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The Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU Podcast

The Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU Podcast

By: Linda Oliver Kyle Hoffsmith Matt Beham
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A podcast by youth workers, for youth workers, from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. The Word in Youth Ministry equips and encourages youth pastors to preach God's Word in their youth ministries and develop biblical literacy among teens.2021 Center for Parent/Youth Understanding Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • Episode 88: "Growing as a Teacher" with Scott Herron
    Jun 10 2025

    Youth 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 regarding whether or not to use curriculum. This episode also includes a discussion about not getting hurt or upset when students don't attend youth group when they are engaged in the body of the church on Sunday mornings and serve in other capacities.

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    42 mins
  • Episode 87: "A Recommended Preaching Book" with Tim McAlpine
    May 27 2025

    Tim 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 workers trying to be faithful to Scripture and teach the Bible well.

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    46 mins
  • Episode 86: "World Missions and Youth Ministry" with Tim Keesee
    May 13 2025

    Kyle invites friend of the show and Assistant Pastor Greg Buchanan on as a guest co-host. Together they interview Tim Keesee of Frontline Missions. Tim helps youth pastors know how to cast a vision for teens to be a part in advancing and expanding the Kingdom of God through missions. He helps set real expectations about the work of missionaries and the role that suffering often plays in the lives of Christians who live in parts of the world that are hostile to the Gospel. They end with a great list of missionary biographies that are recommended reading for youth pastors and teens alike.

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    47 mins
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