Youth Ministry for the Longer Haul Podcast
1) TLH152: Why Your 20s Aren’t What You Think—and Your 50s Are Better
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody sits down with veteran youth pastor Paul Turner to talk about longevity in ministry—what it takes to stay faithful through the decades, ...Show More
2) TLH151: Burned Out After Summer Youth Ministry? Start Here
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. ...Show More
3) TLH150: What Youth Ministers Need to Last: The Story Behind Staying Power
In this special 150th episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Chris Trent returns to the show—but this time, he’s asking the questions. Chris interviews Jody Livingston about his new book,...Show More
4) Reaching Gen Z in a Post-Christian Culture
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 generation—and why calling students to more than just show...Show More
5) TLH148: Navigating Change from the Second Chair with Jake Mulder
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 ministry—especially when you're not the lead pastor. We unpack p...Show More
6) TLH147: What Every Youth Pastor Needs to Know About Middle Schoolers
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 ...Show More
7) TLH146: Helping Parents Understand Today’s Youth Culture
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...Show More
8) TLH145: The Challenges and Joys of Being a Volunteer Youth Minister
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. ...Show More
9) TLH144: Making Changes in Youth Ministry Without Getting Fired
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 ministry—without getting fired. As youth ministers reflect on the p...Show More
10) TLH143: Staying the Course: Longevity and Mental Health in Ministry
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...Show More