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The Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 97: "From Burnout to Fruitfulness - Productivity for Youth Workers" with Reagan RoseKyle invites former youth worker and middle school volunteer Reagan Rose to join the podcast to talk about productivity. What does it look like for youth workers to prune their schedules? What things do we say "no" to? How do we avoid burnout? What are practical ways we can ensure that our schedules are focused on the right things? Kyle and Reagan talk about all these issues and then turn to addressing productivity with our students. Reagan offers us some Scripture passages we can focus on ourselves, as well as teach our students.
2025-11-0431 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 96: "Stirring an Affection for The Church" with Katie PolskiKatie Polski joins the podcast to discuss her book "Beyond the Back Row: Rediscovering the Beauty of the Local Church for Your Family." Kyle and Katie discuss stirring an affection for The Church among our children and teens. They talk about some of the reasons church attendance has declined in importance while also warning against it becoming a legalistic endeavor. Listen in to gain some great insight on the importance of The Church and how we can help our kids not only see the importance but also develop a love for The Church themselves.
2025-10-2131 min
BeLED Family PodcastEp 82 | Parenting and CultureDr. Walt Mueller from Center for Parenting/Youth Understanding joins host Daniel Keinanen to talk about the ever changing culture, and how that relates to parenting. LINKS CPYU Parent Prompt Podcast: Youth Culture Today Podcast: Youth Culture Matters Podcast: The Word In Youth Ministry FLY Convention BeLED Facebook BeLED Instagram CONTACT: podcast@beledfamily.com DONATE: BeLED Family Donation #BeLEDFamilyPodcast #BeLEDFamily Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beled-family/donations
2025-10-0230 min
BeLED Family PodcastEp 82 | Parenting and CultureDr. Walt Mueller from Center for Parenting/Youth Understanding joins host Daniel Keinanen to talk about the ever changing culture, and how that relates to parenting. LINKS CPYU Parent Prompt Podcast: Youth Culture Today Podcast: Youth Culture Matters Podcast: The Word In Youth Ministry FLY Convention BeLED Facebook BeLED Instagram CONTACT: podcast@beledfamily.com DONATE: BeLED Family Donation #BeLEDFamilyPodcast #BeLEDFamily Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beled-family/donations
2025-10-0230 min
BeLED Family PodcastEp 82 | Parenting and CultureDr. Walt Mueller from Center for Parenting/Youth Understanding joins host Daniel Keinanen to talk about the ever changing culture, and how that relates to parenting.LINKSCPYUParent PromptPodcast: Youth Culture TodayPodcast: Youth Culture MattersPodcast: The Word In Youth MinistryFLY ConventionBeLED FacebookBeLED InstagramCONTACT: podcast@beledfamily.comDONATE: BeLED Family Donation#BeLEDFamilyPodcast #BeLEDFamilySupport this podcast a...
2025-10-0230 min
Know and Follow PodcastEpisode 017: Family Tech Plan with Pastor Kevin Lance (Part 2)Episode Summary In this follow-up conversation, Pastor Addison Roberts continues with Pastor Kevin Lance, Youth Pastor at Grace Community Church, to explore how families can navigate the world of social media and online platforms. From Facebook and Instagram to TikTok, Discord, Reddit, and even video games, Pastor Kevin shares both the risks and opportunities these platforms present. This second part equips parents to set boundaries, ask good questions, and engage their kids with wisdom and faith in today’s digital landscape. In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhat parents need to know about popular plat...
2025-09-2551 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 93: "Raising the Level of Worship in our Students" with Sean DeMarsPastor Sean DeMars joins the podcast and Kyle interviews him about his book Redemption Song: A Primer on Singing for the People of God and what we can learn from it when it comes to leading our students to worship well through song. This episode covers topics like me-centered songs vs. God-centered songs, practical steps in helping congregations and youth groups join in singing, the nature and importance of community in worship, using songs to teach theology, the regulative principle of worship, and much more.
2025-09-0930 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 90: "Teaching Better by First Being a Good Student of The Word" with Jason EngleKyle invites Teaching Pastor and CPYU Research Fellow Jason Engle to the podcast for our summer series discussing preaching books. Jason discusses the book Why Johnny Can't Preach by T. David Gordon. He encourages us to be first transformed by the Word as we interact with Scripture in order to best communicate the Word to our students. Together, Kyle and Jason tackle sermon prep, multi-tasking, digital tools, and the importance of abiding in Christ.
2025-07-2936 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 88: "Growing as a Teacher" with Scott HerronYouth and Families Pastor, Scott Herron, joins the podcast with Kyle to discuss growing as a teacher in our youth ministries. The words from Scott offer encouragement to youth leaders young and old alike. He emphasizes how an early important lesson he learned was that he didn't always have to be "the guy." His ministry thrives most when he remembers to get out of the way. He shares about how his teaching has changed over the years and ways he's improved as a teacher of God's Word as he's learned to be patient with himself. Scott also shares tips...
2025-06-1042 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 87: "A Recommended Preaching Book" with Tim McAlpineTim McAlpine joins the podcast to recommend and discuss one of his favorite preaching books, On Preaching by H.B. Charles, Jr. He and Kyle discuss some of Tim's favorite chapters and talk about the importance of staying true to the text of Scripture in our preaching. Tim also includes some advice to free us from the weight and temptation of trying to be funny or entertain when we're teaching student's God's word. There's also some great conversation about proper use of illustrations, and how illustrations from Scripture itself are the best ones! Tons of great advice for youth...
2025-05-2745 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 85: "Not Ignoring The Old Testament in Youth Ministry Teaching" with Chelsea Kingston EricksonKyle invites Chelsea Kingston Erickson, Editor of Youth Ministry Content and Director of Publishing for Rooted, to join the podcast to discuss the importance of not forgetting to teach The Old Testament within our youth groups. Chelsea provides listeners with great practical tips on how to do this well and shares plenty of great resources that youth workers can use. Kyle and Chelsea not only dive into the importance of teaching the whole of Scripture but also offer up examples on how they've approached doing so in the past.
2025-04-2342 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 84: "Helping Teens Value The Church" with Alex DukeAlex Duke, Director of Training and Sending at 3rd Avenue Baptist Church and Senior Editor at 9 Marks joins the podcast. Kyle and Alex discuss the perils of separating youth from the larger Church body as well as some principles healthy churches should strive for. They cover topics like communion, baptism, membership and more. Alex and Kyle agree that healthy churches are likelier to produce lasting disciples. Alex explains the goals of expository preaching and encourages youth pastors to stick around for the long haul as we never know what kind of seeds we are planting and what work the...
2025-04-0850 min
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 199: "Adolescence" a Roundtable Discussion about the Netflix SeriesThe new Netflix four-part drama series Adolescence has received rave reviews. Here at CPYU we have watched it, and we applaud the way it raises so many of the issues and problems facing teenagers and their families today. If you’ve already watched Adolescence, we encourage you to keep listening, and if you haven’t we recommended taking the time to watch before listening to this episode of our podcast. If you care about kids, the Adolescence mini-series is one we highly recommend, and it’s what we are talking about on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.
2025-04-031h 32The Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 83: "Reading Theology Books with Students" with Malachi SweeneyIn a first for our podcast, Kyle invites one of his students to join the conversation. Kyle and Malachi have read 15 theology books together of the last 4 years. Together they discuss what this looked like, what some of Malachi's favorite books have been, and how Malachi has grown. Throw in some fun banter about Ohio State vs. Penn State, a snake being brought to a recent youth group meeting, and how Malachi and his friends "bet" on how long the Sunday morning sermons will be, and it makes for a fun and lively discussion. More importantly, the conversation provides...
2025-03-0447 min
Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul PodcastTLH146: Helping Parents Understand Today’s Youth CultureIn 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 understand and respond to today’s rapidly changing youth culture. They explore the unique challenges students face, strategies for equipping parents, and how youth leaders can stay current without compromising biblical faithfulness.
Walt shares insights on balancing relevance with truth, addressing issues like online gambling and social media addiction, and empowering parents to navigate cultural trends with wisdom and discernment. This episode is packed wi...
2025-01-2354 min
Youth Pastor Theologian88: The Best Teaching Advice I've Received (Kyle Hoffsmith)There’s so much that can be said about how to teach the Bible with depth and clarity, it’s almost as if we could build an entire podcast around it! That’s why we’ve invited Kyle Hoffsmith from “The Word in Youth Ministry” to share some of the best preaching and teaching advice that he’s heard.
When you were new to youth ministry, could you tell us about a crash-and-burn situation that stands out to you?
What’s some good advice you got early on in your ministry that’s served you well?
Who are some of preachers y...
2025-01-2149 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 75: "The Overlap of Evangelism and Discipleship" with Greg StierKyle Hoffsmith welcomes Greg Stier to the podcast. Greg is the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries and author of the new book Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life. Greg passionately shares how important it is for discipleship and evangelism to go hand in hand and not be separated. Kyle and Greg talk about equipping and encouraging kids to share the Gospel in our youth ministries so they can make an impact in their world.
2024-09-2430 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 74: "Union with Christ" with Kyle WorleyKyle Worley, Lead Pastor at Mosaic Church in Richardson, TX, joins the podcast to discuss his book Home with God. We use his book to lead us into a discussion about how to teach about the doctrine of union with Christ to students. He tells us about some misconceptions about this important topic, and helps us address these misunderstandings. Kyle gives us insight into how the truth and beauty of union with Christ helps students when they're wrestling with topics of acceptance, identity, and difficult home lives.
2024-09-1032 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 72: "Physical Bibles or Bible Apps in Youth Ministry" with Chris PolskiPastor Chris Polski joins the podcast to discuss the importance of using physical Bibles. Kyle digs into an article Chris wrote for The Gospel Coalition titled "Don't Give Up On Physical Bibles." Chris talks about the obvious benefits of limiting digital distractions, but also talks about the example, the stored history, the value to the next generation, and other benefits that using a physical Bible can have.
2024-08-0633 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 71: "Battling Happathy in our Youth Groups" with Doug FranklinKyle invites Doug Franklin of LeaderTreks on the podcast. They discuss the idea of "happathy" within our youth groups, what it is, and how we can combat it. How do we intentionally invest in discipling the next generation so they don't experience happathy? Doug emphasizes the importance of being "small" and that in order to do so, we must put a priority on developing our volunteer staff and training them to be relational.
2024-07-0237 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 70: "Teaching the Bible to Middle Schoolers" with Josiah Rios and Mike TerryCPYU Research Fellows and Youth Pastors Josiah Rios and Mike Terry join the podcast. We all know that ministry to middle school students can be challenging. Mike and Josiah help us take a look at barriers to teaching the Bible to middle schoolers and how to break through them. How can we teach middle school students in a way that keeps their attention without sacrificing the substance of the message? Mike helps explain the differences of teaching simply vs. teaching superficially. Josiah helps us realize the importance of prayer and letting our passion and excitement for the Gospel genuinely...
2024-06-1841 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 69: "Teaching Theology and Doctrinal Statements to Students" with Billy EvansYouth Pastor Billy Evans joins the podcast to discuss theology with Kyle. Specifically, they have a great discussion about how to teach theology to our students. Billy walks us through how he taught through doctrinal statements at his church. They discuss special revelation as well as general revelation and the ways in which God has revealed himself. Are there any barriers that need to be overcome in order to address theology with our students? Billy helps point out some of those barriers and how we can work through them. They also discuss differences between systematic and biblical theology. They...
2024-06-0436 min
Christian Parent, Crazy WorldThe Hidden Dangers Lurking in Children's Entertainment (w/ Dr. Walt Mueller) - Ep. 105Media is bombarding our children at every turn, and at the same time the generation gap is widening. Catherine’s special guest, Dr. Walt Mueller specializes in understanding the next generation—their thought processes, their challenges, and the many ways that entertainment and media are bombarding our kids’ lives with deeply concerning messages. As founder and president of The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, Walt has worked as a cross generational liaison for more than 35 years. Threats from the entertainment world have proliferated with endless internet and television inroads and influences. Walt and Catherine discuss concerning messages from:
2024-06-0349 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 67: "Crafting A Message for Youth Ministry" with Duffy RobbinsKyle invites youth ministry professor Duffy Robbins on the podcast. They discuss ways in which messages are delivered poorly, as well as ways in which they can be delivered well. Duffy helps point out traps we might fall into so that we can avoid them. He encourages us to keep preaching the Word and provides ways to keep filling our own wells. Kyle and Duffy discuss whether or not the way we should approach teaching to teens has changed at all since the advent of the smartphone.
2024-05-0739 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 63: "Training Teenagers for Suffering" with Tim ChalliesPastor and author Tim Challies joins the podcast to discuss his book Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God. We use the opportunity to talk about how we can train those in our youth ministry how to suffer well. If we haven't taught a deep theology of suffering to our teenagers, then they can be blindsided later in life when suffering comes. Tim describes how walking with faith through suffering is an opportunity to steward the suffering that God has given for us. Suffering is an inevitable part of life in general, and particularly...
2024-02-2729 minYouth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 179: Teens, Tech, and Social Media - A Youth Worker RoundtableIt was back in January of 2007 that Apple CEO Steve Jobs spoke prophetic words to the attendees at the Macworld Conference. Jobs famously said, “Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything.” He was talking about the smartphone, a device that has changed just about everything. Stick with us as we have a youth worker roundtable conversation about the latest findings on teens, tech, and social media, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.We begin the podcast with a fun discussion about music. Then CPYU Research Fellows and Youth Workers, Jason Engl...
2024-02-201h 34The Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 62: "Biblical Marriage" with Jim NewheiserOur culture has a broad misunderstanding about sex, marriage, divorce, cohabitation and other related topics. Dr. Jim Newheiser joins the podcast to help us look at teaching these topics from a biblical perspective. His years of pastoral counseling experience help us realize the importance of confronting cultural lies and pointing to biblical truth. Students need to be equipped to think through whether they are being called to get married, and whether or not they are ready for marriage. We also take a look at the pitfalls of cohabitation and instead teach about the covenant of marriage. We can help...
2024-02-0639 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 60: "The Bible, Theology, and Questions" with Mike McGarryKyle welcomes Mike McGarry, founder of Youth Pastor Theologian on the podcast to discuss teaching the Bible the students. Mike emphasizes the importance of teaching theology and filling our students' cups. Together, they discuss Mike's latest book Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith and how important it is to let students ask questions in your youth ministry setting. There's plenty of great information to learn from this 20 year youth ministry vet in this episode.
2024-01-0844 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 59 - Teaching The Bible: 1 Samuel 15 with Will StandridgeKyle invites youth pastor Will Standridge to join the podcast. Together they discuss teaching 1 Samuel 15. Their conversation covers sermon prep, considering the setting, praying for your audience, and dives into the difficult passage. Will offers great advice to youth pastors, not only for teaching this specific text, but for teaching students in general.
2023-12-1241 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 57: "Using Music and Songs as a Way to Teach Students the Bible" with Reggie SeutiaKyle invites Reggie Seutia, Pastor of Music Ministry, to join the podcast to discuss worship and song in youth ministry. They discuss the importance of using good songs in our worship and how we can use songs with intentional lyrics and rich content to teach the Bible and theological truths. Reggie encourages us not to sing certain songs just because they're popular or trendy, but instead to evaluate them in terms of whether they are true to scripture. Kyle and Reggie also discuss ways we can use our time with high school students as a way to train future...
2023-11-1446 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 55: "Teaching the Bible to the Next Generation" with Chad GroffKyle invites his youth pastor on the podcast to discuss the impact he had on his life and ministry and to pick his brain about teaching the Bible to the next generation. Chad Groff offers encouragement to youth workers, both new and "seasoned" alike. Chad reflects on how his methods have changed over a few decades of teaching the Bible, provides insight on staying up-to-date with culture, and discusses how having children of his own in the youth group impacts his ministry.
2023-10-1037 min
The Youth Ministry Podcast for VolunteersEpisode 27 - Great resources that will help me be a better youth ministry volunteerEpisode 27 | Great resources that will help me be a better youth ministry volunteerVolunteering with teenagers can be a bit overwhelming at times, so in this episode we share tried and true resources that will help you be the best youth ministry volunteer you can be as you point teenagers to Jesus.The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers | There are a lot of great youth ministry podcasts out there, but not many focus only on volunteers. The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers is all about providing great content to help volunteers who work with...
2023-10-0927 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 53: Bible Teaching in a New School YearCPYU President Walt Mueller joins host Kyle Hoffsmith for this episode. They give a shout out to Matt and Linda as they transition to new roles and discuss the future of the podcast and how we'll handle co-hosts moving forward. Together they talk about Bible teaching in the new school year. There is also a helpful conversation about devotionals along with some highly recommended ones.
2023-09-1240 min
Student Ministry Connection114: Training and Discipling a Student Ministry TeamHow do we help our leaders become better leaders, setting them up to succeed? And how can we continue to develop them with the skills and abilities they need, as well as help them grow as a follow of Jesus? This is part 2 of Student Ministry Connection’s mini-series on teams. On this episode, we talk about equipping and discipling them.
Links referenced in this episode:
DYM's Youth Ministry University - https://www.ymuniversity.com
DYM's National Day of Training - https://trainmyvolunteers.com
YM360's MyYouthMin - https://myyouthmin.com
Leadertreks - https://trainmyvolunteers.com
Axis - h...
2023-09-0617 min
FLY Convention® PodcastDr. Walt Mueller Joins the FLY Convention Podcast | #21Episode #21. Host and National Youth Director Adam McCarlson visits with Dr. Walt Mueller at the 2023 FLY Convention. Dr. Walt shares about his work with Center Parent/Youth Understanding
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2023-08-1521 min
Podcast IFP - Finanzas Personales y Ed. Financiera#73. ¿Existe realmente la libertad financiera?Jubilación anticipada, mar de fondo y una caipirinha en la mano: Libertad financiera.
Todos la queremos y la foto parece clara, pero ¿cuáles son los pasos para alcanzarla?
Si compraste esa promesa a tu gurú favorito y todavía no te han servido el cocktail, quizá no solo debas cuestionarte qué gurú sigues, sino también qué idea le compraste.
¿Existe la libertad financiera? ¿Qué es exactamente? ¿Quiénes disfrutan realmente de ella? ¿Es una cosa reservada únicamente a los millonarios?
En este episodio, el coach financiero Agustín Bernia da respuesta a todas estas preguntas y baja a la tierra este c...
2023-06-1734 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 51: "Teaching the Bible for the Long Haul" with Mike FlavinKyle, Linda, and Matt invite Mike Flavin, a veteran youth pastor for over 42 years, to join the podcast. Mike shares lessons he learned, emphasizes the power of small groups and empowering other leaders to teach the Bible well, and reminds us that home is really where the action is! New and veteran youth workers alike will be encouraged and equipped by this helpful conversation with Mike.
2023-05-1631 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 50: "Prayer Among the Generations" with Tony SouderKyle, Linda, and Matt welcome Tony Souder to the podcast. Tony is the founder of the Pray for Me Campaign. Together they have a great discussion about intergenerational ministry and how churches can utilize the power of prayer to bring people of different generations together. How can churches utilize the Pray for Me Campaign? Tony shares some powerful stories about the work God is doing in our churches through the power of different generations praying for each other.
2023-05-0340 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 48: "Preparing to Read Scripture" with Matt SmethurstKyle runs the podcast solo this episode, but invites in guest Matt Smethurst. Matt discusses his book "Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word." Following a fun discussion about Michael Jordan, Kyle and Matt focus on a few of the heart postures we should have before we dig into Scripture. He encourages us in the idea that we are all theologians, and we can help our students realize this as well. Matt emphasizes community in the body of Christ and setting students up well now so they remain in the Church for the rest...
2023-04-0634 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 44 - "Teaching the Old Testament to Students" with Mitchell ChaseKyle, Matt, and Linda welcome Mitchell Chase back to the podcast for a second time. He discusses his new book "Hope for All the Earth: Understanding The Story of the Old Testament" and the importance of teaching the Old Testament to students. Mitchell helps us to see the Old Testament as the Bible that Jesus read and knew, and its importance for our own lives. He encourages listeners to help students understand the larger biblical story and how the Old Testament fits into it. With that in mind, themes of exile, sacred space, and redemption are discussed to help...
2023-01-2431 minPodcast IFP - Finanzas Personales y Ed. Financiera#50. Qué hacer cuando tus finanzas personales están en orden y por qué deberías conocer el índice Big MacEn el episodio número 50 del Podcast IFP, Esteban Ortiz charla con Dimitri Uralov sobre una de las grandes dudas que surgen a las personas que han logrado poner en orden su economía doméstica y personal. En este caso, tratamos los siguientes pasos que pueden dar estas personas dentro de la gestión económica de sus finanzas personales.
Después, el coach financiero Agustín Bernia nos explica lo que es el Índice Big Mac y cómo nos podemos hacer una idea del nivel de vida existente en otros países.
* Disclaimer: Las opiniones expresadas en este podca...
2022-08-3145 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 33 - "Typology and Allegory" with Mitchell ChasePastor, Author, and Professor Mitchell Chase joins the podcast to discuss using Typology and Allegory in our teaching of the Word of God to students. Kyle, Linda, and Matt ask him questions about his book, 40 Questions about Typology and Allegory, and how to best utilize and model these hermeneutical approaches as we engage in Scripture in our youth ministries. Mitch provides practical insight for seasoned seminarians and lay-leaders alike.
2022-08-0243 min
The Bible2School Podcast with MeredithEpisode 51 - The Truth about Marketing with Walt MuellerEpisode 51 - The Truth about Marketing with Walt Mueller
The world of marketing is one of the most powerful life shapers out there, and it's targeted at our kids! Its greatest power is not to sell a product, but to sell a worldview. Walt brings us the truth about this and emphasizes the importance of starting conversations with the kids in our lives - teaching them to think critically and Christianly about what they are viewing.
Ready to hear how you can listen to both God's word and our culture? Let's go....
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2022-07-2630 min
Flyover MinistryEpisode 096 - Digital FootprintJordan and Dan talk about the benefits, dangers, and cautions of utilizing digital resources in ministry settings. And yes, we see the irony of using a podcast to talk about these things.
Here's the links that were mentioned in today's episode:
https://cpyu.org/2018/09/10/teens-and-social-media-a-helpful-infographic/?fbclid=IwAR1vf4biiaJHlHQtTJ4joPLz4ynwRROzlDiHfg_MHbnlXIWT70xdxcoqPLg
https://cpyu.org/resource/social-media-posting-standards/
2022-07-0633 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 30 - God's Four Part Story - Chapter 2: FallKyle, Linda, and Matt continue our summer with part two of a four part podcast series. Over the summer we are going to be looking at God's four part story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Consummation. In this episode we take a closer look at the Fall. We discuss sin and the effects of the Fall and how it impacts our relationship with God, our relationship with ourselves, and our relationships with others. We also discuss how we see the effects of the Fall within creation itself. Rebellion, separation from God, guilt, shame and more are all topics covered...
2022-06-2126 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 29 - God's Four Part Story - Chapter 1: CreationKyle, Linda, and Matt begin our summer with part one of a four part podcast series. Over the summer we are going to be looking at God's four part story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Consummation. In this episode we take a closer look at Creation. We discuss God as creator, God's image, humans as God's image-bearers, the cultural mandate, and more.
2022-06-0723 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 17 - "Biblically Navigating Culture" with Walt MuellerFounder and president of CPYU, Walt Mueller, joins the podcast to discuss his latest book A Student's Guide to Navigating Culture. Kyle, Linda, and Matt pick his brain on why he wrote the book, ask questions about the "World, Word, Walk" paradigm the he lays out in the book, and discuss the role of relevance as youth workers balance being biblically but also culturally informed.
2021-12-2134 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 15 - TechnologyIn episode 15, The Word in Youth Ministry podcast discusses technology, social media, and youth ministry. How can we help our students see the importance of building in-real-life relationships? How can we address the issue of rest? What are some of the trappings that call out to our students in the realm of technology, and how can youth workers lead student's into the better narrative of God's redemptive plan for us as laid out in scripture? Tune in for a helpful discussion.
2021-11-2230 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 14 - "Student Ministry and Biblical Counseling" with Jonathan HolmesJonathan Holmes, author, counselor, and pastor, joins the podcast to discuss biblical counseling. What does biblical counseling look like? What is the proper role of a youth pastor in counseling? How can youth pastors work together with families, teens, and counselors to help minister the Gospel? Kyle, Linda, and Matt discuss these topics and more with Jonathan, plus Jonathan offers a list of helpful resources that youth workers should get their hands on.
2021-11-0936 minYouth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 135: "A Look Back at Episode 83 - Understanding Transgender in a Changing Culture"Welcome to Youth Culture Matters, a podcast from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. We’ve taken a short break from recording new episodes, so today we want to go back into our archives to highlight a timely conversation. Today's episode is a look back at a discussion with Peter Lynas that aims to help us better understanding the transgender issues rapidly taking shape in today's culture. Listen in to a replay of Episode 83, titled "Understanding Transgender in a Changing Culture" with Peter Lynas. This episode was originally released on May 13, 2019.
2021-08-1851 min
Navigating Children's MinistryEpisode #36: Engaging Preteens in our TeachingAre we engaging our preteens when we teach, or getting a bunch of blank stares? Today we go over four areas we can use to improve our connection with preteens while we teach.Shout out: https://www.kidzmatter.com/pages/podcastResources: https://cpyu.org/blog/Navigating Childrens Ministry is a part of the Kidzmatter Podcast network, check out more great creators and tons of resources here :https://www.kidzmatter.com/pages/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_childrens_ministry/Questions, comments, ideas? Feel free to reach out t...
2021-08-1217 minThe Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 2 - Biblical LiteracyThe Word in Youth Ministry podcast from CPYU continues with a look at biblical literacy among teens. Kyle, Linda, and Matt discuss how to help students learn to engage Scripture on their own.
2021-05-2536 minYouth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 129 - Introducing the Word in Youth Ministry podcast!The great theologian J.I. Packer once said, “If I were the devil, one of my first aims would be to stop folk from digging into the Bible. How? Well, I would try to distract all clergy from preaching and teaching the Bible?” As I read Packer’s words, I got to thinking about youth workers. Our primary calling is to lead kids to faithfully follow Jesus, a task that requires us first and foremost to know and teach the Bible. Sadly, the rising tide of biblical illiteracy and spiritual wandering among our kids is evidence that we should be doi...
2021-05-101h 05The Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU PodcastPilot Episode - Welcome to the Word in Youth MinistryAn introduction to the Word in Youth Ministry podcast from CPYU. In our pilot episode you'll get to meet our 3 hosts, Kyle, Linda, and Matt and hear about why the whole team is excited to launch this brand new resource.
2021-05-0528 min
Podcast IFP - Finanzas Personales y Educación Financiera#20. El dinero y el tiempo, 10 regalos para educar a tus hijos y los grandes errores de inversores inmobiliariosEpisodio #20 del Podcast del Instituto de Finanzas Personales. Esteban Ortiz charla con el fundador del Instituto de Finanzas Personales, Dimitri Uralov, sobre la relación que existe entre el dinero y el tiempo y cómo podemos optimizar estos dos conceptos.
Jennifer Suárez, Coach financiera,, nos recomienda 10 regalos que podemos hacer a los niños y adolescentes para introducirles en los buenos hábitos económicos.
Para finalizar, Pau Antó, nos aporta los cinco errores más frecuentes con los que se encuentran los inversores del sector inmobiliario.
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2021-04-3058 minFlyover MinistryEpisode 031 - CPYU’s 3D GuideJordan and Dan take a look at the 3D Guide from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding in this week
2021-03-3140 min
Disciple Making Youth MinistryEpisode # 2 || How it's GoingIn today's podcast we talk about the state of Youth Ministry:What Has Changed?What Hasn’t Changed?One thing we have learned along the way?The Challenge:Analyze what is working and what isn’t working in your youth ministry.Resources:Youth Culture Matters by Walt Mueller - https://cpyu.org/resource_category/podcast/CPYU 3(D) Media reviews, helping with discernment - https://cpyu.org/resource_category/3d-media-reviews/...
2021-03-1127 minYouth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 123: "Comic Books, Superheroes, Youth Ministry, and Theology" with the Thanos To Theos PodcastFor many if not most of us, Superheroes played a significant role in our childhood. It was Adam West’s TV portrayal of Batman that I remember from my elementary school years. Since then, Superheroes, comic books, and an almost endless stream of superhero films have played a significant role in pop culture, not just for kids, but for adults as well. Because we have been made to love stories, we are drawn into the tales of these mythical characters. Why is that? And how can we leverage these cultural artifacts in our ministries with kids? Today, we have fu...
2021-02-101h 21Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 113: "A Look Back at Episode 50 with Tony Souder"Welcome to Youth Culture Matters, a podcast from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. We’re taking a short break from recording new episodes, so for the next few weeks of summer we’ll be highlighting episodes from our archive. Today's episode is a discussion about intergenerational prayer and the "Pray For Me" campaign. Listen in to a replay of Episode 50: "Intergenerational Ministry Through Prayer" with Tony Souder. The original episode has been edited to begin today's version at the onset of our interview with Tony. The full episode was originally released on December 22, 2017.
2020-08-2442 minYouth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 112: "A Look Back at Episode 29 with Scotty Smith"Welcome to Youth Culture Matters, a podcast from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. We’re taking a short break from recording new episodes, so for the next few weeks of summer we’ll be highlighting episodes from our archive. Today's episode is an encouraging conversation with Pastor Scotty Smith. Listen in to a replay of Episode 29: "Prayer, God's Story, and Preaching the Gospel to Yourself" with Scotty Smith. The original episode has been edited to begin today's version at the onset of our interview with Scotty. The full episode was originally released on February 1, 2017.
2020-08-1255 minYouth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 111: "A Look Back at Episode 13 with Dr. Virginia Ward"Welcome to Youth Culture Matters, a podcast from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. We’re taking a short break from recording new episodes, so for the next few weeks of summer we’ll be highlighting episodes from our archive. Today's episode is a look back at a discussion with Dr. Virginia Ward on the topic of racial inequality and youth ministry. Listen in to a replay of Episode 13: "Race, Youth Ministry, and The Church" with Dr. Virginia Ward. This episode was originally released on July 14, 2016.
2020-08-041h 01Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 110: "A Look Back at Episode 24 with James K. A. Smith"Welcome to Youth Culture Matters, a podcast from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. We’re taking a short break from recording new episodes, so for the next few weeks of summer we’ll be highlighting episodes from our archive. Today’s episode begins with some fun banter about baseball, appropriate with the 2020 season about to get underway, and concludes with a very helpful conversation with James K. A. Smith and his book You Are What You Love. Listen in to a replay of Episode 24: “Liturgies, Our Loves and our Habits” with James K. A. Smith. This episode was originally...
2020-07-231h 20
Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast057: What’s the Best Way to Understand Today’s Youth Culture? Interview with Walt MuellerYouth culture is changing at such a rapid pace that keeping up with the times is nearly impossible for any youth worker. Yet it’s clear that having a framework for understanding how we ought to engage with our culture is more important than ever. So how do you go about understanding what teenagers are facing today without having to start a TikTok account or watch a bunch of Twitch streamers? How can you empower the youth in your ministry to become more thoughtful with how they interact with culture? Learn more about Walt Mueller at CPYU.or...
2020-01-1443 min
Youth Ministry Sherpas: Coast To CoastSherpa Legends -- Duffy and Maggie RobbinsWhen we think about legendary youth speakers, Duffy Robbins is one of the first people to come to mind. He has been challenging, inspiring, and entertaining students for over 40 years. His warm style and quick wit has influenced many generations of students and youth workers.In addition to being a sought-after conference speaker, Duffy served for many years as Professor of Youth Ministries at Eastern University near Philadelphia, as well as a key member of the Youth Specialties speaking team. Recently, he and Maggie moved to the western part of Pennsylvania to take a similar position at Grove City...
2019-12-1951 min
My Third Decade in Youth Ministry51: 20+apalooza (Live from NYWC Tampa 2019)It’s a plethora of youth Ministry Veterans dropping some rapid fire Wisdom!Thanks to all who showed up for the party!Mentioned in the show:•Center for Parent/Youth Understanding: http://cpyu.org •Youth Culture Matters with Walt Mueller: https://cpyu.org/resource_category/podcast/ •The Longer Haul Podcast: https://thelongerhaul.com/ •The Youth Ministry Sherpas: https://youthministrysherpas.com/ Check out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Sponsors:DYM University. If you haven’t, jump in on this online volunteer training course that...
2019-11-2756 min
Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureStudent Culture and the Occult (with Walt Mueller)What are the most powerful ways culture influences the beliefs and behaviors of students? Should parents and other youth influencers be concerned, in particular, about the influence of the occult? Sean and Scott interview youth ministry guru Walt Mueller about the most pressing areas of concerning for both reaching and equipping the next generation. And they offer practical tools for any concerned adult for how to engage young people today. Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU) and has been working with young people and families for over 35 years. A...
2019-10-3127 min
License to Parent with Trace EmbryYouth Culture with Walt Mueller [Podcast]Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and has been working with young people and families for over 35 years. As a result of his work with CPYU, Walt has become an internationally-recognized speaker and author on contemporary youth culture.
He has written extensively on youth culture and family issues and is the author of the following books: 99 Thoughts for Parents of Teenagers (Group Publishing, 2010); The Space Between-- A Parent's Guide to Teenage Development (Zondervan, 2009); Opie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: Where Faith, Family, and Culture Collide (Standard Publishing, August 2007); Youth Culture 101 (Zondervan, June 2007) an...
2019-10-2128 minLicense to Parent with Trace EmbryYouth Culture with Walt Mueller [Podcast]Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and has been working with young people and families for over 35 years. As a result of his work with CPYU, Walt has become an internationally-recognized speaker and author on contemporary youth culture.
He has written extensively on youth culture and family issues and is the author of the following books: 99 Thoughts for Parents of Teenagers (Group Publishing, 2010); The Space Between-- A Parent's Guide to Teenage Development (Zondervan, 2009); Opie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: Where Faith, Family, and Culture Collide (Standard Publishing, August 2007); Youth Culture 101 (Zondervan, June 2007) an...
2019-10-2128 min
Postmodern Worldview Archives - Trace Embry | License to ParentYouth Culture with Walt Mueller [Podcast]Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and has been working with young people and families for over 35 years. As a result of his work with CPYU, Walt has become an internationally-recognized speaker and author on contemporary youth culture.
He has written extensively on youth culture and family issues and is the author of the following books: 99 Thoughts for Parents of Teenagers (Group Publishing, 2010); The Space Between– A Parent’s Guide to Teenage Development (Zondervan, 2009); Opie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: Where Faith, Family, and Culture Collide (Standard Publishing, August 2007); Youth...
2019-10-2128 minYouth Ministry Sherpas: Coast To CoastSherpa Legends -- Walt MuellerOur Fourth Legend -- Walt MuellerIt was 1989. The internet wasn't invented yet. George HW Bush was president. The Berlin Wall came down. The Cosby Show, Rosanne, and Cheers held the top spots on TV. Madonna, Phil Collins, and the Bangles topped the charts. Morgan Freeman was Driving Miss Daisy. And a little-known youth pastor from Pennsylvania got a crazy idea to start a resource ministry to help youth workers and parents navigate the travails of youth culture. That was Walt Mueller, and his brainchild was the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU). For the past 30 years--through b...
2019-04-181h 04
Youth Ministry Sherpas: Coast To CoastYMS Episode 33 -- Our Mantras"Measure twice; cut once." - Every Dad Ever"The standard is the standard." - Mike Tomlin"Lock-ins are the devil." - Youth Ministry SherpasWhat do Dads, successful NFL coaches, and healthy youth ministries all have in common?They all have MANTRAS, defined as "statements or slogans repeated frequently." They are like rules for living, second-tier theologies, subtle truths that permeate everything we do. Mantras are stated, repeated (sometimes ad nauseam), and repeated again until they become a permanent part of the culture we are creating.We have mantras too. In today's episode, Steve and Mathew reflect o...
2018-11-1334 minYouth Ministry for the Longer Haul PodcastTLH072: Be Soberly RemindedOver the years we've heard people say that we're only one bad decision away from disqualifying ourselves from ministry. Over and over again throughout the years we've heard of friends and peers have to quit serving in the church because of immoral decisions they've made.
We admit that this podcast topic is not as fun as a podcast episode on the latest and greatest games, but this one is good reminder for all of us serving in ministry to be alert and stay on guard.
Walt Mueller has been working with teenagers, equipping parents and leading youth pastors for long...
2018-08-301h 16
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 42: "Dating and Relationships" with Debra FiletaWhen it comes to dating and relationships, the rules have changed. The cultural narrative on dating, love, sex, and marriage has eclipsed the biblical narrative on relationships. Consequently, our kids oftentimes pursue a relationship path that is dangerous and destructive, and they don't even know it. How can we point them to an understanding and practice of dating that leads to their flourishing? What should we tell them about pursuing healthy relationships? There is a lot at stake, and the way we answer these questions will potentially shape or mis-shape our kids for the rest of their lives. Author...
2017-08-111h 08
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 35: "Christian Parenting Myths" with Leslie Leyland FieldsSome would have us believe that if we find parenting difficult, we must not be following the right plan. They might also say that parenting well always results in Godly children. If you're like most parents, believing these lies can result in a heavy dose of guilt and shame. Because we live in a broken world as broken parents with broken kids, life is never easy. What we need is a heavy dose of realistic theology and good sense to help us navigate the difficult journey of parenting in ways that help us understand that there is no such...
2017-04-181h 20
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 33: "Youth, Family, Grandparents and Ministry" with Wayne RiceAnybody who has ever worked as youth minister or youth ministry volunteer owes a debt of gratitude to Wayne Rice. One of the co-founders of Youth Specialities, Wayne has worked to equip and resource youth workers for almost fifty years. Over the course of that time he’s experienced a lot, rethought how we do youth ministry, and is now working to resource grandparents in their efforts to lead their grandchildren to Jesus. We’re thrilled to be chatting with our friend and hero, Wayne Rice, about youth ministry, grand-parenting, and a whole lot more, on this episode of Yout...
2017-03-211h 22
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 32: "Connecting College Students with Christian Community" with Sherri NeeStudies say up to 65-80 percent of people who grow up in the church drop out of church when they become college-aged. It's not intentional. It just happens. But why is this happening? And what can we do as parents, grandparents, pastors, and youth workers to be sure our kids get plugged into a campus fellowship group and church when they arrive on the college campus? We’ll be talking to Sherri Nee, the co-founder of the College Church Connection service, about steps to take to make it easy to find Christian community right away.
To open th...
2017-03-081h 08
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 31: "Hope for Wounded Hearts" with Denise GaterWalt and Jason begin the podcast with a discussion about gun violence in movies, body image and photo-editing, Russell Wilson ans Ciara, sports specialization, Millennials in the workplace, and heavy alcohol use and brain development.
Research reveals the alarming fact that far too many of our boys and girls are being victimized by sexual abuse. It’s our belief that loosened sexual standards and the growing pervasiveness of pornography will only lead to a rise in sexual absue. And, whether you know it or not, the abusers and the abused are living in our midst. Sexual abuse is...
2017-02-201h 31
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 30: "Love of Self" with Walt Mueller and Jason SoucinekIn recent years, researchers have sounded the warning that narcissism is on the rise in our culture, particularly among the emerging generations. If this is true, the tendency towards following self rather than following God will thwart our spiritual growth and development. Where does this focus on self come from? How is it being manifested in our lives? And what can we do to lead ourselves and our kids into a lifestyle of allegiance to God and service to others, when the world encourages us to look out for number one? We’ll be talking about the tendency towards to...
2017-02-091h 19
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 29: "Prayer, God's Story, and Preaching the Gospel To Yourself" with Scotty SmithIn the Gospel of Luke we read about a time when one of the the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Lord, teach us to pray." In a day and age where distractions are many and times of concentrated silence are disappearing, we'd do well to voice this same request. Here at CPYU, our prayer lives have been greatly enhanced through several books of written prayers, including books written by Scotty Smith. We're engaging with Scotty Smith in a lively and entertaining conversation about faith, culture, prayer and a whole lot more in this episode of Youth Culture Matters.
2017-02-011h 23
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 27: "Changes and Ministry On The College Campus" with Mike GaffneyIn recent years, more and more parents and youth workers have become legitimately concerned about what happens to their high school graduates once they head off to college. Among the many challenges students face is the diminishing of Christian faith. It seems that what they once embraced, is weakened and at times forgotten. Mike Gaffney discusses with us how we can encourage and support faith development so that it stands firm during the university years.
Walt and Jason start the podcast off with a discussion about New Year's resolutions and youth culture trends related to the rise...
2017-01-031h 27
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 26: "Teaching the Next Generations" with Terry LinhartOur children and teens are like sponges, created to learn. Because of where they're at developmentally, they are especially impressionable and vulnerable. One of the most effective molders of young hearts and minds in the culture. As Christian parents and youth workers, our job is to nurture them in the Christian faith so that they will grow up to be lovers and doers of the truth of Christ. In this episode, our friend Dr. Terry Linhart will help us learn about effective nurture and instruction.
We also begin the podcast with some fun Christmas movie trivia, as...
2016-12-221h 31
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 25: "Sexuality and More" with Dale KuehneWhat is our culture telling us about sex and sexuality? Is the culture pointing us and our kids to a kind of sexual flourishing that reflects God's will and way for our sexuality? And what does it mean to have a biblical understanding of sexuality? In this episode, we're talking to college professor and author Dale Kuehne about his book "Sex and the iWorld," the current sexual mood on campus, how to have conversations with students about sexuality and a whole lot more.
Walt and Jason open the podcast with a discussion about holidays, porn and sex...
2016-11-301h 16
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 24: "Liturgies, Our Loves and Our Habits" with James K. A. SmithWalt and Jason start the podcast off with a discussion about taking a trip to Mars, as well as youth culture news and trends related to the Chicago Cubs, energy drinks, new technological advancements, football and brain injuries, cyber dating abuse and media recommendations for kids. Then we chat with Jamie Smith about our cultural liturgies and his new book, "You Are What You Love," and what that means for students, parents, and youth workers.
2016-11-211h 19
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 22: "Sports, Parenting, Compassion, Faith and Fandom" with Jeremy AffeldtThis episode begins with Walt and Jason discussing youth culture news related to education outside of schools, name pronunciation, technology, virtual reality headsets, a new music platform and generational differences in finances. Then former Major League Baseball player and 3 time World Series Champion, Jeremy Affeldt, joins the podcast. He discusses being a professional ball player in a sports obsessed culture as well as the pressures we place on our young kids to perform athletically. He also shares his heart about helping those in our communities who are hurting, specifically those dealing with hunger and sexual trafficking issues, and how...
2016-10-281h 29
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 21: "Slowing Down and Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus" with Rick LawrenceWalt and Jason open the podcast discussing youth culture news related to playing in the dirt, new words in the dictionary, teens and food insecurities, and a new app to combat bullying. Then during the interview segment our friend Rick Lawrence, the Executive Editor of Group Magazine joins us. Rick is a strong advocate for creative teaching methods. As the times change and youth culture morphs into new shapes and forms, parents and youth workers must consider how to best engage kids in conversations and learning opportunities about the Christian faith. While the message remains unchanged, our methods must...
2016-10-2459 min
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 19: "Maintaining Faith in College, Apologetics and Biblical Theology" with Sean McDowellWalt and Jason discuss the latest in youth culture including stories about negativity in pop culture, college and social media, TV and Snapchat, and 'The Shame List.' For the 2nd and 3rd segments of this podcast, Sean McDowell joins Walt and Jason discuss issues of faith, culture, worldview and apologetics. As a professor at Biola University and also a part-time high school teacher, Sean also helps us know what we can do as parents and youth workers to help prepare our kids for college and to thrive in their faith once they arrive on campus.
2016-10-041h 27
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 18: "An Honest Discussion about Pornography" with Walt Mueller and Jason SoucinekWalt and Jason discuss the latest in youth culture including stories about parental shaming on social media, Pokemon Go, texting while driving, Elizabeth Smart, magazine covers and more. For the 2nd and 3rd segments of this podcast, Walt and Jason discuss the devastating effects of pornography and what it does to our brains, our relationships, and even our marriages. They close by looking at both preventive and redemptive steps we can take in dealing with issues related to pornography, both in the lives of our students, as well as our own lives.
2016-09-211h 30
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 17: "Learning from Educators" with Kara Twining and Barry FergusonWalt and Jason discuss news related to celebrity endorsements, exposure to drugs and alcohol, cellphones and concerts, the Pope, the mindset of college freshmen and burping in school. Then Kara Twining and Barry Ferguson join the podcast to discuss the world of education and the changes they've seen working in various education fields over the last 20-30 years. Kara has worked as a middle school teacher as well as a high school guidance counselor, while Barry has taught middle school as well as serving for the last couple decades as a elementary school principal.
2016-09-131h 28
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 16: "Self-Injury" with Dr. Marv PennerWalt and Jason discuss news related to selfies, YouTube celebrities, sexuality, reading, stories, weak handshakes and more. Then Dr. Marv Penner joins the podcast to talk about self-injury, self-mutilation, cutting, and what parents and youth workers can do to understand this behavior and move kids into healing. He takes a look at how the understanding of self-harm has changed over the last few decades and shares the insights he has gained over the years of counseling students who practice various forms of self-injury.
2016-08-301h 25
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 15: "Media Discernment, 'M.I.L.F. $,' and Mindful Critique" with Walt Mueller and Jason SoucinekWalt and Jason discuss the latest in youth culture including stories about a new dating app for teens, Miss Teen USA, children, teens and resiliency, Draymond Green and naughty photos, Pokemon Go and trampoline parks. The rest of the podcast focuses on CPYU's most popular resource, "How to Use Your Head to Guard Your Heart: A 3(D) Guide to Making Responsible Media Choices." Walt talks about how the resource came about and provides a brief overview of the 3(D) steps and the role media discernment should play in student's lives. In the final segment, Walt uses the 3(D) review...
2016-08-171h 25
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 12: "Suffering, Trauma and Abuse" With Dr. Diane LangbergWalt and Jason discuss the latest news in youth culture, including pre-marital sex and divorce rates, vegan teenagers, youth broadcasting crimes on social media and more. Then Dr. Diane Langberg joins the podcast to talk about trauma being the mission field of the 21st century and the role of suffering. Walt and Dr. Langberg also discuss her new book titled Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores. They also discuss how church leaders must guard themselves from abusing their power.
2016-07-011h 24
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 11: "A Conversation about Transgender Issues" with Chap Clark and Duffy RobbinsWalt and Jason forgo the normal youth culture news section to dive right into a conversation about transgender issues. Chap Clark of Fuller Theological Seminary and Duffy Robbins of Eastern University join the conversation to discuss what it looks like for The Church, and youth ministry in particular, to address issues related to gender and gender identity. What approach should we take when thinking about these topics? What do we do when we have a transgender student in our ministry? These questions and more are addressed throughout this podcast episode.
2016-06-151h 24
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 10: "Cross-Cultural Youth Ministry with Asian Students" with Jodi Chung and Danny KwonWalt and Jason discuss the latest news in youth culture, including legalized marijuana, sleep problems, cultural morality, social media and anxiousness, the spending habits of Millennials and more. Then veteran youth workers Jodi Chung of West Houston Chinese Church and Danny Kwon of Young Sang Presbyterian Church join the podcast to talk about cross-cultural youth ministry with Asian students. Danny and Jodi help inform us of cultural issues such as academic pressure, the role of shame, ministry to Asian parents, language barriers, the value of family and issues related to identity that are unique to Asian students.
2016-06-061h 31
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 09: "Christian Sexual Ethics" with Dennis HollingerWalt and Jason discuss the latest news in youth culture, including pornography, concussion recovery, a look at teenagers 50 years ago, fentanyl and cultural lies. Then Dr. Dennis Hollinger, President of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and author of The Meaning of Sex: Christian Ethics and the Moral Life joins the podcast to talk about Christian ethics are how a Christian worldview should help inform the Church's response to current cultural hot topics such as homosexual marriage, sexual identity and transgender issues.
2016-05-261h 20
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 08: "The Digital Playground and the Quest for Identity" with Amy FlavinWalt and Jason discuss the latest news in youth culture, such as video game research, texting while driving, double standards regarding sex, monkey selfies and more. Then Amy Flavin joins the podcast to talk about the digital playground our teenagers grow up in today and how that plays a role in their identity formation. Amy brings insights from her counseling practice, her doctoral research and her 30+ years in youth ministry alongside her husband Mike.
2016-05-181h 32
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 05: "When Crisis Hits" with Rich Van PeltWalt and Jason discuss the latest news in youth culture, such as Tommy John surgeries among young athletes, today's freshman class and protesting, rat studies and the teenage brain, raising the smoking age and more. Then Rich Van Pelt joins the podcast to talk about the what to do when crisis hits and how to help teens in crisis. Walt and Rich briefly look back at the Columbine massacre and Rich shares lessons that were gleaned from that tragic event.
2016-04-201h 28
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 04 - "Straight Choices in a Crooked World" with Duffy RobbinsWalt and Jason discuss news related to co-sleeping, millennials and anxiety, body image, gender identity, Snapchat, water-less toilets and more. Then youth ministry veteran Duffy Robbins joins the podcast to talk about the markers of adolescent foolishness and how to develop wisdom in teenagers.
2016-04-121h 33
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 03 - "Books, Books, Books" with Byron BorgerWalt and Jason discuss news related to caffeine, pornography, The Beatles, smartphone addiction, 'The Most Interesting Man in the World' and more. Then Byron Borger of Hearts and Minds books joins the podcast to talk about reading to the glory of God and the future of books. Then Byron runs through a long list of books that he highly recommends for our audience.
2016-04-041h 09
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 02 - "The Challenge of Church Kids" with Marv PennerWalt and Jason discuss news related to sexting, selfies, performance enhancing substances, teens and driving and more. Then Dr. Marv Penner joins the podcast to talk about the challenge of church kids and what we can do as parents and youth workers to encourage church kids to grow and embody a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ.
2016-03-231h 14
Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU PodcastEpisode 01 - "Five Non-Negotiables When It Comes to Talking to Kids About Sexuality"In this premiere episode of Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU Podcast, Walt and Jason discuss substance abuse, youth sports and concussions, sexual violence and coercion, as well as "Five Non-Negotiables When It Comes to Talking to Kids About Sexuality."
2016-03-081h 06