Mentioned in this episode:Update for 2024Lots has changed since this episode initially aired! So to stay current with us here in 2024, head to https://www.youthworker.community/ to find out what we...2020-03-1929 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast060: What Does a Pediatrician Wish Youth Workers Would Do For Adolescents Struggling with Their Mental Health? Interview with Dr. Rob MeederWhen it comes to helping adolescents with their mental health there are biological options, psychological options, and social options. The great news is that as youth workers, the social help that we offer the teens in our care is a critical part of the holistic picture. Listen in to today’s conversation as a pediatrician talks through the role that youth workers play in helping teens find hope and healing. You can reach Dr. Rob Meeder at his newly released podcast or through social as he has practical conversations about family and parenting alongside his coh...2020-02-0440 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast059: What Do You Do When You Don’t Know What To Do for Curriculum or Teaching in Your Youth Ministry?If you find yourself in charge of the teaching or curriculum in your youth ministry, you definitely want to listen in on this week’s conversation. Brody unpacks the process their team went through to land on a scalable solution that allows their youth ministry team members to stay focused in each of their roles. Whether you are in a large or small ministry, discover the practical and strategic reasons for using video curriculum. To access all the free teaching series that Brody mentions, head to www.praxisseries.ca. A few othe...2020-01-2832 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast058: What are the Differences Between Mental Health, Mental Disorders, and Mental Distress? Interview with Dr. Kelly Dean SchwartzWith mental health at the forefront of our cultural conversation, you can get easily get overwhelmed trying to make sense of it all. How can you know what the teens in your group are talking about when they talk about their mental challenges? When is it the kind of challenges that require professional help? And where do you fit in as a youth worker? Join the conversation as this week you’ll learn from a Canadian clinical psychologist who not only has been working directly with adolescents and their families but is training school psychologists and many other mental he...2020-01-2151 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast056: How Can You Help Teenagers Navigate The Storms of Life Without Getting Pulled Under?As a youth worker, you don’t have the power to change the weather patterns or calm the stormy ocean, but you can help teens learn how to build a boat that will carry them through the rough waters they find themselves in throughout their lives. Join the conversation as Iona Snair unpacks the conversations you can be having with the teens in your group that will lead them to resilience. Learn more about Life Teams at lifeteams.ca and Youth For Christ at yfccanada.org. Find the “I’m Listening” Curriculum...2020-01-0744 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast051: How Do You Help Teenagers Pay Attention During Sermons?You likely hope the teens in your ministry are part of a Sunday morning service, but sometimes the sermons aren’t that accessible for teens. What can you do as a volunteer to help them not only pay attention, but actually love and learn that part of their faith experience? Are there things you can do that help an intergenerational service connect more with teenagers? We want to hear from you! Submit your youth ministry question at youthministry.team We mentioned Renegotiating Faith, a Canadian research project available HERE. And...2019-11-1222 min

Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast045: Kim Moran on How Do You Serve God When Your Life Isn’t Perfect and How Can You Support a Student When They are Going Through a Hard Time?Life can sometimes take a wild turn and throw you on a road you weren’t expecting. Kim has experienced that in profound ways, and through it all is able to direct people to see the message of Jesus as one of hope and life change. When you find yourself wrestling with your own experience or working through a difficult season for a student, today’s episode will help you process the journey. Hear from Kim live at CYWC Regional Training this year in Kelowna and Vancouver. Learn more about Kim Moran by checking out her...2019-10-0125 min

Not Many of You Should Become Teachers9 - CYWC & Renegotiating Faith RecapNot Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode Dave interviews Riley about his time at the Canadian Youth Workers Conference where the Renegotiating Faith study was presented (www.renegotiatingfaith.ca). Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com).2019-02-2535 min